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California, United States

• Configure and manage network security Next Generation Firewall (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco), Firewall (WAF), IPS, IDS, NAC, Hybrid Connections (Point-to-site VPN, Site-to-site VPN, etc.), Firewall Policy and Rulebase review and optimization • Perform Vulnerability scanning (Windows, Linux, Network Devices), analyze risks, prioritize and take steps to remediate the vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations, generate reports • Vulnerability Scanning for applications: SAST, SCA, DAST (Checkmarx, BurpSuite, OWASP ZAP) • Configuration and maintenance of Storage and Fileshare Security (DLP) • Configuration and maintenance of Web Security (Proxy Server, DLP) • Configuration and maintenance of Email Security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, DLP, Anti-Phishing) • Vulnerability scanning and managing patching of servers (Nessus and Qualys) and reporting • Configuration of SIEM (Trellix Nitro) and incident response automation/SOAR: log ingestion, use cases • Monitoring and handling of security incidents (Alerts from SIEM, IPS, IDS, DLP) • Develop and implement security policies and standards for Cloud Solutions (Compute, Storage, Network on Azure, AWS) • Implement and maintain endpoint security (Anti-malware, Endpoint Protection, Host Firewall/IPS, EDR/XDR, DLP)

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Performed vulnerability scanning of Windows, Linux, Network Devices, Applications; analyzing and validating risk levels (CVSS scores); and managed vulnerabilities through patching and fixing misconfiguration (Nessus, Qualys, Microsoft Defender, AWS Inspector) • Maintained Email Security: Microsoft 365 Security, EOP, Identity Protection, PIM, DLP, Defender for O365, Message Protection in Office 365, Threat Intelligence & Tracking, SPF, DKIM, DMARC • Performed Identity and Access Management: Microsoft AD, Azure AD, Hybrid Identity, ADFS, Privileged Access, PIM, JIT, Access Review, Could Access Management, MFA, RBAC • Implemented and managed Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Defender 365 (Microsoft XDR) • Designed, and implemented network security solutions: Network Security Groups (NSGs), Firewall Deployment, Firewall Rules and Policies, Site-to-Site VPN Connection, Point-to-Site VPN, Encryption • Deployed and Secured Storage Solutions Amazon S3/EFS/EBS, Azure Blob, Azure File, Azure Table: IAM, Encryption, Private Link, Encryption, Access Control, DLP Scanning, Backup, • Implemented and maintained SIEM solutions (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), Automation (Sentinel Playbook) • Implemented DevSecOps: CI/CD Pipeline, Container/Kubernetes Security, Azure DevOps, AWS EKS • Implemented automation using Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM), PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Python

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Develop security standards and best practices for the organization• Plan, install, configure security systems: firewall, Anti-virus to protect information• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessment using different tools • Provide consultation to executive staff as required and proactively initiate recommendations for IT and Communications solutions

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Led a IT team dedicated for Data Center, IT Infrastructure, IT Service delivery and Cybersecurity operations (Managed Service for Bangladesh Police Headquarters )• Configuration of routers and switches (Cisco and Mikrotik)• Configuration of servers (AD, DNS, Email, Web, VPN, Hyper-V, VMware)• Plan, install, configure security systems: NGFW, Anti-virus to protect sensitive information• Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to assess Cyber security status• Configuration, monitoring and analyzing enterprise SIEM• Provided training and consultation on Cloud infrastructure/virtual network deployment on Azure, AWS and GCP (VPC/VNet, Network Security Group, Cloud Firewall, VPN, etc.)• Deployed cyber security mechanisms to protect servers, storage, Workstations, and Networks• Standardized IT service delivery by implementing ITIL service management framework

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Led a IT team dedicated for Data Center, IT Infrastructure, IT Service delivery and Cybersecurity Operations (Managed Service for Square Pharmaceuticals)• Configuration of routers and switches (Cisco and Mikrotik)• Configuration of servers (AD, DNS, Email, Web, VPN, Hyper-V, VMware)• Plan, install, configure security systems: NGFW, IPS/IDS, Anti-virus to protect sensitive information• Managed IT projects: networks and systems upgrade, Data Center upgrade, etc.• Defined and implemented disaster recovery and backup procedures for IT systems • Deployed security controls for private cloud network and systems• Designed and deployed security controls for IoT, ICS, and SCADA systems• Standardized IT service delivery by implementing ITIL service management framework

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Architected, designed and implemented of networks, systems and security systems for enterprise clients: IP Address Planning, Network Segmentation, sizing of devices, bandwidth requirements, security requirements, deployment and integration, etc. • Configured Router, Switch (Cisco and MikroTik), and Wi-Fi Router• Deployed and configured Firewall & IPS/IDS, and created policies to ensure security of networks • Conducted training on networking (CCNP exam prep) & network security (CCNP Security exam prep)• Provided training and consultation on Cloud infrastructure/virtual network deployment on Azure, and AWS (VPC/VNet, Network Security Group, Cloud Firewall, VPN, etc.)

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Configured, maintained and troubleshot routing, switching and network security - firewall rules, device hardening, network segmentation, L2/L3 BGP/MPLS VPN for Mobile Backhaul and broadband clients• Monitored Optical, Microwave, Cellular Networks and Network Infrastructures (LAN, WAN, WLAN) from SOC, identified security incidents and responded according to established procedures • Implemented of physical security and environmental control systems of Mobile Base Stations, IT Infrastructures, data centers and office facilities• Developed and implemented Information System Change Management policy.

B.Sc., Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Executive Mba, Finance