Name: MIHIR PAREKH

Address: CHELMSFORD, UK

Mobile: 074********

Email id: adxzec@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: A skilled Cloud & Network Security Engineer with 9 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based and enterprise network security solutions. Proficient in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead cross functional teams to successful project completion. Skills:

• AWS, Azure

• Firewall: Palo Alto, Cisco FTD, Juniper SRX

• Intrusion detection/prevention: Cisco IPS/IDS

• VPN: Cisco AnyConnect, IPsec, SSL

• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell

• Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and SNMP

• Proxies and security tools: Zscaler Cloud Proxy, Microsoft CASB, ExtraHop, Cisco ISE Experience:

Organization: Tech Mahindra Ltd, UK

Period: 8th June2016 -Till date

Designation: Associate Security Architect

• Designed and implemented Azure-based infrastructure for clients, resulting in reduction in security incidents and increase in overall network performance. The solutions included firewall configuration, VPN setup, intrusion prevention and detection, and access control policies.

• Configured Azure Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, and Firewall to secure client environments.

• Implemented Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, and Azure Security Center to manage access and protect sensitive data.

• Monitored Azure resources using Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure Application Insights, providing proactive support to clients.

• Configured firewalls, including Cisco ASA, Palo Alto and Fortinet, to secure client networks.

• Preparing design documents and integrating the tool into the existing infrastructure.

• Integrating tools with Azure AD for SAML authentication

• Implemented intrusion detection/prevention systems using Cisco IPS/IDS to detect and prevent network attacks.

• Configured VPNs, including Cisco AnyConnect, IPsec, and SSL, to provide secure remote access to client networks.

• Configured networking in the cloud, including VPN, VPC, Security Groups, and Load Balancers, to secure client environments.

• Monitored cloud resources using cloud-native tools and services, such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, providing proactive support to clients.

• Configured Azure Virtual Network and ExpressRoute to establish secure connections between on-premises and cloud environments.

Organization: Rolta India Ltd, Mumbai

Period: 2nd May 2014 – 3rd June 2016

Designation: L2 Engineer

• Maintaining RCA (Root Cause Analysis) reports for various Network issues

• Monthly and quarterly health check of network devices such as Firewall, switches, and Routers

• Provided technical support to end-users and assisted in troubleshooting network security issues

• Responded promptly to security incidents and worked with other IT departments to resolve issues

• Configured and maintained network security solutions to protect the company's networks and information assets

• Configure and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and other network security tools

Education:

Bachelors in Computer Engineering, Mumbai University, 2010 Certification:

• Microsoft certified Azure Security Technologies AZ-500, August 2022

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, November 2022

• Microsoft certified Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, September 2020

• Zscaler Certified Cloud Administrator Internet Access (ZCCA-IA), 2019

• Silver Peak SDWAN Xpert (SPSX), July 2020

• Silver Peak SDWAN Professional (SPSP), July 2020

• ExtraHop Basic user certified, March 2021

• Cisco CCNA (Cisco ID CSCO12288389)

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