Network Engineer Security

PRANAY CHAMAKURI

Tel: +1-720-***-**** Email: *****************@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Results-driven Network Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable network infrastructures.

Expertise in routing, switching, and network security protocols across multi-vendor environments.

Skilled in F5 BIG-IP load balancing, VoIP solutions, and Palo Alto firewalls for high availability and optimized performance.

Strong knowledge of LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, SD-WAN, MPLS, and wireless networking (802.11n/ac).

Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, Catalyst switches, ASA firewalls, and Fortinet security solutions.

Proficient in network automation using Python and Bash scripting for efficiency and scalability.

Experienced in Azure ExpressRoute and cloud networking for hybrid infrastructure integration.

Skilled in troubleshooting complex network issues and optimizing performance using SolarWinds, PRTG, and Wireshark.

Strong understanding of authentication and security including ACL, NAT, PAT, IDS/IPS, RADIUS, and TACACS+.

Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills, ensuring seamless network operations and security compliance. SKILLS:

Programming Languages: Python, Bash, Shell Scripting, C

Operating Systems: Windows 10, Linux, Cisco IOS

Networking Protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, VLAN Trunking (802.1q), RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, STP, DNS, DHCP, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP

Authentication & Security: ACL, NAT, PAT, GRE Tunnel, IDS/IPS, RADIUS, TACACS+

Networking Technologies: LAN, WAN, VLAN, VPN, MPLS, SD-WAN, VoIP, Wireless (802.11n/ac), Azure ExpressRoute

Load Balancing & Firewalls: F5 BIG-IP, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet

Network Devices: Cisco Routers (1800, 2800, 3800, 7200 series), Cisco Catalyst Switches, Cisco ASA Firewalls

Network Management: SNMP, Syslog, NetFlow, SolarWinds, PRTG

Tools: Wireshark, PuTTY, Cisco Packet Tracer, Microsoft Visio, VMware vSphere

Routing & Switching: Static Routing, VLAN, Inter-VLAN Routing, EtherChannel, HSRP, GLBP, DHCP, DNS

Wireless: Cisco Wireless Controllers (5500 series), Aruba, Cisco Access Points EXPERIENCE:

Goldman Sachs Global Aug-2023 to Present

Network Engineer

Spearheading the design and implementation of a global SD-WAN solution, enhancing the connectivity and performance of 200+ remote locations, resulting in a 40% reduction in latency.

Led the deployment of F5 BIG-IP load balancers to ensure high availability and seamless distribution of traffic for 100+ applications, improving system uptime to 99.98%.

Managing and optimizing the Palo Alto firewall configurations, enhancing security and reducing threat incidents by 25% across the company’s 10+ data centers.

Overseeing the configuration and management of VLANs, VPNs, and network routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) for 500+ devices in a hybrid cloud environment, improving performance and reducing packet loss by 30%.

Troubleshot and resolved network issues, ensuring network uptime and performance improvement by 20% using PRTG, NetFlow, and Wireshark.

Implemented and automated network management and monitoring systems, resulting in a 50% reduction in manual monitoring time and a 35% increase in early issue detection.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services (Azure ExpressRoute) and improve hybrid cloud networking by 30%.

Led network security audits and compliance checks, ensuring adherence to industry security standards and reducing security risks by 15%. Coforge July-2019 to Nov-2021

Network Engineer

Designed, implemented, and managed network solutions for 50+ client organizations, ensuring 99.99% uptime and optimal network performance.

Configured and maintained Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls (ASA and Fortinet) for 100+ devices across multiple locations, improving network reliability by 30%.

Led the migration of enterprise networks to SD-WAN for 5+ clients, resulting in 20% improvement in network efficiency and reduced operational costs by 15%.

Conducted network performance assessments using tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, and PRTG, identifying and resolving network issues, improving throughput by 25%.

Developed and automated network configurations using Python and Bash scripting, reducing manual network management time by 40%.

Configured and managed VPNs for secure remote access, supporting 150+ employees and reducing the risk of cyber threats by 20%.

Provided technical support and troubleshooting for 100+ network-related issues, achieving a 95% customer satisfaction rate.

Administered network security protocols (ACL, NAT, PAT, IDS/IPS, RADIUS, TACACS+), strengthening network defenses and improving security compliance by 30%.

EDUCATION:

Masters in information systems

University of Colorado Denver Denver, Co

Bachelor of Science in Electronics communication of Engineering Sri Indu College of Engineering Hyderabad, TG

CERTIFICATION:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) CSCO14577208

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)

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