Arun Kumar
About Arun Kumar
Arun Kumar is a Senior Network and Security professional currently working as a Network Security Designer and Architect at Sky in London since 2022. He has extensive experience in network engineering, specializing in MPLS VPN solutions and advanced routing protocols.
Work at du
Arun Kumar has been employed at du as a Senior Network and Security professional since 2019. In this role, he focuses on network security and infrastructure management within the organization. His responsibilities include deploying and managing advanced networking solutions, ensuring the security of network systems, and optimizing performance across various platforms. His tenure at du has contributed to the enhancement of network security protocols and practices in the organization.
Current Role at Sky
Since 2022, Arun Kumar has served as a Network Security Designer and Architect at Sky in London, England. In this position, he specializes in designing secure network architectures and deploying MPLS VPN solutions. His expertise includes both Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations, which are critical for ensuring efficient and secure data transmission across the network.
Education and Expertise
Arun Kumar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology from Anna University Chennai, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his professional roles. He possesses advanced skills in implementing routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, and has extensive experience with Cisco ASR IOS-XR.
Professional Background
Arun Kumar has a diverse professional background in network engineering and security. He began his career at APTRA TECHNOLOGIES PVT LTD as a Network Engineer from 2009 to 2013. He then worked at Sify Technologies Limited as a Senior Network Engineer from 2013 to 2015, followed by a role at Teksalah in Dubai from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Network Security Engineer at Mawarid Finance PJSC from 2017 to 2019 before joining du.
Technical Skills
Arun Kumar has developed a robust set of technical skills throughout his career. He is proficient in configuring and managing firewalls from vendors such as Fortigate and Checkpoint. Additionally, he has experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and Cisco Jabber for enterprise voice solutions. His expertise extends to deploying and managing wireless solutions using FortiWifi and Cisco Aironet technologies, making him well-versed in various aspects of network security and management.