Over 15 years of extensive experience in cybersecurity, networking, and network security domains. Recognized expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity solutions to protect against evolving threats. Proficient in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing strategic security plans to mitigate vulnerabilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams in cybersecurity best practices and incident response procedures. Expertise in network infrastructure design, configuration, and optimization for maximum performance and security. Hands-on experience in configuring and managing firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances. In-depth knowledge of encryption protocols, VPN technologies, and secure network communication principles. Strong familiarity with industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, and GDPR. Certified in various cybersecurity and networking credentials including: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Supporting (in order of experience) Palo Alto's (Panorama 8.0), Juniper SRX's (Space 15.2), Check Point's (Provider-1 R-77.30), Cisco ASA/FWSM ( CSM 4.9)Palo Alto Panorama management system, Device Groups, Templates, Threat Prevention, WildFire, multi Virtual Systems and Virtual Router systems.Install, update, configure, (including license management) for Palo Alto (PA-3060's, PA-5060's), using PAN 8.0, on Palo Alto OS 7.1.Projects including Palo Alto installations for new networks, network refreshes, and augmentations using CLI/GUI, .xml imports and partial configurations.Contributed to corporate production trouble shooting sessions when Confidential Company requested assistance.Managed Juniper 5800's via Space and CLI for policies and various system configurations.Intensely familiar with Change Control processes, MOPS, highly visible large budget project role assignment responsibilities, timely deliverables, and all things related to completing customer sensitive Projects on time.

Lead Network Engineer for Confidential and its family of technology companies. Providing encrypted email solutions, data center services, and hosted Exchange email services.SOC 1 & 2, SSAE 16 Compliant ISP Data center support responsible for housing managed services, private clouds, server colocation, disaster recovery, and Outlook hosted exchange services.Juniper M10i routers, EX 4200 & 4500 series switches, SSG firewalls, and SRX service gateways.Administrator support F5 load balancers, Barracuda Firewalls, Dell switches, Cisco 6500's, 4500's, Cisco ASA's.

Responsible to Install, Configure, Manage & Monitor Network and Security Infrastructure.Managed the network architecture consisting of Cisco 3750 stackable and 2960 switches in Core, distribution and access layers.Configuring Checkpoint and ASA for NAT (Static PAT/Manual NAT) to enable remote.Experience in working with checkpoint, Palo Alto Next-generation firewall, Cisco ASA and Panorama M-100.Worked on SIEM tool LogRhythm for reporting and data aggregationExperience on working with IPsec VPN, IDS/IPS, DLP, Application and URL filtering on checkpoint firewall moduleExperience on working with IPsec VPN, Security profiles and SSL decryption on Palo Alto firewallExpertise in Installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of Windows Servers, Hyper-V Virtual Machines and Microsoft Azure instances.

Monitoring and troubleshooting traffic on PaloAlto-5020 firewall.Implemented firewall rules, policy packages, NAT rules and application-based URL filtering on Checkpoint firewall using R77 GAIA Smart DashboardProficient in manage and maintain Checkpoint Cluster XL, VSX, VPN-1 firewall along with experience in installation and configuration of Checkpoint security gateway, SmartConsole and SmartCenter serverCreating and modifying rules and objects on PaloAlto-5020 firewall.Reporting on malwares and phishing alerts to the clients.Building configurations for Juniper MX 2010 and MX 2020 routers with features like port security, VLANS, VTP, PVST+.Monitoring on virus alerts from Symantec Endpoint compliance and reporting it to the client.Share the security advisories for the OEM products.Maintain multi-vendor firewalls Palo alto 3k, 5k and 5k series firewalls, Checkpoint R77.30, R75, R80.20Cisco ASA 5540, 5585 firewalls with firepowerImplementing firewall rules using Palo Alto panorama, Checkpoint smart dashboard, Provider- 1 and Cisco CSMWorked on Palo alto APP-ID, User-ID and other security profiles like Anti-virus, Threat Prevention, URL-filtering and Wildfire etc.

Implementation, Configuration and Support of Checkpoint (NGX R65, R70 and R71), Juniper Firewalls (SRX5400, SRX5600, and SRX5800), Cisco Firewalls (ASA 5505, 5506 - X, 5585), Palo Alto Networks Firewall models (PA-2k, PA-3k, and PA-5 k)Checkpoint Firewalls, Firemon, VPN, Datacenter, Cisco, Nexus, ACS, WAN Optimization, Riverbed Cascade, Riverbed Profiler, Net flow, Planning, Budgeting, Supervising, Setting Standards, Documenting MOP, Managing Multiple ProjectsPalo Alto design and installation (Application and URL filtering, Threat Prevention, Data Filtering).Maintain multi-vendor firewalls Palo alto 3k, 5k and 5k series firewalls, Checkpoint R77.30, R75, Cisco ASA 5540, 5585 firewalls with firepowerImplementing firewall rules using Palo Alto panorama, Checkpoint smart dashboard, Provider- 1 and Cisco CSMWorked on Palo alto APP-ID, User-ID and other security profiles like Anti-virus, Threat Prevention, URL-filtering and Wildfire etc.Implement Zone Based Firewalling and Security Rules on the Palo Alto FirewallsPerforming backups and upgrades from time to time on different type of firewalls mostly on Palo Alto, Checkpoint and Cisco ASA firewallsPerformed firewall migration from Cisco ASA platforms to Palo Alto firewalls using Palo Alto conversion toolWorked on extensively on troubleshooting multiple issues and driving Incident calls to resolution by doing packet capture techniques and performing other troubleshooting scenarios.24/7 call center technical support for field integration partners deploying Cisco and firewall network equipmentsConfigured and troubleshot access-lists, service policies, and NAT rules, network object groups, service object Groups on ASA 5585 and 5505 Firewalls.