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Rabi Bhushan Prasad

Bengaluru

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Location: Bengaluru, IN
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Accomplished Cybersecurity & Network Security Professional with 12+ years of experience in safeguarding critical infrastructure and networks. Expertise in designing and managing enterprise-scale security solutions across diverse environments. Skilled in risk management, incident response, and compliance with ISO 27001 and banking regulations, with a track record of enhancing resilience against cyber threats.

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1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Consultant

HPE
Bengaluru
2021.07 - 2026.05
  • Led design and deployment of secure network architecture across Data Center, Disaster Recovery, and campus environments, ensuring scalability, redundancy, and compliance.
  • Architected segmentation strategies including VRF segregation and two-tier security fabric to strengthen traffic isolation and policy enforcement.
  • Implemented phased rollout covering intranet security hardening, wireless infrastructure, endpoint refresh, and SIEM & forensics integration for enhanced monitoring and incident response.
  • Deployed advanced technologies: SDWAN (Versa), NG-Firewalls (Fortigate, Checkpoint), NAC (Ivanti), Switching (Arista, Aruba), WAF & Load Balancer (F5), Endpoint Security (Trellix), and DLP (Vehere).
  • Defined and enforced security policies for access control, data loss prevention, and endpoint compliance, aligning with organizational standards.
  • Conducted testing and validation, including UAT and performance benchmarking, ensuring operational readiness through SIEM log correlation.
  • Designed and deployed low-level architecture leveraging Leaf & Spine Layer 3 fabric (VxLAN), OpenStack orchestration, perimeter security, GTM, SLB, DDoS protection, NAC, and remote manageability — delivering a 30% boost in scalability, 25% reduction in latency, and improved resiliency against cyber threats.
  • Developed and executed migration and refresh plans for regional office (RO) locations, successfully migrating legacy systems with zero critical downtime, reducing operational costs by 20%, and achieving 99.99% system uptime post-deployment.
  • Implemented advanced security controls including perimeter firewalls, DDoS mitigation, and NAC enforcement, resulting in a 40% improvement in compliance posture and enhanced endpoint manageability across distributed environments.
  • Orchestrated deployment automation using OpenStack, enabling faster provisioning cycles (cut by 35%) and streamlined infrastructure management across RO and core sites.
  • Rolled out Privileged Access Management (PAM) using CyberArk PVWA/CPM/PSM for 2,000+ privileged accounts, fully deploying password vaulting, session monitoring, and credential rotation — reducing manual resets by 85%, strengthening compliance, and improving audit readiness.
  • Designed and deployed resilient DC/DR architecture aligned with banking compliance standards, implementing redundancy, failover mechanisms, and secure connectivity — ensuring 99.99% uptime, zero data loss during failover tests, and meeting stringent regulatory requirements.
  • Executed phased deployment of CyberArk modules across enterprise systems, integrating with Active Directory and critical applications to enhance privileged access control and mitigate insider threat risks.
  • Delivered operational handover with detailed documentation, training sessions, and support processes, enabling operations teams to manage PAM and DC/DR environments effectively with 15% fewer post-deployment incidents.

Technical Consultant

Lupin Ltd.
2021.01 - 2021.07
  • Architected and deployed DC/DR NetSec framework, integrating on-premises PCE with enterprise network to deliver high availability, regulatory compliance, and seamless scalability across critical banking workloads.
  • Deployed Next-Gen Firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto) for perimeter and internal segmentation, strengthening security posture and reducing unauthorized access incidents by 35%.
  • Rolled out Radware LLB/WAF/DDoS solutions, ensuring 99.99% uptime for critical applications, mitigating volumetric attacks, and improving application load balancing efficiency by 30%.
  • Integrated Trend Micro DDI for threat detection and prevention, reducing malware incidents by 45% and enhancing endpoint visibility across DC/DR environments.
  • Implemented advanced switching infrastructure using Nvidia platforms, achieving a 40% increase in throughput and reducing network latency by 25%.
  • Conducted compliance validation and failover testing, ensuring zero data loss during DR drills and adherence to banking regulatory standards.
  • Delivered operational handover with documentation, training, and support processes, empowering operations teams to manage deployments effectively and minimizing post-deployment incidents by 20%.

Technical Consultant

SBI
2021.01 - 2021.07
  • Deployed Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Checkpoint) for perimeter and internal segmentation, strengthening security posture and reducing unauthorized access incidents by 40%.
  • Integrated Radware SLB/DDoS solutions, ensuring 99.99% uptime for critical applications, mitigating volumetric attacks, and enhancing application load balancing efficiency by 25%.
  • Architected and rolled out Juniper routing and switching fabric, improving network throughput by 35% and reducing latency by 20% across the data center.
  • Implemented and deployed network and security solutions at Hyderabad AZ 4, creating resilient infrastructure for mission-critical workloads.
  • Conducted deployment validation and compliance testing, ensuring zero downtime during cutover and alignment with enterprise and regulatory standards.
  • Delivered operational handover with documentation, training, and support processes, enabling operations teams to manage deployments effectively and reducing post-deployment incidents by 15%.

Technical Consultant

LIC
2021.01 - 2021.07
  • Rolled out NAC posture across endpoints using Aruba ClearPass, deploying device authentication, compliance enforcement, and role-based access controls — achieving 100% endpoint visibility, reducing unauthorized access attempts by 40%, and strengthening overall compliance posture.
  • Designed and deployed SSLO service chain with F5, integrating SSL visibility for security tools and enabling centralized traffic inspection — improving threat detection accuracy by 35% and reducing manual certificate management overhead by 50%.
  • Implemented F5 SLB (Server Load Balancing) to optimize application delivery, achieving 99.99% uptime for critical services, reducing application response times by 20%, and ensuring seamless scalability during peak loads.
  • Validated deployment and conducted compliance testing, achieving zero downtime during cutover and alignment with enterprise security standards.
  • Facilitated operational handover through documentation, training, and support processes, enabling operations teams to manage NAC, SSLO, and SLB deployments effectively and reducing post-deployment incidents by 15%.

Technical Consultant

Department of Posts
2021.01 - 2021.07
  • Deployed Trend Micro endpoint security across enterprise systems, implementing advanced threat detection and prevention — achieving a 45% reduction in malware incidents, improving endpoint visibility by 100%, and strengthening compliance posture.
  • Rolled out Seceon aiSIEM for centralized monitoring, integrating logs from critical infrastructure and applications — enabling real-time threat detection, reducing incident response time by 40%, and improving audit readiness.
  • Designed and deployed Disaster Recovery (DR) runbooks, backup/restore mechanisms, and KPIs for platform health — ensuring zero data loss during DR drills, achieving 99.99% system uptime, and providing measurable benchmarks for operational resilience.
  • Executed phased deployment of monitoring and backup solutions across DC/DR environments, ensured compliance with banking standards, and reduced post-deployment incidents by 20%.
  • Delivered operational handover with documentation, training, and support processes, enabled operations teams to manage endpoint security, SIEM, and DR effectively, and enhanced platform stability by 30%.

Lead SOC Administrator

ITDA
Dehradun
2020.06 - 2021.06
  • Managed security systems (firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection) to defend against cyberattacks and unauthorized access.
  • Led incident response investigations, working with teams to remediate issues and create post-incident reports.
  • Monitored and analyzed network traffic, detecting and responding to security threats using Wireshark and SIEM-Microfocus.
  • Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability scans for clients, delivering actionable reports and recommendations to enhance security posture.
  • Collaborated with network operations team to secure wireless, LAN, and WAN infrastructures, significantly reducing risk exposure.
  • Automated security monitoring and alerting processes using SOAR, saving 20% of manual efforts.

Network Security Administrator

ITDA
Dehradun
2019.06 - 2020.06
  • Delivered security operations support for firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and security incident event management (SIEM) platforms, ensuring robust protection for network infrastructure.
  • Administered network security appliances (routers, switches, firewalls) for a large-scale corporate network with 5,000+ users.
  • Investigated and remediated security breaches, reducing attack impact and implementing measures to prevent future incidents.
  • Executed regular system audits and compliance checks, reinforcing adherence to corporate security policies and industry regulations.
  • Led the design and deployment of a company-wide VPN solution, enhancing remote access security for 300+ employees.
  • Supported the deployment and management of endpoint protection software, achieving a 98% malware detection rate.

Senior Network Engineer

KDDI INDIA
Gurgaon
2013.11 - 2019.05
  • Designed and implemented network solutions aligning with organizational objectives.
  • Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches, and other network devices.
  • Monitored network performance and troubleshot issues to maintain optimal operations.
  • Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate network systems.
  • Trained and supported junior network engineers to enhance team capabilities.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Punjab Technical University
GGSCET
2013-08

Skills

Network security

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability and risk management

SOC operations

SIEM (Splunk, SolarWinds, Micro Focus)

  • Firewall management (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, NSX-T)
  • IDS/IPS management
  • Endpoint security (EDR)
  • IAM/PAM solutions
  • Cloud security (PCE – HPE)
  • VPN configuration
  • Audits and compliance (ISO 27001)
  • Security incident management
  • Technical project management
  • Client training programs
  • Network architecture

Affiliations

(ISC)²

Certification

  • Checkpoint Certified Security Associate (CCSA)
  • Introduction to cybersecurity (Palo Alto)
  • Network Security Support Engineer (Fortinet)
  • Fundamental of Network Security (Palo Alto)
  • CCNA Trained (CompTIA Networking)

Projects And Achievements

  • Cloud & Network Security Framework Implementation, Led a team to establish a cloud security framework for a Fortune 100 company, ensuring secure deployment of critical applications on-premises, resulting in a 40% improvement in data security posture.
  • Security Awareness Program, Initiated a company-wide security awareness program that resulted in a 50% reduction in phishing attacks over 12 months.
  • Awards & Recognition, Received award & recognition from HPE Leadership for my hard work and outstanding work.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Technical Consultant

HPE
2021.07 - 2026.05

Technical Consultant

Lupin Ltd.
2021.01 - 2021.07

Technical Consultant

SBI
2021.01 - 2021.07

Technical Consultant

LIC
2021.01 - 2021.07

Technical Consultant

Department of Posts
2021.01 - 2021.07

Lead SOC Administrator

ITDA
2020.06 - 2021.06

Network Security Administrator

ITDA
2019.06 - 2020.06

Senior Network Engineer

KDDI INDIA
2013.11 - 2019.05

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science

Punjab Technical University

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