Birender Rana
@birenderrana
I resolve complex cloud security and network interoperability issues across SASE, ZTNA, VPNs, and enterprise firewalls.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
At Netskope, I resolve complex ZTNA and SASE incidents involving Netskope Client, IPsec/GRE tunnels, and CASB policy enforcement. I also support enterprise PoC/PoV deployments and use packet analysis to identify traffic blocks and improve cloud application performance.
Previously, I managed critical FortiGate escalations at Fortinet and served as an SRX Series security SME at Juniper Networks, troubleshooting HA clustering, VPNs, IDP/IPS, AppSecure, BGP, OSPF, LACP, and STP. I authored troubleshooting playbooks, delivered RCA for critical outages, and handled P1 communications for critical accounts.
My foundation includes Cisco routing, firewall management, WAN/MPLS troubleshooting, SD-WAN, Linux administration, and container networking concepts. I bring 7+ years of experience bridging traditional network infrastructure with cloud security architecture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Resolve complex ZTNA and SASE incidents, troubleshooting Netskope Client, IPsec/GRE tunnels, and CASB policy enforcement. Drive successful PoC/PoV deployments for enterprise customers, ensuring smooth integration of cloud security architecture.
Managed high-priority escalations for FortiGate Firewalls, specializing in IPsec/SSL VPN, Web Filtering, and Application Control. Delivered Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical outages, restoring service within strict SLAs for partners and end-customers.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SRX Series, troubleshooting Clustering (HA), IPsec VPNs, IDP/IPS, and AppSecure. Diagnosed advanced routing issues (BGP, OSPF) and switching protocols (LACP, STP) in complex enterprise topologies.
Configured and managed Cisco ISR Routers & ASA Firewalls for global clients, handling remote access and device hardening. Executed BGP/OSPF/EIGRP routing changes on CE routers during critical maintenance windows.
Technical Support Engineer
Karvy Digikonnect
May 2018 - Jan 2019 (8 months)
Managed Cisco Access Switches, handling Port Security, VLAN assignment, and L2 troubleshooting. Administered Active Directory, creating user accounts and managing permissions/policies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kendriya Vidyalaya
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed high school education at Kendriya Vidyalaya.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Bachelor of Technology, Electronics and Communications Engineering
2013 - 2017
Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from 2013 to 2017.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Portfolio
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