Siva Sankar Sahu [Link]@gmail.

com
Current Location - Hyderabad – India Cell- +91-9439870216 / 9438852466
Objective:
Quest to perform in a highly functional environment with sharpen capabilities in information & Network Security with
various security tools.

Key Skill
 As a highly experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with specialization in FortiGate SDWAN &
ADVPN, I have over 8 years of successful experience in designing, implementing, and managing
complex network security solutions. My expertise lies in creating secure and efficient networks that
meet business needs while staying up to date with the latest industry trends.
 security policies using ACL, Application Layer Gateway, web content filter, Antivirus filter, URL filter, File
Integrity, and Creating and removing firewall rules as needed.)
 Manage Netgear Insight Cloud Controller WAP, Cisco Meraki, Barracuda WAP. Mapping Client manage WAP network.
 IPS/IDS
 Web Traffic Analysis
 Network Traffic Analysis
 VPN Technologies: IPsec, SSL VPN.
 Manage Sophos Endpoint Security,
 Proficient in Installation, Configuration, provisioning, management & troubleshooting of work components/
peripherals with exposure to Cisco Devices, Link load balancer (LLB) Barracuda, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW
(100D,800D,200E,300E), Forti Analyzer(400E).
 Forti Manager (800D), L2 & L3 VPN Services, LAN /WAN services, and tools.
 Having good experience in Endpoint Security & Endpoint Deployment.
 Routing and Switching Protocols: OSPF, BGP, VLANs
 Network Monitoring and Analysis: Wireshark, SNMP
 Security Compliance and Standards (e.g., NIST, ISO)
 Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Presently associated with Tech Mahindra Ltd. Hyderabad, Sr. Network & Security Engineer.
Period Of - 08/24 till date
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Network Security Engineer specializing in FortiGate SDWAN & ADVPN at Tec Mahindra Ltd in India, I have
demonstrated a strong understanding of network security protocols and technologies. With my expertise in FortiGate
SDWAN & ADVPN, I have successfully implemented and maintained secure network infrastructures for the company's
clients.
 Designed and implemented secured network solutions
 Conducted regular network security assessments
 Managed and maintained FortiGate SDWAN & ADVPN systems
 Trained and mentored junior engineers on FortiGate SDWAN & ADVPN.
 VPN Technologies: IPsec, SSL VPN.
 Web Traffic Analysis, Network Traffic Analysis.
 Implementing security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPS, IDS, ALG (Application Layer Gateway), web
content filter, Antivirus filter, URL filter, File Integrity, and Creating and removing firewall rules as
needed.
 Proficient in Installation, Configuration, provisioning, management & troubleshooting of work
components/ peripherals with exposure to Cisco Devices, Link load balancer (LLB) Barracuda, Fortinet
FortiGate NGFW (100D,800D,200E,300E), Forti Analyzer(400E).
 Forti Manager (800D), L2 & L3 VPN Services, LAN /WAN services, and tools.
 Manage NetGear Insight Cloud Controller WAP. Mapping Client manage WAP network
 Manage Sophos Endpoint Security,
 Manage Netgear Insight Cloud Controller WAP, Cisco Meraki, Barracuda WAP. Mapping Client manage WAP network.
 Routing and Switching Protocols: OSPF, BGP, VLANs.
Worked with SP Software Pvt Ltd. Hyderabad, Information/Network & Security Operation as a Manager-
IT. Period Of - 01/23 -19th Aug 24
Responsibilities:
 Led the design and implementation of network security infrastructure for SP software Pvt Ltd.
 A result-oriented professional with 9 years of experience in Information Security and network security
Infrastructure with Client Relationship Management.
 Managed and optimized firewall configurations, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPN solutions.
 Implemented & Manage Firewalls & Routers & Switches (OEMS- FortiGate, Cisco, Net gear,) etc.
 Proficient in Installation, Configuration, provisioning, management & troubleshooting of work components/
peripherals with exposure to Cisco Devices, Link load balancer (LLB) Barracuda, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW
(100D,800D,200E,300E), Forti Analyzer(400E).
 Forti Manager (800D), L2 & L3 VPN Services, LAN /WAN services, and tools.
 Manage Netgear Insight Cloud Controller WAP. Mapping Client manage WAP network.
 Manage NAS storage.
 Manage Routing & Switching part.
 Routing Protocol. (Static, BGP,) Technically astute with the ability to spearhead assigned tasks independently
and successfully with technical.
 Having good experience in Endpoint Security & Endpoint Deployment.
 Providing initial investigation of security incidents and communicating directly with data asset
owner and business response plan owner during high severity incidents. Ensured compliance
with security best practices, industry standards (e.g., CIS, NIST), and regulatory requirements.
 Manage Sophos Endpoint Security,
 Tracking security incidents till closers and issue documentation and contact asset owners to when an incident is
resolved to ensure that remediation steps are understood, and remediation timeline is committed in tickets.
 Manages and assures threat feed sources received, aggregated, reviewed, tickets and acted upon accordingly.
 Reviewing Weekly and Monthly Reports
 Creating Use case, dashboards, Reports as per the requirements.
 Analyzing spam, phishing, Spoofed emails through email gateways and give the solution.

Worked with Digital Track Solutions Pvt Ltd, NOC & Security Operation Center as a Senior Analyst.
Period of - 03/22 till 1/23.
Responsibilities:
 Consulted on network security strategies and provided expert guidance to clients across various industries.
 Proficient in Installation, Configuration, provisioning, management & troubleshooting of work components/
peripherals with exposure to Cisco Devices, Link load balancer (LLB) Barracuda, Fortinet FortiGate NGFW
(100D,800D,200E,300E), Forti Analyzer(400E).
 Forti Manager (800D), L2 & L3 VPN Services, LAN /WAN services, and tools.
 Forti Manager (800D), L2 & L3 VPN Services, LAN /WAN services, and tools.
 Manage Netgear Insight Cloud Controller WAP. Mapping Client manage WAP network.
 Manage NAS storage.
 Manage Routing & Switching part.
 Routing Protocol. (Static, BGP,) Technically astute with the ability to spearhead assigned tasks independently
and successfully with technical.
 Analyzing spam, phishing, Spoofed emails through email gateways and give the solution.
 Having good experience in Endpoint Security & Endpoint Deployment.
 Skilled in managing Proxy, Iron port, fire Eye, Kaspersky, Cisco ISE, DLP, IPS/IDS.
 Developed and conducted comprehensive security training programs for staff and end-users.
 Delivered timely and effective solutions for complex network security challenges.
  Contributed to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for clients.
 Designed and maintained secure network architectures to enhance performance and reliability.
 Implemented access control policies and performed access reviews to safeguard data confidentiality and
integrity.
 Resolved complex network security issues in a timely manner and implemented effective solutions.
 Conducted security awareness training sessions for staff members.

Worked with CMS IT Services Pvt. Ltd, Working for onsite client HPCL Data Centre Hyderabad, NOC Security
Operation Center as a Senior Analyst. Period Of - 05/19 till 03/22.
Responsibilities:

 Managed and maintained network infrastructure to ensure high availability and reliability.
 Analyzing spam, phishing, Spoofed emails through email gateways and give the solution.
 Responsible for maintaining the health of the SIEM tool and ensuring 99.9% uptime of platform.
 Skilled in managing Proxy, Iron port, fire Eye, Kaspersky, Cisco ISE, DLP, IPS/IDS.
 Developed and conducted comprehensive security training programs for staff and end-users.
 Delivered timely and effective solutions for complex network security challenges.
 Working on Dlink-DFL-860e Net-Defend (UTM), FortiGate, PFSense Firewall & Cisco Routers & Switches devices.
 Implementing security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, ALG (Application Layer Gateway), web
content filter, Antivirus filter, URL filter, File Integrity, and Creating and removing firewall rules as needed.
 Cisco Router – 1800,2811,3725,4331 series.
 Cisco Switches -1900, 2900, 2960, 3750, 6509, 6513 series.
 Basic Knowledge Routing Protocol. (Static, OSPF, BGP,) Technically astute with the ability to spearhead assigned
tasks independently and successfully with technical.
 LAN TECHNOLOGIES – Ethernet, Switching, VLAN, and Assign port speed, Duplex, Cisco IOS up gradation.
 Manage IVRS server & CRM Server, both Physically & Remotely.
 Experience in the areas of Technical Implementation/Support, Project Management, System Administration,
Networking, and end-to-end Infrastructure Management.
 Experience in three node & Multi nodes.
 Software: Putty, Microsoft Visio, VMware, Winscp.
 Configuring New WAN links and Monitor Network Performance.
 Installation of Operating Systems Win98, Win XP, Win NT, win 2000, Win 2003, etc.
 Install and maintain Hardware, Operating systems.
 Hands-on experience on Windows server & Client OS & Linux OS (Ubuntu, Windows 7, 10 &11)
 Contributed to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for clients.
 Performing Real-Time Monitoring, Investigation, Analysis, Reporting and Escalations of Security Events from
Multiple log sources.
 Creating Use case, dashboards, Reports as per the requirements.
 Review of all health management reports.
 Designed and maintained secure network architectures to enhance performance and reliability.
 Installed, configured, and managed network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
 Monitored network traffic and employed intrusion detection systems to detect and mitigate suspicious
activities.
 Assisted in the development of comprehensive network documentation and security policies.

Worked with Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology as a Network Administrator.

Period Of - 09/2017 till 04/2019
Responsivities:
 Installing and Configuration PFSense Firewall Configure: -Traffic shaping, Bandwidth Managing by End users, IP
Allies, Squid proxy filter, Squidurad configuration, web content filter, Antivirus filter, URL filter.
 Introduced Ubuntu 16.04 END user OS and replaced Windows OS systems. Complete care regarding everything
about Ubuntu.
 Perform regular and on-demand system backups and recoveries.
  Modify and create scripts for daily operational tasks.
 Rigorously create and maintain documentation for all processes and procedures.
 Assist in developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining server-level disaster recovery plans Ensure validity
of disaster recovery procedures/processes concerning documentation & simulation.
 Installation of anti-virus Server and Client edition and updating security norms day by day.
 Working on Dlink-DFL-860e Net-Defend (UTM), FortiGate, PFSense Firewall & Cisco Routers & Switches devices.
 Implementing security policies using ACL, Firewall, IPSEC VPN, SSL VPN, ALG (Application Layer Gateway), web
content filter, Antivirus filter, URL filter, File Integrity, and Creating and removing firewall rules as needed.
 Cisco Router – 1800,2811,3725,4331 series.
 Cisco Switches -1900, 2900, 2960, 3750, 6509, 6513 series.
 Basic Knowledge Routing Protocol. (Static, OSPF, BGP,) Technically astute with the ability to spearhead assigned
tasks independently and successfully with technical.
 LAN TECHNOLOGIES – Ethernet, Switching, VLAN, and Assign port speed, Duplex, Cisco IOS up gradation.
 Manage IVRS server & CRM Server, both Physically & Remotely.
 Experience in the areas of Technical Implementation/Support, Project Management, System Administration,
Networking, and end-to-end Infrastructure Management. Detecting, logging, categorizing, and prioritizing
incidents and Providing Initial Incident Support.
 Resolve end-user trouble tickets on day-to-day basis (Local & remote support).
 Resolution of user calls related to Desktop / Laptop (day-to-day problem fixing).
 Technical support in terms of installations of both operating systems and other software to the systems or
devices connected to the network, configuring email Client Servers.
 Vendor management i.e., coordination with desktop, laptop, printer, scanner & UPS vendors for hardware faults
& tracking them until closure as per SLA.
 Responsible for implementing desktop & Laptop security policy as per desktop/laptop IT security guidelines.
 Maintain connectivity maps of the LAN/WAN environment detailing the connectivity and type of communication
medium deployed Monitoring RF, lease line.
 Worked towards achieving the strategic and operational objectives of the group located across multiple
locations in a 7x24x365 environment.
 Site Survey & supervision.
 Windows OS systems. Complete care regarding everything about Ubuntu.

Worked with the payroll of Hitachi System & PCS technology, Working for onsite client HPCL,
Odisha. as a Network Engineer Period Of - 09/2011 till 09/2017

Responsibilities:
 Installation of anti-virus Server and Client edition and updating security norms day by day.
 Detecting, logging, categorizing, and prioritizing incidents and Providing Initial Incident Support.
 Cisco Router – 1800,2811,3725,4331 series.
 Cisco Switches -1900, 2900, 2960, 3750, 6509, 6513 series.
 Basic Knowledge Routing Protocol. (Static, OSPF, BGP,) Technically astute with the ability to spearhead assigned
tasks independently and successfully with technical.
 LAN TECHNOLOGIES – Ethernet, Switching, VLAN, and Assign port speed, Duplex, Cisco IOS up gradation.
 Manage IVRS server & CRM Server, both Physically & Remotely.
 Experience in the areas of Technical Implementation/Support, Project Management, System Administration,
 Resolve end-user trouble tickets on day-to-day basis (Local & remote support).
 Resolution of user calls related to Desktop / Laptop (day-to-day problem fixing).
 Technical support in terms of installations of both operating systems and other software to the systems or
devices connected to the network, configuring email Client Servers.
 Vendor management i.e., coordination with desktop, laptop, printer, scanner & UPS vendors for hardware faults
& tracking them until closure as per SLA.
Worked with Hind Metals & Industries (P) Ltd as a Network & System Administrator. 07/2009 till 08/2011
Responsibilities:
 LAN TECHNOLOGIES – Ethernet, Switching, VLAN, and Assign port speed, Duplex, Cisco IOS up gradation.
 Manage IVRS server & CRM Server, both Physically & Remotely.
 Experience in the areas of Technical Implementation/Support, Project Management, System Administration,
 Resolve end-user trouble tickets on day-to-day basis (Local & remote support).
 Resolution of user calls related to Desktop / Laptop (day-to-day problem fixing
 Cisco Router – 1800,2811,3725,4331 series.
 Cisco Switches -1900, 2900, 2960, 3750, 6509, 6513 series
 Installation of anti-virus Server and Client edition and updating security norms day by day.
 Detecting, logging, categorizing, and prioritizing incidents and Providing Initial Incident Support.
 Resolve end-user trouble tickets on day-to-day basis (Local & remote support).
 Resolution of user calls related to Desktop / Laptop (day-to-day problem fixing).
 Technical support in terms of installations of both operating systems and other software to the systems or
devices connected to the network, configuring email Client Servers.
 Vendor management i.e., coordination with desktop, laptop, printer, scanner & UPS vendors for hardware faults
& tracking them until closure as per SLA.

Education:

B.C.A (Computer Science) from Pentagon IMIT College under Utkal University.2011

Certifications:

 Computer Network Cyber security, Safe Security

 Fortinet Network Security Associate 1 – kvCzysGPME
 Fortinet Network Security Associate 2 – rUjGzGd0Za
 CCNA -200-125(Cisco ID- CSCO12996877)
 DCHN – Diploma in Computer Hardware & Networking.