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NODE: DELHI
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AKSHAY
BHARDWAJ

SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER

Defending enterprise perimeters with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, log analysis, and risk-driven hardening. I build secure, resilient environments with a strong focus on incident response, threat hunting, and compliance.

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THREAT LEVEL: LOW
Akshay
AKSHAY BHARDWAJ
SYS.SECURITY.ENGINEER
Experience
4+ YRS
Certs
10+
Location
DELHI
Mode
ACTIVE
THREAT RESPONSE INDEX 87%
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SKILL MATRIX

Core Security
SOC Operations Incident Response Threat Hunting Digital Forensics VAPT Hardening
IR & Triage
90%
Threat Hunting
82%
Tools & Platforms
SIEM / Splunk EDR / XDR Qualys IDS / IPS DLP Sophos XG Fortinet Palo Alto Cisco ASA
Network Security
Firewall Deployment VPN VLANs TCP/IP OSPF / BGP Perimeter Security Segmentation
Compliance & Frameworks
ISO 27001 NIST CIS Controls Policy Risk Assessment Threat Modeling Audits
Dev & Infrastructure
Python Linux Windows Server VMware Git / GitHub Cloud Security Automation
Log & Monitoring
Log Analysis Alert Triage Root Cause Analysis Vulnerability Mgmt Patch Compliance Baselines
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MISSION LOG

LITENS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
07/2024 – PRESENT
System Security Engineer
  • Designed and implemented perimeter security solutions including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
  • Monitored alerts and performed incident triage and root-cause analysis.
  • Conducted threat modeling, risk assessments, and security audits aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
  • Led vulnerability assessment and remediation activities across network-edge systems.
  • Developed and enforced security policies and hardening baselines.
WORKZON BUSINESS CENTRE
02/2023 – 07/2024
Associate Network Engineer
  • Configured routers, switches, and firewalls with secure routing and network segmentation.
  • Implemented TCP/IP, VLANs, and VPNs; performed firmware upgrades and patching.
  • Created and maintained network documentation, diagrams, and configuration baselines.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams for secure onboarding of services.
SUJATA APPLIANCES
08/2022 – 02/2023
Information Technology Engineer
  • Assisted in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing for systems and applications.
  • Monitored security alerts and supported incident investigations.
  • Contributed to cybersecurity policy development and security awareness initiatives.
  • Helped maintain firewalls, access control, and endpoint protection.
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CLEARANCES

🛡️
(ISC)²
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
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Cisco
CyberOps Associate
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Qualys
Vulnerability Management
⚔️
EC-Council
Cybersecurity For Businesses
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ZTM
Ethical Hacking Bootcamp
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EC-Council
Network Security
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TRAINING GROUND

MSc. Information Security
Mohyal Educational & Research Institute of Technology
Delhi
2025 – 2027
Bachelor of Computer Applications
Ambedkar DSEU Shakarpur Campus
Delhi
2021 – 2025
ITES&M Diploma
Delhi Technology University
Delhi
2019 – 2022
Secondary School Certificate
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Delhi
2013 – 2017
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KEY OPERATIONS

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NETWORK SEGMENTATION
Implemented network segmentation and firewall rule optimization, reducing unauthorized access risks across enterprise infrastructure.
02
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SIEM THREAT DETECTION
Led security log monitoring and incident analysis using SIEM tools, identifying suspicious activity and strengthening threat detection.
03
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VAPT LEAD
Led full VAPT cycles and remediation tracking for enterprise assets, implementing configuration baselines and patch compliance.
04
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COVID-19 TRACKER
Contributor to a real-time COVID-19 outbreak notification system built with web scraping and Python.
05
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PYTHON CLI TOOL
Built an information-gathering CLI tool in Python as part of an IGNOU BCA project, showcasing security automation skills.
06
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CRICKET CAPTAIN
Captained a state-level Under-17 cricket team, demonstrating leadership, strategy, and team coordination.
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ESTABLISH CONTACT

Open to senior security engineering roles, SOC / IR positions, and consulting opportunities. Let’s connect.

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Phone +91 9123265287
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Email contact@iamakshay.com
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Email ak.9123265287@gmail.com
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LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/akshay-bhardwaj-84ab7a1b4
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