Sagar Prakash More
Thane
Summary
Dynamic Senior Network Security Engineer with Ares Management, specializing in network security management and incident response. Proven expertise in Palo Alto firewall management and capacity planning, ensuring robust security posture. Adept at technical troubleshooting and fostering team collaboration, driving successful outcomes in complex network environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Security Engineer
Ares Management
Mumbai
03.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: We are managing our own infrastructure which includes 50 + corporates offices around the world & more than 4000 employees
- Design & Planning for Palo Alto new products / features implementation
- Manage Panorama , Palo Alto Firewalls, Prisma Access , Prisma ACE, ADEM etc products
- Troubleshoot the escalated cases from support teams
- Maintain the network security posture up to date & proactively take actions to avoid threats
- As a Palo Alto SME, I take care of capacity planning of all the palo alto products
- We are managing our own infrastructure which includes 50 + corporates offices around the world & more than 4000 employees
- Performed regular patch management activities including installation of critical patches and updates on all computers within the organization's domain.
- Maintained documentation of security and disaster recovery policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded data through installation of firewalls and data encryption programs.
- Configured routers and switches with ACLs, NAT and PAT, VLANs and VPNs to secure the network infrastructure.
- Provided technical support on network security issues related to hardware, software, operating systems, applications, databases.
- Analyzed system logs for potential security breaches or anomalies in order to identify threats or vulnerabilities.
- Developed and implemented network security policies, procedures and standards to ensure system integrity and reliability.
- Monitored systems for indications of threats, security breaches or intrusions.
- Prepared reports on audit findings along with recommendations for corrective action plans if necessary.
- Assisted in the design of a secure network architecture that meets organizational requirements.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Senior Network Engineer
Linedata
Mumbai
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: We are managing Global Corporate Branches location & 40 Clients setup around the world
- It includes managing the client requirement, Links Monitoring, Implementation of new technologies & Maintain the setup
- Design & Planning for New Network requirements
- Implementation & troubleshooting in critical infrastructure
- Managing Global Corporate Office network & Global customer network environment
- We are managing Global Corporate Branches location & 40 Clients setup around the world
- It includes managing the client requirement, Links Monitoring, Implementation of new technologies & Maintain the setup
Network Engineer for Yes Bank Ltd
Dimension Data
Parel
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Its banking domain where I was working as a Networking engineer – L3
- Managing the Network with team & maintain the network 24/7 support was main responsibility
- Planning & scheduling the network down time for various upgrades and Maintenance
- Its banking domain where I was working as a Networking engineer – L3
- Managing the Network with team & maintain the network 24/7 support was main responsibility
- Planning & scheduling the network down time for various upgrades and Maintenance
Network Engineer for Anchor Electricals Pvt Ltd
Dimension Data
Thane
11.2016 - 03.2018
- Company Overview: Its manufacturing customers network scenario, where having 84 remote locations with HUB & Spoke topology
- Also, managing its Data centers network & including head office network
- Design & Planning Network requirements
- Implementation & Troubleshooting of Network Devices
- Handling Palo Alto - 3050 firewall
- Managing VMware NSX infrastructure
- Managing Cisco WAAS optimizer for better application performance
- Managing Secure pulse MAG- 4610
- Its manufacturing customers network scenario, where having 84 remote locations with HUB & Spoke topology
- Also, managing its Data centers network & including head office network
Network Engineer for Indusind Media Communication Ltd
Insight Business Machines Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Customer had project of Cable Network to convert analog to digital media for pan India cable network providers
- In house DC with own ISP services handling pan India network
- Managing network devices like Fortigate firewalls 500D, 100D, 90D, 40C & 30D, Nexus 3k, F5 Big IP, Catalyst 2960, Cisco SG-300, Link Load Balancer etc
- Design & maintaining network infrastructure
- Configuring new locations devices on daily basis
- Troubleshooting network related issues
- Customer had project of Cable Network to convert analog to digital media for pan India cable network providers
- In house DC with own ISP services handling pan India network
Executive – Network Support
Robinsons Cargo & Logistics Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: We were having 26 locations all over India connected to DC, Mahape through Internet with Leased lines, Broad band connectivity using Firewalls like Fortigate, Gajshield & Cyberoam
- Design & configure Network scenario for PAN India
- Implementation & Troubleshooting of Network Devices
- Handling Cyberoam 15ING, 25ING & 35ING Firewall
- Handling Gajshiled Firewalls
- Managing Network Web filter & Application Filter on Firewalls
- We were having 26 locations all over India connected to DC, Mahape through Internet with Leased lines, Broad band connectivity using Firewalls like Fortigate, Gajshield & Cyberoam
Network Engineer for Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank
Dynacons Systems & Solutions Ltd
Fort
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: The Customer had about 50 branches all over Maharashtra with Leased line & ISDN Connectivity
- The project deals of implementation DC and DR with single multi-homing and HSRP configured on them also deal with support and operations as well
- Working in Data Center (NOC) at MSC Bank Head Office Fort Mumbai, provide 24
- 7
- 365 Support to the bank for Core Banking project (CBS)
- Installation, Implementing & Maintaining Network Infrastructure to Establish Connectivity across WAN to Remote Site
- Configuration of routing protocol like BGP, EIGRP, Static, default route
- Installation & Configuration of Cisco1760, 1945, 2611, 3945 Series Routers
- Installation & Configuration of Cisco 3560, 3750 switches
- Configuring ASA Firewall 5520 & Fortigate 310b and implement policy as per client requirement
- IOS up gradation on Cisco Routers, Switches & ASA’s
- The Customer had about 50 branches all over Maharashtra with Leased line & ISDN Connectivity
- The project deals of implementation DC and DR with single multi-homing and HSRP configured on them also deal with support and operations as well
Network Engineer for Allahabad Bank
DSM Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2009 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: The Customer had about 1600+ VSAT Branches with IP Sec Tunneling, 350 Branches with RF Connectivity & WLL Connectivity as well as VSAT connectivity
- The project deals of implementation DC and DR with single multi-homing and VRRP configured on them also deal with support and operations as well
- Handled a network of 1600+ Branches & 300+ ATM’s throughout India
- Implementation and Configuration of 3COM Routers H3C MSR 20-11, procurve switch, 3COM switch for branch, CORE H3C SR6604 and CISCO 2600 series Routers and Switches in NOC
- Implemented Cryptography for nearly 1600 branch routers (IPSec Tunneling)
- Configuring BGP on Branch Routers and coordinating with ISP for PEER formation & functioning
- Coordinating with HUGHES and FE’s for the activities like replacement of hardware
- Maintaining Call Log Report and providing a UP time
- Generating monthly report on user end issues
- Planning & scheduling the network and service down time for various upgrades and Maintenance
- Delivering proactive monitoring and preventive maintenance for all locations
- The Customer had about 1600+ VSAT Branches with IP Sec Tunneling, 350 Branches with RF Connectivity & WLL Connectivity as well as VSAT connectivity
- The project deals of implementation DC and DR with single multi-homing and VRRP configured on them also deal with support and operations as well
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Mumbai University
Mumbai01.2014
Skills
- Core network administration
- Network security management
- Firewall and access control
- Incident response planning
- Policy development and documentation
- Technical troubleshooting strategies
- Capacity planning and infrastructure design
- Team collaboration and communication
- Time management and task prioritization
- Data encryption techniques
- Problem solving and risk assessment
- Routing and switching expertise
- VMware NSX technology proficiency
- Cisco router configuration
- HP router management
- Firewall technologies: Cyberoam, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto, SonicWall, Gajshield
- Load balancing with F5 and Citrix ADC
- FortiWAN implementation
- Cisco WAAS 7541 optimization
- Secure Pulse MAG 4610 deployment
- Palo Alto Panorama management
Websites
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/23/88
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Single
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Disclaimer
I do hereby confirm that I will deliver the best part of my service and dedication if I get recruited in your company. I fully hope that you will provide me an opportunity to work in your esteemed organization.
It Certifications And Training
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CISCO ID: - CSCO11904415
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Course from IP Solutions, Dadar in 10/2011
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) R&S Written Exam, Passed in 05/2014 & LAB attempted in 2016
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) R&S Course, Completed from Excelnet, Andheri in 03/2015
- VMWARE VCP-NV, Certified in 09/2017
- Palo Alto ACE Certified 7.0, In 10/2017
- Fortinet Certified NSE 1 Security Sales Associate, Program on 05/05/16
- Dell partner course, Completed of Networking technical & Security Technical in 03/2016
- VMware NSX Install, manage 6.2, Training attended in 08/2017
- VMware NSX Wildfire Advanced Deployment 6.2, Training attended in 11/2017
- Citrix NetScaler Traffic Management Essentials (CNS-220), Course completed from SSDN Technologies
- Citrix CCA-N, Certified in 01/2020
- Palos Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Certified in 07/2023
Expertise Summary
- 15 years Overall experience in Core Network & Security Administration
- Sound knowledge in Routing, Switching, Security & VMware NSX Technology
- Exposure in Installation and Troubleshooting Cisco Routers & HP Routers
- Exposure in Firewalls like Cyberoam, Cisco ASA, FortiGate, Palo Alto, Sonic Wall, Gajshield
- Installation and Troubleshooting Cisco & HP Switches, Nexus 3k & Nexus 9k
- Experience in Load balancers like F5, Citrix ADC, Fortiwan, Ascenlink
- Experience in Cisco WAAS 7541, Secure Pulse MAG 4610
- Experience in Palo Alto Panorama, Prisma Access, Prisma SaaS Security Inline
- Worked on Palo Alto Cortex Data Lake
Timeline
Senior Network Security Engineer
Ares Management
03.2021 - Current
Senior Network Engineer
Linedata
07.2019 - 02.2021
Network Engineer for Yes Bank Ltd
Dimension Data
04.2018 - 07.2019
Network Engineer for Anchor Electricals Pvt Ltd
Dimension Data
11.2016 - 03.2018
Network Engineer for Indusind Media Communication Ltd
Insight Business Machines Pvt Ltd
02.2016 - 11.2016
Executive – Network Support
Robinsons Cargo & Logistics Pvt Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2016
Network Engineer for Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank
Dynacons Systems & Solutions Ltd
08.2013 - 09.2014
Network Engineer for Allahabad Bank
DSM Infocom Pvt. Ltd.
11.2009 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts -
Mumbai University
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