PRATIK BOBADE
Navi Mumbai,Maharashtra
Summary
Highly skilled and dynamic Network Systems Analyst, bringing forth the ability to effectively manage and oversee optimal network services for organizations. Adept in setting up administrator and server accounts, and experienced in managing the functionality of systems. Resourceful, and committed to continually advancing knowledge of relevant technologies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Exception Approval Manager
VCOM Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 05.2024
- As a member of the GRC team, will examine and approve requests for risky ports for the Aditya Birla Group's various businesses, including UltraTech, Hindalco, ABFRL, Seamex, Grasim, Chemicals etc
- Verify the Security Operations team (SOC) forwards requests that involve risky ports that are prohibited by GRC security standards
- To determine the feasible solution after consulting internal IT team members and business CISOs
- Assessing and managing risks in accordance with the scorecard produced by the Security Scorecard portal
- To integrate log sources handled by the company and BMCSPL IT teams, coordinate with the business SPOC for CDCC (Cyber Defense Command Center) SIEM device integration
- Assisting HINDALCO firm with an updated set of controls and the newest ISO 27001:2022 accreditation by working on an ISMS project
- Providing the vendor team with references and evidence to support the Gap analysis for various business plant locations
- The Change implementation and Incident management services with the SOC team for firewalls (Checkpoint, Fortinet)
- Prior to deployment, confirm the change implementation plans and have a discussion with the application owner and change initiator to understand the business requirements
- After an incident has been resolved, create security reports and RCA to prevent similar events in the future.
Manager ITG [Network & Security team]
HDFC Bank Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Managing two teams – 1) Security Operations team (Change Implementation & troubleshooting Vendor- Kyndryl-IBM) 2) Rule Review team (RBI audit & compliance related work Vendor- Kyndryl-IBM) Taking care of the implementation of Changes to provide a more secure network infrastructure to the Bank with the aid of the ISG (Internet Security Governance) team
- Approve the implementation plan shared by the Security Operations team before applying rules to firewalls such as Checkpoint, Fortinet & CISCO-ASA
- In case any venerable ports are included in the implementation plan, discuss them with the ISG team & ask user to justify their inclusion
- Identifying incidents of users not being able to access their desired destination despite the successful implementation of the Change
- Making SOP and provide training sessions to new joiners in Bank environment and their process
- From the Rule Review perspective, performing quarterly, six-monthly & annual review to address RBI audit compliance issue
- Utilizing Algoec tool to collect the rule dump & instruct Rule Review team to remove expired & unused rules from the firewall devices to enhance performance
- As part of the timeliness rules, instruct user to submit a Change to avoid a network outage so the business does not suffer, also queries may arise during RBI audits where higher management will be subject to auditors.
Network Security Engineer
ASM ENTERPRISE SOLUTION
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Managing CISCO ASA firewalls (more than 200 firewalls)
- Working in team of 10 of L2 Engineers in 24
- 7 support environment
- Giving analysis for network issues using LINUX based syslog server
- Working on CITRIX & F5 load balancers perform activities like certificate binding, VIP creation & modifications
- Handling L2 escalations & inform L3 regarding new requirements
- Making SOP and provide training inside the L1 team
- Attending daily calls with L3 RIL team for daily progress report and escalation discussions
- Blocking of public IPs on internet facing firewalls as per analysis sent from information security team on priority basis.
Associate Consultant
CAPGEMINI INDAI PVT LTD
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Planning and executing FortiGate firewall upgrade campaign (140 firewalls)
- Planning and executing Symantec proxy upgrade campaign (35 proxies)
- Giving analysis for network issues using network tools like Wireshark and Observer
- Making SOP and training new joiners about client environment and their process
- Providing on-call support in 24
- 7 timeframe (As per shift time being)
- Attending daily calls with client for daily progress report and escalation discussions
- Doing everyday operation work as per roster (Mail Manager / Incident Management).
Network Support Engineer
MICROPOINT COMPUTERS PVT LTD
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Operation management of Datacenter network infrastructure which is geographically spread across 3 locations
- Handling daily operations
- Coding rules on firewall, NAT rules, adding static routes, creating VLAN on switches as per SR (Service request)
- Troubleshooting and resolving firewall issues by interacting with other teams
- Responsible for maintain the maximum uptime to the DC infrastructure which comprised of INTERNET& INTRANET
- Handling Customer relations based on effective communication, technical & problem-solving skills.
Network Support Engineer-TL
MICROPOINT COMPUTERS PVT LTD
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Operation management of LAN infrastructure which is geographically spread across 4 locations
- Creating local LAN setup as per the requirement for Live Meetings & Conferences
- Managing & configure security policies as per the requirement of NPCIL head IT department
- Live troubleshooting for the issues faces by user in infrastructure for accessing applications developed by BARC team support
- Network monitoring tool NAVIS & SNAS firewall which is developed by BARC network team
- Performing failover activities on firewalls.
Engineer
HCL COMNET LTD
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked as Network engineer to support Punjab National Bank network infrastructure part of Network Integrator
- Coordinating with different ISP’s regarding Link stability & commissioning of new link, payment etc
- Handled more than 120 Branches & 200 ATM for end-to-end connectivity in Mumbai Circle
- Coordinate with vendors for timely maintenance of hardware devices
- As a part of NI team (Network Integrator) directly conversation with end users’ issues regarding network as well as application
Education
Post-Graduation Diploma in IT Project Management (HB) -
L.N. WELINGKAR’S, INST MANAGMENT
05.2019
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Computer Science -
BVCOE, MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
05.2014
Higher Secondary Education (Class XI – XII) -
BHAVAN’S COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
03.2007
Secondary Education -
ARVIND GANDBHIR HIGH SCHOOL
03.2005
Skills
- Network Security , Security Operations, Risk Management, Risk Governance
Languages
English
Marathi
Hindi
Personal Information
Title: Security Operations & Risk Management
Awards
- Awarded as “Extra Mile” performer for Credit Agricole client at Capgemini 2018-2019.
- Winner of Cricket Tournament final year 2013-14 team Captain (Computer Dept).
Hobbies and Interests
- Listening Music
- Playing Cricket
Timeline
Exception Approval Manager
VCOM Technologies Pvt Ltd
07.2023 - 05.2024
Manager ITG [Network & Security team]
HDFC Bank Ltd
12.2021 - 07.2023
Network Security Engineer
ASM ENTERPRISE SOLUTION
06.2020 - 12.2021
Associate Consultant
CAPGEMINI INDAI PVT LTD
07.2018 - 06.2020
Network Support Engineer-TL
MICROPOINT COMPUTERS PVT LTD
11.2017 - 05.2018
Network Support Engineer
MICROPOINT COMPUTERS PVT LTD
03.2017 - 10.2019
Engineer
HCL COMNET LTD
06.2015 - 03.2017
Post-Graduation Diploma in IT Project Management (HB) -
L.N. WELINGKAR’S, INST MANAGMENT
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Computer Science -
BVCOE, MUMBAI UNIVERSITY
Higher Secondary Education (Class XI – XII) -
BHAVAN’S COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Secondary Education -
ARVIND GANDBHIR HIGH SCHOOL
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