
Nikhil Patil
@nikhilpatil10
Security Architect at Zensar Technologies who raised cloud security compliance from 40% to 95% through CSPM adoption.
What I'm looking for
At Zensar Technologies, I led enterprise-wide CSPM adoption using Wiz and Prisma Cloud, raising cloud security compliance from 40% to 95%. I also strengthened Security by Design governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
I architect secure cloud and network environments for financial and transactional workloads. At Zensar, I planned PCI-DSS-aligned on-premises-to-AWS migrations and designed resilient security perimeters that cut attack surface by up to 40%.
Across my roles, I’ve combined hands-on security architecture with team guidance and stakeholder support. I’ve worked on Zero Trust, secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and audit readiness, including PCI-DSS and SOC 2 audits with zero critical findings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Technical Specialist (Security Architect)
Sep 2023 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Led enterprise-wide CSPM adoption using Wiz and Prisma Cloud, raising cloud security compliance from 40% to 95%. Strengthened Security by Design governance and advanced zero-trust resilience across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
3rd Line Network Engineer
Transputec Ltd.
Feb 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Delivered cloud security-aligned support in an MSSP environment for multiple enterprise clients. Engineered secure AWS connectivity and deployed Palo Alto firewalls managed via Panorama.
Architected AWS networking and cloud services, including multi-AZ subnet designs and production-grade security group models. Planned and executed on-premises to AWS migrations under a PCI-DSS-aligned security architecture.
Asst. Manager, Network & Security
Cubix MicroSystems (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 7 months)
Led network and security projects to approved plans, SLA and SOW commitments, guiding engineering teams. Drove pre-sales through compliance discussions and technical demonstrations, and designed Aruba wireless solutions.
Designed high-level network architectures aligned with customer needs and approved solutions. Produced network design documentation, diagrams and Bills of Materials.
Sr. Network Engineer
Cubix Micro Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Nov 2011 - Jan 2016 (4 years 2 months)
Designed, implemented and supported enterprise network and security infrastructure across multi-vendor firewall, wireless and switching environments. Tuned IPS/IDS policies to sharpen threat-detection accuracy.
Network Support Engineer
I-Source Infosystems Pvt. Ltd.
Jan 2010 - Nov 2011 (1 year 10 months)
Managed and monitored Juniper SSG 550 firewall configurations and logs, and performed basic configuration of Juniper M7i routers. Configured and troubleshot Cisco ASA firewalls and switches, and implemented SSL VPN, Global VPN, VoIP and site-to-site VPNs on SonicWall TZ firewalls.
Network Engineer
Sirus Informatics
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
Worked as a Network Engineer at Sirus Informatics.
System Administrator
Mantri Group
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as a System Administrator at Mantri Group.
System Administrator
Kaypee Computers
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007 (2 years 11 months)
Worked as a System Administrator at Kaypee Computers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
B.Tech., Electronics and Telecommunication
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Telecommunication from Rajasthan Vidyapeeth in 2013.
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth
Diploma, Electronics and Telecommunication
Completed a Diploma in Electronics and Telecommunication from Rajasthan Vidyapeeth in 2010.
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