Pramod Kumar Yadav
Sr. Network Security Engineer
Noida
Summary
Network and IT Infrastructure Specialist with extensive experience in designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise networks across datacenter, office, and cloud environments. Proven expertise in perimeter security using Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls, as well as advanced proficiency in L2L IPSEC and SSL VPN tunnels. Skilled in implementing load balancing, WAF, and GSLB solutions with Citrix NetScaler, and managing cloud network services across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Adept at deploying Zero Trust architectures with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), ensuring robust security and compliance. Strong hands-on background in dynamic routing protocols, first-hop redundancy, and delivering scalable IT infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Network Cloud & Security Engineer
Capgemini
06.2022 - Current
- Network and IT Infrastructure Specialist with extensive experience in designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise networks across datacenter, office, and cloud environments. Proven expertise in perimeter security using Cisco ASA, Fortinet, and Palo Alto firewalls, as well as advanced proficiency in L2L IPSEC and SSL VPN tunnels. Skilled in implementing load balancing, WAF, and GSLB solutions with Citrix NetScaler, and managing cloud network services across Azure, AWS, and GCP. Adept at deploying Zero Trust architectures with Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), ensuring robust security and compliance. Strong hands-on background in dynamic routing protocols, first-hop redundancy, and delivering scalable IT infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives.
Team Lead-Network & Security
Birlasoft Limited
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Experienced in supporting IPSec VPNs, Cisco AnyConnect remote access, and hybrid cloud networking. Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting secure VPN tunnels, managing remote access infrastructure, and contributing to the design and maintenance of cloud network components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, and firewall rules. Played a key role in ensuring secure, reliable connectivity between on-premises environments and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
Senior Network & Security Engineer
Capgemini
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Experienced in providing support for IPSec VPNs, Cisco AnyConnect remote access, and cloud networking across hybrid environments. Actively involved in configuring and troubleshooting secure VPN tunnels, managing remote access infrastructure, and assisting in the design and support of cloud network components such as virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, and firewall rules. Contributed to ensuring secure and reliable connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS.
Network & Security Engineer
IMSI India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Managed end-to-end network infrastructure across data centers, offices, and plant networks. Configured, monitored, and troubleshot network devices to ensure high availability and performance. Supported firewalls, routers, switches, and enforced network security best practices for compliance and asset protection.
IT Network Engineer
NBS Consulting
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible in managing customer infrastructure across data centers, offices networks. Configured and troubleshot routers, switches, firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), and VPNs (IPSec, AnyConnect), ensuring optimal performance and security. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enforce network policies, monitor traffic.
Network Engineer
Interactive Info-Comm(I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 02.2016
- Responsible for monitoring tickets and performing initial level troubleshooting for network-related issues. Provided on-site support as an FTE (Field Engineer) for the installation of switches, routers, and firewalls, and assisted the L3 team by delivering console access and facilitating device configurations. Ensured timely resolution of incidents and maintained smooth coordination between field operations and higher-level support teams.
Education
B.TECH. - CSE
GRK Institute of Sci. & Tech.
01-2012
Skills
Network security expertise with Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA
Secure Connectivity: Expert deployment of SSL VPNs and IPsec site-to-site tunnels
Core Routing: Advanced configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco ASR series routers
Network Integrity: Designing scalable, secure network architectures for datacenter and enterprise office environments
CLOUD SERVICESAzure (VNet, NSG, ASG, Private Endpoint, NAT Gateway, App Gateway, Firewall, Front Door, WAF, Load Balancer, Subnets, Peering, Hybrid ud, Virtual WAN, Express Route), AWS (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink), GCP (VPC integration, Interconnect, IPsec)INFRASTRUCTUREHybrid/On-Prem/Cloud DC, Azure Landing Zones, App Gateway, WAF, Private Link, Firewall Appliances
Certification
AZ-104: Azure Administrator
Timeline
Sr. Network Cloud & Security Engineer
Capgemini
06.2022 - Current
Team Lead-Network & Security
Birlasoft Limited
10.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Network & Security Engineer
Capgemini
12.2018 - 10.2021
Network & Security Engineer
IMSI India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2018
IT Network Engineer
NBS Consulting
03.2016 - 12.2016
Network Engineer
Interactive Info-Comm(I) Pvt. Ltd.
09.2013 - 02.2016
B.TECH. - CSE
GRK Institute of Sci. & Tech.
Links
LinkedIn:// pramodkumaryadav