Aakash P.

About Aakash P.

Security rarely gets noticed when it works.That is exactly how it should be.For more than 12 years, I have worked behind the scenes designing, securing, and operating hybrid and multi-cloud network environments where availability, compliance, and trust are critical. My career has been built around one core responsibility: ensuring enterprise and federal systems remain secure, resilient, and operational even under constant threat and change.I am a Senior Network Security Engineer and AWS Cloud Architect specializing in cloud networking, Zero Trust security, and network transformation. From AWS Transit Gateway and Direct Connect architectures to next-generation firewalls and SASE platforms, I design environments that balance security with performance, and control with scalability.What shaped my approach was not theory, but production reality. I have supported complex enterprise environments where downtime is unacceptable and security failures have real consequences. Leading firewall migrations, enforcing identity-driven access, implementing SSL inspection, and securing remote workforces through Prisma Access and Zscaler, I focus on building systems that are not only secure on paper, but dependable in real-world operations.I work at the intersection of architecture and execution. Whether acting as a technical authority during security audits, responding to incidents through SIEM-driven investigations, or supporting customer escalations, my role is to bring clarity, structure, and confidence to complex security challenges. I translate regulatory and business requirements into practical, enforceable network security designs aligned with federal and NIST-based frameworks.What defines my work is intention:Intentional architecture that reduces attack surfaces without adding frictionIntentional security controls that align identity, access, and network behaviorIntentional automation and monitoring that improve resilience and response timeIntentional collaboration with stakeholders to ensure solutions are trusted and adoptedI am deeply hands-on, but equally invested in long-term outcomes. I believe strong security is not achieved through tools alone, but through thoughtful design, disciplined operations, and continuous improvement.At my core, I help organizations operate with confidence in complex threat landscapes by building secure, scalable, and future-ready network environments.If you are navigating cloud security, Zero Trust transformation, or enterprise network modernization, I am always open to connecting and exchanging insights.

Experience

1. Senior Network Security Engineer

   HCLTech

   May 2017 — Present

   As a Senior Network Security Engineer, I supported multiple client environments, providing design, implementation, and operational security services across complex, multi-tenant networks with diverse regulatory and business requirements. Implemented and operated perimeter and internal security controls across large client networks, including firewall rule development, segmentation strategies, and secure inter-zone traffic enforcement. Provided day-to-day operational security support, including firewall change execution, access reviews, policy validation, and configuration troubleshooting in high-volume, ITIL-driven environments. Supported incident response activities by performing traffic analysis, log review, and containment actions during security events, collaborating with SOC and client teams to restore services. Managed secure remote connectivity solutions for client users and partners using VPN technologies, enforcing access controls and monitoring session activity to reduce unauthorized exposure. Participated in client security audits and assessments by gathering evidence, validating control effectiveness, and remediating identified gaps in alignment with contractual and compliance requirements. Automated routine network security tasks and documentation processes to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual errors, and support consistent service delivery across clients. Acted as a trusted technical resource for client stakeholders, translating security requirements into actionable operational controls and providing guidance on risk, remediation, and best practices.

Education

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master's degree, Network and Communication Management

  2016 — 2018

• DeVry University

  Bachelor's degree, Technical Management

  2008 — 2014