Rashid Salim

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India8 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in designing secure cloud networking solutions.
Led significant PKI initiatives at Cisco.
Enabled IPv6 support enhancing enterprise network compatibility.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cloud Networking and Security Specialist with expertise in IPsec and PKI.

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Skills

Core Skills

IpsecCloud NetworkingNetwork SecurityPkiSslvpnRemote Access

Other Skills

VPNSDNAWSAzureIPv6FirewallsTroubleshootingLinuxCertificatesIOS XESDRATLSCJavaPython

About

As a Senior MTS at Aviatrix, I specialize in designing and developing secure, scalable networking solutions across cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. My focus is on IPsec, firewall integration, and cutting-edge cloud networking features, ensuring robust security and high performance for enterprise environments. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration, driving projects from concept to implementation. Notable contributions include enabling IPv6 support on Azure gateways and enhancing firewall integration functionality, delivering tangible improvements to network security and reliability. Previously at Cisco, I managed IOS XE PKI infrastructure and contributed to SSLVPN and SDRA-SSLVPN projects using C, gaining deep expertise in secure communications and SDWAN solutions. Passionate about cloud security, IPsec, and network innovation, I combine hands-on technical expertise with a proactive problem-solving mindset to build solutions that scale securely. I enjoy working at the intersection of cloud, security, and networking, delivering impact across teams and products.

Experience

8 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Aviatrix

2 roles

Staff Engineer

Apr 2026 – Present · 2 mos

Senior Member of Technical Staff

Feb 2025 – Apr 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
Part of the core IPsec team, designing and developing secure connections across AWS, Azure, GCP and other cloud providers
Handle customer cases, providing timely resolutions and workarounds to ensure high satisfaction.
Improved IPsec security posture by adopting modern algorithms, including AES256 for ESP and enabling Perfect Forward Secrecy (PFS).
Enabled IPv6 support on Azure gateways, expanding network compatibility and enterprise readiness.
Designed firewall integration functionality for ipv6 gateways, enhancing automation and security for cloud deployments.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline cloud networking solutions and ensure reliability.
Tech Stack & Focus Areas: IPsec, VPN, SDN, AWS, Azure, IPv6, Firewalls, Network Security, Cloud Networking, Troubleshooting,Linux

IPsecVPNSDNAWSAzureIPv6+5

Cisco

4 roles

Software Engineer III

Promoted

Apr 2024 – Feb 2025 · 10 mos · On-site

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
PKI Team:
Led PKI initiatives in IOS XE, managing certificate infrastructure and workflows for secure deployments.
Migrated crypto library from Cert-C to CiscoSSL, enabling modern algorithms and certificate support.
Designed certificate workflows for Meraki, Cisco Vmanage, and DNAC deployments.
Troubleshot escalated customer certificate issues and mentored new team members.
Security Solutions Team:
Developed PoC EST-Client in Java to automate device certificate re-enrollment, preventing service disruptions.
Collaborated on PoC ETSI client for Quantum-Safe key retrieval, enhancing IPsec tunnel resilience.
SSL VPN Team:
Enabled SDRA via SSL-VPN on IOS XE routers, improving secure remote access across SD-WAN networks.
Managed customer cases and escalations, ensuring high satisfaction.
TLS Gateway Team:
Migrated messaging from RabbitMQ to IPC within TLSGW containers, reducing log latency by 80% and bandwidth usage by 8%.
Conducted threat modeling and third-party security assessments.
Tech Stack & Focus Areas: PKI, Certificates, IOS XE, SSLVPN, SDRA, TLS, C, Java, Python, Crypto Libraries, Quantum-Safe Security, SD-WAN, Remote Access