Gaurav Sharma
New Delhi
Summary
Sophos Certified Architect with 12+ Years of experience in I.T Security with technical expertise in implementation, design & support functions of multi-platform environments.
Currently associated with Wipro Ltd. as Architect (Security).
Conceptualized, designed, and developed total system/product solutions for enterprise-wide IT and engineering processes.
Architected, designed, and developed security solutions to support the achievement of the customer goals.
Lead others in the definition of project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and implementations dates.
Mentored others on the application of new technologies, tools, processes, standards, and project management methodologies.
Insightful knowledge in network planning & implementation (LAN), site commissioning, configuration of switches, firewall, load balancers & Web Security Solutions etc.
Expertise in troubleshooting and providing first level support in design, implementation, and maintenance of convergent networks.
Commissioning of firewall, IDS/IPS and other security solutions to provide the maximum security with reliable performance.
An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills with the ability to relate to people at any level of business and management.
Ensuring that the organization's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.
Responsible for standardizing the deployment, adopting industry best practices, consistency of configuration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Architect
Wipro Ltd
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible to produce the security architecture design artefacts such as HLD and LLD and complete the relevant governance.
- Liaising with Governance & security board teams for proposed solutions to ensure security, risk and regulatory requirements are met.
- Perform hands-on activities such as proof of concept to evaluate the new features and technologies.
- Support the Chief security office and Architecture team in producing the security standards and patterns.
- Support and guide the project and SME's during the solution implementation.
- Supporting and handling the audits.
- Work with vendors and partners to develop solutions and explore advanced security features for the design.
Consultant
HCL Technologies
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Designing and commissioning of firewalls, IDS/IPS and other security solutions to provide the maximum security with reliable performance
- Managing the Incident and Change management through SNOW portal
- Providing process training and mentoring team members/colleague
- Performing hardening standards as per the customer requirements on the new-commissioned devices and handover them to operations
- Commissioning high availability solutions for link and servers ensuring maximum uptime
- Worked with
Design and Implementation Professional
British Telecom
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Designing and commissioning of firewalls, IDS/IPS and other security solutions to provide the maximum security with reliable performance
- Creating HLD’s and LLD’s and defining SOW for the customer
- Performing routine upgrades of firewall/gateways like R77.30 to R80.20 Checkpoint, PA Upgrade etc
- Providing process training and mentoring team members/colleague
- Performing hardening standards as per the customer requirements on the new-commissioned devices and handover them to operations
- Commissioning high availability solutions for link and servers ensuring maximum uptime.
Consultant
Infosys Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Commissioning of firewall, IDS/IPS and other security solutions to provide the maximum security with reliable performance
- Performing complex changes in the form of operational work
- Performing routine upgrades of firewall/gateways like PA Upgrade etc
- Providing process training to the team members/colleague
- Performing hardening standards as per the customer requirements on the new-commissioned devices
- Managing the Load Balancer (Netscaler) as a part of operational work
- Managing the Incident and Change management through SNOW portal
- Providing/Introducing SIP’s (Service Improvement Plan) to the customer.
Sr. Pre-Sales Engineer
Quickheal Technologies Pvt. Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Managing the Pre-sales for whole NCR region
- Demonstrating and elaborating the Quickheal products to the SME customers
- Managing and handling POC’s at various client locations
- Providing technical solutions to the customers with whole set of Quickheal products
- Technical discussions and managing leads of various sales people all over India
- Providing trainings to the sales persons and enabling partner programs.
Sr. Pre-Sales Security Engineer
Velocis Systems Pvt. Ltd
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Managing the overall network security functions involving design of network layouts, configuration & maintenance of network and security technologies including routers, switches & firewalls
- Commissioning high availability solutions for link and servers ensuring maximum uptime
- Commissioning of firewall, IDS/IPS and other security solutions to provide the maximum security with reliable performance
- Installing and maintaining network and data communication hardware and software environment
- Taking customers from a Conceptual stage of solution design to a detailed specific solution
- Conducting product presentations, Demos & POC’s for the customer for proposed solution
- Managing the PA firewall placed in Velocis infrastructure
- Worked with HCL Technologies for 2 Year and 5 months as Analyst.
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Handling 3 Data Centers of EMI located within UK and US
- Enabling the Manual Backup for ISDN and VPN Tunnel Which is GRE over IPSec to cover business hours
- Working with Remedy ticketing tool for ticketing of different alerts
- Network and Desktop Supports
- Experience in day-to-day Network activities and troubleshooting
- Escalate the issues to the expert team if required for further troubleshooting
- Configured checkpoint firewall
- Design and implement of firewall policies to provide the controlled access to network resources
- Responsible for Change Implementation, Incident Management and Problem Management
- Configuring static and dynamic routes into the router
- Configuring and troubleshooting VLAN, VTP, VTP Modes and STP
- Configuring NAT over the checkpoint firewall.
Technical Specialist
iYogi
01.2011 - 03.2012
- Handling network down issues
- Troubleshooting network printers and desktop issues
- Configuring network devices
- Used bomgar and logmein remote tools
- Familiar with various monitoring tools like SCOM, Solarwinds, WhatsUp Gold, NNM etc.
Education
B.Tech -
R.C.E.R.T
10.2010
MBA -
SMU
09.2015
Skills
- Operations Analysis
- Business Planning
- Failure Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Quality Assurance
- Cost Analysis
- Resource Allocation
- Project Analysis
- Forecasting and Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationships
- Process Optimization
- Integrity and Honesty
- Resource Evaluation
- Change Management
- Project Leadership
- Client Engagement
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Punjabi
Beginner (A1)
Certification
ITIL v3
Palo Alto ACE
PCNSE
CCNA
Timeline
Security Architect
Wipro Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Consultant
HCL Technologies
06.2021 - 09.2021
Design and Implementation Professional
British Telecom
06.2018 - 06.2021
Consultant
Infosys Ltd
05.2017 - 06.2018
Sr. Pre-Sales Engineer
Quickheal Technologies Pvt. Ltd
11.2016 - 05.2017
Sr. Pre-Sales Security Engineer
Velocis Systems Pvt. Ltd
07.2015 - 10.2016
05.2012 - 10.2014
Technical Specialist
iYogi
01.2011 - 03.2012
B.Tech -
R.C.E.R.T
MBA -
SMU