SHAUNAK PATHAK
Ahmedabad
Summary
Results-driven Network Security Solutions Architect with expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex cybersecurity infrastructures. Adept at providing pre-sales consultation, delivering professional services, and enhancing security postures for diverse clients. Skilled in Palo Alto Prisma Access, Cortex XDR, and industry-leading security platforms such as Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solutions Architect - Network Security
Ingram Micro India Private Limited
Ahmedabad
05.2024 - Current
- Architecting and delivering complex cybersecurity solutions across India, ensuring seamless implementation
- Designing and deploying tailored security solutions, optimizing network protection and threat detection
- Diagnosing and resolving critical security incidents, ensuring system reliability
- Providing pre-sales support, technical consultation, and Bill of Materials (BoM) design
- Conducting product demos, proofs of concept (PoC), and workshops for customers
- Specializing in Palo Alto Prisma Access and Cortex XDR, enabling cloud security and endpoint protection
- Working extensively with Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, and Palo Alto Networks
- Delivered key projects for clients like LIC India, HDFC Bank, TATA Group, and Adani Group
Senior TS Engineer - Network Security
NTT India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Installed, configured, and troubleshot Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Fortinet, and Cisco firewalls
- Configured network security policies, VPNs, and firewall rules
- Implemented security best practices, vulnerability assessments, and traffic analysis
- Managed cloud security solutions on AWS and Azure.
- • Configuring DPI-SSL (Deep packet Inspection).
• Configuration of wildfire analysis.
Analyzing security vulnerability with SLR (Security Lifecycle Review) Reports/ BPA
(Best Practice Assessment) Reports and Traffic Reports.
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• Configuring Cisco ACI, Cisco ISE, Cisco SD-WAN and Cisco SDA.
• Configuring SSL decryption and worked on A10 And Redware devices.
• Configuring Cisco Swicthes, Router, WLC and Acces points.
• Configuring Cisco Cisco Identity Services Engine.
• Controlled user access to minimise security risks and track activities.
Used latest network data and industry advancements to maintain optimum security
levels.
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Managed database projects from start to completion, with focus on using optimum
practices for designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and
testing software.
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• Implemented protective software to control spam, viruses and malware.
Configured and maintained database servers for high-level performance and
security.
Implementation Engineer
Redington India Ltd
Pune
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided on-site and remote support for firewall installation and troubleshooting
- Configured security policies, IPsec VPNs, SSL VPNs, and deep packet inspection
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using BPA and Security Lifecycle Review (SLR) reports
Customer Support Associate Engineer
NTT Ltd
Vadodara
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Monitored leased lines, ISDN, routers, and switches, ensuring uptime and reliability
Network Security Engineer
ITCG Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Installed and configured SonicWALL, Sophos, and Cyberoam firewalls
- Give remote/on-site support to Partner or Customer to install Network Security
device, Network Attached Storage Device and Virtual Desktop Interface (Thin
Clients)
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Installing, configuration and troubleshooting of SonicWALL, Sophos and Cyberoam
firewall
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• Configure Web-filter/Content Filter and Application filter policies
• Configure IPsec Site-to-Site VPN, SSL VPN
Configuring Gateway level security services like Gateway Anti-virus, Anti-Spyware,
Anti-Malware, Geo-IP, Botnet filter etc
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• On SonicWALL
• Configuring DPI-SSL (Deep packet Inspection)
Configuration of Capture Advance Threat Protection on SonicWALL and Sandstorm
on Sophos for Ransomware protection
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Analyzing security vulnerability with Capture ATP / Sandstorm Reports and Traffic
Reports.
Education
B.Com - Commerce
Gujarat University
Gujarat01.2019
Skills
- Network Security Architecture
- Palo Alto Prisma Access & Cortex XDR
- Firewall Configuration
- VPN Implementation
- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Threat Intelligence
- Risk Assessment
- Compliance Management
- Security Best Practices
Certification
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Fortinet NSE 1, NSE 2, NSE 3
- SonicWALL Network Security Administrator (SNSA)
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Timeline
Solutions Architect - Network Security
Ingram Micro India Private Limited
05.2024 - Current
Senior TS Engineer - Network Security
NTT India Pvt Ltd
08.2023 - 04.2024
Implementation Engineer
Redington India Ltd
08.2021 - 08.2023
Customer Support Associate Engineer
NTT Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2021
Network Security Engineer
ITCG Solutions Pvt Ltd
06.2019 - 11.2020
B.Com - Commerce
Gujarat University