Network Engineer Palo Alto

SRILASYA KUTHURI

Network Engineer

314-***-**** ️ *****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Network Engineer with over 5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise and service provider networks. Proven expertise across routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall technologies. Skilled in both Cisco and Juniper environments with advanced proficiency in JunOS, making me a strong match for hybrid network infrastructures. Strong understanding of routing protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS with practical experience supporting high- availability architectures.

Proficient in managing end-to-end network operations, from incident escalation and troubleshooting to infrastructure upgrades and performance tuning. Demonstrated success maintaining network uptime and mitigating security risks through proactive monitoring and firewall policy enforcement (Palo Alto, Check Point, Cisco ASA). Adept at collaborating cross-functionally with project managers, stakeholders, and cross-regional teams to deliver projects aligned with security and compliance standards.

Well-versed in documenting technical procedures, mentoring junior staff, and participating in incident response for rapid service restoration. Familiar with wireless controller configuration (Aruba, Cisco WLC), cloud networking (AWS, Azure), and automation tools like Python, Ansible, and Terraform. Hold a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity and certifications including CCNA and JNCIA. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking Devices: Cisco (Routers 2500–7600, ISR, ASR, Catalyst Switches 1900– 6500, Nexus 2K/5K/7K), Juniper (SRX, NetScreen, ISG1000), Palo Alto, Check Point Firewalls, F5 BIG-IP, Aruba Controllers, Bluecoat Proxy

Protocols & Technologies: OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, MP-BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, VRF, LDP, STP, VTP, VLAN, HSRP, VRRP, GLBP, Trunking, EtherChannel, SD-WAN

Security: ACLs, IPsec VPN, GRE, SSL VPN, NAT/PAT, AAA (TACACS+, RADIUS), IDS/IPS, Palo Alto Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, Check Point VSX, ASA Firewalls, Certificate Authority VPN

Wireless: Aruba WLAN, LWAPs, Cisco WLC, WDS, AirMagnet, Aruba AirWave

Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Transit Gateway, Azure VNet, GCP VPC, VPN Gateway, Cloud Load Balancers, Security Groups

Monitoring & Tools: Wireshark, Tcpdump, Ethereal, Netscout, IXIA, Spirent Landslide, Cisco Prime, HP OpenView, WhatsUp Gold, AirWave, Visio

Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL, CentOS), Windows

Scripting/Automation: Python, Ansible, Bash, YAML, JSON, Terraform, REST APIs, Netmiko, Paramiko

Infrastructure Services: DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, SMTP, IPv4/IPv6, SNMP, Syslog PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: Mastercard, St. Louis, MO Dec 2024 – Present Role: Network Engineer

Designed and deployed network solutions across enterprise routing, switching, wireless, and firewall domains using Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto platforms.

Configured and troubleshot Juniper SRX firewalls, implementing security policies to protect internal segments from external threats.

Maintained large-scale IPsec VPN tunnels and migrated VPN configurations from Pre- Shared Key to Certificate Authority to enhance security and scalability.

Deployed F5 BIG-IP appliances, configured VIPs, pools, iRules, SNAT/NAT policies to ensure optimal application delivery and redundancy.

Supported LTE SAE Gateways, GTP protocols, and Openet LTE nodes to ensure telecom-grade performance in a wireless service provider environment.

Administered Cisco ASA 5500 series and Palo Alto NGFWs; performed access-list updates, IPS signature tuning, and threat prevention monitoring.

Configured and monitored Aruba Wireless LAN, WLC, LWAPs, and Aruba AirWave to deliver secure and reliable wireless connectivity.

Troubleshot complex network issues at Layer 2/3 involving OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and VRRP across core and distribution layers.

Assisted in building virtual routing topologies using VRF and QoS for real-time applications.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement multi-vendor service provider environments ensuring 99.99% uptime.

Provided after-hours on-call support for network outages, incident management, and service restoration.

Documented network diagrams, procedures, and incident reports using Visio and internal wikis.

Mentored junior engineers and supported the team on automation with Ansible for routine tasks.

Environment: Cisco ISR/ASR, Juniper SRX/NetScreen, Cisco ASA, Palo Alto NGFW, Aruba WLAN, F5 LTM, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, LTE, AAA, GTPv2, Wireshark, IXIA. Client: HCL Technologies, Hyderabad, India May 2021 – Aug 2023 Role: Network Engineer

Implemented Virtual Switching System (VSS) using Cisco 6509-E switches for data center core redundancy and scalability.

Maintained and supported firewall configurations for Cisco ASA and Check Point firewalls including NAT, VPN, and access policy tuning.

Worked with Palo Alto firewalls for threat prevention, application control, and URL filtering in a multi-tenant environment.

Managed routing protocol migrations from EIGRP to OSPF and BGP across remote sites to support MPLS backbone integration.

Handled IPSec and GRE VPN designs for secure remote access and inter-site communications.

Assisted with physical deployments including rack-and-stack of Nexus 7Ks, firewall appliances, and patching in production data centers.

Designed and supported QoS policies across WAN links ensuring SLA adherence for VoIP and video applications.

Worked closely with the operations team for change control, incident resolution, and configuration backups.

Monitored F5 BIG-IP appliances for resource utilization and adjusted load-balancing configurations based on traffic patterns.

Assisted in deploying AAA using Juniper IC Infranet Controllers for network access control and identity verification.

Produced detailed Visio network diagrams, rack layouts, and change control documentation for all deployments.

Supported ongoing Palo Alto firewall rule cleanup projects and interface migration during maintenance windows.

Environment: Cisco Catalyst 6500, Nexus 7K, ASA 5500, Palo Alto NGFW, Check Point VSX, F5 LTM, MPLS, GRE/IPSec VPN, AAA, EtherChannel, STP. Client: Capgemini, Hyderabad, India Jan 2019 – Apr 2021 Role: Network Analyst

Provided operational support and troubleshooting across enterprise LAN/WAN and wireless environments involving Cisco and Aruba networks.

Deployed and managed VLANs, STP, trunking, and EtherChannel configurations across access and distribution switches.

Worked on Aruba Wireless Controllers and Aruba AirWave for monitoring and resolving wireless coverage issues.

Assisted with site migrations involving MPLS, VPN, and Point-to-Point (P2P) circuits while coordinating with ISPs.

Addressed STP loop incidents and coordinated with L3 team to resolve broadcast storms and redundant path issues.

Monitored AP health, managed firmware updates, and ensured proper configuration post network refresh.

Created backup circuit failover plans and tested redundancy paths for high availability.

Documented Visio network diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs aligned with internal change management practices.

Provided Tier-2 escalation support for network connectivity and security issues across remote branches.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement daily change controls and patching windows.

Managed Cisco/Aruba switch upgrades, module replacements, and port security implementations.

Participated in post-incident reviews and recommended long-term network improvements.

Environment: Cisco Catalyst 2960/3750, Aruba WLC, Aruba AirWave, MPLS, VPN, RIP, OSPF, BGP, EtherChannel, VLANs, ISP Coordination.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Cybersecurity – Webster University CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

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