Nitika Sharma

During my tenure at Milestone Tech, I have amassed invaluable experience and expertise spanning various facets of network security, with a particular focus on Palo Alto Firewalls, WLC, Cisco switches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficiently implemented, configured, and maintained Palo Alto Firewalls to ensure optimal performance.
• Skillfully utilized advanced functionalities such as APP-ID, User-ID, Global Protect, NAT policies, and Security Policies to enhance network security.
• Demonstrated adept troubleshooting skills to promptly address Palo Alto Firewall incidents, vulnerabilities, and network issues.
• Developed and implemented strategic security policies and rules leveraging Palo Alto Firewalls to strengthen protection of network resources.
• Leveraged Palo Alto's robust logging and monitoring capabilities for thorough analysis of network traffic and timely detection of security threats.

• I held a position at Company Movate for a concise duration during which I made significant contributions. Throughout my tenure, I honed my skills in IPSec VPN and acquired valuable networking experience. This experience has deepened my expertise and readied me for future opportunities in the field of Network Security.

• During my tenure at British Telecom, I have amassed invaluable experience and expertise spanning various facets of network security, with a particular focus on Palo Alto Firewalls, Cisco ASA Firewalls, and F5 load balancers. Over the course of more than two years in the telecommunications sector, I have consistently played a pivotal role in supporting and upkeeping the security infrastructure, guaranteeing the seamless operation and adept troubleshooting of these critical elements.

Key Responsibilities:

Palo Alto Firewalls:

• Proficiently executed the implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of Palo Alto Firewalls, guaranteeing peak performance.
• Skillfully harnessed advanced functionalities like APP-ID, User-ID, Global Protect, NAT policies, and Security Policies to elevate network security.
• Displayed adept troubleshooting skills to swiftly resolve Palo Alto Firewall-related incidents, vulnerabilities, and network challenges.
• Strategically devised and executed security policies and rules utilizing Palo Alto Firewalls, fortifying the defense of network resources.
• Utilized Palo Alto's robust logging and monitoring capabilities for in-depth analysis of network traffic and the timely detection of security threats.
• Actively collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot intricate security issues specific to Palo Alto Firewalls.

Cisco ASA Firewalls:

• Proficiently oversaw the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco ASA Firewalls, encompassing VPN IPSec configurations and adept troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated expertise in swiftly identifying and resolving network challenges tied to Cisco ASA Firewalls, preserving uninterrupted network connectivity.
• Fostered collaboration with network teams to optimize Firewall performance and enforce stringent access controls.
• Methodically configured and monitored Firewall rules, access lists, and security policies to safeguard precious network resources.

F5 Load Balancer:

• Competently managed the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of F5 load balancers to facilitate efficient and secure traffic distribution.
• Maintained SSL certificates and security protocols on F5 load balancers, enhancing the overall security posture of the network infrastructure.