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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Illinois, United States

Implemented zone-based security policies on Palo Alto firewalls to secure segmented network architecture, utilizing Panorama M-500 for streamlined management.Enhanced network security by configuring FortiGate firewalls with dynamic policies from FortiManager, aligning with threat intelligence from FortiAnalyzer.Optimized encrypted communications across SD-WAN environments using IPsec, securing data flow between remote branches and data centers.Managed Cisco ACI for network segmentation and resource isolation, ensuring secure multi-tenant architecture for diverse applications.Automated SIEM log parsing with Python scripts, significantly improving incident detection and response times.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Centralized firewall management using Palo Alto Panorama M-100, improving threat detection and policy consistency.Integrated Fortinet threat feeds to bolster FortiGate firewalls against emerging threats, leveraging advanced logging and reporting for compliance.Deployed Viptela SD-WAN solutions, enhancing connectivity and optimizing traffic flow across multiple enterprise sites.Configured AWS Direct Connect and CloudFormation to support secure hybrid cloud setups, ensuring compliance with data residency standards.Streamlined network tasks with Ansible Tower, reducing manual efforts by automating configurations and firmware updates.

United States

Configured Checkpoint and Zscaler for enhanced user authentication and secure cloud access, ensuring scalable remote work solutions.Used Wireshark and Tetration for in-depth protocol analysis and real-time network insights, troubleshooting across diverse protocols.Implemented Cisco TrustSec to enforce dynamic, scalable access control policies across the network.Integrated F5 Big-IP for application traffic management, increasing reliability and load distribution efficiency.Developed Terraform scripts for infrastructure as code, collaborating with version control (Git) for efficient change management.

India

Deployed and managed Cisco switching and routing across branch offices and data centers, enhancing network reliability and connectivity.Configured and monitored WF-500 Wildfire appliances to identify and contain security threats, ensuring updated firewall protection.Integrated Cisco Security Manager with Cisco ACS, BlueCoat, SSL VPN, and Clean Access for centralized security management, improving overall compliance.Implemented Cisco WLC and Access Points with wireless heat maps, optimizing coverage and performance.Managed TCP/IP routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), ensuring stable and efficient network communication across segments.