Arkopal Sen

DevOps Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India5 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in network and cloud security solutions.
Presented at global cybersecurity summits.
Skilled in Python and Java for automation projects.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Specialist with a focus on Network and Cloud Security.

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Skills

Core Skills

CybersecurityNetwork SecuritySoftware Development

Other Skills

Cloud SecurityThreat DetectionVulnerability AssessmentVulnerability ManagementFirewallsRoutersGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)PKIBug HuntingCTFResearch SkillsPublic SpeakingVirtual Private Network (VPN)Remote Access VPN (AnyConnect)Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN)

About

I am a Security Consulting Engineer at Cisco with a strong focus on network and cloud security. With a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from VIT Vellore and certifications like CCNP Security, GCP Cloud Security Professional, and NASSCOM IoT Domain Specialist, I work at the intersection of network design and implementing security solutions. I am immensely passionate about cybersecurity and have presented multiple lectures and talks at global security summits and conferences. I enjoy tackling complex technical challenges and finding scalable, resilient solutions. Also skilled at scripting using Python and JAVA having made significant contributions to several automation projects that I have been a part of over the years.

Experience

5 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

4 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Cisco

4 roles

Security Consulting Engineer III

May 2026 – Present · 1 mo

Security Consulting Engineer II

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Deployed secure solutions and fixed issues on critical customer infrastructure involving site-to-site VPN, Remote Access VPN, DMVPN, GETVPN, FlexVPN and PKI.
Gave lectures at different global forums such as Cisco Offensive Summit (at Knoxville and Krakow) as well as Cisco Security Summit (Bengaluru) on topics related to FIDO and AI-based password cracking, Advanced Persistent Threats, integrating GenAI into Cisco's security portfolio, etc.
Analyzed and assessed vulnerabilities to enhance client network integrity.
Wrote technical articles and configuration guides that can be followed by customers worldwide.
Created videos on various topics that customers can refer to for configuring and troubleshooting VPN and network security related issue.
Contributed through Internal Field Testing programs to make new software releases more robust and reliable.
Trained new hires on relevant technologies and assisted in accustoming them to tools and techniques for troubleshooting a wide range of issues.
Recreated issues in a lab environment to expedite root cause analysis.

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityThreat DetectionVulnerability AssessmentVulnerability Management+7

Security Consulting Engineer I

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Configured VPN topologies involving Cisco Next Generation firewalls and routers such as Remote Access VPN (AnyConnect), site-to-site and Dynamic Multipoint VPN tunnels.
Generated product solution leads through identification of key areas of improvement for enterprise clients.
Completed CCNP SCOR certification.
Co-hosted different business and cultural events in the organisation.

Virtual Private Network (VPN)Remote Access VPN (AnyConnect)Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN)IPSecNetworkingNetwork Security

Technical Undergraduate Intern

Jan 2022 – Jul 2022 · 6 mos

Completed Cisco DevNet Associate Certification.
Developed the backend for Saffron, a Serviceability and Automation Framework, to filter and prioritize TAC cases based on Actionable Outcomes.
Learnt about Cisco Security Product Portfolio.
Learnt about configuring and troubleshooting networks using CFME, CALO, AutoPods, etc.
Completed CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.

Soft computing research society-vit

Digital Marketing Head

Jul 2020 – Feb 2021 · 7 mos · Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Handled promotion of events on social media and well as overall responsibilities to conduct and coordinate events successfully at SCRS, VIT.

Vellore institute of technology

Program Representative

Jul 2019 – Sep 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos · Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Was responsible for being the direct link between students and the School of Electrical Engineering, VIT, to address and communicate their grievances and problems faced by students in all possible domains and develop solutions for the same.

Indian statistical instiute, kolkata

App Developer

May 2019 – Jul 2019 · 2 mos · Kolkata, India

I developed an android application for a DST funded project at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, using AndroidStudio and SQLite, for teaching the Indian Sign Language (ISL) to hearing and speech impaired individuals and alleviate their educational and living standards.