Vaibhav Nimbalkar
Pune
Summary
Technical Lead with extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessment. Demonstrated ability in firewall analysis and configuration, resulting in improved network security and compliance. Proven track record of enhancing security measures across various platforms.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Lead
Wipro Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
- Led infrastructure team to achieve agreed outcomes, delivering value to clients.
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS) following industry standards.
- Authored and maintained ISMS documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted gap analyses of systems against cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF 2.0, IEC 62443, TOGAF and NIS2) to prioritize security initiatives.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs, KRIs, KCIs) for cybersecurity posture assessment.
- Evaluated third-party vendor security by analyzing solution architecture and data flow for compliance.
- Conducted vulnerability scans and collaborated with stakeholders on effective remediation strategies.
- Contributed to disaster recovery planning, enhancing system resilience to unforeseen events.
- Collaborated with Technical Architects on CloudClare migration for application onboarding to Cloudflare WAF.
- Reviewed and analyzed firewall rules, providing technical sign-offs to ensure compliance.
- Conducted configuration reviews of Cloudflare DDoS and WAF, enhancing customer monitoring and attack mitigation capabilities.
- Served as technical SME for Cisco ASA to Checkpoint migration activities.
- Acted as technical SME for Radware and NSX Load balancer, managing hardware and OS updates and migrations.
Technology Lead
Infosys Ltd.
03.2016 - 12.2021
- Assisted in preparation and modification of hardening documents to implement defined controls.
- Managed vulnerability assessments, focusing on configuration analysis of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop policies that align with company requirements.
- Supported internal audits through documentation gathering and controls review assistance.
- Implemented configurations and installed policies of Checkpoint firewall systems.
- Upgraded Checkpoint firewall operating system to enhance performance.
- Analyzed and responded to phishing attacks utilizing Cofense Triage (PhishMe).
- Updated policies and added exclusions in Cisco AMP while performing daily scans using Tenable.
L2 Firewall Support
Teknosoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Collaborated on same project at Infosys Ltd.
Security Engineer
Wankys Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Configured and troubleshot ASA Firewalls to enhance network security.
- Conducted client site visits to assess requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Configured IPsec site-to-site VPNs, ensuring secure connectivity.
- Implemented failover configurations, including active/active and active/standby setups.
- Managed change requests and controlled processes for network modifications.
- Created security policies for web filtering, IPS, firewall, and user authentication.
- Coordinated with engineers for troubleshooting and maintaining customer network setup.
- Configured VLAN, VTP, and InterVLAN routing to optimize network performance.
Network Engineer
Snycon Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2010 - 07.2012
- Configured and troubleshot routers, switches, and firewalls to enhance network performance.
- Established VLAN assignments for switch ports to optimize traffic management.
- Resolved technical tickets, ensuring timely solutions for network issues.
- Created network objects for firewalls, host nodes, users, and groups to streamline access control.
- Advertised routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP for efficient data routing.
- Configured Access Control Lists (ACL) to enforce security policies across the network.
- Managed change requests and adhered to change control processes for system integrity.
- Implemented access policies on ASA to safeguard network resources.
Education
M.S - Computer and Information Networks
University of Essex
United Kingdom01.2013
B.E. - Electronics and Telecommunication
Rajarshi Shahu college of Engg
India01.2010
Skills
- Cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF 20, IEC 62443, NIS2, TOGAF, SABSA)
- Threat modeling expertise (STRIDE, Microsoft threat modeling)
- Architecture tools (Visio, Drawio)
- Network and endpoint security
- Vulnerability assessment
- Firewall analysis and configuration
- DDoS protection and WAF
- Load balancing solutions
- VPN deployment
- Excellence in customer service
- Communication proficiency
- Collaborative teamwork strategies
- Management of high workloads
References
Available on request.
Personal Information
Date of birth: 05/12/1988
Certification
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Languages
Marathi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Technical Lead
Wipro Ltd.
12.2021 - Current
Technology Lead
Infosys Ltd.
03.2016 - 12.2021
L2 Firewall Support
Teknosoft Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
10.2015 - 03.2016
Security Engineer
Wankys Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 10.2015
Network Engineer
Snycon Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2010 - 07.2012
M.S - Computer and Information Networks
University of Essex
B.E. - Electronics and Telecommunication
Rajarshi Shahu college of Engg
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