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Hi, I’m
Vijayasekaran Gnanasekaran
Ex.Professional Services Consultant
London
Overview
16
10
Certifications
7
years of post-secondary education
Summary
Seasoned and committed Network Security Specialist with over 16 years of considerable experience in managing IT projects and executing network security operations. Worked with major IT and telecom conglomerates, including Check Point, AT&T, NTT, Mphasis, Mahindra Satyam, Sify. Recently engaged as a Professional services consultant at Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., offering its clients security solutions, implementation, LLD, HLD, and optimisation.
Certification
• CISCO - CCNA, SNPA, SND
• CHECKPOINT - CCSA, CCSE, Maestro (Trained)
• JUNIPER - JNCIA-FWV, JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-SEC
• PALO ALTO - PCNSE, ACE
• LINUX - RH124 (Trained)
Work History
Check Point SoftwareTechnologiesBangalore
Ex. Professional Services Consultant
06.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- As part of Professional Services Team providing Check Point Security Solutions
- Security Solutions include Implementation of firewall, VPN & other security products , HLD, LLD, delivery , operational support, optimization, best practices, account management, patch management and health check
- Implementation of Maestro, Firewalls, SMS, Security blades (APP, URL, and thread modules (IPS, Anti-virus, Anti-Bot, Emulation and Extraction) version upto 81.10
- Part of Implementation team in Maestro and SOC solutions in Winter Olympics 2022
- Handled customers which includes IOC ( International Olympic Committee ) PNB, HDFC, CCIL, UBI, BAJAJ Allianz
NTT GlobalBangalore
Technical Specialist
09.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Offered LLD,HLD, AS-Built, SOP's & Implementation of projects as per client requirements
- Implemented Checkpoint 80.30 SMS, VSX and Software blades including IPS, Anti-virus, Anti-Bot, URL& App control, Identity Awareness, content awareness
- Implemented ISE for TACACS administration with AD
- L3 Support for Palo Alto, Check Point and Juniper Firewalls
- Managed SOC Team in Mumbai for Yes Bank
- Employed advanced troubleshooting and expert application knowledge to solve system user interface problems
- Offered technical expertise to contribute to 2nd and 3rd line of support.
MphasisBangalore
Network Security Specialist
09.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Handled Checkpoint 61k,41k, VSX, 1500 + ASA 55XX series, Bluecoat Proxy
- Handled Change and Problem management via Service now
WiproTechnologies –EappsBangalore
Security Consultant
12.2016 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Managed 24 member Team from Chennai and Pune
- Proactively, managed more than 300+ firewalls, for Comcast Project firewalls including Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint and Fortinet
AT&T CommunicationServicesBangalore
Technical Specialist –Network Security
12.2010 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Managed Service Delivery and Service Assurance for MSS ( 485 clients ), NBF and Canada IGA Blue-sky accounts
- Managed about 86 MacAfee IPS across the globe for IGA- BlueSky
- Proactively, managing more than 1800+ firewalls, for MSS and NBF and 300 + firewalls for IGA-BLUESKY space including Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint Fortinet and Palo alto
- Security Operations include: Change and Problem management, Code Upgrades of Cisco, Juniper, Checkpoint, Fortinet firewalls
- Implementation, RMA, decommissioning of Firewalls
- Setup of VPN's Site to Site, Remote Access, SSL, AnyConnect
- Provided subject matter expertise and guidance to optimise technical activity
- Offered technical expertise to contribute to 2nd and 3rd line of support.
TCS Bangalore
IT Analyst
09.2009 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Worked for TATA communications (Canada) and NetApp clients
- Worked on Cisco ASA5510, FWSM, PIX 525, Checkpoint IPSO Nokia voyager
- R62, Cisco AIP-SSM, IPS 4215, RSA Two- factor Authentication server ACE
Mahindra SatyamBangalore
Senior Network Engineer
10.2008 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Worked for Thomson Reuters client as part of Network and Security
- Managed Juniper-Netscreen and Cisco security devices such as SA 5500
- NS-550, ISG-1000, IPS -4260, ASA- 5510, CSM and NSM
- Maintained business continuity through Change & problem management, device backups, weekly reports, patch management and vulnerability assessment
Sify Technologies LimitedChennai
Junior Engineer
08.2007 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Worked for Ford WNS project
- Involved in identification of rogues devices in network, elimination and enrollment for standardization of global network
Precision Techserve Pvt LtdChennai
Associate Project Engineer
04.2006 - 04.2007
Job overview
- In Engineering Team
- Day to day work involves Implementation, Technical support, post implementation support
- Worked with clients such as Red I solve, Komatsu, Kotak Mahindra
- Rajapalayam Mills, Schwing setter, MLS, Shasun Chemicals and COOPTIONS
CADD CentreBangalore
System Engineer
09.2004 - 03.2006
Job overview
- Managing LAN, WAN connectivity, installation of OS, Windows patch management, printer services and office support
Education
University of WestminsterLondon
Master of Science from Cybersecurity
01.2023 - 01.2024
University Overview
University of MadrasSriram Engineering College
Bachelor of Science from Chemical
06.2000 - 04.2003
University Overview
Institute of Chemincal Technology
High School Diploma
06.1997 - 04.2000
University Overview
Skills
Network security Infrastructure planning and design Firewalls deployment and administration
Firewalls and security products administration
Routing and switching operations
VPN, security products administration and deployment
Vulnerability assessment
Disaster recovery planning and implementation
Business Impact Assessments
Timeline
University of Westminster
Master of Science from Cybersecurity
01.2023 - 01.2024
Ex. Professional Services Consultant
Check Point SoftwareTechnologies
06.2021 - 01.2023
Technical Specialist
NTT Global
09.2019 - 05.2021
Network Security Specialist
Mphasis
09.2017 - 01.2019
Security Consultant
WiproTechnologies –Eapps
12.2016 - 08.2017
Technical Specialist –Network Security
AT&T CommunicationServices
12.2010 - 12.2016
IT Analyst
TCS
09.2009 - 12.2010
Senior Network Engineer
Mahindra Satyam
10.2008 - 08.2009
Junior Engineer
Sify Technologies Limited
08.2007 - 09.2008
Associate Project Engineer
Precision Techserve Pvt Ltd
04.2006 - 04.2007
System Engineer
CADD Centre
09.2004 - 03.2006
University of Madras
Bachelor of Science from Chemical
06.2000 - 04.2003
Institute of Chemincal Technology
High School Diploma
06.1997 - 04.2000
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