Network Engineer Security

Venkata Sai Divya Inturu

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• +1-937-***-**** • Dayton, Ohio

SUMMARY

Dynamic Network Engineer with 3+ years of experience in designing, deploying, and managing high-performance network infrastructures. Expertise in configuring and optimizing network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, NTP) and routing

& switching technologies (VLANs, VTP, STP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP) to ensure efficient and secure connectivity. Skilled in implementing and managing network security solutions, including NGFW, IPS/IDS, VPNs, IPsec, MFA, and RADIUS to safeguard enterprise networks. Proficient in cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS) and network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Splunk) to ensure optimal network performance and proactive issue resolution. Experienced in network automation using Python and Ansible, streamlining processes and improving network efficiency. Strong background in working with network hardware (Cisco routers, switches, Palo Alto, Fortinet firewalls) and managing network tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and tcpdump for diagnostics and troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and manage ITIL-based workflows and ticketing systems (Jira, ServiceNow) to ensure timely issue resolution and continuous service improvement. SKILLS

Network Hardware and Software: Routers (Cisco ISR 921, ISR 4431, ISR 1120, ISR 8200), Switches (Cisco Catalyst 2900XL, 3500XL, 2950, 3550, 3750), Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, Fortinet), Configuration and management

Network Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SSH, VPN, MPLS, QoS

Routing & Switching: VLANs, VTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, 802.1q, EtherChannel, VRRP, OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, BGP

Network Security: NGFW, IPS/IDS, ACLs, IPsec, VPN, MFA, RADIUS, AAA, SIEM, 802.1X

Network Monitoring: SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, NetFlow Analyzer, Splunk

Network Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, tcpdump, SecureCRT, Putty, Traceroute

Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS

Automation & Scripting: Python, Ansible, C

Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, ITIL

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Mac

Ticketing Systems: Jira, ServiceNow

EXPERIENCE

Verizon Wireless Systems Aug 2024 - Present

Network Engineer

Deployed and optimized Cisco Catalyst 3560, 3750, and 9000 series switches, ensuring 99.9% uptime across core and edge networks.

Configured VLANs, VLAN trunking, inter-VLAN routing, and port security to enhance network efficiency and security.

Led the migration of legacy Juniper switches to Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series, improving network performance by 30% and minimizing service disruptions.

Implemented BGP multi-homing, ISP peering, and resolved internet performance issues, optimizing network stability and reducing downtime by 25%.

Enhanced wireless network security by configuring WPA2 encryption, 802.1X authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC) on Aruba Aps.

Utilized SolarWinds NMS for proactive network monitoring, identifying and resolving issues, improving device health and configuration management.

Configured GRE tunnels, site-to-site VPNs, and DMVPN with IPSec encryption in Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), ensuring secure remote connections.

Deployed SSL offloading on F5 LTM/GTM modules, boosting server performance by 15% by offloading encryption/decryption tasks.

Integrated Palo Alto Networks Threat Prevention (IPS, Antivirus) in DMZ to protect against network threats and enhance security posture.

Monitored and optimized network performance using Azure Monitor, proactively resolving issues and reducing network downtime by 20%.

Coforge Jan 2020 – Nov 2022

Network Engineer

Troubleshot and resolved VTP and trunking issues on Cisco Catalyst 3560, 3750, and 4500 switches, improving network reliability by 20%.

Configured and maintained HSRP on Cisco 2600, 2800, and 3600 routers, ensuring redundant network paths and 99.9% availability.

Deployed route redistribution and summarization strategies in OSPF and BGP, enhancing routing efficiency and minimizing convergence time.

Designed and implemented secure VPN solutions for remote access and site-to-site connectivity, ensuring data confidentiality and network security.

Utilized Nagios for real-time network monitoring, improving device uptime and reducing maintenance response times by 15%.

Developed comprehensive network diagrams using Visio, ensuring accurate representation of network topology and IP addressing schemes.

Led root cause analysis for TCP/IP issues in multi-protocol Ethernet environments, improving network troubleshooting efficiency by 25%.

Implemented ACLs on Cisco ASA firewalls to control traffic flow and mitigate security risks, enhancing network security by 30%.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams for LAN infrastructure installations, ensuring timely completion of network upgrades and relocations.

Conducted network performance assessments and optimized configurations to enhance scalability and resilience across enterprise networks.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science GPA: 3.9

University of Dayton

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications GPA: 3.3

SR Engineering College

CERIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA

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