Hitesh Lodhi
About Hitesh Lodhi
Hitesh Lodhi is a Security Manager with extensive experience in network and security engineering. He specializes in automating security processes, cloud network architecture, and troubleshooting Azure applications.
Current Role as Security Manager
Hitesh Lodhi serves as a Security Manager at a confidential organization in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, since 2021. In this role, he automates blacklisting requests from the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) and reviews configurations on Arbor to ensure synchronization with firewalls. He leads technical discussions with customers to guarantee high availability, scalability, and performance in network designs. His responsibilities also include troubleshooting and resolving performance and connectivity issues for applications hosted on the Azure platform.
Previous Experience in Network and Security
Hitesh Lodhi has extensive experience in network and security roles across various organizations. He worked at CMS Info Systems as a Network and Security Engineer for 10 months in India from 2006 to 2007. He then joined DMSystems.in, where he served in the same capacity for 2 years from 2004 to 2006. His career progressed at HCL Technologies, where he held roles as an Associate Network and Security Engineer from 2007 to 2010 and later as an IT Networks and Security Engineer from 2011 to 2015, both in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Additionally, he worked at Tata Consultancy Services as a Network and Security Analyst for 1 year in India from 2010 to 2011 and at GBM as a Professional Services Consultant in Networks and Security for 6 years from 2015 to 2021.
Education and Qualifications
Hitesh Lodhi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in IT, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he obtained a diploma in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from 2001 to 2004. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in network design and security management.
Expertise in Cloud Network Architecture
Hitesh Lodhi has developed significant expertise in cloud network architecture. He defines cloud network architecture using Azure virtual networks, VPN, and express route for connectivity between on-premise and cloud environments. His skills include designing Azure virtual networks and networking services, such as DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing configurations. He also manages migration strategies involving Exchange Online Protection, Trend Micro Cloud App Security, and SmartScreen Protection.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Hitesh Lodhi specializes in designing and implementing SD-WAN solutions, including Zero-Touch provisioning and SD-WAN security. He acts as a technical liaison between IT, Quality Assurance (QA), and Development teams for cloud network designs. His role encompasses ensuring that network solutions meet performance and security standards, contributing to the overall efficiency of IT operations.