Shinu Kuruvila
Verified Expert in Engineering
IT Security Developer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Toptal member since October 10, 2022
Shinu is a result-driven developer with over nine years of global enterprise-level technical consulting experience for leading-edge IT firms. His expertise includes network infrastructure, in-depth knowledge of enterprise network topology, design, and implementation. Shinu's a seasoned leader who engages independently with customers delivering on-schedule resolutions to mission-critical issues. He has the tenacity to work with a demanding clientele and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Portfolio
Experience
- Networking - 9 years
- Audits - 8 years
- Firewalls - 8 years
- Palo Alto Networks - 5 years
- FortiGate - 5 years
- F5 Networks - 5 years
- Fortinet Firewall Configuration - 5 years
- Web Security - 3 years
Preferred Environment
Windows, Linux
The most amazing...
...tasks I've completed are multiple firewalls and F5 migration projects. Helped multiple customers improve the security posture of their apps and infrastructure.
Work Experience
Network Security Engineer
Etisalat
- Handled the entire gamut of the Etisalat Cloud Infrastructure, AWS customers firewall, NSX-T(VMware) firewall, and load balancer.
- Designed and provisioned the customer to Etisalat and Azure Cloud infrastructure. I also completed multiple migration projects.
- Solved customer network-related Issues and upgraded the network firmware.
- Performed disaster recovery (DR) drill activities and SSL VPN integrations with FortiAuthenticator, Microsoft NPS, and AD Connect.
Network Security Engineer
Gulf Business Machines
- Implemented FortiSandbox and Cisco ISE for one of the leading Government entities in the UAE.
- Worked with multiple teams to improve the security posture of the application.
- Implemented F5 web application firewall for multiple applications.
Network Security Engineer
Computer Network Systems
- Conducted configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Firepower IPS, Cisco ASA 5555-X, Cisco Email Security Appliance, and Web Security Appliance.
- Configured Fortinet Firewall, IPS, anti-virus policies, WAF policies, PBR, NAT, and Administered Cisco Network Access Control (NAC) ISE configuration.
- Facilitated firewall and internal network audits, migrated ASA to FTD, and upgraded the firmware of all network devices.
Network Security Engineer
Gulf Business Machines
- Conducted configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco Firepower IPS, Cisco ASA 5555-X, Cisco Email Security Appliance, and Web Security Appliance.
- Facilitated firewall and internal network audits, migrated ASA to FTD, and upgraded the firmware of all network devices.
- Managed configuration and troubleshooting routing related issues.
Network Engineer
Aurus
- Configured multiple IPsec VPNs and designed and implemented a datacenter.
- Implemented and configured Barracuda Load Balancer in multiple datacenters.
- Supported solving multiple network-related issues and configuration of firewall rules.
Network Operational Engineer
PCS Technology
- Monitored the network devices and troubleshot the issues.
- Supported other teams for network upgrades and network-related changes.
- Configured firewall rules and troubled firewall-related issues.
Experience
Implementation of F5 Web Application Firewall
Migration of Fortinet to Palo Alto Firewall
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications
Anna University - Tami Nadu, India
Skills
Tools
Ansible, VPN
Platforms
Windows, Linux, Citrix, Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Languages
Python
Paradigms
Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching
Other
Networking, F5 Networks, Cisco, FortiGate, Fortinet Firewall Configuration, Palo Alto Networks, Audits, IDS/IPS, Fortinet Sandbox, Web Security, Firewalls, ISE, IT Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Scanning, Information Security, VMware NSX, FortiAuthenticator, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Cisco Switches, SonicWall, IPsec, Routing, Barracuda Networks, Monitoring, Cloud, ASA, SSL, CISM, CISSP
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