Caesar Pereira
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B2-503 Madhavi C.H.S.
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Sector 19A ,Nerul,
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· Tel:
Residence: +91 22 27722677
E-mail: pereira.caesar@gmail.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
Career Objective : Information Security Management /Infrastructure Security Audit
Certifications
C.C.N.A. : Cisco Certified Network Associate completed in January 2000
M.C.S.E : Microsoft Certified Professional completed in February 1999
C.I.S.S.P. : Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Completed in Jan ‘08 (ID No 258268)
Skills
Security Management
ü Hands on experience on information security policies, procedures, compliance and monitoring, enterprise security and managing security infrastructure like IDS, Firewalls, DMZ etc. Strong problem solving, interpersonal and leadership skills.
ü Handling Internal and External Systems Audit covering key areas like Network Security, Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Access Control, Physical asset security processes and procedures.
Security Operations
ü Manage Firewalls and their configuration and trouble shooting with proper change control management
ü Perform periodic review of operations security and provide recommendations to management
ü Co-ordinate with Internal and External Security agencies to provide support to operations in case of security incidents and hardening
ü Keep abreast on latest technology and track new market trends
Compliance
ü Monitor compliance with Security policies and standards.
ü Assure legal compliance to stake holders of IT security solutions.
ü Monitor compliance with virus control, Anti SPAM.
Business Continuity Planning
ü Identify critical business resources.
ü Perform (BIA) Business Impact Analysis.
ü Participate in and contribute to contingency planning.
Security Awareness Training
ü Provide and implement security awareness plan.
ü Stress on security awareness for IT staff and end-users.
ü Publish periodicals on intranet portal and send emails regarding awareness.
Business Skills
ü Quality assurance and audits, process development and methods of development in WAN Engineering.
ü Project Management, Relationship Management – Customers, Vendors & Peers
ü Independently negotiated large contracts, managed IT needs of 7000+ users across 65+ locations both domestic and International.
ü Negotiating and Liaison with Government agencies like the Telecom /Communications Department and various PSU’s like BSNL and MTNL.
Total Work Experience - 20 years.
Relevant Security Experience – 8 years
Professional Proficiency:
1) Information Security Management ISO 27001 / Audit
2) Network Administration / Cisco PIX / Linux / ISA Firewalls
3) Email Infrastructure ( Exchange 2007 , Linux )
4) Active Directory with Windows 2003 Administration and Support,
5) IT Support and Infrastructure Management
SPANCO Telesystems Ltd – April 2008 to Date .
Designation : Asst. GM Security and Audits
Reporting to : Sr. VP Technology
Current Position : Heading the Security Implementation for the Customers of
SPANCO
ü SPANCO is one of the leading infrastructure builders for the Indian Government in terms of Voice and Data Networks. This position holds the overall responsibility for the enterprise security implementation, audits and certification to ISO27002 standards for the customers of SPANCO
ü Setting up Information Security Policies for customers
ü Auditing and meeting customer compliance standards for ISO27002.
The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. - March 2001 to March 2008
Designation : Manager Networks (WAN & LAN
Reporting to : Sr. VP Technology and CIO
Current Position : Heading the IT, Networking & Security Division for Taj
Group of Hotels in India & International.
ü This position holds the overall responsibility for the enterprise security and network requirements.
ü Setting-up and maintaining the entire network consisting of heterogeneous media like Leased lines, VSAT’s ISDN and VPN. , Reducing overall downtime and implementing redundancies for critical online transactions.
ü Managing a help desk based out of
ü Provide procedures, standards and guidelines for implementing security for infrastructure, applications, and solutions
ü Participate in achieving higher-level of business continuity
ü Understanding business requirement specifically related to guest and user dazzle and delight
ü Manpower management and defining competence levels and KRA’s for sub-ordinates
ü Assisting user awareness to technology and adaptation to it.
ü Technology evaluation and mapping to existing application and processes
ü Project Management for Central Reservation System, Back Office, Data Warehousing, Mailing System,
ü Interface with Government agencies for data and voice. Reconciliation of DoT, & Billing data. Liaison with them for Network approvals / implementation.
ü Developing and maintaining documentation on physical and logical network components and configuration
India
ü Design and Implementation of a complete ISP setup with Sun Enterprise Servers 450 and 250 with Cisco 7200 Series Router and Cisco 6509, 4003, 5500,3500 and 2922 Optic fiber switches
ü Setting up the entire infrastructure for an IDC setup right from
ü Network integration Designed and commissioned Giga Speed cabling network using Giga speed passive componentss,3 Com Switches and Dlink Routers for ISDN Internet access
CMS Computers Pvt. Ltd. - February 2000 to September 2000.
ü Windows NT 4.0 Administering Installing and maintaining trust relationships between 12 Windows NT domains DHCP Service, WINS, FTP services and RAS services for Internet and Notes connectivity with remote clients.
ü IBM e-network firewall Configured as a Proxy server and also as a Firewall
ü Cisco 1600,2600 and 3600 series Routers configured for International leased line links.
Living Media Publications (India
ü Microsoft NT Server 4.0, Administration of a multi domain network consisting of 2 Servers, with Remote Access Services, Dial-up Services, TCP/IP Services, DHCP, WINS, GSNW, Implementing Fault Tolerance using RAID 5 with SCSI Mylex controllers , NT Backup using DAT Drives and Administering Users and groups.
ü Novell Intranet ware 4.11, as a file server
Growmore Research & Assets Management - Harshad Mehta Group of Companies - April 1992 to March 1994
ü Novell NetWare 3.1 Installed and configured with total computerization and LAN needs which included and assembling of Servers, Workstations computers according to clients configuration requirements, installation of DOS and Windows based software, communication software, network maintenance, systems upkeep and repairs, maintenance of data communication hardware and software support.
Computer Point (I) Ltd. - March 1991 to March 1992
ü Customer relations Handled jobs such as customer service, installation of Personal computer systems and communications equipment
Ctrl-C Maintenance. - February 1989 to February 1991
ü Customer Support Handled jobs such as inventory, chief of maintenance staff and co-ordination between sales and service personnel. Promoted to post of senior maintenance engineer
Delight Electronics - November 1987 to January 1989
ü QC Testing of Computer SMPS, Monitors, Cabinets, Motherboards and Moving Displays.
Personal Profile
Qualifications.
D.E.R.E. : Electronic Engineering Dip. from
the year 1987 securing 56%.
Date of Birth : 17th December 1966
Marital Status : Married.
Nationality : Indian
Passport No : H-0799391 Valid up to 16/09/2018
Languages : Can read, write and speak English, Hindi and
Marathi
Summary
ü Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills.
ü Excellent planning, organization, and implementation skills
ü Extremely good vendor management skills
ü High energy level and be able to effectively work with various cross functional teams
ü Implementation of best practices of security processes & procedures
ü Exhibit and exceed standard technical proficiencies and problem solving skills required for the environment
Interests :
References : Available on Request
