S. PRASANTH KUMAR

• Administrating and optimize firewall policies using Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet to secure the organization's network perimeter.
• Configured site-to-site and remote access VPNs using IPSec and SSL to secure communications for over remote offices and employees.
• Lead response teams in mitigating network breaches, DDoS attacks, and malware infections by analyzing network logs and collaborating with SOC teams.
• Developed and enforced security policies and access control measures aligned with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Performed regular network audits to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas of improvement, resulting in reduction in attack surface.
• Provided security training and awareness programs for employees, reducing the risk of social engineering attacks and phishing incidents

• Optimized network performance through effective monitoring and troubleshooting of security devices.
• Strengthened network infrastructure, upgrading hardware to meet latest security standards and performance requirements.
• Enhanced network security protocols by implementing advanced firewall configurations, significantly reducing vulnerability to external attacks.
• Achieved optimal network performance, meticulously configuring VPNs for secure remote access.
• Improved network scalability, planning and executing upgrades to accommodate organizational growth.
• Performed network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common problems.
• • Network operations & Maintenance of data Center Operations, offshore development centers (ODC)• Network operations & Maintenance of data Center Operations, offshore development centers (ODC)
• Reduced downtime with proactive monitoring of network devices and rapid troubleshooting.

Client: - Singerani Collieries Company Limited, kothagudem

• Expertise in Configuring and troubleshooting issues of VLAN’s, VLAN Trucking Protocol (VTP), Inter-Vlan Communication using Router on stick and Switched Virtual Interface (SVI), Ether channel, Trucking
• Provided network support services for devices such as switches, routers, and wireless hardware.
• Addressing the Incidents on based of SLA and posting the ticket updates precisely in terms of Communication and technical standpoints.

Project : Karnataka statewide area network (KSWAN)

• Worked on the Network monitoring tools like IBM Tivoli and Maximo ticketing tool
• Monitoring the network devices Performance, health and status and creating incidents
• Responsible for complete follow up process for better efficiency to run services by 24x7.