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Ravi Dara

@ravidara

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Dedicated Cyber Security Engineer with expertise in network security.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters growth, values collaboration, and challenges my cybersecurity skills.

I am a dedicated and detail-driven Cybersecurity professional with over 3.5 years of experience in firewall operation, network security, and threat analysis. My expertise lies in configuring and troubleshooting Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, and Cisco networks, alongside a strong proficiency in SIEM, IDS/IPS, and incident response. I have a proven track record of optimizing security policies and managing SD-WAN environments to ensure high availability of enterprise networks.

At Zuri Technologies, I managed day-to-day Palo Alto firewall operations, conducted comprehensive rulebase cleanups, and developed custom SIEM alerting to enhance threat detection accuracy. My role involved monitoring and investigating security events, diagnosing LAN/WAN connectivity issues, and managing Microsoft 365 environments. Previously, as a SOC Analyst Intern at Infortecorp Solutions, I honed my skills in threat detection and incident response, ensuring effective containment and remediation of risks.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cyber Security Engineer

Zuri Technologies

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Managed day-to-day Palo Alto firewall operations including troubleshooting, policy optimization, and rulebase maintenance; performed initial setup, interface and zone configuration, and implemented log forwarding to LogicMonitor for real-time threat monitoring. Monitored and investigated security events using SIEM (LogPoint), LogicMonitor, and CrowdStrike, enabling timely detection, triage, and re

Palo Alto Firewalls LogicMonitor Crowdstrike SIEM LogPoint Azure Active Directory

SOC Analyst

Infortecorp Solutions Limited

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Monitored and analyzed security events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall logs, and endpoint solutions to identify and mitigate potential threats promptly. Responded to security incidents following established protocols, ensuring effective containment, mitigation, and remediation of risks.

SIEM IDS Endpoint Security Incident Response Threat Intelligence Security Monitoring

Network Support Analyst

247.ai

Sep 2018 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Supported and maintained LAN, WAN, WLAN, firewalls, VPNs, and application networks to ensure secure and high-performing connectivity. Monitored and troubleshot network devices such as switches, adapters, and endpoints using standard tools and helped implement improved monitoring solutions.

WLAN Security Firewalls VPN Troubleshooting Technical Support Incident Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sathyabama University

Bachelors in Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. The curriculum covered fundamental principles and practical applications in electronics and communication systems.

University of Northumbria

Master of Science, Advanced Computer Science

Completed a Master of Science in Advanced Computer Science with Advanced Practice. This program provided in-depth knowledge and practical skills in advanced computing concepts.