Pratap
Summary
Over 10 years of hands-on experience in Network and Security engineering, specializing in Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls including ASA, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint. Proficient in planning, configuring, and troubleshooting network infrastructure, with a strong focus on firewall deployments and configurations. Expertise in dynamic and static routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, along with IPsec VPN implementations. Skilled in multilayer switching protocols and resolving complex network issues across LANs and WANs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operation Lead
Xerox
Norwalk
01.2022 - Current
- Architected and managed multi-vendor firewall environments (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Check Point), ensuring high availability and secure connectivity across global data centers.
- Spearheaded Palo Alto Panorama and Check Point SmartConsole administration to streamline centralized policy management, software upgrades, and log analysis.
- Designed and enforced advanced security profiles, including App-ID, Content-ID, URL Filtering, NAT, and File Blocking, to mitigate sophisticated cyber threats.
- Standardized IPsec (Site-to-Site) and SSL VPN infrastructures to provide scalable, secure remote access for global workforces.
- Designed robust Core/Distribution/Access layer architectures, optimizing L2/L3 VLAN segmentation and IP subnetting for maximum performance and security.
- Engineered high-availability gateway solutions using HSRP/VRRP to ensure 99.99% network uptime for critical business applications.
- Optimized MPLS and WAN edge connectivity, managing ISP relationships and Point-to-Point links to maintain diverse and resilient pathing.
- Developed high-level network diagrams and technical documentation using Microsoft Visio to communicate complex architectures to stakeholders.
- Expertly managed F5 BIG-IP LTM environments, configuring Virtual Servers, Pools, and SSL Offloading to enhance application delivery and resilience.
- Possess advanced theoretical and hands-on knowledge of Cisco Viptela SD-WAN, focusing on fabric deployment, OMP orchestration, and edge security integration.
- Led risk-based security assessments, translating vulnerability scan data into actionable remediation plans to harden the enterprise perimeter.
- Strategic lead for ITIL processes, representing the network team in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and overseeing high-priority Incident Management.
- Managed 24/7 on-call rotation support, serving as the final escalation point for complex Tier-3 network and security outages.
- Directed physical infrastructure deployments, including data center "rack-and-stack," cabling standards, and PDU power planning.
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
Simple Health
Newyork
01.2015 - 04.2022
- Implemented comprehensive rules and policies for the Checkpoint firewall.
- Conducted on-call troubleshooting for Checkpoint deployment operations.
- Planned and executed support solutions for client network infrastructures.
- Configured Cisco routers and switches, focusing on optimal performance.
- Installed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches to enhance network connectivity.
- Designed IP subnets and VLANs in LAN/core switch environments.
- Managed routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, Static, and Default routes.
- Administered Cisco ASA and PALO ALTO firewalls with advanced security policies.
Education
Master of Science -
Narayana EM School
01.2014
Technical Skills
Static, default, RIPv1/v2, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, PBR, SDWAN, VLAN, VTP, STP/RSTP, FHRP, Port-channels, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, NAT, ACLs, Policy maps, IPSEC Site-Site, Remote access VPN, Security Policies, NAT, Global Protect, Active-Standby Firewalls, Panorama management console, MPLS, ILL (point-Point), Internet Links, LTM, IP Subnetting, VLSM, IPV4, Route-Maps, Policy-Maps, Syslog, Wire Shark
Timeline
Security Operation Lead
Xerox
01.2022 - Current
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
Simple Health
01.2015 - 04.2022
Master of Science -
Narayana EM School