MANISH D GANVIR

Experienced certified ethical hacker with a strong background in the IT industry, specializing in network and security domains. Demonstrated expertise in network administration, network security, network automation, network operations, client support, and remote support. Proven track record in effectively managing LAN, MAN, and WAN network infrastructures.

Certified Ethical Hacker, CEH V11, EC-COUNCIL: (ECC9746051832)

           -:Professional Experiences with Roles & Responsibilities:-
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Technical Specialist |HCLTech, India | July 2023 - February 2024 | Nagpur, India
- Managed firewall configuration changes using PAN-OS and Panorama to ensure secure communication and data integrity across networks.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for network issues, including SSL VPN and IPsec site-to-site VPN, to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
- Conducted regular security assessments, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities through Rapid7 vulnerability scans and PCI compliance checks.
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Network Engineer|NTT GLOBALDATA CENTERS AND CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE | August 2022 - June 2023 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Migrated EWM data-center's whole IT infrastructure, including existing data-center server and storage (trading & non-trading) infrastructure, from current location to new location.
- Provided technical expertise in the administration and configuration of Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ASA, and Nexus switches to ensure optimal network security and performance.

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Network Security Engineer|ICEICO Technologies Pvt Ltd | February 2018 - May 2022 | Nagpur, India
- Implemented HPE-ARUBA Switching and Network Security at Haldirams foods International Pvt Ltd, Nagpur, India.
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System Administrator (Part-time)|MRR Soft | October 2021 - December 2021 | Nagpur, India
- Network and System administration
- Cybersecurity and threat analysis
- Remote access and VPN configuration
- Network Troubleshooting and technical support
- System updates and maintenance

Excellent references available upon the request.