Binit Rai

About Binit Rai

With over 8 years of experience in network and cloud security, I currently serve as a Senior Security Engineer at Gartner. My role focuses on designing, deploying, and managing robust security solutions, including NextGen firewalls, vulnerability management, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, and cloud security controls, to protect global enterprise environments. My expertise extends to leveraging Palo Alto Firewalls via Strata Cloud Manager, Check Point Firewalls, and threat hunting techniques to safeguard hybrid infrastructures. My credentials, including CISSP and AWS Security Specialty certifications, highlight my capability in aligning security strategies with organizational goals. Dedicated to enhancing enterprise security, I am passionate about integrating traditional network security with modern cloud-native solutions to empower organizations with resilient, scalable, and compliant cybersecurity frameworks.

Experience

1. Senior Security Engineer

   Gartner

   Oct 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   As a Senior Security Engineer within information security and cloud, I design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade network and cloud security architectures to safeguard Gartner’s global infrastructure.My responsibilities include engineering and optimizing NextGen Firewalls, Vulnerability Management, Threat hunting, zscaler zia+zpa and Cloud Security controls while ensuring continuous visibility, compliance, and resilience across hybrid environments.Key Responsibilities & Expertise:# Architect, deploy, and manage Palo Alto Firewalls via Strata Cloud Manager and Check Point Firewalls for secure network segmentation and threat prevention. Zscaler ZIA+ZPA, vulnerability management and threat hunting.# Oversee Vulnerability Management using Tenable.io and integration with SolarWinds Orion for proactive monitoring and risk reduction.# Collaborate cross-functionally using JIRA for change management, incident resolution, and project tracking.# Align network and cloud security measures with organizational governance and compliance frameworks.Active Certifications:Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP by (ISC2)Certified in Cybersecurity by (ISC2)AWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Cloud PractitionerFocused on bridging traditional network defense with modern cloud-native security architecture, I aim to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-performing security solutions that align with business objectives.

Education

• BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning Programmes

  Post-graduate Master of Technology - MTech, Computing Systems and Infrastructure Security

• Central Board of Secondary Education

  High School, Science

  2008 — 2009

• Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronics and Communication Engineering

  2012 — 2016

• Central Board of Secondary Education

  Intermediate, PMC (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry)

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• C
• Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership
• Telecommunications
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Customer Service
• Testing
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Office
• Engineering