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An accomplished Technology Manager with over 17 years of expertise in Network, Data Center, Security Architecture, Hybrid Cloud Environments (Public and Private Cloud), Containerization, and Kubernetes Architecture. Proven track record in planning, designing, implementing, operating, and optimizing complex enterprise networks across diverse environments. Skilled in crafting IT infrastructure solutions to support large user groups in corporate headquarters, multiple data centers, and remote locations. Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning, team leadership, cross-departmental collaboration, and project management. Adept at fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving organizational change, and managing stakeholder relationships.Hands-on Technical Expertise: Network and Data Center• Extensive experience in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise network data center architecture, including Tier 2 and Tier 3 data centers.• Proficient in VPN technologies: DMVPN, IPsec, Remote access VPN, GRE, GET VPN,• Expertise in routing protocols: EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, multicast, Policy-Based Routing, • Network and security architectures utilizing ACI, Spine-leaf, APIC, MSO, NX-OS, MDS switches, MPLS, Infrastructure Security (Data Center, Network, Cloud)• Designed and implemented Data Center and perimeter security using Palo Alto, Fortigate, ASA, FTD, FMC, F5, WAF, AFM, IPS, IDS, and DDoS solutions.• Managed application security, vulnerability management, WAF, and penetration testing.• Implemented IDM solutions: AD, Okta, MFA, Keycloak, Cisco ISE.• Led SOC activities with SIEM integration (Splunk, ELK stack).• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines for automating security configurations and updates.• Familiar with security compliance frameworks: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001.• Proficient in cloud security protocols, including IAM, encryption, and NSGs.Cloud (Public and Private Cloud)• Designed hybrid cloud architectures, specializing in AWS and Kubernetes.• Implemented key AWS technologies like VPN, AWS Direct Connect, and cloud security measures.• Developed Kubernetes adoption strategy to drive innovation and efficiency.• Optimized cloud resources using AWS Auto Scaling, Azure Reserved Instances, and cost management tools.Certifications• CCIE Security (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)• CISSP (pursuing)• CCNP ENCOR • CCIE Data Center (pursuing)• AWS Certified Solutions Architect –• RHCE, MCSE (Microsoft Certified Professional)
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Associate Director, Information Security, Network And CloudRakuten SymphonyBengaluru, Ka, In
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Sr Manager Network And SecurityRakuten Symphony Apr 2024 - PresentBangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
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Manager Network And SecurityRakuten Symphony Jan 2022 - May 2024Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, IndiaAccountable for managing Network, Security, and Cloud services in Network and Infra Service Delivery across for the Symlab Data Centers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.Experienced Network Manager specialising in data centre network design, implementation, and management of resilient network, network security, and cloud security architecture. Competent in network performance optimization, diagnosing difficult issues, and maintaining continuous connectivity. Successfully demonstrated team leadership, strong security measures, and network availability. Committed to providing dependable and cost-effective network solutions that promote corporate success.Data Center Network/Security Architecture Solutions: Designing and implementing project solutions for network and security architectures, including Data Center Infrastructure Design and Legacy Data Center support.Utilizing new technology platforms such as Cisco ACI/SD-WAN and firewalls from Cisco and Palo Alto to enhance network security. Conducting high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) reviews and obtaining approvals.Ensuring robust security measures through technologies like LTM/GTM, DDoS Hybrid Defende, Web Application Firewall (WAF), and Cisco ISE.
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Sr Solutions Architecture Network, Security And Cloud Solutions SpecialistEagleview Sep 2019 - Dec 2021Bengaluru Area, IndiaExperienced Network Manager specialising in establishing hybrid architectures in data centres. Extensive knowledge in infrastructure design, installation, and configuration, as well as network security and virtualization. Cisco SDN and SD-WAN expertise, as well as ACI/NSX and AWS technologies. In-depth understanding of Private/Public/Hybrid Cloud infrastructures, as well as the security implications. Proven track record of managing large-scale commercial networks while ensuring optimal performance and security. Skilled in data centre design, optimisation, installation, and setup from start to finish. Firewall, VPN, router, F5 LTM and GTM switches, routing protocols, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, and Cisco Nexus 9K, 7K, and 5K infrastructures are all proficient in design and implementation. Knowledge of network monitoring tools to improve performance. Expert in Private/Public/Hybrid Cloud architectures and network automation using Python and Cisco SD-WAN AWS CloudFormation templates, Experienced in developing hybrid architectures utilizing key AWS technologies such as VPN and AWS Direct Connect for seamless integration.Results-Driven Team manager with experience managing and encouraging teams to achieve great results. Proven track record of managing day-to-day operations, including work scheduling, recruiting, training, coaching, and discipline. Skilled in performance evaluation, dispute resolution, and employee career development. Effective communicator with prior experience holding monthly one-on-one meetings to promote development and effectively implement performance improvement programmes. -
Manager Sre Network EngineeringFico® Apr 2017 - Sep 2019Bangaon Area, IndiaWorking to ensure that LAN and WAN networks; Check Point/Palo Alto/Cisco ASA and ALL VPN, Load Balancer - F5 LTM>M Cisco Nexus routers/switches, Cisco ACI, SD-WAN and VMWare NSX and Network Virtualization configure and troubleshoot the network that supports connectivity to the business' applications. Executing changes while staying within all architectural guidelines and Change Management procedures. Understanding and Knowledge and migration of Cisco SDN ACI/NSX and AWS.VXLAN, understanding of Private/Public/Hybrid Cloud architectures.People management responsibilities include working with employees on career development, rating performance improvement plans, and holding monthly one on one meeting with each employee. Implementation, administration and migration of Network: Leading network/security project and completed the implementation of Implement and Design Networks and Troubleshooting On Cisco ASA 5500 and Checkpoint Firewall, F5 LTM,GTM Configuring Cisco Router and Switch and routing protocol ,Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing Protocol EIGRP,OSPF,RIP Implement secure networks and troubleshooting(IPSec Site to site VPN, Remote Access VPN, WebVPN/SSL VPN) on Firewall and Router, Configuring and Troubleshooting security features on switches and routers ,Configuring and Troubleshooting failover on Firewall, , Monitoring on SolarWinds, thousand eyes tools, and also My Role as a Network specialist - escalation TAC engineer includes providing remote technical support to “High Tier” customers of Cisco via phone, email or remote access. I am mainly involved in Solving “High Tier” Level 1 & 2 cases helping the customers for Problems relating to initial Deployment or troubleshooting. Design and implemented WAN/LAN networks, Familiarity with AWS CloudFormation templates, and Design a hybrid architecture using key AWS technologies (e.g., VPN, AWS Direct Connect) -
Lead Network EngineerThomson Reuters Oct 2015 - Apr 2017Bengaluru Area, IndiaWorking on tasks, incidents, and projects throughout the Thomson Reuters data center networks per approved change window and architectural guidelines. Highly skilled in technical operations.Working to ensure that LAN networks; Check Point/Palo Alto/Cisco ASA/PIX and ALL VPN, Load Balancer - F5 LTM>M Cisco Nexus routers/switches, Catalyst 2811, 7600, 6500 and configure and troubleshoot, Cisco ACI and VMWare NSX and Network Virtualization the network that supports connectivity to the business' applications. Executing changes while staying within all architectural guidelines and Change Management procedures. Knowledge of carrier technologies such as Ethernet services points to multipoint connectivity as Well as the ability to work with carriers for troubleshooting purposes. Coordinate upgrades and changes with business entities and other technology infrastructure groups.• Opening work tickets and providing support with production outages, assisting with product migrations/installations as the business requires.• Responsible for gathering/coordinating resources from other technology teams when necessary to complete project deadlines. -
Sr Network Security SpecialistHewlett-Packard Dec 2012 - Oct 2015BangaloreResponsibility: Working as a Sr Network Security Specialist, Supporting Data canter, Network infrastructure, (Firewall, VPN, router, switches, ips/ids, routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, RIP, BGP, MPLS) & network monitoring tools, Infrastructure design, optimization, installation and configuration. Solving any technical issues related to network, also responsible for process streamlining and knowledge sharing within the team.Implementation, administration and migration of Network: Leading network/security project and completed the implementation of Implement and Design Networks and Troubleshooting On Cisco ASA/PIX and Checkpoint Firewall, Configuring Cisco Router and Switch and routing protocol ,Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing Protocol EIGRP,OSPF,RIP Implement secure networks and troubleshooting(IPSec Site to site VPN, Remote Access VPN, WebVPN/ssl VPN) on Firewall and Router, Configuring and Troubleshooting security features on switches and routers ,Configuring and Troubleshooting failover on Firewall, Implement Identity Management Configure, RADIUS and TACACS+ security protocols, Monitoring on SIEM Monitoring (Enterasys) , Dragon (IPS) Reporting Server and Nimsoft tool, and also My Role as a Network specialist - escalation TAC engineer includes providing remote technical support to “High Tier” customers of Cisco via phone, email or remote access. I am mainly involved in Solving “High Tier” Level 1 & 2 cases helping the customers for Problems relating initial Deployment or troubleshooting. Design and implemented WAN/LAN networksData canter design (Infrastructure design, optimization, installation and configuration): Design of DC from scratch right from procurement of Network devices, Installation and configuration for (Firewall, VPN, router, switches, ips/ids, routing protocols & network monitoring tools -
Sr Network Secuirty EngineerSiemens May 2011 - Dec 2012Bangalore• Working On Data-Center and Network and Network Security Transformation Projects on International Client as Implementation and Design Networks• Implementation and administration and configuration CiscoASA5500/PIX and Checkpoint Firewall/ and FWSM Implement secure networks and Configuring& troubleshooting (IPsec Site to site VPN, Remote Access VPN, WebVPN/ssl VPN) on Firewall and Router and IPS/IDS, ACS, Configure Cisco ACS Server for Authentication of User, Authorization of Users and Accounting of User.• Design, Installation and configuration Cisco Routers, VPN, Cisco Security manager Cisco 6500/4500 Series,Cisco ASR 1000 routers, Cisco Switches 3550/3560 and Cisco ISR routers. And routing protocol OSPF/EIGRP/RIP/BGP , MPLS and load balancer.• Configuring of TACACS+ server using Cisco Secure to provide authentication for users accessing various on-line devices• Work with Datacenter planning groups, assistanting with network capacity and high availability requirements.• Review all changes for network configuration for technical accuracy and impact and Provide Multi-Protocol Network Problem Resolution.• Design and implemented WAN/LAN networks. -
Network Security EngineerIbm Global Service India Pvt Ltd. (Info Service) Jun 2010 - Mar 2011BangaloreResponsibility: Working as an Network Security Engineer, responsible for Network (Firewall,VPN,router, Switches,ips/ids) for customers. Solving issues related to NetworkDETAILS:• Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco ASA Firewall and PIX 515,Checkpoint Firewall• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Check Point Secure Pro platform firewall and Configuring clustering• Monitoring Interface Memory Firewall status with the help of smart dash board• Adding, editing rules and pushing the police In firewall,• Configuring the routing protocol like EIGRP,OSPF,RIP• Configuring and troubleshooting site to site tunnel VPN on Cisco ASA, PIX Firewall• Configuring Monitoring and troubleshooting Remote Access VPN on Cisco ASA Firewall, • Monitoring SSL Web VPN on Cisco ASA firewall,• Configuring and Troubleshooting A/A Failover Between Cisco ASA firewalls, • Tanking & Restoring Checkpoint and ASA Firewall/Router/ Switch backup • Maintaining ITIL process to Resolve the Network problem, to change configuration on Network Devices • Handling Of Cisco Router 1700/2600/3600/2800 and Switch 1900/2950/3550/6509/6506Experience summary Experience of Installation & Configuration & Monitoring of Cisco ASA, PIX, Site 2 site vpn, Remote access VPN, Web VPN (SSL) Checkpoint Nokia firewall, Cisco Router and switch,
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Network Security EngineerDigital Edge Solutions Co., Kuwait May 2008 - Oct 2009KuwaitJob Responsibilities:-• Configuring and Monitoring Cisco ASA Firewall 5510, and PIX 515• Monitoring of Check point Secure pro platform R65 Firewall, • Configuring and troubleshooting site to site tunnel VPN in Cisco ASA, PIX Firewall.• Configuring and troubleshooting Remote Access VPN on Cisco ASA Firewall.• Configure Remote Access VPN on server side and Cisco VPN Client on client side• Configure and Monitoring Failover between Cisco ASA Firewalls.• Configure Cisco ACS Server for Authentication of User, Authorization of Users and Accounting of User.• Configuring of TACACS+ server using Cisco Secure to provide authentication for users accessing various on-line devices• Routing Protocols like EIGRP, RIPv2 and OSPF, • Switching (VTP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Trunking, and Port Security).• Monitoring IPS to check the packets which are coming into our network.• Responsible for implementing and troubleshooting Virtual Private Networks a scalable network environment comprising of various Networking Devices such as routers, 1700, 2600 2800, 3600 series switch1900, 2950, 3550, ASA (5510), Including 8.x ios and Cisco’s Software VPN Client.• Network analyzing and troubleshooting through ping tracert,telnet, ping• Doing periodic recertification for devices to ensure security complaint as per the Company Policy.Experience summary Experience of Installation & Configuration of Cisco ASA,PIX,Checkpoint,Firewall ROUTER, SWITCH, IPS/IDS, VPN.
Nitesh Patel Education Details
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Sikkim Manipal UniversityB+ -
Gt Computer Hardware Engineering CollegeComputer
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Cisco
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Nitesh Patel attended Sikkim Manipal University, Gt Computer Hardware Engineering College, Cisco.
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