Network Specialist

Key Responsibilities and Expertise : Acted as the escalation point for Help Desk (HD) and Level 2 engineers. Worked as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network and security infrastructure. Designed and developed secure network architectures for large-scale projects. Created design documents : Basis of Design, HLD, LLD, Implementation Plans, and NRFU. Implemented firewalls, IPS, VPNs, SSL offload, DDoS protection, device hardening, and other security controls. Designed LAN, WAN, VPN requirements for Data Centers and branches. Managed end-to-end project lifecycle – planning, design, implementation, testing, and handover. Participated in BRD and Functional Design Document review meetings. Took ownership of incident and change management, including root cause analysis. Worked on security threat identification and mitigation. Verified configuration and architecture changes made by other teams. Closed all audit findings within deadlines and provided required evidence. Ensured all network devices followed security best practices and internal policies. Supported branch design teams to implement security from day one. Assisted with deployment, installation, and hardware configuration, including offsite. Maintained network documentation : configurations, diagrams, and procedures. Provided 24x7 support for critical network operations. Strong experience with Cisco products : Nexus 9K, ACI, FTD, routers, and switches. Hands-on with Cisco ACI SDN, firewall rule conversion, and NAT configuration. Skilled in Fortinet and Cisco FTD firewalls and advanced security protocols. Configured user authentication via TACACS, RADIUS, and AAA protocols. Implemented privilege-based access, password encryption, and secure terminal access. Addressed vulnerabilities from OEMs, CERT, SOC, and internal audits. Handled incident and problem management, tracking issues till resolution. Collaborated with OEM technical teams for advanced issue resolution. Strong in communication, stakeholder management, and team collaboration. Familiar with ITIL processes and service management principles. Proactive, adaptable, and ready to take on new challenges.

Qualification :

Bachelor's degree in any stream Certifications (anyone from below) : Cisco CCIE Data Centre Cisco CCIE Routing and Switching Cisco CCIE Service Provider Juniper JNCIE-DC Juniper JNCIE-SP CCNP (ENCOR + ENSARI)