Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Network Security Engineer with 4+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure enterprise network environments using Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA). Currently working at Capgemini, specializing in firewall management, secure access solutions, and cloud-based security architectures (SASE). Core Expertise: • Palo Alto Firewall Administration (Policies, NAT, VPN, Threat Prevention) • Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) & Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) & Zero Trust Architecture • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) • Identity and Access Management (IAM) • Incident Response & Traffic Analysis Proven ability to enhance network security posture, optimize firewall performance, and support secure remote access for enterprise users. Seeking Network Security / Cloud Security roles to leverage expertise in modern security technologies. With a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, completed in 2018, my academic background has supported my development in navigating and strengthening complex security frameworks. My goal is to continue contributing to innovative projects that align with organizational security needs.
Associate Consultant – Capgemini Nov 2021 – Present | Hyderabad • Administer and manage Palo Alto Firewalls, including security policies, NAT rules, and VPN configurations • Implement and support Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA) for secure internet and private application access • Configure URL filtering, SSL inspection, and threat prevention policies • Monitor network traffic and investigate security incidents using SIEM tools • Perform firewall rule analysis, optimization, and compliance checks • Troubleshoot network connectivity and security issues across enterprise environments • Support Zero Trust and SASE architecture implementations • Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams for secure access solutions • Handle access provisioning and governance as part of IAM processes