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pabitra parial

@pabitraparial

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Experienced network security engineer specializing in Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs, and enterprise WAN/BGP operations.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a hands-on network security role managing Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise VPNs, with opportunities to work on cloud networking (Azure) and large-scale WAN/BGP operations in a growth-oriented team.

I am a network security engineer with extensive hands-on experience implementing and managing Palo Alto firewalls, VPNs and enterprise routing. I have operated centralized Panorama environments and configured advanced NGFW features such as App-ID, User-ID, GlobalProtect and WildFire.

I have led network operations for large-scale WAN and BGP deployments, prepared MOPs and router configurations, and supported 283 branch networks with incident ownership and RCA preparation. I routinely perform proactive health checks and traffic rerouting during emergencies.

My data-center experience includes managing Juniper core/access devices, load balancers, NIPS, MacAfee SEM/Web Gateway and device uptime reporting for critical infrastructure projects. I have supported cloud networking on Azure VMs and UDRs, and integrated AAA architectures using RADIUS, LDAP and TACACS+.

I hold industry certifications including CCNA, CheckPoint, SD-WAN and Palo Alto (2023), and bring strong troubleshooting skills with tools such as Splunk, QRadar, Wireshark and SolarWinds. I take ownership of escalations and focus on reliable, secure network operations for enterprise environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Palo Alto Firewall & VPN Administrator

Current

Accenture Ltd.

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Implement and manage Palo Alto and Cisco security platforms, including ASA/FMC/FTD and Azure VM-based Palo Alto deployments and UDR-based network security.

Palo Alto Networks Cisco ASA FTD Azure VM Based Firewalls VPN Cloud Security

Palo Alto Firewall & VPN Administrator

Wipro Ltd.

Sep 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Implemented and managed Palo Alto and Check Point next-generation firewalls, configured APP-ID/User-ID/GlobalProtect and administered IPsec/SSL VPNs and AAA integrations.

IPSEC VPN LDAP TACACS+Splunk Wireshark

Network Engineer (Data Center)

Coforge Ltd.

Jan 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 8 months)

Managed Airports Authority of India data center infrastructure, including Palo Alto firewalls and Juniper devices, performing proactive health checks and incident remediation.

Juniper Data Center Operations NIPS McAfee Web Gateway Troubleshooting

Senior Network Engineer

Nesecure Networks Pvt. Ltd.

Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Managed BGP routing and WAN operations for 283 branches, prepared router configurations and MOPs, and led traffic rerouting and incident resolution.

BGP MPLS TACACS+Traffic Rerouting

Field Engineer

Telesonic Network Ltd.

Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 (3 years)

Implemented quality new-customer installations and coordinated with service partners to ensure compliant delivery and handover.

Customer Installations Jumpering Quality Assurance Troubleshooting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Certification, Network Security

Palo Alto certification obtained in 2023.

SD-WAN Training

SD-WAN Certification, Networking

SD-WAN certification completed in 2021.

Check Point

Check Point Certification, Network Security

Check Point certification obtained in 2019.

Cisco

CCNA (Routing & Switching), Networking

CCNA (Routing & Switching) certification (exam 200-125) obtained in 2018.

Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering & Management, Durgapur

Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering

Grade: 7.17 DGPA (71.70%)

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering & Management, Durgapur, completed in 2015 with 7.17 DGPA (71.70%).

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Asansol

Vocational Training, Vocational Training - Railways Signal & RRI

2013 - 2014

Completed vocational training at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Asansol (Jun–Jul 2013 and Jun–Jul 2014) focused on railways signal and RRI cabin systems.