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Work History
Education
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Infrastructure Projects Delivered
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Santosh Kumar Dash

Santosh Kumar Dash

Senior IT Security Leader Cloud & Zero‑Trust Architect
Hyderabad,TG

Summary

Dynamic IT Security Leader with over 15 years of experience in infrastructure and cloud security, specializing in Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), zero-trust architecture, and infrastructure automation. Proven track record of optimizing enterprise systems while leading cross-functional teams to drive secure technology deployments. Holds certifications in Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, M365 Copilot, and AI technologies, demonstrating a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry advancements. Expertise in aligning emerging technologies with business objectives ensures measurable outcomes that enhance organizational security posture.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications

Work History

Assistant IT Manager

Tech Mahindra
03.2018 - Current

L2/L3 Security Infrastructure Operations: Delivered advanced support for firewall filtering, SSL inspection, URL filtering, and application/cloud access control.

Security Standards & Risk Analysis: Investigated emerging security standards, authentication protocols, and performed vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk analysis to strengthen enterprise defenses.
Incident and Change Management: Managed incidents, changes, escalations, and problem resolution for connectivity and security infrastructure issues. Skilled in packet capture and analysis using Wireshark.
Zscaler Administration: Hands-on expertise with ZIA, ZPA, ZDX Admin Portals, including ZTE implementation, cloud connector, and branch connector configuration.
Technical Guidance & Troubleshooting: Provided end-user support and technical troubleshooting for Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), and Zscaler Client Connector (ZCC).

Integration & Collaboration: Worked with network security, cloud, and IT teams to integrate Zscaler with Azure AD, Okta, firewalls, and SD-WAN.

Monitoring & Documentation: Maintained architecture docs, SOPs, monitored performance, and stayed current with Zscaler updates and industry trends.

IT Team Lead

Randstad India
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supported Philips India Limited across multiple locations.

IT Team Lead

Sysnet Global
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Supported Philips India Limited across multiple locations

Desktop Support Engineer L2

PCS Technology
01.2011 - 01.2012

Supported IT Infrastructure and Operations.

IT Engineer & Trainer

Hari Telematics Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011

Provide hardware and networking training, and desktop support.

System Engineer

Inner Vision System
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Supported SBI branches across Odisha.

Education

Executive MBA - IT & Finance

Institute of Professional Studies
Meerut, India
03-2007

Diploma - Computer Hardware & Networking

DOEACC Society
Bhubaneswar, India
08-2008

Graduation - History, English

Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, India
03-2007

Skills

Proficient in Zscaler services: ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, ZCC

Cloud & Zero‑Trust Security: Firewall filtering, SSL inspection, URL & application control

SIEM & Monitoring: HP ArcSight, Splunk, real‑time monitoring, incident detection

Networking & Analysis: Wireshark packet capture, Azure AD, Okta, SD‑WAN integrations

Operations & Governance: ITIL incident, problem & change management, risk analysis, compliance reporting

Leadership: Architecture design, proof‑of‑concepts, vendor management, documentation & training

Certification

Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) | ZPA | ZDX | AI-101, Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, AI White Belt L1 | Introduction to Generative AI | M365 Copilot.

Infrastructure Projects Delivered

  • Setup of Philips India Ltd facilities in Hyderabad & Chennai
  • Deployment of Global Finance HUB at Ramanujan IT City, Chennai
  • Amazon BPS project setups in Bhubaneswar, Bangalore, Vizag, Ahmedabad
  • Aadhar DQ Process implementation in Hyderabad
  • Infrastructure extension for Verizon, Hyderabad

Timeline

Assistant IT Manager

Tech Mahindra
03.2018 - Current

IT Team Lead

Randstad India
01.2017 - 01.2018

IT Team Lead

Sysnet Global
01.2012 - 01.2016

Desktop Support Engineer L2

PCS Technology
01.2011 - 01.2012

IT Engineer & Trainer

Hari Telematics Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011

System Engineer

Inner Vision System
01.2008 - 01.2009

Executive MBA - IT & Finance

Institute of Professional Studies

Diploma - Computer Hardware & Networking

DOEACC Society

Graduation - History, English

Utkal University
Santosh Kumar DashSenior IT Security Leader Cloud & Zero‑Trust Architect