Mega Permana

Background

About Mega Permana

I am a dedicated IT Network & Infrastructure professional with nearly 6 years of hands-on experience, currently working in the insurance industry. My expertise spans across network architecture, server infrastructure, and system security — with a strong passion for cybersecurity and enterprise networking. Throughout my career, I have worked with well-known technologies including- Fortinet: Hands-on with FortiGate 501E, FortiAuthenticator, FortiAnalyzer 400E – managing firewall policies, access control (whitelisting/blacklisting), VPN configurations, and SSL inspection- Aruba: Experience with ClearPass, WLC, and distribution switches – including posture enforcement, traffic monitoring, and switch management- F5: Administering F5 Load Balancer for application traffic distribution and F5 WAF (Web Application Firewall) for securing web applications from OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities- VMware: Managing virtual infrastructure using ESXi hosts- Windows Server (2016 & 2019): Active Directory, Group Policy, SFTP setup, folder sharing, and vulnerability patching- Linux (RHEL, CentOS): Secure SFTP configuration and patch management- Azure AD / Microsoft 365: Tenant administration and hybrid identity integration- Veritas Backup Exec: Tape library management for enterprise backups- ManageEngine: Utilizing OpManager for real-time network monitoring and Endpoint Central for centralized patch management and endpoint control- CrowdStrike: Endpoint detection and response (EDR) for threat visibility and remediation- Zscaler: Implementing secure internet and application access through cloud-native zero trust solutions. Key Projects & Accomplishments- Successfully migrated corporate email systems from Zimbra to Microsoft 365 with minimal downtime and smooth user adoption- Led the replacement and migration of Dell PowerEdge physical servers and core switches, enhancing infrastructure reliability and performance- Executed a full storage server migration project, improving access speed and scalability. I am continuously exploring advancements in cybersecurity, network automation, and secure system design. My long-term goal is to specialize further in cybersecurity networking, aligning with modern enterprise needs and threat landscapes. I thrive in a relaxed yet focused work environment, where team collaboration and structured execution are key. I value clear communication, enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams, and always approach problem-solving with a calm, methodical mindset.