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Spring, Tx, Us

Texas, United States

• Successfully managed multi-context deployments on Palo Alto devices, including the high-performance device PA-7000 series, segregating security policies and network resources for different units within a single device.• Responded to live security events by advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) of PA-5000 Series devices.• Worked on real-time logs and reports of the Palo Alto firewall devices to analyse traffic patterns, detect potential vulnerabilities.• Worked closely with… Show more • Successfully managed multi-context deployments on Palo Alto devices, including the high-performance device PA-7000 series, segregating security policies and network resources for different units within a single device.• Responded to live security events by advanced intrusion prevention system (IPS) of PA-5000 Series devices.• Worked on real-time logs and reports of the Palo Alto firewall devices to analyse traffic patterns, detect potential vulnerabilities.• Worked closely with team on both Juniper and Fortinet technical support teams to address technical challenges and ensure a smooth migration process.• Worked on Mapping and optimizing of security policies and rules during the migration process, aligning with Fortinet’s (FortiGate1000 and 1800 series) series security features.• Implemented security policies and rules on FortiGate firewalls (1000F/1800F and 2600F) and migrated from Cisco ASA’s to FortiGate firewalls.• Configured Group Policy Mappings from Firewall Groups to Active Directory Groups on Fortinet Firewalls.• Handling and installing FortiGate next generation firewall and FortiWeb Web Application firewall 400C, 1000D, and 3000E.• Installing, configuring and troubleshooting of Cisco Switches (Nexus 9000, 7000, 5000, Catalyst 6500, 6800) and routers (7600, 7200, Nexus 7000, ASR 12000, 9000).• Employed Ansible Vault for securely storing and managing sensitive information (Passwords and API keys) used in automation tasks. Show less

Michigan, United States

• Worked with team to migrate Project from legacy firewalls to FortiGate firewalls, enhancing security posture and streamlining management and monitoring capabilities.• Created and managed DNS zones in Azure, including public and private DNS zones, to support various networking and application requirements.• Integrated Azure DNS with other Azure services, such as Azure Traffic Manager and Azure CDN, for enhanced performance and redundancy.• Customized guest portals using Cisco ISE’s… Show more • Worked with team to migrate Project from legacy firewalls to FortiGate firewalls, enhancing security posture and streamlining management and monitoring capabilities.• Created and managed DNS zones in Azure, including public and private DNS zones, to support various networking and application requirements.• Integrated Azure DNS with other Azure services, such as Azure Traffic Manager and Azure CDN, for enhanced performance and redundancy.• Customized guest portals using Cisco ISE’s self-service portal capabilities, providing a branded and user-friendly experience for guest users.• Configured features in Cisco Stateful Switchover (SSO) and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) on Nexus 7000 and 5000 series switches to ensure continuous operation and minimal downtime.• Worked on experienced in Cisco Routers 3600, 3800 and 7200 ASR 1002, 1006, Cisco Catalyst 2900, 3570, 4500 and 6500 Switches.• Interacted with team to configure and implement Juniper MX, EX and QFX (QFX5100, EX4300, EX9200, MX480, MX960).• Managed user accounts, groups, and permissions within Active Directory, ensuring proper access rights and adherence to the principle of least privilege.• Worked on provide second/third level technical support for ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), APIC technologies. Show less

California, United States

• Configured WAF is an appliance, and server plug-in, applying a set of Rules to an HTTP port 80• Migrated the conventional remote sites with ISR routers with Viptela SD WAN and achieved elastic network connection through MPLS and internet.• Configured and monitored network security tools in AWS, such as AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) and AWS Shield, to protect against web-based attacks.• Implemented secure network architecture in AWS, ensuring proper segmentation, network… Show more • Configured WAF is an appliance, and server plug-in, applying a set of Rules to an HTTP port 80• Migrated the conventional remote sites with ISR routers with Viptela SD WAN and achieved elastic network connection through MPLS and internet.• Configured and monitored network security tools in AWS, such as AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) and AWS Shield, to protect against web-based attacks.• Implemented secure network architecture in AWS, ensuring proper segmentation, network isolation, and access controls.• Configured, managed and designed IP routing using a combination of static routing and dynamic routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, etc.• Configured STP for switching loop prevention and VLANs for data and voice along with Configuration port security for users connecting to the switches.• Experienced in supporting the citrix Netscaler F5 platform, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting Citrix Netscaler VIP configuration with health check, policy configuration Access Gateway, and content switching configuration solutions.• Worked on issues related to IP protocols like static, RIP, EIGRP (Variance and unequal cost load balancing) and OSPF. Show less

India

• Configured and installed Cisco ASR 1002, 3845 routers for the migration of branches to new MPLS cloud rollout.• Involved in the deployment and configuration of Citrix NetScaler Load Balancer (intranet, internet) for public websites and provide support as necessary.• Provided technical assistance for LAN/WAN management & troubleshooting and complex customer issues.• Worked on SIEM tools like Symantec end to end point for threat analysis and malware detection.• Provided… Show more • Configured and installed Cisco ASR 1002, 3845 routers for the migration of branches to new MPLS cloud rollout.• Involved in the deployment and configuration of Citrix NetScaler Load Balancer (intranet, internet) for public websites and provide support as necessary.• Provided technical assistance for LAN/WAN management & troubleshooting and complex customer issues.• Worked on SIEM tools like Symantec end to end point for threat analysis and malware detection.• Provided technical documentation of configurations, processes, procedures, systems and locations of Network Topology Changes/Visio Drawings. Show less