Darshan Maske

Accomplished Network Security Strategist with over 11 years of extensive experience architecting and fortifying complex cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring compliance with stringent government and industry standards while optimizing operational resilience.

Exposure Across: India & Singapore. Expert in deploying and managing cutting-edge firewall solutions (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, ASA) and advanced VPN architectures (IPSec, SSL, AnyConnect), delivering robust perimeter security and seamless remote access for mission-critical environments. Proven mastery in orchestrating comprehensive network hardening, vulnerability mitigation, and audit remediation initiatives, aligning security posture with best practices and regulatory mandates through meticulous policy enforcement and technical governance.

Skilled in leveraging enterprise-grade access control and load balancing solutions (Aruba ClearPass, F5 LTM) to enhance network scalability, security, and high availability across diverse, multicultural operational landscapes. Adept at leading cross-functional teams through complex change management processes, incident resolution, and technical documentation, ensuring continuous security operation excellence and adherence to ITIL frameworks.

Senior Network Engineer / Network Lead / Technical Lead – Network & Security - Lenovo PCCW Solutions - Singapore

(2018-07 - 2025-10)

Growth Path: Senior Network Engineer → Network Lead - Technical Lead – Network & Security

• Delivered end-to-end network infrastructure support for multiple Singapore Government agencies, ensuring high availability, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Administered and optimized enterprise-grade Palo Alto and Check Point firewalls, Alcatel switches, and Aruba ClearPass NAC, strengthening network security posture.
• Executed complex device configurations, change implementations, and maintained comprehensive technical documentation in alignment with ITIL and governance standards.
• Performed system and network hardening in accordance with government-mandated security frameworks and compliance guidelines.
• Managed audit observations and remediation activities, providing continuous support across the entire change and approval lifecycle.
• Led firmware upgrades and resolved critical configuration and performance issues across core and perimeter network devices with minimal service disruption.
• Partnered with IT, DevOps, and business teams to gather requirements, define network security standards, and implement solutions aligning with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance mandates.
• Implemented network performance monitoring, capacity planning, and automation frameworks to enhance network reliability, accelerate change deployments, and reduce operational overhead.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive network and security documentation, standard operating procedures, and audit-ready compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to ITIL, ISO 27001, and local regulatory guidelines.

Technical Analyst – Network & Security - Infosys Limited - Pune

(2017-11 - 2018-06)

• Implemented robust Site-to-Site VPNs across multivendor firewall environments including ASA, Palo Alto, and Checkpoint to ensure secure inter-network connectivity.
• Leveraged Cisco Security Manager (CSM) to design and configure ACLs, NAT policies, and VPN tunnels, enhancing overall network security posture.
• Configured and optimized Juniper SRX firewalls using JUNOS CLI, ensuring high availability and compliance with security standards.
• Managed SSL VPN deployments and provided critical support for weekend change windows, including IOS and FTD upgrades, minimizing service disruptions.

Network Security Engineer / Senior Network Security Engineer - Wipro Technologies - Pune

(2014-04 - 2017-11)

Growth Path: Network Security Engineer → Senior Network Security Engineer

• Managed Cisco ASA (5505/5510/5500-X) firewalls, orchestrating Site-to-Site (S2S) and AnyConnect VPN configurations to ensure secure enterprise connectivity.
• Handled Bluecoat Proxy and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) operations, implementing advanced web filtering, threat mitigation, and compliance policies.
• Created comprehensive network documentation and standardized firewall policies across multiple environments, optimizing security posture and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshot complex VPN and connectivity issues while deploying new firewalls for client sites, ensuring minimal downtime and robust security compliance.

B.E. - Computer Technology - Nagpur University (2013)

Diploma - Computer Technology - MSBTE (2010)

H.S.C. - Maharashtra State Board (2007)