Deepal Dharmasooriya
Skellefteå,Laboratorgränd 1 C
Summary
I am a highly skilled IS/IT professional with more than 15 years of experience in various fields, including networking, cybersecurity and information security. Proficient in security solution design and implementation, vendor management and project management. Fast learner and able to adapt quickly to new environments. Holds a Second Class Honors degree in Computer Networking and Communications Technology and currently pursuing a Master's degree in Information Security.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Lead Engineer - Enterprise Solutions
Sampath IT Solutions
Srilanka
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Lead Network and Infrastructure Solution Projects as System Integrator (SI) for over 50 customers and actively involved in the Designing and Implementation of solutions according to the industry best practices
- Performed root cause analysis, prepared preventive and corrective maintenance actions and executed tasks for SLA Customers
- Overseeing the NOC/SOC team for a leading bank in Sri Lanka, supervising and monitoring team members responsible for security incident monitoring and escalating
- Regularly conducted product presentations, POC and training for customers and partners covering a wide range of technologies such as Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, Microsoft and others
- Acted as the Single point of contact for OEM partners, data centres and telecom providers, to ensure seamless integration with customer requirements and internal objectives
- Work closely with business partners and customers on RFI/RFP processes by creating comprehensive architecture documents, including HLD and LLD, to meet project specifications
- Conducted in-depth research on emerging technologies and potential solutions to support new initiatives and opportunities for internal and external customers.
Engineer -Data Center- Cloud Infrastructure Planni
Dialog Axiata PLC
Srilanka
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Managed and configured carrier-grade NGFWs (Fortinet) for over 250 enterprise customers, ensuring robust network security
- Managed and configured CISCO ASA with multiple contexts, optimizing firewall configurations for diverse network requirements
- Managed and configured dedicated virtual servers (Apache, PHP, MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Zimbra) as part of managed service models
- Configured carrier-grade spam filters (Fortinet) for enterprise customers over 100+ domains, enhancing email security and filtering capabilities
- Administered Dialog Virtual Mail System for over 250 domains and 10,000+ users, ensuring reliable email communication
- Managed AVAMAR backup system and Veeam Backup system
- Conducted vulnerability assessments (VAs) and penetration testing on Dialog iDC core systems, identifying and mitigating security risks
- Actively participated in ISO/IEC 27001:2013 audit activities, ensuring compliance with information security standards
- Planned, developed, and implemented cloud project plans, facilitating the adoption of cloud technologies for enhanced scalability and efficiency.
Engineer - Network Operations & Management
Dialog Axiata PLC
Sri Lanka
10.2006 - 08.2014
- Configured, troubleshooted, and maintained corporate customer VPN solutions, including MPLS VPN and IPSec VPN, ensuring secure and reliable remote access connectivity
- Installed, configured, and managed Cisco high-end and low-end switches and routers, such as 1800, 800, 6500, 4500, 2960, and 500 series, to facilitate efficient data routing and network connectivity
- Configuring and Troubleshoot layer 2 and layer 3 core network issues
- (Corporate MPLS network) Installation of VOIP CPE systems & maintenance (Configuring and Troubleshooting Manage WIFI Solution
- (Company Provide Public and Private WIFI Solution) Managed the spare parts warehouse at the regional level to facilitate fast delivery of new installations and faulty replacements, aiming to increase SLA adherence and customer satisfaction
- Experience in Network monitoring Centre (NOC) activities
Education
Msc In Information Security -
Luleå University of Technology Sweden
BEng (Hons) Computer Networks & Communication technology -
Coventry University UK
Skills
- NGFW and IPS/IDS: Fortinet (1000C, 1500D, 3600A, 60D) Cisco ASA (5510, 6500-FWSM), Checkpoint
- Networking: MPLS, IPVPN, BGP, OSPF, VRRP, ILL, Cisco Routers (800, 1800, 1900), Cisco Switches (Cisco ME, and Catalyst switches), Aruba switches
- Virtualization and Cloud: VMware ESXi, vCenter, NSX network, VSAN storages, AWS, Microsoft Azure
- Cyber Security Controls: PAM/RBAC- senhasegura, IAM- WSO2, FIM-Tripwire, DLP/DC -MS sentinel, AV- Kaspersky
- Cyber Security tools: NMAP, Nessus, Wireshark
- Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, ICMP, DHCP, L2TP, PPTP, DNS, SNMP, RDP, NTP
- Load balancers: A10 (Thunder -3030S), Fortinet
- Operating systems: Microsoft, Red hat, CentOS, Ubuntu
- Scripting: Bash, python
- Monitoring: Nagios, Veeam One, Cacti, SolarWinds
- Email: Microsoft O365, Zimbra, Postfix
- Spam Filtering: Foriti-mail (2000B)
- Web Servers: Apache HTTP, Windows IIS
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network administrator (CCNA), Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE 4), VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DV), AWS Academy Cloud Security Foundations, AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, Microsoft (Az 900, MS 900, SC 900), A10 Certified Engineer For Application Delivery (A10 SE), Kaspersky Endpoint Security and Management -Certified Professional, Zerto Certified Professional (ZCP) 5.0, Zerto Certified Professional (ZCP) Cloud
- Completed CISA and CISM Course Conducted by ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter
- Attend 5 Days VMware vSphere Troubleshoot workshop (V6.0)
- Attend 5 Days VMware NSX: Design and Deploy [V6.2]
- Attend 4 Days Instructor Lead Training Program for A10 networks ADC Administrating Course
- Attend 5 Days Instructor Lead Training Program for Fortinet for the following provided by Fortinet.
- Attend 2 Days Instructor Lead Training Program for Infoblox secure DNS Appliance
- Successfully Completed firewall Configuration training program for Configuring Cisco ASA/PIX Firewalls and Checkpoint firewall (R70) on secure platform to meet Client security requirements
- Successfully Completed RedHat Enterprise Linux for RHCSA Training
Affiliations
- DLP and DC implementation (Leading Bank) (April 2023) | Microsoft Sentinel
- FIM implementation (Leading Bank) (August 2022) | Trip wire
- PAM implementation (Leading Finance institute) (April 2022) | senhasegura
- SOC Operation implementation (Leading Bank) (August 2019) | Manage Engine, Zabbix and iTOP
- Data Center Switch Upgrade (Leading Bank) (February 2021) | HPE Aruba
• Data Center Migration from internal to Tier III data center (Leading Finance institute) (May 2022) | Rack and Stack and Cabling - Virtualization infrastructure re-vamp (Leading Bank) (April 2021) | HPE Synergy, HPE 3PAR, VMware and Veeam)
- Virtualization infrastructure re-vamp (Leading Finance institute) (Aug 2022) | HPE Primera, HPE DL 380,HPE Store Easy VMware and Veeam
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/13/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Lead Engineer - Enterprise Solutions
Sampath IT Solutions
03.2017 - 08.2023
Engineer -Data Center- Cloud Infrastructure Planni
Dialog Axiata PLC
08.2014 - 03.2017
Engineer - Network Operations & Management
Dialog Axiata PLC
10.2006 - 08.2014
Msc In Information Security -
Luleå University of Technology Sweden
BEng (Hons) Computer Networks & Communication technology -
Coventry University UK
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