Vineet Pathania
Bhandup West
Summary
Dynamic IT leader with extensive experience at Pace Setters Business Solution Pvt. Ltd., driving cybersecurity compliance and enhancing network resilience. Expert in firewall management and vendor negotiations, I excel in optimizing service delivery while fostering team collaboration. Proven track record in managing complex IT infrastructures and implementing robust security strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager - IT
Pace Setters Business Solution Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - Current
- Lead a team of 30 engineers in PAN India operations
- Oversee organizational cybersecurity and IT compliance
- Led cybersecurity, InfoSec, and third-party audits for BFSI clients, enhancing compliance and security posture
- Configure and enforce security/web/user policies via Fortinet firewall
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiations to optimize service delivery and contract terms
- Monitor and troubleshoot Cisco-based network issues to ensure operational continuity and minimize downtime
- Manage Active Directory, Linux, and DHCP servers
- Resolve high-level (L3) escalations and oversee change management
Network Administrator
GM Modular Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Configured and optimized routing protocols and network settings to enhance connectivity
- Oversaw network security and coordinated vendor relationships to ensure optimal service delivery
- Oversaw VMware infrastructure to ensure efficient operation of virtual systems.
- Implemented web/user policies on SOPHOS and SonicWall firewalls
- Addressed L2-level escalations and ensured consistent network stability for users
Senior Executive - IT
Live Digital Marketing Solution Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed SOPHOS firewall policies to enhance network security
- Maintained core routing and switching configurations to ensure reliable network performance
- Administered DNS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, and VPN tunnels to support seamless connectivity
- Provided technical support and network troubleshooting
Executive - IT
Digicall Teleservices
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Directed network management for major clients L&T Finance, Future Group, and Godrej, ensuring optimal performance and client satisfaction
- Enhanced IT infrastructure to improve service reliability across multiple locations
- Maintained Cisco network devices and resolved Level 2 escalations to maintain operational continuity
- Administered VMware environments and executed network monitoring tasks
Education
B.C.A. -
Jamia Hamdard University
Delhi01-2014
Higher Secondary -
Himachal Pradesh Board
01-2011
Skills
- Firewall management (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sophos, SonicWall)
- Network architecture design
- Routing and switching
- Networking protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP)
- IP address management
- VLAN configuration
- Network security and resilience
- Traffic and link aggregation management
- WAN optimization
- Subnetting and access control
- IPsec VPN implementation
- Wireless technologies
- Security monitoring (Wireshark, PRTG)
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- Cyber defense strategies
- Windows Server management (2019, 2022)
- Active Directory and DHCP
- DNS and IIS services
- Server deployment and patch management
- Remote access and file transfer management
- Data storage solutions
- Linux administration
- Virtual environment setup and support
- Virtual infrastructure management
- Data protection strategies
- Compliance management
Certification
- CCNA (Routing & Switching)
- CCNP (Routing & Switching) – Pursuing
- CCNA Security
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/02/93
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Volleyball
- Reading Novels
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information provided above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Languages
- Hindi
- English
- Hindi
Technical Skills
Fortinet, Palo Alto, SOPHOS, SonicWall, 2900, 2911, 2800, 2600, 2500, 1800 series, 3500, 2900 series, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, HSRP, IPv4, IPv6, VLAN, VTP, STP, RSTP, PVST, Port-channel, 802.1Q, Subnetting, Access-lists, IPSEC, VPN, WEP, WAP, Wireshark, PRTG, Nessus, Nikto, VAPT, Cyber Security Tools, 2016, 2019, 2021 R2, AD, DHCP, DNS, IIS, WDS, WSUS, RDP, FTP, File Server, Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware configuration, troubleshooting, and management, Trellix DLP, ISO and Third-Party IT Audits (BFSI Sector)
Timeline
Senior Manager - IT
Pace Setters Business Solution Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - Current
Network Administrator
GM Modular Pvt. Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Executive - IT
Live Digital Marketing Solution Pvt. Ltd.
07.2017 - 01.2019
Executive - IT
Digicall Teleservices
04.2015 - 07.2017
B.C.A. -
Jamia Hamdard University
Higher Secondary -
Himachal Pradesh Board