Managed Network security with consist of 35+ team members. Managed different NAM, EMEA and APEC regions in Novartis Pharmaceuticals with 4 Data centers where responsible to manage and implement architecture related to network security.Having knowledge on Azure to provide network security services like Azure traffic Manager, Azure Load Balancer. Involved in designing the network firewall infrastructure with Checkpoint to support high level of bandwidth, baaed on client requirements. Deployed Symantec Bluecoat Proxy SG services to various locations over IPSEC tunnels.Hands on experience on Check point Firewalls, Symantec Proxy SG, MS Azure, SIEM tools.Take care of day to day critical incidents. Constantly evaluating network performance, including its availability, utilization, throughput, latency and close support requests/work orders; escalate calls when necessary.

Checkpoint – 13500/12400 with R77.30 implemented in HA mode as Data Centre (Internal) Firewalls. Checkpoint Management server 80.10Cisco ASA – Multiple ASAs (5585/5545/5525) with IOS Ver. 9.2(4) implemented in HA mode as Internet Firewalls, IPsec VPN firewall and SSL VPN firewall.Bluecoat Proxy – Four SG900-10/9000-30 devices implemented as Proxy servers and being used for URL filtering. Traffic distribution is done using PAC script.Bluecoat AV – Four AV1400s implemented to scan the Internet traffic for malware content.IPS – Implemented as a module in Cisco ASA5585 Internet Firewalls and being used for preventing intrusion from the Internet.

To manage various security devices implemented within the network infrastructure of the company.Management of Remote as well as Site-2-Site VPN and Client VPNs.Managing multiple Firewalls of various locations.VPN ID configuration and Troubleshooting access issues.Incident Handling, Recovery procedures in cases like Firewall crash etc. and troubleshooting.Fine-Tuning/ Optimization of Firewalls against Non-Compliance Rules/ configuration.Implementation of new Security devices in the network and there configuration.Validating the ACLs against security vulnerabilities and Making environment audit ready.Firewall Integration with Authentication Servers like TACACS and RADIUS

Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about services.Follow up and make scheduled callbacks to customers where necessary.Stay current with system information changes and updates.