Suraj Dhembre
@surajdhembre
Network and system engineer specializing in firewall, routing, and infrastructure security.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Network and System Engineer with seven years of experience implementing, securing, monitoring, deploying, and troubleshooting complex network and server infrastructure in data center and enterprise environments. I bring hands-on expertise with firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate, Check Point), Cisco routers and switches, and routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLAN and STP.
My recent roles include System Engineer at OMZEST and NOC/Network Engineer positions where I managed firewall policies and rule sets, performed routing diagnostics, configured VPNs, conducted security audits, and used monitoring tools like Zabbix and Nagios. I have practical experience with storage (QNAP, Pegasus), mail servers, ESXi virtualization, and basic Citrix ADC knowledge.
I am currently pursuing an MSc in Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Vistula University and I am motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to diverse, multicultural teams focused on secure, reliable infrastructure operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
System Engineer
Omzest (Saven Nova Technology)
Apr 2023 - Oct 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Managed firewall policies, performed policy troubleshooting and routing diagnostics, and administered servers, storage and backups across data center environments, improving incident resolution and configuration reliability.
Network Engineer
Pro-Link Computer Private Ltd
Jul 2022 - Apr 2023 (9 months)
Operated and maintained firewalls (FortiGate, Palo Alto), configured VPNs and security groups, and managed Cisco/Aruba network devices while performing backups and firmware management to ensure network availability.
Technical Support Engineer
Aarambh Technology
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Provided technical assistance for network and security issues, supported firewall operations (FortiGate, Palo Alto), and used monitoring and ticketing tools to resolve client incidents.
E&I Material Engineer
Das Offshore Pvt Ltd
Dec 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year)
Supported offshore projects (Bombay High) managing electrical and instrumentation materials for redevelopment and marginal field projects in collaboration with L&T.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Selec Control Pvt Ltd
Feb 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 6 months)
Maintained control and source panels and supported production maintenance for MFM and APFC meter manufacturing to sustain production uptime and quality.
Production Supervisor
Miracle Cable Pvt Ltd
Aug 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year)
Supervised panel wiring harness production, implemented electrical panel assembly processes, and ensured production targets and quality standards were met.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
VUVistula University
Master of Science, Computer Science (Cyber Security)
2024 -
Pursuing a Master of Computer Science (MSc) with specialization in Cyber Security since October 2024.
UMUniversity of Mumbai
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication
Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication, awarded in December 2017.
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