Network security and network management professional with 13.3 years of experience in administration, monitoring, and incident response. Currently works as Principal Engineer at Hughes Systique Gurgaon. Drives secure network operations through policy enforcement, risk mitigation, and reliability improvements.
Work History
Principal Engineer
5 Years 3 Months
Hughes Systique Corporation | Noida | 07.2021 - Current
Implemented Palo Alto firewall deployments.
Assisted with initial configuration, design, and installation of Palo Alto across multiple locations.
Developed URL filtering policies to enhance security and control over network resource access.
Troubleshot firewall policies, ensuring secure and controlled access to network resources.
Configured TACACS protocol on Cisco switches to enhance network security.
Reviewed information security policies for compliance and alignment.
Configured ClearPass and WLC for Videri setup.
Handled P1 issues and contacted customers to resolve reported problems.
Supported multiple brands, including CUK,AIDA and HAL, for Carnival Cruise Line.
Applied firewall policies and switch configurations for vendor-neutral project.
Senior Network Security Engineer
2 Years 8 Months
Tech Mahindra Ltd | Noida | 11.2018 - 07.2021
Led firewall policy troubleshooting and deployment to enhance security measures.
Managed firewall policy troubleshooting and implementation across client environment.
Delivered firewall policy troubleshooting and implementation for British Telecom.
Executed firewall changes to align with client specifications. in line with customer requirements.
Performed firewall modifications aligned with customer requirements.
Evaluated information security policies for compliance, reinforcing governance standards.
Strengthened security posture through review of information security policies.
Evaluated information security policies to support governance and control.
Used Smart Dashboard, SmartTracker, and SmartLog to monitor activity and validate policy changes.
Improved visibility through Smart Dashboard, SmartTracker, and SmartLog monitoring.
Used Smart Dashboard, SmartTracker, and SmartLog for clear policy review.
Built URL filtering rules to control access to network resources.
Designed URL filtering controls to regulate access to network resources.
Enabled controlled network access through URL filtering policy creation.
Restored network connectivity and supported daily operational stability.
Senior Network Security Engineer
1 Year 3 Months
Mindmoon Pvt ltd | Gurgaon | 08.2017 - 11.2018
Managed approximately 500 Palo Alto firewalls across cruise line environment, contributing to robust network security posture.
Upgraded Palo Alto 3000 series firewalls to 5000 series, resolved escalated cases, and provided status updates during management calls.
Supported Carnival Corporation security appliance operations as L2 for Hughes Systems, ensuring system reliability and security compliance.
Joined management calls to provide updates to higher management.
Collaborated with Hughes Systique Corporation to support project initiatives.
Network Security Administrator
9 Months
Microland Ltd | Gurgaon | 11.2016 - 08.2017
- Applied policies in Cisco WSA and IronPort S170, S370, and S690 devices.
- Updated firewall policies to enhance security protocols to align with change management requirements.
- Assisted with firewall issue troubleshooting and implementation.
- Configured and troubleshot Cisco routers, including the 891, 1841, 2900, and 3900 series.
- Configured and troubleshot Cisco switches, including the 2950 and 3750 series.
- Maintained network routing through static, dynamic, and inter-VLAN routing.
- Supported network infrastructure across around 40 Hero MotoCorp locations in India.