Aman Sharma
Franklin Park,NJ
Summary
Diligent Cybersecurity leader with proven track record in cybersecurity consulting for over 15 years. Leveraged expertise to enhance security protocols and mitigate threats, ensuring robust protection for clients' digital assets. Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Results-driven certified IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Consultant / Leader
HCL America Inc.
07.2022 - Current
- Client Overview: Large-scale Fortune 500 Life Sciences company
- Tech stack: Wiz, Qualys VMDR, Symantec CCS, BigFix, AWS, Microsoft Server, RedHat Linux, Sentinel, ServiceNow VM & GRC, Cisco ESA, Microsoft O365, BigIP F5 LTM
- Improved client cybersecurity posture through tailored risk assessments and mitigation strategies by implementing industry best tools like Symantec CCS and Tenable
- Reduced cyber threats by implementing robust security frameworks for patch and vulnerability management leveraging BigFix
- Achieved cost savings for clients by identifying areas for improvement in existing cybersecurity infrastructure and automation of tasks
- Enhanced network security by conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests leveraging Qualys VMDR for on-prem
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Conducted manual security reviews to identify configuration gaps in critical infrastructure stack like AWS, Rubrik, NetBackup, VMware
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Generated reports detailing findings through ServiceNow VM and GRC modules.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
Lead / Senior Consultant - Cyber Security Reviews
First Abu Dhabi Bank
12.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: UAE’s largest Bank
- Tech stack: Checkpoint FW, Palo Alto FW, Symantec WSS & Bluecoat, McAfee, RSA Archer, JIRA, Arbor DDoS, Cisco Firepower, Prisma, Azure, Cisco ISE
- Part of Information Security Risk Management team of the Group Security Office primarily responsible for IT Risks and Controls assessment
- Conducting comprehensive security reviews of all infrastructure solutions, components and business applications
- Collaborating with Information Security Governance team to conduct post-implementation reviews of TRAs completed
- Conducting security reviews of on premise to public cloud migrations happening bank wide
- Conducting pre-go live reviews of all the new implementations in cyber security landscape
- Conducting annual network architecture reviews of the Data Center, International Offices and determine any gaps in security or any known artefact that may compromise the security
- Conducting comprehensive application security control assessments of all the business applications
- Conducting manual and tool based configuration reviews and report any unauthorized changes on network and security devices
- Conducting AV reviews of the endpoints, servers in the Data Center, Head Office, Local and International Branches
- Setup closure meetings with all the stake holders to highlight risks and finalize action items with target dates
- Track review findings in Archer and validate closure once the resolution is completed
- Working on Adhoc projects assigned by senior management for security solution evaluations, baseline reviews, information security policy reviews
- Working with external auditors during yearly audits to assess any gaps raised and coordinate with IT team for timely resolution to get audit certifications
- UAE’s largest Bank
Consultant – Security Architecture and Design
BT
04.2017 - 12.2019
- Client Overview: Large-scale Finance Institution in UK
- Tech stack: BigIP f5 LTM,GTM,ASM, Cisco ASA, Juniper Netscreen, Checkpoint, Bluecoat, WSA, ESA, MS Visio
- Designing network security solutions for EN account Nationwide Building Society
- Working closely with pre-sales team on various new and existing bids
- Understanding of RFPs, RFIs, BOMs, TSDs, Proposals, Sizing
- Working with E2E designers, solution Architects & Engineering teams for input and to understand and incorporate changes in the designs produced
- Preparing HLDs and LLDs based on the information gathered from network practice team and providing the solution
- Approval / Rejection of network security changes done by implementation team and check the configurations as per requirement
- Providing implementation and troubleshooting support to team if required
Senior Executive – Information and Technology Group
Hitachi
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Large-scale conglomerate head quartered in Japan
- Lead HIL offshore team for migration of Hitachi Regional Headquarters network and security operations handled by Infosys
- Knowledge Transfer to HIL offshore team from Infosys for Datacenter LAN/WAN architecture, remote offices connectivity, DR sites, process management
- Handled client technical escalations for priority incidents, change and service requests
- Worked as a design lead in HIL for network and security solutions of Hitachi Group Companies
- Handled client meetings, attending IT conferences, supporting as a pre-sales engineer for new group companies requirements
- Prepared design documents and network HLDs and LLDs of cost effective solutions, taking approvals from Hitachi Japan ITD
- Provide implementation support to team if required
IT Analyst
TCS
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Client Overview: Leading Airline Industry in Scandinavia
- Worked for a leading Airline Industry in Scandinavia onsite in Sweden
- Understanding client’s requirement, selecting suitable network security products, and designing the network architecture (HLD, LLD and BOM)
- Administration of Network Security Firewalls Checkpoint and ASA
- Preparing SOPs and basic troubleshooting guides for support team
- Handling Issues related to Data Networks, Traffic optimization, Network Latency, QOS
- Hands on experience on installation of Checkpoint Security Management and Gateway, configuring Security Policies, NAT, Routing, VPN, Cluster on GAIA platform
- Designed, Implemented and Administrating Direct Access VPN solution for client
- Designed, Implemented and Administrating Microsoft Reverse Proxy solution WAP for client
- Integration of different appliances for better security solutions for ex: Integration of Cisco Ironport WSA proxy with Cisco CDA for transparent identification solution, integration of SIEM tool (RSA SA) with network appliances for reporting
- Worked in the team as a Senior Engineer, handling escalations, Vendor Co-ordination, Client Co-ordination, Weekly Meetings and QBR’s
- Leading Airline Industry in Scandinavia
Senior Specialist
HCL Technologies – Cisco TAC
12.2010 - 06.2014
- Client Overview: Multiple Large to SMB of Cisco (B2B)
- Worked as a Cisco TAC red badged engineer in Security team specializing in next-gen Cisco ASA, Firepower Firewalls
- Assisted clients in Planning, Design and Deployment of new Networks for optimal network performance
- Provided priority support to clients during a New Implementation or a Network Down situation
- As a senior engineer in the team, mentored the new joiners and provided them Training & Support, during their initial phase
- Hands on experience on configuration and troubleshooting ACL, NAT, DHCP, Application Layer Inspection, FTP, WCCP, QOS, Botnet, Net flow, Logging, Threat Detection, HA, IPSec, ISKAMP on all versions of ASA
- Troubleshooting performance Issues like Firewall Crashes, CPU Utilization, interface issues, Firewall Hang, Architecture of devices, Network Configuration, Firewall Performance, and Network Performance
- To isolate the issue and then coordinate with different teams like WAN, LAN etc to make sure customer gets expert team according to the issue
- Follow proper escalation and documentation procedure given by Cisco Systems
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Maharishi Dayanand University
Haryana, India08-2010
10+2 Grade -
CBSE
India01.2006
10th Grade -
CBSE
India01.2004
Skills
- Cybersecurity Consultation
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Vulnerability Management
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Security Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS)
- Firewall Management
- Network Security
- Patch Management
- Application Security
- Compliance Management
- Cloud Security
- Disaster Recovery planning
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Time management
Websites
Accomplishments
- 2023-2024: 35% reduction of vulnerabilities in client environment by infrastructure standardization and patch automation
- 2022-2023: Enhanced client cloud security posture by asset tagging and compliance fulfillment
- 15% YoY improvement in MTTR by identifying continual improvement areas and streamlining processes
- 2022-2024: Responsible for two folds revenue increase and margin by farming opportunities
- 2020-2021: Reduced security expense by $1.2M after careful elimination of redundant tools from infrastructure
- 2018: Designed and Implemented another layer of logical DC to fulfill micro-segmentation needs and PCI-DSS standards
Mobility
Open for remote / onsite / hybrid role. Authorised to work in US with L2S visa status.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
- Star of the Month TCS May, 2015
- Top Quarterly Performer HCLTech Q3 2012
- Gold Club League Member HCLTech 2012-2014
Strengths Interests
Strength is to adapt efficiently in changing working environment and the ability to lead as well as work in a team effectively., Interests are travelling and music, which help me maintain my equanimity.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Payment-Card Industry Security Implementer – CPISI
- Aviatrix Certified Engineer – Associate (Multi-cloud Network)
- AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate
- CCSA – Checkpoint Certified Security Admin
- Qualys VM Certified
TRAININGS & COURSES
- Generative AI and Agentic AI
- Architecting on AWS
- Security Engineering on AWS
- CCSE Training
- Arbor DDoS administration
Timeline
Cybersecurity Consultant / Leader
HCL America Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Lead / Senior Consultant - Cyber Security Reviews
First Abu Dhabi Bank
12.2019 - Current
Consultant – Security Architecture and Design
BT
04.2017 - 12.2019
Senior Executive – Information and Technology Group
Hitachi
12.2016 - 03.2017
IT Analyst
TCS
07.2014 - 11.2016
Senior Specialist
HCL Technologies – Cisco TAC
12.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Maharishi Dayanand University
10+2 Grade -
CBSE
10th Grade -
CBSE
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