Krunal Dave
Network Security Team Lead
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Network Security Professional with over
11+ years of experience in designing and implementing robust network
security solutions. Adept at managing firewalls, perimeter security,
and endpoint protection, as well as performing digital forensics and
investigations. Proficient in enterprise SOC integrations, policies,
compliance, and cloud firewalls. Seeking a challenging role to
leverage expertise and contribute to the security posture of a
forward-thinking organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Network Security Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Troubleshoot Zsclaer proxy issue, implementation of ZIA, ZPA.
- Network security including legacy firewalls,next
generation firewalls, perimeter security, and
endpoint protection - IBM Qradar SOC integrations
- Cloud proxy solutions: Zscaler, McAfee proxy, Cisco
Umbrella, Websense - Cloud firewalls: Azure firewalls
- Worked different roles to provide optimal
coverage and meet production goals - Evaluated employee skills and knowledge
regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with
lagging skills. - Trained new team members by relaying
information on company security policies. - Coached team members in techniques
necessary to complete security tasks. - Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and
diagnose common problems - Coached team members in techniques
necessary to complete job tasks - Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
Network Security Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc.
Calgary
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Troubleshoot Zsclaer proxy issue, implementation of ZIA, ZPA.
- Network security including legacy firewalls,next
generation firewalls, perimeter security, and
endpoint protection - IBM Qradar SOC integrations
- Cloud proxy solutions: McAfee proxy, Cisco
Umbrella, Websense - Cloud firewalls: Azure firewalls
- Worked different roles to provide optimal
coverage and meet production goals. - Evaluated employee skills and knowledge
regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with
lagging skills. - Trained new team members by relaying
information on company security policies. - Coached team members in techniques
necessary to complete security tasks. - Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and
diagnose common problems - Coached team members in techniques
necessary to complete job tasks.
Network Security Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
10.2017 - 03.2023
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Lead a team of 12 security professionals in designing, implementing, and maintaining network security infrastructure.
- Implemented and managed enterprise-grade firewalls, ensuring protection against external threats and unauthorized access
- Enhanced perimeter security by conducting
regular vulnerability assessments and penetration
testing. - Orchestrated endpoint protection strategies,
reducing security incidents. - Conducted digital forensics and investigations,
providing critical insights into security incidents
and breaches. - Collaborated with the SOC team to integrate
security alerts and incident response processes.
Developed and enforced security policies and
procedures, ensuring compliance with industry
regulations and standards. - Conducted periodic security audits and
assessments to identify weaknesses and
recommend improvements. - Designed and implemented cloud solutions,
enhancing the organization's cloud security
posture.
Network Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
08.2012 - 09.2017
- Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
- Cisco ASA Firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, Bluecoat proxy, Cisco 2900, 4500, Nexus 5k Switches, Cisco 6500 switches Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues. Analyzed network traffic and performance metrics to optimize system performance.
- Researched and recommended new technologies and strategies for improving system performance.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
Gujarat Technological University
L.D. College Of Engineering 06.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
Network security
Certification
CCNA
Timeline
Network Security Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2024 - Current
Network Security Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc.
04.2023 - 12.2023
CCNP Routing
11-2017
Network Security Team Lead
Tata Consultancy Services
10.2017 - 03.2023
JNCIA
04-2016
ITIL Foundation
04-2015
CCNA
03-2015
MCP
03-2015
Network Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services
08.2012 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communication
Gujarat Technological University
06.2008 - 06.2012
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