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Austin, Tx, Us

New Jersey, United States

• Developed and deployed FortiAP routers and FortiGate firewalls (3700F, 4400F, 6300F) to simplify configuration and provide secure wireless access across multiple sites.• Configured and managed IPsec and SSL VPNs to ensure secure web browsing and high availability for remote locations.• Integrated FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer to enhance control over FortiGate firewalls and improve network security monitoring.• Troubleshot and resolved issues with FortiGate firewalls, including IPv4/IPv6 connection problems, router issues, and security policy configurations.• Implemented Cisco Nexus switches (9300, 9400, 9500, 9800 series) for network flexibility, reliability, and performance, utilizing advanced features like OTV and LISP.• Designed and implemented security policies on Cisco Firepower 4145, SM-40, and SM-48 Control Centers, streamlining security operations.• Integrated Cisco Threat Response (CTR) with Cisco Secure Firewalls (4245, 4225, 4215) for effective disaster recovery and security incident management.• Configured Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) on ASR 9000 series routers to automate security-related tasks, accelerating response times.• Identified and resolved Cisco router installation issues, including spyware detection, safety evaluations, and the configuration of secure authentication mechanisms.• Automated network configuration tasks using Python scripts, reducing manual configuration time and improving overall system reliability.• Integrated Ansible with network devices to automate security policies, configuration management, and provisioning tasks, improving deployment efficiency.• Designed and maintained IPsec VPN solutions for secure communications between multiple sites, ensuring high uptime and secure remote access.• Deployed SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela, optimizing bandwidth usage, reducing latency, and improving network performance across branch offices.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Developed and deployed FortiAP routers and FortiGate firewalls, simplifying configuration and providing secure wireless access.• Set up and managed IPsec and SSL VPNs for secure communication and high availability across multiple remote locations.• Integrated FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for enhanced control and security monitoring of FortiGate firewalls.• Troubleshot and resolved issues related to IPv4/IPv6 connectivity, security policies, and router configurations on FortiGate firewalls.• Deployed Cisco Nexus switches to enhance network flexibility, incorporating OTV and LISP for seamless connectivity.• Administered security policies on Cisco Firepower Control Centers, optimizing network security and operations.• Integrated Cisco Threat Response with Cisco Secure Firewalls for effective incident management and disaster recovery.• Automated security tasks using Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) on ASR routers, speeding up response times.• Managed Cisco router installations and resolved issues related to spyware detection and security evaluations.• Automated cloud infrastructure provisioning with Python, improving deployment efficiency for AWS environments.• Streamlined network configuration and compliance checks using Ansible, reducing manual errors and improving operational efficiency.• Configured and maintained IPsec VPN tunnels to ensure secure, low-latency inter-site connectivity.• Deployed SD-WAN solutions using Cisco Viptela, optimizing bandwidth and improving application traffic flow.• Managed network access control using Cisco ISE, enhancing security through user and device authentication.• Led the deployment of Cisco ACI fabrics, improving network automation and ensuring robust data center security.• Configured and managed Palo Alto (PA-7050) and Checkpoint firewalls, securing the network perimeter and ensuring compliance.• Integrated SD-WAN into MPLS and broadband networks with Viptela, improving network resilience and availability.

Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Experienced professionals discovered significant network data, carried out a comprehensive investigation, and solved problems fast by utilizing Wireshark's robust visual and analytical tools.• Utilizing distributing traffic equally across multiple servers through the use of replicated domains and load-balancing techniques, Citrix NetScaler enhanced overall reliability.• Designing a software techniques are implemented in a versatile and creative way to the domains of computer creation, buying, and management through the use of Terraform.• Set up networks with Cisco routers 1900, 2900, and 3900 for providing LAN-based wireless communication.• Developed automation scripts using Python and NETMIKO to manage and configure network devices, significantly improving productivity.• Utilized Ansible Tower to automate configuration management across multi-site networks, reducing manual setup time and increasing operational efficiency.• Configured and managed IPsec VPN tunnels to securely connect remote locations, ensuring safe communication for critical business applications.• Led the integration of SD-WAN solutions using Viptela, optimizing network routing and improving application performance across multiple locations.• Implemented and configured Cisco ASA firewalls to provide secure network access and VPN solutions, ensuring protection for global offices.• Managed Palo Alto firewalls (PA-7080, PA-5420) to ensure compliance with security policies, optimize traffic flow, and prevent unauthorized access.• Integrated Viptela SD-WAN with existing MPLS networks, improving traffic management and reducing latency for better network performance.• Configured Azure VPN Gateway to securely connect on-premises infrastructure to Azure, enhancing cloud infrastructure performance and security.• Deployed Citrix NetScaler for load balancing and high availability, ensuring optimal traffic distribution and system reliability.

India

• Responsible for ASA 8.x Firewall and Troubleshooting, IOS Security Configurations, IPSec VPN Implementation and Troubleshooting DMZ implementation and Troubleshooting.• Worked on EIGRP and RIP version 1 & 2 Routing Protocols. Redistribution from OSPF to EIGRP and vice versa.• Configured IPsec VPNs to ensure secure communications between remote offices, guaranteeing encrypted data transfers for sensitive transactions.• Implemented VLAN configurations across various departments, ensuring proper network segmentation and optimizing performance.• Assisted in using Ansible for network device automation, reducing manual configuration errors and streamlining the deployment process.• Provided expert support for Cisco ASA firewalls, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to VPNs, security policies, and connectivity.• Supported the configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco ISE policies to ensure secure network access and robust authentication for users and devices.• Managed Blue Coat appliances for secure web filtering, enhancing network security by blocking malicious websites and applications.• Implemented VLANs between different departments and connected them using trunk by keeping one VLAN under server mode and rest falling client modes.• Developed and oversaw DNS infrastructure to convert websites into router addresses, enabling straightforward communication between service providers and networks.• Expertise with TCP/IP network protocols, including Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), to provide stable and long-lasting data transport across corporate networks.• Skilled in configuring and managing routing protocols for efficient data transfer, including RIP, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.• Manage operational monitoring of equipment capacity/utilization and evaluate the need for upgrades develop methods for gathering data needed to monitor hardware, software, and communications network performance.