Deepak C.-Security Architect
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Experience
Security Architect
Freelance
- Provide consulting services (pre- and post-sales) by working with cloud, network, and security architects in large enterprises to present both industry and Zscaler technical architectures according to customers' environments and technical needs
- Lead architecture design, workshops, and implementation of Zscaler solutions to achieve zero trust
- Prepare high-level project plans for deploying Zscaler products such as ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, Deception, CSPM, Workload, Branch/Cloud Connector, and App Protection
- Advise businesses on their digital transformation journey using Zscaler's Zero Trust Security Services Edge (SSE) platform
- Familiar with enterprise security tools such as SIEM, SaaS management platforms, and CASB solutions
- Work with Zscaler, Squid, Bluecoat, Cisco Secure Access, HPE proxies, Demisto, and Cisco Umbrella
- Design proxy architectures and implement security products; handle daily issues such as no internet access, website and app failures, network slowness, VPN, ZPA/ZIA, GRE, packet loss, firewall/URL filtering, MTR, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, IPSEC, DHCP, SSL, CASB, DLP, SaaS, and proxy troubleshooting
- Implement and troubleshoot authentication methods like SAML, Active Directory, Azure AD, and LDAP; configure and troubleshoot data loss prevention (DLP) engines (HIPAA, GLBA, PCI, offensive language, and file type control)
- Troubleshoot URL-based policies, including URL filtering and cloud app control (WEB2.0) issues for users
Engineer
HSC
- Provided wireless planning, design, implementation, and optimization services to enterprise customers
- Troubleshot complex wireless issues via email and on call, such as 802.1X, IPSEC, captive portal, SSL, DHCP, IPS, DNS, and IDS
- Provided operational support for complex wireless deployments and documented design/architecture best practices for global Cisco Services adoption
- Offered consulting and project management services on Zscaler products like ZIA, ZPA, and ZDX
Senior Network Engineer
CSS Corp
- Worked as a senior support engineer for Aruba Networks on wireless authentication (802.1X, EAP, TLS, TKIP) and RADIUS setup for captive portal authentication for Wi-Fi guest users
- Gained advanced knowledge and troubleshooting experience in wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Network Engineer
Algoworks
- Investigated user and network issues, identified their sources, tested and deployed solutions
- Managed network operations and resolved connectivity problems
- Installed and maintained FortiGate firewalls and switches
- Added and removed users, assigned permissions, set up email accounts, and performed backups and restores
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology and Telecommunication.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology and Project Management.
Summary
Information security specialist with hands-on and theoretical knowledge of information, network, and data security. Highly experienced in proxy implementation, design, IPS/IDS, network access control, and firewalls. Over 11 years of experience in technical implementation and security consulting. Always open to learning new technologies quickly and efficiently, with a strong interest in security and professional services.
Skills
- Ldap
- Ids
- Ips
- Dlp
- Proxy
- Vpn
- Arp
- Dhcp
- Dns
- Tcp/Ip
- Ssl
- Tls
- Ipsec
- Gre
- Saml
- Sso
- Http
- Https
- Casb
- Saas
- Nist
- Hld
- Lld
Languages
Education
SLIET
Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology · Information Technology · India
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Frequently asked questions
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Deepak is based in Bengaluru, India.
Deepak speaks the following languages: English (Advanced).
Deepak has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Deepak has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Deepak may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Deepak would be well-suited for roles such as: Security Architect, Engineer, Senior Network Engineer.
Deepak's most recent position is Security Architect at Freelance.
In recent years, Deepak has worked for Freelance.
Deepak is most experienced in industries like Information Technology and Telecommunication.
Deepak is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.
Deepak has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.
Deepak has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.
Deepak holds a Bachelor in Information Technology from SLIET.
The availability of Deepak needs to be confirmed.
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