Avinash Chandra Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Hybrid Data Center Solution | Cloud |AWS| Azure| Network | SOC | DevSecOps |

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Manager -Network & Security• Handling team of 6 Senior Engineers & Engineers, to provide 24*7 support to customers• Planning & implementation of New Project/Migration of Data Centre & provide end to end solution in Network and Security domain.• Providing technical support to international clients (USA, UK) for planning, implementation & handling operation of customers relate to network & security.• Design, Implement, and Manage VNet Routing in Azure• Design and Implement Cross-VNet Connectivity in Azure• Implement and Manage Network Security Groups (NSGs) in Azure.• Design, Implement, and Manage Azure Firewall Deployment• Design, Implement, and Manage Site-to-Site VPN Connection in Azure.• Design and Implement Azure Load Balancer and Azure Application Gateway• Design and implement hybrid networking-Virtual Network Gateway, S2S-VPN, Point-to-site VPN,• Design and Implement AWS Networks VPC , Route Table , Internet Gateway , Nat Gateway , VPC Peering .• Configure Network Integration with Application Services , Route 53 DNS Management , Application Load balancer ,• Hybrid Networking and VPNs in AWS , VPG , Site-to-Site VPN Configuration , AWS Client VPN.• AWS Inter-VPC Connectivity , Transit Gateway Configuration , Transit Gateway Routing• Preparation of LLD & HLD network diagram & documents as per business network Security flow.• Preparation of SOP & other Audit documents related to Network & Security.• Managing Data Centre Network Firewalls (FortiGate, ASA, FTD, FPR, Palo Alto, Juniper, Checkpoint.• Managing Load Balancers (NetScaler Citrix & F5) for multiple customers• Managing Data Centre Edge Routers & Core/Distribution/Access Switches (Nexus 9K, 7K & 5K).

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

 Configuration of Cisco Switches (N7K, N5K, N3K and CAT4948/3600/3500/2900). Using VLAN, STP, HSRP, Static Routing, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, BGP, port Chanel, VPC. Configuration and troubleshooting of Citrix NetScaler(VS, CS, services, responder and redirect policy). Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, GTM and Azure cloud. Configuration and troubleshooting of RG, VNAT, NSG, LB VIP on Azure cloud. Configuration and troubleshooting of Remote VPN and Site to site VPN on ASA firewall. Configuration and troubleshooting of L2 and L3 protocols like Vlan, STP, and VTP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP. Firewall (Cisco ASA & Palo Alto) & LB (Citrix) configuration changes as per the business requirement. Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting of Networking Equipment’s: Routers, Switches, & Firewall. Very Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP). Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers (2911, ASR 9001) using RIP, OSPF and EIGRP Knowledge of Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS/ MPLS lite), Voice over IP (VoIP). Well understanding of Bridging and switching concepts and LAN technologies. Experience in IP addressing and sub-netting. Working with Cisco TAC on escalated issues. Very Good knowledge of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, NAT, PAT. Working on HPSM ticketing system to address customers Network related issues. Configuration and troubleshooting DHCP Client/Server and DNS. Very good understanding of Citrix NetScaler, NetScaler gateway & F-5 load balancer.

India

• Directing a team of 5 members for planning and execution of new projects/ technology implementation• Managing Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto Firewall, Websense and troubleshooting of Network and Security related issue• Interfacing with Business to understand their requirements and accordingly providing them solutions• Providing support in configuration and management of F5 Load Balancers • Participating in special projects for driving technology upgrades at large scale and ensuring timely completion• Maintaining IT systems, servers, network and databases and driving IT security & continual improvement measures • Administering network security through implementation & maintenance of security tools; assigning users at various nodes in the network and managing user rights and security as per company’s policies• Designing Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans; planning for backup & recovery of Network devices• Leading & monitoring the performance of team members to maintain excellence in project operations

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

 Configuration of Cisco Switches (N7K, N5K, N3K and CAT4948/3600/3500/2900). Using VLAN, STP, HSRP, Static Routing, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, BGP, port Chanel, VPC. Configuration and troubleshooting of Citrix NetScaler(VS, CS, services, responder and redirect policy). Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 LTM, GTM and Azure cloud. Configuration and troubleshooting of RG, VNAT, NSG, LB VIP on Azure cloud. Configuration and troubleshooting of Remote VPN and Site to site VPN on ASA firewall. Configuration and troubleshooting of L2 and L3 protocols like Vlan, STP, and VTP, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP. Firewall (Cisco ASA , Firepower) & LB (Citrix) configuration changes as per the business requirement. Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting of Networking Equipment’s: Routers, Switches, & Firewall. Very Good understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP protocol suite (IP, ARP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP). Configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Routers (2911, ASR 9001) using RIP, OSPF and EIGRP Knowledge of Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS/ MPLS lite), Voice over IP (VoIP). Well understanding of Bridging and switching concepts and LAN technologies. Experience in IP addressing and sub-netting. Working with Cisco TAC on escalated issues. Very Good knowledge of HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, NAT, PAT. Working on HPSM ticketing system to address customers Network related issues. Configuration and troubleshooting DHCP Client/Server and DNS. Very good understanding of Citrix NetScaler, NetScaler gateway & F-5 load balancer.

Pune Area, India

• Led a team of 6 members for Network & Security Management entailing implementation of Security Policies on Firewalls -Check Point IP2450, Juniper NS5400 Firewall, ASA 5550, PIX 525, IBM NIPS GX5208 • Supported configuration & management of Load Balancers & SSL Devices - RADWARE App Director and Appxcel 32000 Series, Cisco CSS and SCA, Cisco ACE; managed Secure Access with Cisco ACS Server (4.2 and 5.4)• Administered Wi-Fi Network with Cisco WLC & Cisco Access Point and Integration Cisco ACS; monitored network environment with IPSwitch Products - WhatsUpGold Tool and maintaining data centre environment in DC-DR Scenario• Managed & ensured 1200+ branch connectivity over MPLS and P2P networks • Pivotal in configuration & management of all Network Devices in Data Center environment - Nexus7k Core Switch, ASR 1004, 1006 Series Routers, 3800/1800/2600 Series Routers, 6500/4500 Series Chassis and 3750/2960 Series Switches