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Senior Network Security Engineer at Accenture

About

· Dynamic Security & Networking Professional with 8+ years of experience delivering enterprise‑grade solutions across Network Security, ISE, F5 (LTM/GTM/APM) Load Balancer, Zscaler and Cloud technologies. · Proven success as Senior Analyst and Security Specialist, managing critical incidents, SLA operations, and end‑to‑end delivery in complex networking and security environments. · Hands‑on expertise with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco ISE, Zscaler ZIA, F5 load balancers, and cloud networking, complemented by strong skills in Terraform and DevOps automation (GitHub, Ansible Pipelines, Terraform). · Adept at driving operational resilience, incident response, and secure infrastructure transformation aligned with business priorities. · Trusted for cross‑functional collaboration, customer alignment, and ensuring compliance with enterprise security standards. · Skilled at translating technical strategy into scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure roadmaps that enhance performance and customer experience for project deliveries. · Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering‑led service excellence in global delivery ecosystems. Core Competencies & Technical Expertise: - · Network Security — Palo Alto NGFW (Zones, NAT, IPsec/SSL VPN, HA, App-ID/User-ID, upgrades), Cisco ASA (Multi-Context), FortiGate, Cisco ISE, Zscaler Proxy & Cloud Security · Load Balancing & ADC — F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM, APM), end‑to‑end application setup from GLB DNS to ALB. · Network Automation & DevOps — Terraform, Python, Ansible, GitHub, Infrastructure‑as‑Code for secure. · Cloud Networking & Hybrid Connectivity — AWS, Azure firewall security, Zscaler proxy URL/tunnel configuration. · Enterprise Network — Cisco Routing & Switching (Catalyst/Nexus 9K series), VRF, VPN, LAN/WAN design. · Infrastructure Operations & Global NOC Leadership — 24x7x365 Ops, Severity issue handling, SLA compliance, AI-driven monitoring (SolarWinds, Panorama, HPNA, MF NNMi, Grafana) · Service Delivery & Program Management — ITIL-based operations, incident resolution, stakeholder/vendor engagement, customer management. · Infrastructure Transformation — Firewall upgrades, secure architecture design, application rule implementation, load balancer setup, multi‑vendor integrations with B2B tunnel builds for new customers. · Cross-Functional Leadership — Team collaboration, coaching, vendor alignment, incident response, customer issue resolution.

Location

Gurugram

AI stack

claude

Work experience

App/SW/Cloud Senior Network Security Analyst at Accenture, Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos, Bengaluru, · Led global operations for enterprise network security and cloud infrastructure, managing Palo Alto NGFW, Cisco ASA, and F5 load balancers across diverse environments. · Delivered full lifecycle F5 solutions (iSeries, rSeries and virtual appliances), including configuration, upgrades, and transformation from iSeries to virtual appliances, with advanced GTM and APM implementations · Architected and managed B2B IPsec tunnels for customer DMZ and industrial DMZ environments, implementing NAT to enable secure private IP communication. · Drove cloud firewall automation using Terraform, GitHub branching/merging, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring scalable, compliant, and repeatable deployments. · Administered Cisco ISE for device and cluster management, onboarding NAD devices and creating secure access policies for enterprise infrastructure. · Implemented firewall rules and security policies via Palo Alto Panorama, managing 200+ devices globally and ensuring consistent compliance. · Designed and deployed Palo Alto solutions including Application/URL filtering, Threat Prevention, and Data Filtering, while performing OS upgrades and device lifecycle management. · Delivered perimeter security solutions across Palo Alto 7000, 5000, and 3000 series firewalls, supporting global operations and secure connectivity. · Troubleshot complex Layer 1/2/3 firewall and network issues, collaborating with LAN/vendor teams to ensure SLA adherence and operational continuity. · Strengthened operational resilience through proactive monitoring and observability tools (SolarWinds, Panorama, HPNA, Grafana), reducing incident impact and MTTR. · Documented technical processes and solutions, enabling knowledge transfer, operational consistency, and engineering‑led service excellence.

Network Security Engineer at Accenture at Accenture, May 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, · Configured and supported VPN solutions including site‑to‑site and remote access on Palo Alto firewalls, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity. · Implemented zone‑based firewalling and security rules on Palo Alto NGFW to strengthen perimeter security and enforce enterprise policies. · Administered firewall devices including policy creation, NAT configuration, and packet capture for troubleshooting and operational support. · Created and managed F5 VIPs for application traffic distribution, supporting load balancing and high availability requirements. · Supported Cisco ISE administration by adding NAD devices, configuring RADIUS policies, and managing secure device access. · Collaborated with cross‑functional teams to resolve high‑severity incidents, maintaining SLA adherence and minimizing downtime. · Delivered customer‑focused solutions with strong problem‑solving and debugging skills, ensuring timely resolution of user issues and service requests. · Supported perimeter security operations across multi‑vendor environments, gaining hands‑on exposure to enterprise‑scale infrastructure. · Maintain Configuration compliance of network Devices based on Report generated from HPNA. · Documentation of various technical activities, which involves procedure while installing a new software, changes made to an existing configuration, raising change requests as & when required

Full-time parenting at Career Break, May 2016 - May 2021 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Delhi, This time, I have taken break due to marriage and pregnancy to enjoy my life glorious moments.

IT Support and Technology Associate at IQOR INDIA PVT LTD, Jul 2013 - May 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Noida, · Monitored system alerts, responded to trouble tickets, and resolved end-user issues. · Provided L1 support for office firewalls and monitoring devices, ensuring secure connectivity and availability of network services. · Monitored system alerts and device health, responded to trouble tickets, and escalated issues as needed to maintain operational continuity. · Assisted in firewall administration tasks, including basic policy updates, user access troubleshooting, and device monitoring. · Analyzed financial and operational data using Excel functions (Filters, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) to support billing and reporting processes. · Managed requests, incidents, and changes through the ITSM tool suite (ServiceNow), supporting day‑to‑day operations. · Monitored system alerts and responded to trouble tickets, escalating issues as needed to ensure SLA adherence. · Collaborated with global service management projects including Tribune Circulation, FSS/GCS, Kay Chemical, and Nalco/Champion, gaining exposure to enterprise service delivery. · Good understanding of TCP/IP protocol suites. IP addressing, subnetting. · Hands-on experience in designing / maintaining IP schema for LAN / WAN with VLANs.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance, Jiwaji University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance, Bundelkhand University