Hitesh Suthar
Brisbane
Summary
I am a dedicated professional Cyber/network security specialist who has worked in a variety of environments enabling a wide set of skills to be utilised to support any number of professional settings. Timely focus on meeting internal and external customer expectations in addition to proactive communication and diligence ensures I am a valuable member of the organisation.
Professional ready to contribute to organizational success with strong operational and administrative skills. History of delivering impactful support and fostering team collaboration to meet dynamic needs. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cyber/ Network Security
Commonwealth bank of Australia
01.2023 - Current
- My role with CBA to focuses on providing a highly Available, robust, and secure IT Infrastructure for the organisation.
- Key to the role is maintaining a flexible approach and being detailed oriented while working in a dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities
- Some of my duties include working closely Int/ext network and Cyber security environment, designing, and planning and executing Network/Cyber & security projects and supporting the team Cyber/network security requests as a point of technical escalation
- Responsible for End to End Security delivery for new security product along with Design
- Maintain Secure baseline configuration and follow PCI and other security posture.
- Risk Capture , Risk Assessment , Risk and Secure Documentation.
- Recently migrate all Cisco ASA to Paloalto Firewall.
- WAF , IPS & IDS Tuning, Zero day / DDoS prevention Setup.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- XSOAR setup and VA assessment for all supported devices for Security Alerts and Devsecops.
- F5 Load balancer Design.
- Also devolved more script to automate manual task.
- Most Exp On Paloalto , XSIAM, XSOAR , Cisco, Splunk, XDR , Qualys , Teniuam , Algosec , Cyberark , , Python
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
L4 CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER
NTT Australia Pvt ltd
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Managing the installation and maintenance of security infrastructure such as Palo alto Firewall, Cisco Firewall, Checkpoint firewall, Cortex XSOAR, Splunk, Nexus, Juniper, Fortinet Firewall, Zscaler, Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI , Cisco Wireless, Algosec, Proxy, Python, Qualys VM ,Endpoint Management , F5 load balancer. WAF.
- Working on Large security environment and different client also responsible for transition
- Ensuring adherence to Information Security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines based on knowledge of best practices and compliance requirements
- Recently finished automation and orchestrate on XSOAR <> SPLUNK <> FIREWALL (ASA, PALOALTO,CHECKPOINT)
- Achievement: Network Automation with CORTEX XSOAR / Splunk
- Successfully Completed Transition for large Palo alto security projects
CORE DC ENGINEER (L3) / NETWORK SECURITY SPECIALIST
5G Network/ Hostwork
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Identifying, generating and executing initiatives, strategies and action plans to improve short- and long-term client engagement and project implementation
- Managing the installation and maintenance of network & security infrastructure such as Cisco ,Nexus , Juniper, Fortinet Firewall, Palo-alto , Cisco ISE, Cisco ACI , Cisco Wireless
- Achievement: Network Automation with python and Jenkins
- (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ0KuTMh1E)
LEAD NETWORK & SECURITY
Collabera Solution Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
- My role with Collabera Solution Pvt Ltd focused on managing the network infrastructure to ensure it is highly secure and fit-for-purpose for the organisation's requirements
- Key to the role was practicing strong critical thinking and sound judgment skills
- Some of my duties included handling more than 69 DC / branch office globally, planning, conducting and directing network projects, advising and consulting on engineering developments and strategies for data migration solutions, supporting with the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of managed network and network security architectures such as firewalls and network technologies
- Cisco ISE , SD-WAN Setup , Fortinet & Paloalto firewall migration
- Deployed Cisco /Arunba wireless solutions across all offices
- Achievement: Successfully migrated two datacentres
- Migrated from Cisco ASA firewall to Fortinet firewall across all office with SD-WAN and Proxy
- Chosen for an onsite work exposure overseas
ASSOCIATE IT - NETWORK & SECURITY
Atos Global IT Solution
01.2017 - 12.2017
- My role with Atos Global IT Solution focused on specifying and implementing a full range of network & security solutions for clients
- Key to the role was practicing excellent troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
- Some of my duties included performing troubleshooting, configuration and deployment on the client network, physical review and documentation of the IT assets, handling various customer network set-up and requirements, planning and executing new projects and BAU task and working to resolve complex technical issues
- Project and BAU task (SME)for Palo alto / Fortinet / Cisco Wireless as per PCI standards
- Achievement: Migrated one customer datacentres to Atos datacentre
- Recognised for the excellent performance within 6 months from Atos VP, Client VP and Atos Director
NETWORK LEAD ENGINEER
Microlink Solutions PVT LTD
01.2016 - 01.2017
- My role with Microlink Solutions PVT LTD focused on providing the design, setup, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the client's network infrastructure and network support devices
- Some of my duties included designing, implementing and configuring network & security infrastructure such as firewalls and other security related devices and procedures, managing the end to end project implementations, managing the L4 and L3 client requirements, preparing documentation, testing and implementing applications
- Project on IWAN (Complex Routing / VRF / DMVPN)
- Project on Cisco ISE, Wireless, Cisco ASA , Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo alto ,Cisco Prime
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Gujarat University
01.2009
Skills
- People Management
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer relations skills
- Strong teamwork
Certification
- PCNSC | PCNSE, Paloalto Firewall
- NSE 7, Fortinet,
- ZDTE- Zscaler.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Security, Cisco, 08/01/16
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Route, Cisco, 08/01/16
- Certified Associate JNCIA-Junos, 02/01/20
Product Experience
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
- Juniper
- Checkpoint
- Python
- F5
- Nexus
- Fortinet
- Zscaler
- WAF Solutions
- Qualys
Timeline
Lead Cyber/ Network Security
Commonwealth bank of Australia
01.2023 - Current
L4 CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER
NTT Australia Pvt ltd
01.2020 - 01.2023
CORE DC ENGINEER (L3) / NETWORK SECURITY SPECIALIST
5G Network/ Hostwork
01.2018 - 01.2020
LEAD NETWORK & SECURITY
Collabera Solution Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
ASSOCIATE IT - NETWORK & SECURITY
Atos Global IT Solution
01.2017 - 12.2017
NETWORK LEAD ENGINEER
Microlink Solutions PVT LTD
01.2016 - 01.2017
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Gujarat University
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