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Mithun R

Bangalore

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Network and Security professional with over 15 years of experience serving Global Customers in the US, EMEA Region, and Local Customers. Proven ability to leverage expertise in Network and Security standards, along with hands-on experience with Network and Security products, to deliver impactful solutions. Seeking to contribute effectively to Organization projects by applying a deep understanding of Network and Security principles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Manager-Security

Zee Tech and Innovation Center
06.2022 - Current

· Product owner and single point contact for ZTNA Cloudflare/Zscaler and Firewall Solution.

· Enable the business to innovate rapidly and achieve its goals by providing secure.

architectural patterns and capabilities

· Design and architecture and solution for SAAS based application for Network and Security

· Implemented Zero Trust Network Access using Zscaler, replacing the existing VPN.

· Lead a team of security professionals in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.

· Escalate Major incidents with Suppliers for quick resolutions and provide internal coordination, stakeholders.

· Build the Private connection with ZPA And establish the connection for all Internal Network.

· Providing the solution for Network LAN and WAN design solution and implementation report.

· Working with Project and Engineering team and provide the solution based on requirement.

· Completed End to End project responsibility and execution and Operation.

· Developed and implemented incident response procedures.

· Designed solutions to scale with organizational growth.

· Designed a secure and scalable ZTNA architecture integrating Zscaler

· Managed ZTNA(ZIA,ZPA and DLP) policy configurations for security, enhance posture and access control.

· Implemented identity-based access controls and micro-segmentation rules.

· Firewall Governance and Operation -Hands on FortiGate and Palo Alto.

· Knowledgeable in implementing threat prevention features, such as antivirus, anti-spyware, and vulnerability protection.

· Proficient in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including PAN

· Familiar with configuring VPNs on Palo Alto Networks firewalls for secure remote access.

· Experienced in deploying Palo Alto Networks firewalls in on-premises and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

· Contribute to and execute the strategy, vision, and architecture of the network security.

· Change Request and Operation Process implemented.

· Complete Review of 16regions firewalls and implemented the security features.

· Network Security operations on cloud AWS, GCP and Azure Network

· Migration Between Cloudflare and Zscaler, rebuild the infra and move users with zero downtime.

· Wireless Network setup for Zee5/global for Global Regions.

· Managed security tool operations of Cortex-XDR for endpoints.

· Developed and enforced security policies within Cortex XDR to meet organizational security requirements.

· Continuously improved the effectiveness of Cortex XDR through regular updates, patches, and configuration changes.

· Developed and implemented security policies, standards, and procedures.

· Implemented and managed security tools and technologies to protect against cyber threats.

· Provided security training and awareness programs to employees to enhance security posture.

· Managed a team of security analysts and engineers in protecting the organization's assets.

· Developed and implemented security policies, standards, and procedures.

· Implemented security controls and technologies to protect against cyber threats.

Network Specialist-II

Philips Innovation Campus
02.2015 - 06.2022

Deployed and integrated software solutions for complex IT environments, handling proprietary real-time life-critical data for hospital IT systems.

· Worked in the care support team for Isite PACS and PACS application support.

· Drove continuous improvements in implementation methodology and service offerings based on customer feedback.

· Implemented and supported network infrastructure for around 600 hospitals in the US and Canada, configuring Layer 2/3 switches such as Cisco 2960, 3560, 4500E, 6509E.

· Collaborated with customers for security certifications deployed for all client VIPs

· Addressed vulnerability issues in F5 device images, coordinating with the engineering and F5 security teams to resolve issues.

· Worked closely with the security team to identify emerging security threats and perform vulnerability assessments.

· Deployed, installed, configured, and upgraded F5 LTM for multiple hospitals.

· Captured and analysed Wireshark logs, sharing reports with customers.

· Migrated Cisco Load Balancer CSS11501 to F5 physical/virtual environments.

· Installed and configured Cisco routers (2800, 3900, 7200) and L2 & L3 switches (4560, 3750, 2960).

· Established connections between production and lab networks using Juniper firewall.

· Maximized network performance by monitoring, troubleshooting network problems, and resolving outages.

· Managed network migrations and upgraded PACS applications.

· Provided network support for VMware, database, and integration teams during study flow issues in customer networks.

· Interacted with US customers for new device implementations and configurations.

· Implemented F5 ADC and switching solutions, including virtual F5 HA configurations.

· Worked with the ServiceMax ticketing tool to resolve incidents, requests, and change requests at the customer end.

Sr.Network Administrator

Honeywell Technology Solution Labs
02.2013 - 02.2015

· Leading L1 and L2 Team.

· Configuration and Troubleshooting LAN, WAN, WLAN Network

· Configuration layer 2/3 switches like Cisco 2960, 3560, 4500E, 6509E.

· Working for Incident Management as well as for change Management.

· Working in Enterprise Network operation and Projects support.

· Working in DATA CENTER Infrastructure for design and implementation

· Working in Juniper firewall SSG-350, 140series for Lab Network.

· Established connection between Production Network to Lab network using firewall

· Working in Honeywell Enterprise Network.

· Implementing, design and support for Aero, Controls systems and Turbo power Labs

· Implementing, design and support for Airgap Network for testing the Camera and controls devices and outside customers.

· Network support for Global Sites: china and Malaysia and all India sites

· Performing as a Member of a team working with peers to solve/resolve issues to ensure maximum network availability and customer satisfaction

· Working with Global Application Team to support Network Issue.

· Co-ordination with customer for B2B tunnel issue.

Sr.Network Engineer (L1/L2)

Network Solutions Pvt Ltd (An IBM Company)
08.2010 - 02.2013

· Configuration and Troubleshooting LAN, WAN, WLAN Network.

· Configuration layer 2/3 switches like Cisco 3560, 3750 stack switches,4500E, 6509E.

· Working for Incident Management as well as for change Management.

· Support for voice and video connect meeting rooms and conference rooms.

· Basic Installing and Configuring of Cisco Routers (3800, 3900, 7200.)

· Creating, Deleting, Modifying VLAN in distribution switches.

· Configuration Access Point 1100 , 1200 series and LWAP through Controller

· Enabling and troubleshooting LAN, WLAN and WAN to the users.

· Remotely Login to Cisco 6509E / WS-c4948 -switches using Putty to modify and change the configuration.

· Taking responsibility of severity 1, 2 & 3 issues and all kind of network connectivity issues and end-to-end responsibility until closing the incident

· Network Monitoring Tools: such as BlueCoat, Fluke, and Orion, Solar winds.

· Monitoring and Troubleshooting, all internal and External Network Devices and Links

· Solving Network Related issue remotely around 40 Philips sites across India

· Working with international Telecom services like AT&T, British Telecom, Bharthi, Reliance, and Tata Telecommunication

· Solving Network issues tickets assigned by the user and Global users (US, China, Netherlands)..

Network Engineer

Envision Networks Pvt Ltd
03.2009 - 06.2010
  • Coordinated with ISPs to establish leased line links.
  • Configured and troubleshooted leased line connections.
  • Coordinated with customers and field engineers to establish VSAT and leased line links
  • Configured and troubleshooted Linksys 24-port switches.
  • Configured and troubleshooted VOIP devices, such as Linksys PAP2T.
  • Configured and troubleshooted Cisco VLAN switches, Router 1800,2800
  • Remotely accessed and monitored PCs and network stations.
  • Monitored client status and generated daily reports for leased line and VSAT status.
  • Managed VSAT links and VOIP connections between the hub and approximately 700 remote locations.
  • Monitored leased lines using networking tools like SolarWinds.
  • Monitored over 700 VSATs and 400 servers using HP Service Desk monitoring tools.
  • Configured and troubleshooted VOIP phones.

Education

MTech - IT

KSOU University
Bengaluru, India
04.2013

B.E - Information Science

Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagaram
Bengaluru, India
06.2008

10+2 - undefined

Govt Junior college

10th - undefined

Netaji popular High School, Ramanagaram

Skills

Network and Security Engineer , Firewall(IDS and IPS) and Proxy ZTNA Zscaler solution ,Cloudflare WAF, Network Switches,Router and F5 Load Balancer

Certification

CCNP (Switching-642 – 813) - Cisco ID: CSCO11506803

Accomplishments

  • Got Best kaizen award on 2013 year
  • Quarter Bravo award for Tech and Innovation
  • Spot ward winner for Zero Network downtime of the shutdown activity and audit
  • Spot ward winner for great sprits in helping and quickly resolving the EHS team dispatcher issue on Nov 2014.
  • Team up Excel awarded to implement 600 Hospital Network devices monitoring in new tool.
  • Take ownership awarded in 2021: F5’s migrations between physical and virtual of EMEA region
  • Zee Olympic Q1-2023 award for ZTNA Stability with Zero Business Downtime
  • Zee Olympic Q2-2024 award for Zero Downtime migration to Zscaler ZTNA.

Network and security knowledge

  • Network and Security Experience on design, Implementation, and operations.
  • Experience on Network switches, Wireless, Router, F5 Load balancer, Firewall, Proxy and ZTNA
  • SME in Network and Security Resource LAN, WAN, WLAN, Firewall, SAAS based Proxy
  • Healthcare Customer Network design and Application Support
  • Network and Security Design, Implementation and Operation for Enterprise Network
  • SAAS and ZTNA Based Architecture, Design, Implementation and operation Zscaler.
  • Fortinet and Palo Alto Firewall Deployment and Operations.
  • Knowledge of Cloud Security, Zscaler DLP and Cortex-XDR
  • Security Tool: Secronix, NDR

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/14/1986
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Manager-Security

Zee Tech and Innovation Center
06.2022 - Current

Network Specialist-II

Philips Innovation Campus
02.2015 - 06.2022

Sr.Network Administrator

Honeywell Technology Solution Labs
02.2013 - 02.2015

Sr.Network Engineer (L1/L2)

Network Solutions Pvt Ltd (An IBM Company)
08.2010 - 02.2013

Network Engineer

Envision Networks Pvt Ltd
03.2009 - 06.2010

MTech - IT

KSOU University

B.E - Information Science

Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagaram

10+2 - undefined

Govt Junior college

10th - undefined

Netaji popular High School, Ramanagaram
Mithun R