Mahaning Huchanatti
Network Security Team Lead
Bangalore
Summary
Innovative IT professional with background in Azure Cloud,SD WAN- Cisco Meerki,Zscaler, Firewalls: Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sonicwall, Sophos, Cyberoam,Huawei,Cisco Routers,WLC & Switches, proven ability to identify problem, analyses possible solutions and determine best course of action to meet objectives. Security professional with robust background in managing and leading security teams to safeguard critical assets and environments. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently meeting evolving security needs with reliability and precision. Skilled in risk assessment, incident response, and team leadership.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Network Security Team Lead
Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Pune
05.2023 - Current
- Firewall, Microsoft Azure, SD-WAN - Cisco Meraki, WLC, wireless access points management, routers, switches, Zscaler ISP links, which includes configuration changes.
- Cisco switch 9606 R, 9500, 9300, 9200, 2960, Catalyst 4500, WS-C3850, WS-C3750G, SG350, and SG300.
- Installation and configuration of FortiGate 200E, 200F, 400, 100E, 310B, and 500D; Palo Alto: PA-3260 and PA-3020; SonicWall: TZ500, NSA2600, and TZ-600; Zscaler cloud firewall; Sophos XG; and Huawei USG2110.
- Cisco Routers – 1841, 2611, 2620, 1741, 1841, 1900, 1921, C841MC2811, 2900, ISR4451, Rv320 series, SD WAN, Cisco Meraki.
- Configuration of OSPF, BGP, GRE Tunnel, IPsec tunnel (site-to-site), SSL VPN, STP, VLAN, SNMP, trunk port, QoS, access lists, IPsec tunnel between AWS (cloud), static and dynamic route configuration, and failover configuration.
- Configuration of firewall LAN, WAN, DHCP, DNS, content filtering, MAC binding, IPv4 policy, SNMP V2 and V2 using MD5 and AES algorithms.
- Install the software on the router's firewall, and upgrade it as needed.
- Follow up with vendors like BSNL, TATANET, TATA TELESERVICES, BHARTHI AIRTEL, and VODAFONE in case of line problems by providing details of standby lines/equipment to reduce the impact.
- NMS link configuration and SNMPv2 and SNMPv3, bandwidth and memory, and CPU utilization services configuration and troubleshooting.
- Developed and enforced security policies for improved safety throughout the organization.
- Coordinated background checks on prospective employees for improved hiring decisions regarding safety-sensitive positions.
- Conducted regular audits of physical security measures, identifying and addressing weaknesses promptly.
- Developed customized training programs to meet specific needs of individual team members, fostering professional growth and expertise.
- Increased efficiency of security operations through regular review and optimization of processes.
- Established a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles among team members by incorporating relevant training modules into the ongoing learning curriculum.
Senior Network Security Engineer
Sify Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
02.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Network Security Engineer
Inknowtech Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2017 - 02.2022
Network Administrator
Alfaraa Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
11.2016 - 11.2017
Network Engineer
IMSI India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Project of: Network Solution Pvt. Ltd. an IBM Company, Client: Oriental Bank of Commerce(L1)
Education
Batchelor Of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
MVJ College Of Engineering
Bangalore01.2014
Skills
Firewall, Microsoft Azure, SD-WAN - Cisco Meraki, WLC, wireless access points management, routers, switches, Zscaler ISP links, which includes configuration changes
Network topologies Low Level Diagram & High-Level Diagram (LLD & HLD) Using MS Visio
Configuration of Firewall Content Filtering, URL Filtering, Firmware Upgradation, SSL- VPN & HA configuration, Firewall device registration and coordination with vendors for further configuration, IPsec (Site to Site) and GRE tunnel connectivity
Network security
Cloud security
Team leadership
Compliance management
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
Timeline
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
02-2026
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
02-2026
Fortinet Network Security Expert Level 3: Certified Associate
06-2024
Network Security Team Lead
Kyndryl Solutions Pvt Ltd.
05.2023 - Current
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
04-2022
Senior Network Security Engineer
Sify Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Network Security Engineer
Inknowtech Pvt. Ltd.
11.2017 - 02.2022
Network Administrator
Alfaraa Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 11.2017
Network Engineer
IMSI India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 11.2016
Batchelor Of Engineering - Computer Science & Engineering
MVJ College Of Engineering
Roles And Responsibilities
Kyndryl Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Team Lead, 2023 May.
- Azure Cloud AZ-900 & AZ-500 Certified, Firewall,WLC,Routers,switches, wireless access points management,ISP Links , which includes configuration changes.
- Cisco switch 9606 R,9500,9300,9200,2960, Catalyst 4500, ws-c3850, ws-c3750g, SG350.
- Installation and configuration FortiGate 200E,200F,400, 100E, 310B&500D Palo Alto: PA-3260 & PA-3020 Sonicwall:TZ500, NSA2600 & TZ-600, Zscalar cloud firewall, Sophos XG and Huawei-USG2110.
- Cisco Routers – 1841, 2611, 2620 1741, 1841, 1900, 1921, C841MC2811,2900, ISR4451, Rv320 series, SD WAN Cisco Meeraki.
- Configuration of OSPF, BGP, GRE Tunnel, IPsec tunnel (Site to site), SSL VPN, STP, VLAN, SNMP, TRUNK PORT, QoS, Access Lists, IPsec Tunnel between AWS (cloud), Static and Dynamic Route configuration and Failover configuration.
- Configuration of firewall LAN, WAN, DHCP, DNS, Content Filtering, MAC Binding, IPv4 Policy, SNMP V2and V2 using MD5 and AES Algorithms.
- Install the software on the routers firewall and upgrade the same as and when required.
- Follow up with vendors like BSNL, TATANET, TATA TELESERVICES, BHARTHI AIRTEL& VODAFONE, in case of line problems by way of providing details of stand-by lines/equipment's to reduce the impact.
- NMS link configuration and SNMPv2 & SNMPv3, Bandwidth and Memory, CPU Utilization services configuration and troubleshooting.
- Developed and enforced security policies for improved safety throughout the organization.
Place - City
Pune, Maharashtra
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