Network Security Engineer with 15+ years' Experience

Hasmukh Suthar

***********@*****.*** Mumbai, India 902-***-**** linkedin.com/in/hasmukh-suthar-0804

Summary

Dynamic Tech Lead with over 15+ years of experience in network data and security. Skilled in designing OT networks using NSX-T, migrating firewall technologies, and automating operations with Python and RestAPI. Achieved seamless upgrades of security systems and successfully managed complex multi-site network operations. Proven ability to develop innovative solutions that enhance security and efficiency for organisations. Eager to leverage expertise in network configuration and strategic planning to drive success for prospective employers.

Skills

Work Experience

Tech Lead(Network data & Security), Future NetWings Solution., Mumbai, India 12/2023 – Present

Designed and implemented OT network solutions using NSX-T private cloud. Configured and managed forward and reverse proxy systems. Secured OT networks globally by configuring various OEM firewalls. Automated NSX-T firewall policy implementation through Postman API. Tech Lead(Network data & Security), Tech Mahindra Pvt ltd., Mumbai, India 04/2021 – 12/2023

Migrated firewalls from Checkpoint to Cisco FirePower while managing operations. Facilitated migration from On-Premises BlueCoat proxy to Cloud-based Zscaler proxy and enabled SIPA.

Participated in planning and improvement meetings for the campus network. Managed SDWAN changes and operations using Python and RestAPI for automation.

• Firewalls: Palo Alto, Firepower, Cisco ASA, Checkpoints.

• Cloud Security: NSX-T, Zscaler, AWS/Azure Security.

• Automation: Firemon, Tufin, Postman, Gluware, Python. R&S: Cisco Nexus Switches, Cisco Routers, Cisco Catalyst, Juniper M,T&MX Cloud Ops Engineering Specialist, Accenture Solution Pvt ltd., Mumbai, India 10/2020 – 04/2021

Conducted vulnerability analysis on network devices (Router, Switch, Firewall). Remediated network device vulnerabilities based on criticality assessment. Leveraged Gluware and Cisco security manager to upgrade network devices. Implemented changes via CSM to enforce security policies and other adjustments on firewalls.

Network Data and Network Security Expert, HCL Technologies, Chennai, India 02/2013 – 10/2020

Recruited to establish a comprehensive enterprise-wide network security programme; spearheaded efforts to identify and evaluate security requests while providing recommendations to adhere to security requirements and design. Achieved seamless IOS and PAN-OS upgrades of security devices without service outages.

Implemented VSS and EtherChannel on Cisco L3 switches. Designed and configured Site-to-Site VPN security based on partner device capabilities. Managed the migration from CheckPoint to Palo Alto firewall; ASA transition is in pipeline. Configured and administered virtualisation platform NSX-T, including DLR, VXLAN, and DFW tasks.

Executed DMZ LTM (F5) and PA Firewall implementations. Administered Nexus Switches (9K, 7K, 2K) and configured VPC and VDC setups. Gained experience with Tufin Orchestration, FireMon automation, and compliance tools. Led a technical team across two locations while providing expert technical assistance. Executed new site turn-up worldwide using MPLS, DMVPN, or site-to-site VPN setups. In MPLS setups, manipulated BGP routing to enable failover; configured MPLS links for redundancy or load sharing as per site needs.

Configured GRE tunnels to enable internet access for guest users and BYOD. JTAC Engineer, CSS Corp, Chennai, India

06/2010 – 02/2013

Provided technical assistance to Juniper customers for all priority cases concerning core devices and customer-end devices.

Extended hardware troubleshooting expertise on M/MX series devices. Analysed customer setups and recreated issues in a lab environment; filed PRs or escalations to the next level of engineering when necessary. Assisted during maintenance windows to troubleshoot issues. Configured L3VPN, L2 VPN, and VPLS.

Network Engineer-IT, HYUNDAI Merchant Marine Pvt.Ltd, Mumbai, India 06/2008 – 06/2010

Ensured 100% uptime of all network equipment.

Managed Leased Line (international & domestic), DSL Broadband & dial-up connectivity locally in India.

Implemented and managed leased circuits from AT&T, Bharati, Tata, and Tulip. Configured HSRP on 3750 and 4500 switches and resolved hardware issues. Monitored remote sites, ensuring 100% uptime.

Established and managed secure VPN tunnels between HMM and its other offices. Configured and managed Cisco ASA-5510 for the Mumbai office. Oversaw IOS or firmware upgrades of network devices. Configured and troubleshot Cisco routers from the 1700 and 2600 series. Prepared network uptime reports.

Managed LAN/WAN assets, maintaining dockets for inventory and AMC renewals. Advised management on all IT-related matters.

IT-Helpdesk Executive, Zenta India Pvt.Ltd, Mumbai, India 06/2005 – 06/2008

Prepared daily pending calls report and disseminated it across respective teams. Compiled critical downtime reports for senior management. Drafted weekly reports for relevant departments (Network, Voice, Server Support). Generated client servicing reports, critical downtime reports, and chase down time reports.

Created desktop engineer SLA reports.

Collated raw data detailing the number of tickets opened. Conducted SLA analysis for the IT department (MIS/Scripting, Dialer, Voice, Server, Client Servicing, Network, Desktop, Email, Printer).

Web guide, Reliance web world, Mumbai

04/2004 – 06/2005

Served as a Web guide from 12th April 2004 to 2nd June 2005. Technical Assistant, SAMTEC Ghatkopar, Mumbai

03/2002 – 04/2004

Worked as a Technical Assistant from March 2002 to 10th April 2004. Education

B.Sc., M.L.S. University, Udaipur, India

05/1997 – 06/2000

Certificates

PCNSE, ACE, JNCIA, JNCIS, CCNA

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