Senior SME - Digital Network ( IN1 )

Education Qualification :
Any Graduate (Engineering / Science)

Skills :
Primary -> Technology | Cisco R and S | 1 - Aware
Primary -> Technology | Zscaler Proxy | 2 - Knowledgeable
Primary -> Technology | Palo Alto Firewall | 4 - Advanced
Secondary -> Technology | Cisco FTD | 2 - Knowledgeable

Certification :
Technology | Zscaler Certified Cloud Professional/ PCNSE/ CCNP Enterprise/ Cisco Certified Specialist ? Security Core

Zscaler Advanced Configuration and Integration
Experienced in optimizing ZIA/ZPA configurations, including tenant-level policy orchestration, SSL decryption strategies, and seamless integration with IdPs such as Okta and Azure AD.

Palo Alto Firewall Threat Prevention and High Availability Design
Experienced in implementing threat prevention features (WildFire, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware), configuring HA pairs, and troubleshooting critical security policy issues across Panorama.

Advanced Cisco RandS Infrastructure Design and Optimization
Knowledgeable in routing topologies (BGP, redistribution strategies), optimizing STP, planning QoS, and performing network performance tuning across multi-site environments.

Cisco FTD Policy Tuning and SIEM Integration
Aware of customizing ACP and intrusion policies, conducting deep packet analysis using Snort rules, and integrating Firepower logs with SIEM platforms to enhance threat visibility.

Provides mentorship and guidance to Level 1 and Level 2 engineers, fostering skill development through continuous knowledge sharing, structured handovers, and adoption of best practices. Acts as the primary technical contact during major incidents and escalations, ensuring timely communication, effective resolution, and comprehensive post-incident analysis. Promotes a collaborative and positive team culture by proactively resolving conflicts and strengthening cohesive relationships across delivery teams.

Created On

15-May-2026