Kowtham M
Network Security Specialist
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Network Security Engineer with CCNP Enterprise certification and Cisco Certified Security Specialist designation. Proven expertise in deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco Network Devices, MFA (Cisco Duo), Cisco ISE, Broadcom Proxy, Algosec Firewall Analyzer, IPS/IDS, Vulnerability assessment, WAF and Infoblox. Diligently oversees network devices to ensure security under various circumstances. Recognized for providing solutions to enhance network device compliance with CIS Benchmark. Awards: Star of the Month Award - Recognized for exceptional contributions, Best Team Award - Acknowledged as an inspiring role model with dedication and commitment. Continues to excel in deploying, configuring, and managing a range of security solutions. Actively involved in maintaining network security in dynamic scenarios.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
2 2022 - Current
- Network Security Engineer with good experience in Cisco Network Devices, MFA (Cisco Duo), Cisco ISE, Broadcom Proxy, Algosec Firewall Analyzer, IPS/IDS, Vulnerability assessment, WAF, and Infoblox
- Overseas network devices to keep network secured in any kind of situation
- Providing solutions to improve network devices compliance against CIS Benchmark.
- Mitigated OS level and configuration level vulnerability in Network Devices.
- Upgraded Cisco Identity Service Engine to mitigate vulnerability and for new features.
- Upgraded DUO servers in regular interval to keep up with N-1 compliance.
- Upgraded Firewall Analyzer as per vendor recommendations.
- Upgraded Cisco Network Devices to N-1 version to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Team Lead
HCL Technologies
Chennai
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Acted as team lead for 5 months and managed team of 12 Network Admin
- Validate and ensures SLA of Network Admin
- Provide proper and continuous training to improve their quality of work
- Conduct monthly connect to have technical training sessions
- Assign tasks and get it complete with continuous monitoring.
Network Analyst
HCL Technologies
Chennai
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored network devices including switch, router, firewalls to ensure optimal function and minimal downtime.
- Monitors and analyzes network load including traffic and utilization trends
- Ensures networks are protected from vulnerabilities by performing continuous patching and vendor suggested upgrades.
- Performed daily activities including rule and configuration addition/modification as per customer requirement.
- Cleared unused rules, unused objects, duplicate rules, duplicate objects.
- Performed change tasks as per customer requirements.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Finance and Financial Management Services
Anna University Chennai
Chennai 08.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 06.2015 - 04.2019
Skills
CCNP Enterprise
Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Cisco DUO
Algosec Firewall Analyzer
Broadcom Proxy
Cisco Network Device Configure/Manage
Certification
Cisco Certified Specialist - Security
Awards
- Star of the Month Award - Recognized for exceptional contributions
- Best Team Award - Acknowledged as an inspiring role model with dedication and commitment
Timeline
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Finance and Financial Management Services
Anna University Chennai
08.2022 - 08.2024
Team Lead
HCL Technologies
09.2021 - 01.2022
Network Analyst
HCL Technologies
12.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - BE - Mechanical Engineering
Jeppiaar Engineering College
06.2015 - 04.2019
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
2 2022 - Current