Vivek

Network Security Engineer

Freelnce

Dec 2025 - Present • 5 mos

Worked as a Network Security Engineer with hands-on experience in firewall implementation, network security configuration, and cybersecurity solutions for enterprise and business environments. Specialized in designing, deploying, and managing secure network infrastructures to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access. Experienced in enterprise firewall deployment, security hardening, access control policies, VPN configuration, and traffic monitoring using industry-leading firewall solutions including Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, SonicWall, and Fortinet (FortiGate). Strong expertise in endpoint protection and antivirus security solutions such as Trend Micro, Sophos, CrowdStrike, and Seqrite, ensuring advanced threat detection and malware prevention across endpoints. Hands-on experience with email security solutions including Trend Micro, Sophos, and Barracuda to protect organizations from phishing attacks, spam, and email-based cyber threats. Proficient in secure web gateway and proxy solutions such as Netskope and Zscaler, enabling safe internet access, cloud security, and data loss prevention (DLP). Experienced in NAS storage solutions including Synology and QNAP for secure data storage, backup, and access control. Additionally skilled in Web Application Firewall (WAF) implementation and management, working with Imperva and FortiWAF to protect web applications from OWASP Top 10 threats and application-layer attacks. Delivered secure, scalable, and compliant cybersecurity solutions that improved network visibility, threat prevention, and overall security posture for clients across multiple industries.