ROHIT KUMAR THAKUR
New Delhi
Summary
A technology adaptable and innovation oriented Network Engineer, seeking a challenging career where knowledge and solution-oriented skills my significantly contribute to the organization’s development and progress with my experience of Networks and Systems
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer
Bharti Airtel Ltd
Noida
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced product performance by streamlining design processes and implementing automation tools.
- Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
- Achieved cost savings by streamlining workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and reducing material waste across various projects.
- NSX-T Firewall Rule Automation using Python and Powershell.
- Infrastructure Automation Designing using Teraform and Ansible
- Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
Senior Specialist
HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd
Noida
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked on DMZ Environment along with security team to migrate from ASA to Palo Alto.
- Implemented Switches and Routers based on customers requirement.
- Deployed approx 20 Fortigate and configured as per requirement.
- Providing security and network support for physical networking and firewall services.
- Monitoring automation of network deployment and configuration, along with integration of infrastructure (computer/storage) automation
- Have done implementation and migration from NSX-v to NSX-T suiting customers recommendation.
- Experience in Software Defined Networking architecture and implementation using NSX Manager, Distributed Firewall, Distributed Logical Router, Logical Switching using VXLAN, Edge Services Gateway.
Senior Network Engineer
One 97 Communications Ltd
Noida
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Handling all escalations related to Network and Network Security operations.
- Handling all configuration, troubleshooting and implementation related to Fortigate.
- Experience as a backline escalation contact with demonstrated ability to quickly troubleshoot network
- Migrating all Branch and DC location to SDWAN(Velocloud), replacing MPLS Circuits.
- Implementing and configuring AWS Direct Connect Links and Internet gateway and VPN.
Deputy Manager-IT
Religare Broking Limited
Noida
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Serves as a SME for Palo Alto and Fortigate
- Responsible for maintenance and monitoring of security systems
- Working on ITIL framework tools, ServiceNow for executing incident/change management activities.
- Troubleshoot NSX LB, Firewall & Network related issues.
- Configuration and Operation on VMware NSX-v network
- Working on LB automation project with VRA team
Network Engineer
IBM India Pvt. Ltd (on rolls of :Collabera Technologies Pvt Ltd.)
Noida
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Migration of existing IPSEC/SSLVPN tunnels from Pre- Shared key to Certificate.
- Configuration of 6500, 9500 chassis.
- Implementation of required changes in network devices, Zero-down-time-upgrade, Firewall management etc.
- Site-Site VPN, Remote Access VPN.
- Configuration and t-shoot ASA, Fortigate , Palo Alto, FPR.
- Working on NSX Firewall Rule creation, deletion and troubleshooting based on Client Security Framework.
- Configure and maintain NSX load balancer services and install Client/Server/Intermediate certificates and bind to VIPs
- Troubleshooting NSX traffic logs with VRLI & VRNI
- Working on PowerShell & PowerCLI for Virtual network infrastructure.
Network Administrator
Wirpo (on rolls of :Vayam Info Solutions Pvt.Ltd.)
Noida
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Configuration, troubleshooting of Cisco , Juniper Switches & Routers.
- Configuration and troubleshooting over 500+ Network Devices.
- Configuration and troubleshooting Cisco ASA, Fortigate , Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Configure and troubleshooting Fortigate and Sonicwall NAT and VPN.
Network Engineer Trainee
Bharti Airtel ltd
Noida
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Set up accounts and passwords for specific users with authorization to access networks.
- Assisted with the maintenance and monitoring of all Network Devices
- Installed and maintained various network services and related equipment and devices.
Education
Diploma - ITES&M
BTE
12th -
NIOS
10th -
CBSE Board
B.A Hons - English
SOL
Current
Skills
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- Transparent Firewall, Context, Failover
- P>Network security oversight
- P>Network repairs and maintenance
- P>Analysis and critical thinking
- P>Network systems installation
- P>Site-Site VPN, Remote Access VPN
- P>Routing protocol (BGP, OSPF,RIP)
- P>Decryption Firewall
- P>L7 Inspection of traffic
- P>Fortigate, Plao Alto, ASA, Cisco NGFW, Checkpoint Cloud Connect
- P>Zero-down-time-upgrade, Firewall management
- P>Firewall Setup
- P>Tatic, Default, Dynamic Routing Protocols
- P>NSX-V, NSX-T
- P>VROPS, VRNI, VRLI
- P>SPLUNK, SNOW
- P>VXLAN,DLR
- Virtualization
Certification
- Cisco certified Network Associate (CCNA): Cisco ID- CSCO13377317
- Certified Network Security Specialist (ICSI): ID:-18316306
- Fortinet certified Network Security Expert(NSE)
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Bharti Airtel Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Senior Specialist
HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Network Engineer
One 97 Communications Ltd
08.2021 - 05.2022
Deputy Manager-IT
Religare Broking Limited
11.2020 - 07.2021
Network Engineer
IBM India Pvt. Ltd (on rolls of :Collabera Technologies Pvt Ltd.)
10.2019 - 11.2020
Network Administrator
Wirpo (on rolls of :Vayam Info Solutions Pvt.Ltd.)
10.2018 - 09.2019
Network Engineer Trainee
Bharti Airtel ltd
01.2018 - 10.2018
Diploma - ITES&M
BTE
12th -
NIOS
10th -
CBSE Board
B.A Hons - English
SOL
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