Security Engineer Palo Alto

Archana Patkar

***************@*****.*** 573-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/archana-patkar333 Washington,NJ SUMMARY

Experienced Network and Security Engineer with over 9 years of hands-on expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, high-availability network infrastructures. Proven track record managing a wide range of network and security tools including AWS, Cisco routers and switches, wireless controllers, access points, Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls, and IDS/IPS systems. Skilled in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and proactive network monitoring to ensure optimal performance and security. Adept at supporting enterprise environments, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving continuous improvement in infrastructure reliability and security posture. TECHNICAL STRENGTHS

Devices : Cisco switches Nexus, Catalyst, routers, wireless access points, Juniper, F5, Palo Alto firewalls Protocols : OSPF, BGP, HSRP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, FTP, SSL, HTTP/ HTTPS, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, ARP, IPv4, IPv6, SSH, Telnet, STP, MPLS, NAT, NTP, Layer 2/Layer 3 IP protocols, TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, IPsec, GRE, LACP, ICMP, VOIP LAN : VLAN, virtualization, NFV, load balancer, TR-069, 802.11ac/ax, Spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes Security: RADIUS, IDS/ IPS, NAT, ACL, AAA, Active directory, Radware Defense Pro, Gigamon, DLP, security groups Tools : Wireshark, SolarWinds, Infoblox, ISE, iPerf3, tcpdump, Netflow, SevOne, NSD, IFP, Visio, IPAM, AD, Qualys Operating systems : Windows 7/10, Linux, Cisco IOS, Junos OS, VCP, AWS, Ansible, Python KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Firewall Migration Leader Security Enhancement FedEx Site Configuration Success Led firewall migration projects, Enhanced threat mitigation efficiency by Successfully configured 800 FedEx reducing downtime by 60% across seven 70% through advanced security incident sites improving site connectivity by major data centers response workflows 40% in a year RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Network Security Engineer III - Verizon May 2022- Nov 2024

● Maintained 99.9% network uptime by optimizing network configurations, automating deployments, proactively troubleshooting issues, and implementing capacity and change management processes backed by rigorous scalability and reliability testing

● Reduced operational costs by 80% by promoting a proactive security culture and improving collaboration across cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to align with strategic business goals

● Led the development and upkeep of critical technical documentation such as MOPs, cabling sheets, SOWs, and SOPs; implemented comprehensive vulnerability scanning and management practices

● Directed firewall migration to AWS Cloud, enhancing performance and automation through scripting with Ansible playbooks, Python, and Shell; utilized technologies such as BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, SNMP, HSRP, VRRP, EDR, SIEM, SD-WAN, EVPN- VXLAN, AWS CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and more

● Reduced network threats by 70% using Radware DefensePro and Gigamon; implemented Zero Trust Network Access, NIST/MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, IDS/IPS, CI/CD security, and tracked KPIs across enterprise-wide security programs with tools like AI, Git, SOAR, SIEM, and DLP

● Delivered disaster recovery and incident response processes, integrating systems including Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, F5 load balancers, and Active Directory; enhanced security with IAM, MFA, and PAM for robust policy and access control Network Engineer - Princeton University Nov 2021-Feb 2022

● Reduced University network downtime by 80% by leading the Aruba-to-Cisco migration project; applied innovative design processes, root cause analysis, and agile methodologies to improve infrastructure reliability

● Conducted comprehensive wireless site surveys and resolved wireless connectivity issues across campus using Aruba access points, ClearPass, NetAtlas, and Airwave; maintained the wireless authentication platform Network Engineer - Volkswagen Sept 2020- Nov 2021

● Deployed a new campus branch network from 0 to 100% functionality by designing and implementing the complete network strategy; developed High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with business objectives.

● Deployed a new campus branch network from 0 to 100% functionality by designing and implementing the complete network strategy; developed High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD) aligned with business objectives

● Cut network issues by 70% by effectively managing and resolving ServiceNow tickets related to connectivity and system malfunctions; used diagnostic tools for traffic analysis and applied strategic root cause methodologies Lead Infrastructure Engineer - FedEx Jun 2019- July 2020

● Reduced long-term network issues by leading the configuration of 800 FedEx sites with new switches during a Life Cycle Management (LCM) project; utilized Out-of-Band (OOB) access to migrate traffic to upgraded switches and troubleshoot effectively

● Managed 50+ MPLS lines and monitored utilization using NetDB, SolarWinds, and SIEM tools; optimized network performance through traffic shaping, dynamic path selection, and disconnected underutilized lines to reduce maintenance costs

● Engineered and deployed data/security network solutions across project lifecycles, including design, staging, installation, validation, testing, and troubleshooting; resolved complex routing issues involving BGP and OSPF in large-scale network environments

Volunteer Researcher - Missouri University of Science and Technology Aug 2018- May 2019

● Tested the efficiency of the HWMP protocol in ad-hoc wireless mesh networks using Raspberry Pi devices and Linux tools (e.g., tcpdump, iperf3, iw dev); analyzed network behavior to proactively detect packet loss, latency, jitter, and bandwidth spikes, contributing to future mesh topology implementations Project Manager- Networking - Ergode IT Services Nov 2015- July 2016

● Coordinated with clients to design LAN/WAN topologies and implement SSL and site-to-site VPNs, reducing traditional communication costs; configured and troubleshot firewalls, routers, switches, route filters, and ACLs

● Designed, configured, and troubleshot small and large-scale networks; managed VLANs, VTP, security policies, and voice/video networks; deployed IP address space using effective subnetting and NAT to support new business network builds Technical Support Engineer - Aasma Solutions Feb 2012- Mar 2014

● Optimized and maintained network operations, including infrastructure and wireless access; managed support calls and ticketing, collaborated with R&D to develop and test network solutions and deployed new products globally

● Provided technical support for Cisco router installations and configurations for internal and external stakeholders; delivered world-class front-line support and implemented customized networking solutions EDUCATION

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication, University of Mumbai Aug 2007- May 2011 Master in Computer Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri Aug 2016- May 2018 MBA-IT, Campbellsville University, Kentucky July 2021-Jan 2024 CERTIFICATIONS

● CISCO certification: CCNA Routing & Switching 2020

● Prince2 Foundation and Practitioner Certification in Project Management and ITIL 2015 ● AWS Advanced Networking specialty certification (ongoing)

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