Siddharth Dixit

About Siddharth Dixit

I am an experienced Network & Security Engineer with a proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing secure infrastructures across global enterprise environments. My expertise spans firewall administration (Palo Alto, Fortinet), cloud security (Zscaler,SASE), and SOC/NOC operations, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity for businesses worldwide. In my roles, I have managed large-scale firewall deployments (on-prem & cloud), optimized security policies, and conducted audits, rule base reviews, and risk assessments to maintain efficiency and compliance. I work closely with SOC teams to monitor and analyze security events, lead incident response, and strengthen defenses against emerging threats. Beyond operations, I contribute to secure architecture design, global network projects, and pre-sales consulting, acting as a trusted advisor to customers and business leaders. I also provide technical oversight, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry best practices and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST. Passionate about cybersecurity and proactive defense, I stay ahead of evolving threats through continuous learning and hands-on expertise. I am open to opportunities where I can help organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture, achieve compliance, and securely enable digital transformation

Experience

1. Technical Lead - Cyber Security & Risk Services

   Wipro

   Apr 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Led the process of identifying network applications, collaborating with stakeholders to assess usage and ports, and facilitating the seamless onboarding of applications to ZScaler Private Access, resulting in a 30% reduction in security vulnerabilities.•Spearheaded the development and implementation of stringent URL Filtering, Cloud App Control, and SSL Inspection Policies, significantly reducing exposure to cybersecurity risks and enhancing overall network securily for all users.•Conducted regular audits and assessments of ZScaler Proxy configurations to identify areas for improvement and streamline network operations.

Education

• Delhi University

  Postgraduate Degree

• Punjab Technical University

  Postgraduate Degree

• Delhi University

  B.Com

• Vivekanand School

  High School

Skills

• Ccna
• Juniper Jncia
• Incident Management
• Solution Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Networking
• Sql
• Oracle
• Pl/Sql
• Itil V3 Foundations Certified
• Oracle 10g