Network Engineer Sd-Wan

VIJAY KUMAR REDDY Network Engineer

FL, USA +1-321-***-**** *************************@*****.*** LinkedIn SUMMARY

Experienced Network Engineer with 3+ years of expertise in network monitoring, security, and cloud networking, ensuring high availability and optimized performance. Proficient in SolarWinds, Wireshark, and Nagios for proactive network monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution, minimizing downtime and improving reliability. Skilled in Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), VPN solutions, and Zero Trust security models, ensuring regulatory compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Strong background in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and hybrid cloud networking, specializing in VPC Peering, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN to enhance secure enterprise connectivity and multi-cloud integrations. Expertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, QoS, and traffic segmentation to optimize network performance, redundancy, and failover strategies. Hands-on experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform, reducing manual configurations, improving efficiency, and minimizing errors. Adept at incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability assessments, strengthening cybersecurity posture and risk mitigation. Proven ability to document SOPs, create network diagrams, and train IT teams, ensuring operational efficiency, knowledge continuity, and compliance readiness.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: C, C++, Python, Bash/Shell Scripting, JavaScript, PowerShell, Perl, SQL Networking Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS, IPv4, IPv6, VLANs, SD-WAN, MPLS, VPN (IPSec, SSL/TLS) Network Security &

Compliance:

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDPS), Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption Standards, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST, PCI DSS, ISO 27001

Networking Tools &

Technologies:

SolarWinds, Wireshark, Cisco Packet Tracer, Splunk, Nagios, Terraform, Ansible, ELK Stack, PyCharm, NumPy Cloud & Virtualization: AWS (VPC, Direct Connect, EC2, S3, IAM), Azure (ExpressRoute, Virtual Networks, NSG), Hybrid Cloud Integration Networking Hardware: Cisco Routers & Switches, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto Firewalls, Fortinet Firewalls, F5 BIG-IP Load Balancers Other Technical Skills: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VTP, DTP, Git, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat), Network Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), High Availability (HSRP, VRRP), Wireless Networking Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration, Leadership, Time Management, Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Customer-Centric Approach

PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE

Humana, TX, USA Oct 2024 – Current

Network Engineer Intern

• Assisted in the design, deployment, and optimization of SD-WAN solutions (Cisco Viptela, VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud), improving network efficiency and reducing latency by 20% for remote healthcare facilities.

• Configured and managed enterprise firewalls, VPN tunnels, and access control policies (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet), ensuring strict adherence to HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI DSS compliance for secure healthcare data transmission.

• Automated network monitoring, log analysis, and incident response using Python, Ansible, and Splunk, reducing manual troubleshooting efforts by 30% and improving incident resolution times.

• Supported hybrid cloud networking across AWS and Azure, implementing VPC peering, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and secure VPN connectivity, optimizing secure cloud-based healthcare applications and multi-cloud interoperability.

• Conducted Wi-Fi network assessments, RF site surveys, and optimizations, resolving coverage issues and improving telemedicine service reliability across healthcare campuses.

• Developed and enforced Quality of Service (QoS) policies to prioritize mission-critical healthcare traffic, ensuring seamless performance for clinical applications and real-time communication systems.

• Monitored and analyzed network health, performance, and security events using SolarWinds, Wireshark, and Nagios, proactively identifying bottlenecks and reducing downtime incidents through predictive analytics and automation. Hexaware Technologies, India Jul 2020 – Nov 2022

Network Engineer

• Designed and deployed enterprise network solutions with SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud), BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, enhancing network scalability, reliability, and global data center connectivity.

• Implemented cloud networking architectures for AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, optimizing multi-cloud connectivity via AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute, reducing latency by 25% and improving cloud interoperability.

• Automated network infrastructure using Python, Ansible, and Terraform, decreasing manual configuration errors by 40%, accelerating network deployment time, and ensuring infrastructure-as-code (IaC) consistency.

• Strengthened enterprise security by integrating Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA, and Fortinet firewalls, resulting in a 40% reduction in unauthorized access incidents and compliance with SOC 2, NIST, and ISO 27001.

• Optimized network performance with AI-driven monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, Nagios), enabling proactive issue resolution and reducing MTTR (Mean Time to Resolution) by 35%, ensuring high availability.

• Designed and implemented high-availability network architectures with F5 BIG-IP, Citrix ADC load balancers, QoS policies, and enterprise wireless solutions (Cisco Meraki, Aruba), improving network resilience and performance.

• Developed and maintained detailed network documentation including runbooks, Visio network diagrams, and SOPs, streamlining troubleshooting, compliance, and IT audits, leading to faster incident resolution and improved knowledge retention. EDUCATION

Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Engineering Dec 2024 Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL

Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech), Electronics and Communication (ECE) May 2022 Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Bengaluru, India

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