Siva Sandeep G

Working on below Products: ProxySG, Cloud SWG, Symantec management center, Symantec DLP, Cisco Umbrella, Pala alto

• Implemented and managed ProxySG appliances to enforce secure web gateway policies, ensuring compliance with organizational security standards.
• Configured advanced proxy policies, including SSL interception, URL filtering, and content categorization, to protect against malicious traffic.
• Integrated ProxySG with authentication systems (Active Directory, LDAP, RADIUS) for seamless user access control and reporting.
• Optimized bandwidth usage by enabling caching, compression, and traffic shaping features, improving overall network performance.
• Monitored and analyzed logs using Management Center/Reporter to detect anomalies, troubleshoot issues, and generate compliance reports.
• Implemented high availability and failover configurations to ensure uninterrupted secure web gateway services.
• Collaborated with SOC teams to investigate incidents, block malicious domains, and strengthen threat intelligence integration.
• Upgraded and patched ProxySG appliances to maintain system security, stability, and vendor compliance.
• Developed custom policy scripts using CPL (Content Policy Language) to meet unique business requirements.
• Conducted user training and documentation to improve awareness of secure browsing practices and ProxySG usage.
• Handled complex escalations by troubleshooting advanced firewall issues (App-ID, SSL decryption, GlobalProtect, User-ID), and providing root cause analysis.
• Designed and implemented security policies across large enterprise environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards (PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001).
• Led migration projects from legacy firewalls to Palo Alto NGFW, including planning, cutover, and post‑migration optimization.
• Configured advanced threat prevention features (WildFire, DNS Security, URL Filtering) to block zero‑day attacks and reduce malware incidents.
• Deployed Cisco Umbrella across enterprise endpoints to provide DNS‑layer protection, reducing malware infections by blocking malicious domains before connection.
• Integrated Umbrella with Active Directory and identity providers to enforce user‑ and group‑based security policies across distributed teams.
• Configured secure web gateway policies to filter inappropriate content, enforce compliance, and protect against phishing attacks.
• Implemented CASB features to monitor and control SaaS application usage, ensuring secure adoption of cloud services like Office 365 and Salesforce.
• Optimized roaming client deployments to extend Umbrella protection to remote and mobile users outside the corporate network.
• Analyzed Umbrella logs and reports to identify suspicious traffic patterns, enabling proactive threat hunting and incident response.
• Integrated Umbrella with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) for centralized visibility and automated alerting.
• Led migration from on‑premises proxy solutions to Umbrella cloud security, improving scalability and reducing operational overhead.
• Configured firewall policies within Umbrella to block risky ports and protocols, strengthening perimeter defenses.
• Delivered training and documentation to IT teams on Umbrella policy creation, troubleshooting, and reporting best practices.
• Collaborated with SOC teams to tune Umbrella policies, reducing false positives and improving detection accuracy.
• Performed proof‑of‑concepts and pilot rollouts to demonstrate Umbrella’s effectiveness in securing hybrid and remote work environments.

• Replying to emails where the technical query requested.
• Collecting the Device details from tools like NASH, Verum and SSH and update device details for audit purpose.
• Raising SNOW and Incident for any planned change.
• Attending team meeting as per scheduled.
• Conducting the user meeting to discuss on technical issues.
• Creating PAC file and uploading on the SMC.
• Code upgradation on Proxy, SSL and CAS.
• Troubleshooting performed on SAP proxy.
• Working on End-to-end network issues.
• Client – JP Morgan

• Delivered in-depth product demonstrations and technical presentations for Symantec solutions including ProxySG, Endpoint Protection, and Cloud Security.
• Conducted security assessments and gap analyses to align Symantec offerings with client infrastructure and compliance needs.
• Designed and proposed scalable cybersecurity architectures using Symantec’s suite to meet enterprise-grade security requirements.
• Partnered with sales teams to qualify opportunities and tailor Symantec solutions to customer pain points, resulting in a 30% increase in conversion rates.
• Led proof-of-concept (PoC) deployments for enterprise clients, showcasing Symantec’s capabilities in real-world environments.
• Acted as a trusted advisor to CISO-level stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business value.
• Owned the technical response for RFPs/RFIs, ensuring alignment with Symantec’s product roadmap and client expectations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams (sales, product, legal) to craft winning proposals and secure multimillion-dollar deals.
• Conducted internal enablement sessions for sales and technical teams on new Symantec product features and competitive positioning.
• Delivered customer workshops and webinars to educate clients on threat landscapes and Symantec’s mitigation strategies.
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• Growth Path: Security Engineer – Oct 2020 to March 2022, Technical Lead- March 2022 to March 2023.

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