Abhishek Verma
Network and Cybersecurity Specialist
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Experienced Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Engineer with an M.Eng and 8 years in IT network administration, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity. Proficient in Cisco CLI, IP networking, system administration, VPNs, LAN/WAN, and ITIL. Strong cybersecurity background in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security measures like IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, and Zero Trust. Skilled in integrating cloud technology for secure connectivity, while effectively managing client and team relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
Network & Cybersecurity Specialist (Promoted)
American Iron and Metal (AIM)
Montreal
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized SolarWinds, Smokeping, Unifi dashboard, Zabbix, and similar tools to proactively monitor network performance, conduct routine maintenance, and resolve issues promptly
- Managed and maintained Microsoft-based network infrastructures, ensuring compliance with Microsoft Lifecycle Services guidelines
- Implemented Forescout for comprehensive network visibility and threat mitigation
- Conducted penetration tests using Qualys, reducing potential risks and vulnerabilities
- Managed SSO integration, authentication mechanisms, and server audits for compliance (CIS, CISA)
- Administered SentinelOne, Audit Plus, AdManager, Xclarity, MS Defender, Intune, and Delinea for threat response
- Implemented network security measures (IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF), Zero Trust principles, etc.
- Managed IAM systems, enforced privileged access controls, and facilitated secure authentication
- Orchestrated vulnerability management, and ensured timely infrastructure patching.
- Developed compliant security architectures, conducted internal audits, and managed email security
- Led IT training sessions, improving employee awareness of cybersecurity best practices
- Deployed honeypots for proactive threat detection and mitigation
Network Administrator
American Iron and Metal (AIM)
Montreal
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Configured, maintained, and optimized Fortinet devices (switches, firewalls, authenticators, FortiGate Manager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiCloud, etc.) and Ubiquiti wireless solutions for enhanced security and seamless connectivity across the network.
- Implemented and managed various switches, routers, and Nexus switches, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of the network infrastructure.
- Contributed to the design and deployment of robust network architectures, adhering to industry best practices to meet evolving business needs.
- Successfully set up and managed IPSec and ADVPN technologies, enhancing data security and enabling secure communication channels.
- Leveraged Azure and AWS networking services to support hybrid cloud environments, optimizing network connectivity and resource utilization.
- Executed VLAN and subnetting strategies to enhance network segmentation and efficiency.
- Configured and managed firewall rules to bolster network security.
Cloud Network Specialist
Telus
Montreal
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintaining and troubleshooting Google Cloud Platform network services: Cloud VPN, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, Cloud Armor, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud DNS, and Cloud NAT through effective diagnosis, resolution, and implementation of investigation tools to increase productivity for customer issues.
- Concept of Shared VPC, VPC Networks, IP Subnetting, Routing, Firewall rules, Virtual Private Cloud, and many more.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of Google's product technology and underlying architectures by troubleshooting, reproducing, and determining the root cause of customer-reported issues, and building tools for faster diagnosis.
- Work closely with multiple Product and Engineering teams to find ways to improve the product, and interact with our Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to drive high-quality production. Act as a Networking Specialist for Google Cloud Platform enterprise customers.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting Google Cloud services: GCE instances, IAM roles and permissions, Instance Groups, Persistent Disks, Quota Issues, Compute Engine, Stackdriver logs, Cloud Monitoring and alerting, Google Kubernetes Engine, and more.
- Networking concepts like Cloud VPN, Cloud Load Balancing, Shared VPC, Cloud CDN, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud DNS, and Cloud NAT.
- Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting tools (ping, netstat, traceroute/tracert/mtr, dig, route, packet analyzer like TCPDump, etc.). Partner with support teams (Big Data, Infrastructure, Platform, Network) to improve Google Cloud Products by suggesting and making changes to the product code.
Software Specialist
Genetec Inc.
Montreal
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Part of the Access Control team, which handles one of the fastest-growing access control and IoT solutions. Provide support to the Genetec Video team, which has the world's best and is ranked 1st globally in VMS (Video Management System).
- Troubleshoot and assess Genetec's software (Security Center), including installation, operations, integration, and troubleshooting at the base and core levels.
- Reproduce and identify technical glitches in software, and provide remote support to certified customers in the North American region.
- Develop corrective and preventive measures to support different operative systems, and software integrations.
- Utilize various network tools, like Wireshark, TCP dump, network commands, TCP protocols, SQL Management Studio, various Windows loggers, and tools, to solve software and network-related issues.
- Analyze the loggers system, application, and Genetec to understand the issues.
- Work with software and hardware integration to suggest a solution to improve the architecture, and suggest future features.
- Integrate the cloud platform with on-premises solutions using Azure and Active Directory solutions.
- Management of award-winning security controllers (doors and cameras), i.e., Synergis Cloudlink, HID controllers, Mercury controllers, and Bosch intrusion panels.
Network Specialist
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation (FUTABA)
Stratford
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed system hardware and software, and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and network problems, and replaced defective components.
- Analyzed network and IT issues to identify troubleshooting methods needed for quick remediation.
- Manage and troubleshoot weld cells used for spot welding of Toyota automotive parts, and troubleshoot software and hardware issues in plant production assembly.
Network Engineer
Hughes Communications India Ltd. (HCIL)
Gurugram
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Member of the MNS (Managed Network Services) NOC Team for Hughes's PAN India 'Enterprise Customers' for the Gurugram Core Data Center. Managed and troubleshot Fortinet FortiGate and WatchGuard firewalls.
- Proactive monitoring and management of VPN links, leased line/ISDN networks, and WAN/LAN nodes in monitoring tools of the award-winning IoT (Internet of Things) 'HUGHES ON (1803 & 1805)' device on Cisco CLI.
- Act as the SPOC for any activity related to disaster recovery and data backup, where the traffic movement is observed by shifting routes and software is being upgraded. Managed and troubleshot JunOS devices and Juniper routers.
- Analyze, identify, and troubleshoot WAN/VPN GRE, including peer IP routing for WAN connectivity using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and IP Security (IPsec) configuration to build a WAN link.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating hardware and software inventories on desktop and network equipment.
- 24/7 SLA-based ticket management includes troubleshooting on WAN links (ISP, MPLS, ILP, NLD, P2P, P2MP, VPN links). Troubleshoot macOS operating systems and devices.
- Handled the implementation of cloud infrastructure, which included Azure and AWS.
- Ensure all IT systems are in the optimal configuration in terms of an operating system, software, network, and security.
Education
Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON08.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India07.2017
Skills
- Routing Protocols
- Protocol Suite
- Switching
- Security
- Routers
- Switches
- Operating systems
- Tools
- Cloud services
- WAN
- TCP/IP
- UDP
- DNS
- DHCP
- Tunnels
- SMTP
- SFTP
- LAN
- VLAN tagging
- VTP
- STP
- EtherChannel
- Inter VLAN routing
- VPC
- NAC
- LLDP
- POE
- ACL
- NAT
- VPN
- IPSec Tunnel
- GRE Tunnel
- 8021x
- PPP
- Port Security
- Cryptography
- Cisco/Fortinet Firewalls
- Cisco Series- Catalyst 8300/8500
- ISR 4000
- ASR 1000
- NCS 5500
- CGR 1000
- 2900/3900
- Juniper
- Cisco Series- Catalyst 9X00
- 3550
- 3750
- 45XX
- 65XX series
- Cisco Meraki
- Nexus
- HP
- Windows XP/7/8/10/11
- MacOS
- Linux
- Unix
- FortiOS
- Cisco IOS
- NMS for Alarm Monitoring
- Cisco Packet tracer
- Iperf
- Tcpdump
- Gns3
- Wireshark
- GCP
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS
- Terraform
- APIs
- IAM
- Cloud Security
- Containers
- Kubernetes
- VMware
- SIM-based modems
- Access Control Controllers
- Network Applications
- Leased Lines
- C/C
- Smart Intrusion Panels
- VPN links
- Embedded C
- MATLAB
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Firewalls & IPS/IDS
- MS-Office
Certification
- Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer
- CCNAX2
- CompTIA Security+
- SD-WAN Certified Professional
- CMNA - Certified Meraki Networking Associate
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - AZ-900
- Embedded System Designs
- Fortinet NSE
IT Tools
- Networking: Network monitoring, testing, support, troubleshooting, client relationship management, service level agreements (SLA), application installation and upgrade, end-user support, hardware upgrade, installation, and troubleshooting (on-premises and cloud)
- Networking Tools: NMS for alarm monitoring, Ping Info View, WhatsApp Gold, Citrix, Nagios, and Wireshark
- ITIL: Mars ticketing tool, ERP, incident identification, incident logging, initial diagnosis, escalation, incident resolution, incident closure, remote support, security, KPI, Windows client configuration, web domain, operating system management, process improvement, and workstation rollouts
Work Availability
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Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.
Benjamin Franklin
Languages
English
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Interests
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Technology Research & Trends
Mentoring & Knowledge Sharing
Learning New Technologies
Networking & IT Infrastructure
Fitness & Outdoor Activities
Cloud Computing & Virtualization
Technology & Innovation
Reading & Researching Tech Trends
Timeline
Network & Cybersecurity Specialist (Promoted)
American Iron and Metal (AIM)
11.2023 - Current
Network Administrator
American Iron and Metal (AIM)
05.2023 - 11.2023
Cloud Network Specialist
Telus
03.2022 - 05.2023
Software Specialist
Genetec Inc.
02.2021 - 03.2022
Network Specialist
FIO Automotive Canada Corporation (FUTABA)
09.2020 - 02.2021
Network Engineer
Hughes Communications India Ltd. (HCIL)
07.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Engineering - Electrical and Computer
University of Windsor
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communications Engineering
Indraprastha University
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