Network Engineer Palo Alto

Pavan Beeram.

Brooklyn, NY **********@*****.*** +1-940-***-****.

Professional Summary:

• Cisco Network Engineer with 9+ years of experience.

• Expertise in Routing, Switching, and Firewall.

• Proficient in network design, implementation, administration, and troubleshooting.

• Experience designing, installing, and configuring Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks in a remote location with Wireless LAN Access Points Operations

• Good experience, working with a team in designing LAN/WAN/WLAN architecture.

• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level networks.

• Strong proficiency in Azure Cloud Network Engineering, IP addressing, and Azure IaaS & PaaS services.

• Skilled in load balancing, including F5 load balancers.

Possess knowledge of Ansible and Python for network automation, enhancing network management capabilities and contributing to efficient network automation processes.

Key Skills and Expertise:

• Cisco: Routing, Switching, Frame-relay, MPLS, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP.

• Hardware: Cisco Routers, Switches, F5 Load Balancers, Firewalls, Nexus devices.

• Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route53), Azure.

• Security: Checkpoint, Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Illumio.

• Monitoring: SolarWinds, Cisco Prime.

• Wireless: IEEE 802.11, Cisco Wireless Management.

• SDN: Cisco ACI.

• Load Balancing: F5 LTM, Cisco load balancers.

• Scripting: Python, Perl.

• Data Center: Infrastructure planning, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint.

• Networking Protocols: OSI model, TCP/IP.

Technical Skills:

• Routers: Cisco (various series), Juniper, ASR 1000, CRS-1

• Switches: Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, Arista

• Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet

• Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP

• Cloud Services: AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Azure

• Load Balancers: F5, Kemp, Cisco CSM

• SDN/NFV: Cisco ACI, SD-WAN, Aruba ClearPass

• Wireless Technologies: Cisco Wireless, Meraki, Aruba, Bluetooth

• Network Management: SolarWinds, Cisco Prime, Junos Space

• DNS/DHCP/IPAM: Infoblox

• Security: VPN, ACL, IDS/IPS, Zone-Based Firewalls

• Operating Systems: Cisco IOS, Windows Server, Linux

Client: Dish Network Dec 2023 – Present

Location: New York, NY, USA

Role: Network Administrator

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Installed, configured, and troubleshot Local Area Networks (LANs), Wireless Networks (WLANs), VoIP systems, IP Public Address/Intercom, and IP Video Surveillance Systems in large-scale camp, school, and government environments.

• Configured and managed Cisco routers and switches, including Cisco Catalyst 9500, 9300, 3850, and Nexus 9000, 7000 series, utilizing Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS for high-performance networking.

• Implemented and optimized routing protocols, including BGP (MP-BGP, Route Reflectors, eBGP, iBGP), OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS (L3VPN, L2VPN, RSVP-TE) for dynamic network scalability and redundancy.

• Configured and optimized Azure Networking solutions, including NSG (v2023.x), VNet Peering (v2023.x), UDR (v2023.x), Route Tables (v2023.x), Private Link (v2023.x), and Private Endpoints (v2023.x) to enforce secure and scalable network segmentation.

• Deployed and maintained Azure Load Balancer (v2.x) for high availability, ensuring traffic distribution across multi-tier applications while securing endpoints with Azure DDoS Protection.

• Implemented and supported Azure vWAN Hub (v2023.x) to establish secure hybrid connectivity, intelligent routing, and centralized policy management for distributed workloads.

• Configured and managed Palo Alto Cloud NGFW (PAN-OS 10.x) in Azure, applying Advanced Threat Protection features, including Antivirus, Antispyware, Vulnerability Protection, URL Filtering, File Blocking, and WildFire malware analysis to enhance cloud security.

• Designed and built secure IPsec VPN tunnels with AWS, Google Cloud, and third-party appliances, integrating Azure VPN Gateway (v2023.x) and ExpressRoute (v1.10.x) for private, low-latency interconnectivity.

• Configured and managed Check Point NGFW (R81.10) and Azure Firewall (v2023.x), implementing layered security policies, deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention (IPS), and East-West/North-South traffic filtering.

• Administered Azure DNS (v2023.x) and Infoblox DDI (v8.6.x) to automate IP address management (IPAM), DNS resolution, and DHCP services across multi-cloud environments.

• Engineered hybrid cloud networking solutions with ExpressRoute (v1.10.x) and VNet Gateways (v2023.x), optimizing private connectivity, BGP peering, and bandwidth scaling.

• Automated network infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (v1.6.x) and Azure DevOps Pipelines (ADO v2023.x), ensuring repeatability, compliance, and zero-touch deployment.

• Implemented security policy automation using Terraform (v1.6.x) and Palo Alto Panorama (v10.x) to enforce rule-based configurations and minimize misconfigurations in cloud firewall deployments.

• Configured Log Analytics (v2023.x), Azure Network Watcher (v2023.x), and Azure Monitor (v3.x) for real-time network traffic analysis, security event monitoring, and automated alerting.

• Optimized DNS Security and cloud networking governance by integrating Infoblox DDI (v8.6.x) with Azure DNS, enabling policy-driven name resolution, DNSSEC, and endpoint visibility.

• Worked with DevSecOps teams to implement secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) models in Terraform (v1.6.x) and Azure ADO (v2023.x), ensuring network security compliance (SOC2, GDPR, NIST, CIS Benchmarks).

• Conducted detailed network documentation using NetBox and Visio/Lucidchart, ensuring clear and structured topology representation for operational teams.

Environment: Cisco Catalyst 9500, Azure NSG (v2023.x), VNet Peering (v2023.x), UDR (v2023.x), Route Table (v2023.x), Private Link (v2023.x), Private Endpoint (v2023.x), Azure Load Balancer (v2.x), Azure vWAN Hub (v2023.x), Palo Alto Cloud NGFW (PAN-OS 10.x), Advanced Threat Protection (v2023.x), Check Point NGFW (R81.10), Azure Firewall (v2023.x), Azure VPN Gateway (v2023.x), ExpressRoute (v1.10.x), Azure DNS (v2023.x), Infoblox DDI (v8.6.x), Terraform (v1.6.x), Azure DevOps (ADO v2023.x), Palo Alto Panorama (v10.x), Azure Monitor (v3.x), Azure Network Watcher (v2023.x), Log Analytics (v2023.x).

Client: JPMC Aug 2022 – Nov 2023

Location: Tampa, FL, USA

Role: System Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managed a complex enterprise environment with 3000 Windows servers and 200 ESXi hosts across two data centers and remote locations.

• Installed and provided support for VMWARE ESX/ESXi 3.5/4.x/5.x servers hosting virtual servers for test/dev/staging environments.

• Built and administered vCenter 4.1/5.0, VMware clusters, HA, DRS, Snapshot, and Clone functionalities.

• Conducted performance tuning for VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines, optimizing CPU affinity rules, resource allocation, and storage.

• Administered VMware VDI, allocated new VDI, and performed maintenance.

• Monitored server resources and services using System Center Operation Manager SCOM 2007 R2, HP SIM, and IBM Director as an SCOM administrator.

• Configured storage using SAN with IBM Blade Center s and HP EVA series.

• Supported SAN and NAS infrastructure.

• Installed and supported Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 servers in multi-Tier application environments.

• Managed Active Directory, domain architecture, TCP/IP, DNS, Wins system, availability, scheduling, server capacity, performance, Group Policies, and Active Directory Replication.

Environment: Windows 2000/2003/2008, EMC SAN, IBM-SAN, SQL Servers /2003/2008,

VMWARE ESX 3.5/4.0/4.1/5.0/5.1

Client: Nutrien Feb 2021 – Jul 2022

Location: Clay, KY, USA

Role: Network Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

Configured Cisco Nexus 2148 Fabric Extender and Nexus 5000 series for data center access solutions.

Managed enterprise-level Cisco routers (ASR1004, 7200 series, 3800 series, etc.) and Catalyst switches (6500, 3750, 4500).

Deployed protocols like BGP, OSPF, STP, Ether Channel, and Port channels on Cisco and Arista platforms.

Conducted network troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark and monitored network health regularly.

Implemented annual penetration tests, remediated security threats, and enhanced encryption standard rds.

Led data center migration from Cisco to Arista with minimal downtime, employing VxLAN.

Designed Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize critical applications.

Managed AWS security policies, including AWS Direct Connect and VPN configurations.

Configured and maintained VoIP technologies, including SIP, SRTP, and SDP.

Worked with multiple vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and NMS platforms.

Environment: Cisco 7200/3845/3600/2800 routers, Cisco ACI, DDI, ASR 1004/9000, GSR, CRS-1, Flow, Arista, AWS, TACACS, EIGRP, RIP, OSPF, BGP, VPN, MPLS, CSM, SUP720, Checkpoint, Python, Cisco Meraki, Aruba ClearPass, Panorama, Juniper SRX, Juno Space, Ether Channels, VMware, Fluke and Sniffer, IEEE 802.11.

Client: MetLife Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

Location: NC

Role: System Administrator

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Performed diagnostic testing on PC equipment and ensured printer functionality.

• Addressed Windows and Internet Explorer issues on desktops and laptops.

• Identified and eliminated viruses, coordinating major repairs with external vendors.

• Conducted daily maintenance, including wiring, for internal computer systems.

• Resolved Windows 7, Internet Explorer, and other PC software-related problems.

• Monitored and troubleshooted LAN issues, handled router and switch installations, and generated weekly reports.

• Installed, configured, and upgraded Windows and Linux network structures and diverse network devices, including CISCO, wireless, and VoIP equipment.

• Configured servers for DHCP, WINS, and DNS services.

• Managed IIS web servers through installation and administration.

• Provided training and assistance to IT Helpdesk and Telecom Support personnel while adhering to company standards and server maintenance tasks.

Client: Book My show Sep 2017 – Nov 2019

Location: Hyderabad, India

Role: Network Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

Installed and maintained network hardware, software, and services.

Designed and developed network infrastructure.

Managed system backups and documented network issues and resolutions.

Monitored and optimized network performance.

Implemented network security measures.

Configured network devices and monitoring tools for automated alerts.

Deployed and managed Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP, and other server components.

Conducted troubleshooting and analysis of network problems and performance issues.

Configured group policies, software distribution, and security settings.

Supported Cisco switches, firewalls, and wireless access points while optimizing network performance.

Client: Inrhythm Solutions Nov 2015 – Aug 2017

Location: Hyderabad, India

Role: Network Administrator

Roles & Responsibilities:

Diagnosed and maintained PC equipment, ensuring printer functionality.

Resolved Windows and Internet Explorer issues on desktops and laptops.

Identified and removed viruses, coordinating major repairs with external vendors.

Performed daily maintenance and wiring for internal computer systems.

Monitored and troubleshooted LAN, including router and switch installations and generating reports.

Installed, configured, and upgraded Windows and Linux networks, including CISCO, wireless, and VoIP devices.

Configured servers for DHCP, WINS, and DNS services.

Administered IIS web servers, including installation and configuration.

Provided support and training to IT Helpdesk and Telecom Support personnel.

Assisted with resolving Windows 7 and other PC software-related issues.

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