Network Administrator Palo Alto

Network Administrator

Giri N

*******************@*****.*** +1-475-***-**** Texas

Professional Summary

Experienced Network Administrator with a strong background in designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise networks. Expertise in managing Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, and Cisco network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and security. Proficient in network architecture, firewall administration, routing, switching, and cloud networking. Skilled in implementing Zero Trust security, performance tuning, and hybrid cloud solutions. Adept at troubleshooting complex network issues and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to drive network stability, enhance security posture, and lead successful migrations.

Technical Skills

Networking: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, OSPF, STP, QoS, MPLS

Security & Firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, IDS/IPS, NAC, SIEM, SSL/TLS, DDoS mitigation, Zero Trust

Hardware: Juniper MX480, MX960, SRX, EX, QFX, ACX, PTX Series

Routing & Switching: Cisco ISR 4000/1000/900/800, Nexus 9k/5k/7k, Arista, Juniper switches

Wireless & Cloud: Cisco Meraki, Aruba Wireless, AWS (VPC, Route53, Direct Connect, CloudFront, CloudWatch)

WAN & Load Balancing: Frame Relay, ATM, MPLS, Leased Lines, PPP, F5 LTM/GTM/BIG-IP

Monitoring & Automation: SolarWinds, Wireshark, PRTG, Splunk, Zabbix, Forti Analyzer, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform

Compliance: NIST, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR

Professional Experience

Network Administrator

Naskila Casino Oct 2024 – Present Livingston

Administered and maintained a high-availability network infrastructure in a large-scale casino environment, ensuring seamless connectivity and minimal downtime.

Configured, deployed, and troubleshot Juniper switches (EX4100-F-24P, EX4100-24MP, EX-2300-C-12T, EX4650-48Y, EX2300-C-12P, EX4100-24T) and SRX1600 firewalls to optimize network performance and security.

Managed Juniper Access Points (AP45, AP64) and UniFi switches, delivering reliable wireless connectivity for casino operations and guest services.

Conducted proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to resolve network issues, reducing system downtime and ensuring operational continuity.

Performed network upgrades, firmware updates, and regular maintenance to maintain system integrity and comply with security standards.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to implement and maintain network solutions aligned with business requirements.

Provided technical support for gaming systems, surveillance networks, and operational technology, ensuring uninterrupted casino operations.

Managed fiber optic connections for integrating switches with multiple ISPs, delivering redundancy and network reliability.

Documented network configurations, maintenance activities, and incident resolutions to ensure knowledge transfer and operational transparency.

Participated in weekly administrative meetings to provide network performance reports, discuss ongoing projects, and propose infrastructure improvements.

IT Network Engineer

Fidelity Investments Jan 2023 – Sep 2024 Dallas

Designed and deployed network solutions including Juniper EX, QFX, ACX, and SRX series hardware.

Configured and troubleshot BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and QoS to optimize network traffic.

Implemented firewall rules and security policies for intrusion detection and prevention.

Conducted security patching and firmware updates to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Assisted in wireless network expansions using Aruba APs.

Designed and deployed SD-WAN solutions, reducing operational costs.

Conducted network documentation and asset management for compliance audits.

Network Support Engineer

GTS Technologies Aug 2018 – May 2021 Hyderabad, India

Provided tier 2/3 technical support and troubleshooting for network infrastructure.

Assisted in deploying and maintaining Juniper, Palo Alto, and Fortinet firewalls, ensuring optimal security policies.

Configured VPN and remote access solutions, supporting secure connectivity for remote employees.

Performed network monitoring and system health checks using PRTG and Zabbix.

Assisted in migrating from Unified networking solutions to Juniper, ensuring minimal downtime.

Implemented Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS).

Assisted in log analysis and correlation using SIEM tools like Splunk and Forti Analyzer.

Developed Python scripts to automate network configuration and security policy deployment.

Worked on network automation projects using Ansible, reducing manual configurations by 40%.

Developed incident response plans and conducted disaster recovery testing for business continuity.

Education

Masters in Computer Science – Sacred Herat University – Dec 2022

Projects & Achievements

Led a network migration at Naskila Casino, improving efficiency by 30% and reducing latency.

Designed and deployed a new firewall security policy, reducing cyber threats by 40%.

Optimized wireless infrastructure, reducing downtime by 25% using Aruba APs.

Led the migration from Unified to Juniper, improving network security and segmentation.

Implemented Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to enhance secure authentication.

Conducted network hardening measures, reducing vulnerabilities by 35%.

Developed disaster recovery strategies using redundant BGP and VRRP failover configurations.

Soft Skills

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication and teamwork

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Proactive in learning and implementing new technologies

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