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Rahul Chodankar

Rahul Chodankar

Mumbai

Summary

Seeking a cybersecurity role to develop expertise in threat detection and incident response, while contributing to organizational security. A reliable and organized professional with strong multitasking and team support skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Technical Lead Specialist

Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd.
Mumbai, India
10.2022 - Current
  • Implemented Trend Micro Vision One in the largest bank in India, also completed implementation of other Trend Micro products like Apex One On-Prem & SaaS, Deep Security & Cloud One Workload Security, DDAN, Smart Gateway for various different clients/projects.
  • Apex One On-Prem & SaaS.
    - Anti-Malware, DLP, Device Control, Application Control, EDR, IPS, Firewall.
  • Deep Security & Cloud One Workload Security
    - IDS/IPS, Anti-Malware, Firewall, FIM, Web Reputation, Application Control.
  • Trend Micro Server Protect for Storage. - Integration with NetApp Filer(7 Mode & Cluster Mode), DELL EMC, Hitachi NAS.
  • Implemented CrowdStrike Falcon for various different clients/projects.

- Falcon EDR, Device Control, Vulnerability Management, NG SIEM, SOAR, Xposure Management, Identity Protection, File Vantage.

  • Conducting POC and Demos at client site.
  • Working as Resident Engineer, resolving issues & queries over phone & remote sessions.
  • Performing regular Health checkups of all products.
  • Coordinating with OEM, resolving issues and queries through analyzing and follow ups.
  • Develop recovery plans, procedures, and test scenarios in regular DR Drills.
  • Creating secure rules and policies as per network architecture and with coordination of Security teams.
  • Testing policies in different scenarios and updating as per client requirement.
  • Monitor and evaluate system and network performance and further perform tuning of security product and
    system.
  • Coordinating with colleagues and other engineers to resolve queries and upgrade information.
  • Up-gradation of versions and service packs and patch management.
  • Handling tickets and follow-ups.
  • Preparing daily Health and Compliance reports, KB Articles, SOP, HLD, Sign Off documents.

Technical Specialist

Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 09.2022
  • Implementation of Trend Micro Server Protect for Storage, Deep Security , Apex One On- Prem & Saas
  • Apex One On-Prem & Saas.
  • Anti-Malware, DLP, Application Control, EDR, IPS, Firewall.
  • Trend Micro Server Protect for Storage.
  • Integration with NetApp Filer(7 Mode & Cluster Mode), DELL EMC, Hitachi NAS.
  • Deep Security.
  • IDS/IPS, Anti-Malware, Firewall, FIM, Web Reputation, Application Control.
  • XDR Vision One, DDAN, Smart Gateway Appliances/Servers
  • Administration of all Trend Micro products at client sites.
  • Conducting POC and Demos at client site.
  • Working as Resident Engineer, resolving issues & queries over phone & remote sessions.
  • Performing regular Health checkups of all products.
  • Coordinating with OEM, resolving issues and queries through analyzing and follow ups.
  • Develop recovery plans, procedures, and test scenarios in regular DR Drills.
  • Creating secure rules and policies as per network architecture and with coordination of Security teams.
  • Testing policies in different scenarios and updating as per client requirement.
  • Monitor and evaluate system and network performance and further perform tuning of security product and system.
  • Coordinating with colleagues and other engineers to resolve queries and upgrade information.
  • Up-gradation of versions and service packs and patch management.
  • Handling tickets and follow-ups.
  • Preparing daily Health and Compliance reports, KB Articles, SOP, HLD, Sign Off documents.

Technical Support Engineer

Zeel Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 10.2017
  • Software/Windows OS implementation and upgradation.
  • Installed and managed Microsoft Servers: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012.
  • Handled task of Installation, Management, Performance monitoring, Troubleshooting and resolving issue on following Microsoft OS : Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.
  • Manages IIS, and Apache Web Servers.
  • Deployment of Windows policies and softwares through implementation of Active Directory.
  • Service Pack deployment, software Installation issues & troubleshooting; analyzing Windows logs.
  • Installing software, antivirus, connecting and arranging database.
  • Preparing servers and clients systems as per need.
  • Taking remote through DialUP, Remote and VPN software (Teamviwer,AADMIN,YPRVPN).
  • Maintaining Servers and Client systems by managing Antivirus (Quick Heal, McAfee Norton & Symantec).
  • Technical Support to the clients using software.
  • New software testing and up gradation.
  • Providing telephony support and remote support to field engineers.
  • Checking, diagnosing and solving computer software and hardware faults.
  • Provide Support in Resolving Networks Problem and troubleshooting of LAN Connectivity issues.
  • Installation Configuration of Print devices.
  • Configuring Microsoft outlook for user and troubleshooting mail issues.
  • Performing troubleshooting and resolving issues assigned in a ticket.
  • Managing Oracle Databases on servers and workstations
  • Writing Sql Queries for data manipulation and Data retrieval.
  • Assisted in the installation and implementation of Oracle database at various sites.
  • Developed and maintained relevant database on oracle.
  • Creating User roles and Profiles.
  • Recovery of a crashed database manually and through command line.
  • Projects Handled and Implemented
  • Worked onsite at Vodafone India Head office as Resident Engineer.
  • Done Software Testing, UAT and System Integration at Vodafone Pan India.
  • Implemented and handled Zeel ERP Software System at Pan India Vodafone Corporate.
  • Also implemented projects for TATA Telecom, Idea and Airtel.
  • Provide Training to clients.
  • Testing and coordinating with client and developers for updates.

Technical Support Engineer-L1

Quick Heal Technologies (P) Ltd.
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Role in Antivirus
  • Deploying and managing Quick Heal Standalone and Endpoint Security.
  • Securing network on the basis of Quick Heal Antivirus reports.
  • Cleaning system from malware by using Quick Heal antivirus or manually.
  • Manage and enhance Anti-Virus Infrastructure including AV servers and AV policies.
  • Deployment of Patch Management tools.
  • Configure AV policies on the server and apply it towards every type of clients.
  • Troubleshoot all issues related to signature downloading or updating.
  • Troubleshoot all issues on virus infections by antivirus or manually
  • Configure update process.
  • Role in UTM – Firewall
  • Knowledge of VPN, Routing, PBR, Load balancing and other security policies application.
  • Providing appropriate solution for network at gateway level.
  • Understanding the network type(s), components, and possible threats and implementing the security policy.
  • Provisioning firewalls, based on consultation with customer.
  • Providing on-going support.
  • Troubleshooting firewall related problems as reported by customers.
  • Providing training to administrators/clients.
  • Accessing and managing firewall policies via the command line interface.
  • Identifying and resolving any firewall & network related issues.
  • Implementing every required feature at client end.
  • Manage & Create Tickets on Portal, resolve or escalate the issue before the deadline.
  • Keep track of daily work, record and follow solutions that come along.
  • Record Virtually and note down all the required configurations & steps for future references.
  • And guide colleagues and clients on the basis of above records.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University
Mumbai, Maharashtra

Skills

    CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)

    CrowStrike Falcon & TrendAI Vision One

    Apex One On-Prem/SaaS, Deep Security & Cloud One

    NextGen- Antivirus, EDR/XDR

    Vulnerability Management (IDS/IPS), DLP

    Device Control, Firewall, Application Control

    Threat Detection & Analysis

    Falcon Identity Management, NG-SIEM & SOAR

    Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

    Familiarity with Oracle, SQL/PL SQL

PROFESIONAL SUMMARY

A Cyber Security professional with over 13 years of experience specializing in implementation and support of security solutions.
Primarily working with Trend Micro and CrowdStrike products. My role includes implementing security solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, conducting product health checks, and delivering customer support, demos and training sessions. I collaborate with clients, providing both remote and onsite assistance to ensure effective security operations.

Certification

  • CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator (CCFA)
  • CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) - (200-120)

Interests

Interested in further developing expertise in threat detection, incident response, threat intelligence with a focus on MITRE ATT&CK and real-world attack analysis

Additional Information

  • Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 – Passed
  • JLPT N3 – Appeared
  • Basic knowledge of French

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I would appreciate the opportunity to contribute to your organization.

Timeline

Technical Lead Specialist

Hitachi Systems India Pvt Ltd.
10.2022 - Current

Technical Specialist

Wysetek Systems Technologists Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 09.2022

Technical Support Engineer

Zeel Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
11.2016 - 10.2017

Technical Support Engineer-L1

Quick Heal Technologies (P) Ltd.
10.2014 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University
Rahul Chodankar