Omkar Shetye

About Omkar Shetye

With over 13 years of comprehensive experience in IT security. My career is marked by significant achievements in people management and leadership, focusing on optimization, collaboration, and team building. My proficiency spans across network security, cloud technologies, and cross-functional team leadership, making me adept at driving complex infrastructures and processes.Key Areas of Expertise: • People Management and Leadership: Seasoned leader with a proven track record in people management and team leadership. Expert in driving performance, fostering collaboration, and nurturing talent. Committed to creating inclusive and high-performing work environments. • Vulnerability and Patch Management: Extensive experience in managing vulnerabilities and patches using Qualys for on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring robust protection and operational efficiency. • Qualys VMDR Deployment: Successfully deployed Qualys VMDR Cloud Agents within banking infrastructures, enhancing threat detection and vulnerability management capabilities. • Network Security: Proven leadership in building and leading network security teams, with hands-on experience in configuring and managing Palo Alto and Fortinet firewalls, as well as F5 load balancers. • Cloud Technologies: Skilled in securing Azure and AWS environments, focusing on network and security aspects to protect cloud infrastructures. • Security Policy Implementation: Expertise in baselining and implementing comprehensive security policies, coupled with performing internal audits to maintain and ensure compliance. • Project Process Implementation: Demonstrated ability in implementing processes and transitioning new project assignments seamlessly, ensuring smooth operations and project success. • ITIL and Agile Proficiency: Proficient in ITIL and Agile methodologies, driving effective service management and project delivery. • MS Office Excellence: Advanced skills in using MS Office tools for various aspects of security management, reporting, and stakeholder communication. • Team Collaboration and Communication: Exceptional in cross-functional team collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement, fostering a cohesive and productive working environment.

Experience

1. Network Security Lead

   Safran

   Aug 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Accomplished Network Security & Service Management Leader with expertise in ITIL-driven operations, automation, and process optimization. Skilled in driving team leadership, workflow standardization, and security compliance to enhance service delivery.Team Leadership & Service Excellence: Lead and mentor a 25-member technology team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence.Network Security & Infrastructure Management: Spearheaded network security operations, ensuring the monitoring, optimization, and protection of next-generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet) and load balancers (F5).Automation & Process Standardization: Collaborated with the Ansible team to automate backup processes, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Optimized workflows through process automation, significantly enhancing service delivery.Knowledge & Change Management: Developed and maintained SOPs in a centralized SharePoint repository and integrated them into ServiceNow Knowledge Base (KB) to improve accessibility and knowledge sharing. Designed change templates and catalogs in ServiceNow to standardize approvals and enhance consistency.ITIL Governance & Service Improvement: Defined and implemented SLAs and quality audit frameworks for incidents, standard tasks, and change management, with a roadmap for expanding non-standard processes to drive continuous improvement.Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance: Led daily team huddles, bi-weekly management reviews, SIP (Service Improvement Plan) calls, and monthly operational discussions to ensure alignment with business objectives. Ensured strict adherence to vulnerability management and audit compliance for network security devices.Focused on technical excellence, ITIL-driven service management, and process optimization to enhance security, automation, and operational efficiency.

Education

• Yashodham High School & Junior College

  HSC, Science

• Indian Institute of Management Jammu

  Executive MBA

• Yashodham High School & Junior College

  SSC

• Patkar College of Arts and Science

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

  2008 — 2011