Varsha R
Bangalore
Summary
- Network Security Engineer with 3.7+ years of expertise in AAA security (RADIUS, TACACS+), enterprise access management, and infrastructure support.
- Skilled in deploying, configuring, and managing Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, and AD/PKI integration to deliver secure authentication solutions.
- Experienced in infrastructure management, patching, vulnerability remediation, certificate lifecycle management, and vendor coordination.
- Proficient in implementing, testing, and supporting complex network & security infrastructures aligned with compliance and performance requirements.
- Hands-on expertise in monitoring and troubleshooting using Splunk, Kibana, and custom AAA tools.
- Strong knowledge of ITIL practices (Incident, Change, Problem Management) with proven ability to ensure service continuity and minimize downtime.
- Effective communicator and problem solver, recognized for collaboration skills and ability to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing network operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Engineer
Intel Corporation
Bangalore
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Company Overview: Products: Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass (CPPM), Ansible, Python, PostgreSQL, Splunk, Kibana, SCVMM, Cisco IOS Devices
- Administered AAA security infrastructure using Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass, supporting 20K+ endpoints with high availability and compliance.
- Automated ISE health checks using Python self-healing scripts, reducing downtime and manual effort.
- Developed Ansible playbooks for SNMPv3 rollout across 300+ Cisco IOS devices.
- Built Splunk & Kibana dashboards for real-time AAA authentication visibility and log analysis.
- Executed major version upgrades, hotpatch deployments, and vulnerability remediation for Cisco ISE and AAA servers.
- Managed PKI renewals, AD/LDAP integrations, and license operations to ensure secure service continuity.
- Provisioned and optimized virtual machines on SCVMM to host AAA services effectively.
- Designed custom monitoring solutions for TACACS+/RADIUS logs.
- Gained exposure to Wireless LAN concepts and Cisco SDA fundamentals.
Application Development Intern
Techadvaitha Pvt. Ltd
Bangalore
05.2021 - 10.2021
Facilitate automation tools utilizing Python and JavaScript to enhance operational workflows.
Cyber Security Intern
Mason Blue Technology, LLC
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Supported vulnerability assessments, audits, and penetration testing.
Education
M.Tech - Computer Network Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
Bangalore, India09.2021
BE - Electronics & Communication Engineering
CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India04.2018
Skills
- AAA Security (Cisco ISE, RADIUS)
- Infrastructure management and implementation
- Routing and switching
- Security operations and management
- Monitoring and troubleshooting
- ITIL process adherence
- Ansible automation
- Python scripting
- Time management
- Vulnerability assessment
- Java programming language
Certification
- Aruba CPPM Training – ClearPass Configuration & AAA Services
- Cisco CCNA – Networking, Routing, Switching & Security Fundamentals
- Splunk Core Training – Log Analysis & Dashboarding
- Kibana (ELK Stack) – Log Visualization & Operational Analytics
Accomplishments
- Recipient of “Hall of Fame, 2024”, the most prestigious award in Intel, for delivering a complex network infrastructure upgrade of the Cisco ISE Cluster with critical vulnerability fixes.
- Recognized as a Key Contributor & Team Player in Intel’s Networking Team.
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
Intel Corporation
12.2021 - 08.2025
Application Development Intern
Techadvaitha Pvt. Ltd
05.2021 - 10.2021
Cyber Security Intern
Mason Blue Technology, LLC
10.2020 - 04.2021
M.Tech - Computer Network Engineering
BMS College of Engineering
BE - Electronics & Communication Engineering
CMR Institute of Technology
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