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Sudheer Boga

@sudheerboga

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Experienced Network Security Engineer with a focus on firewall management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a challenging role in network security that offers opportunities for growth and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

I am a Network Security Engineer with nearly a decade of experience in managing and implementing security solutions for various organizations. My journey began with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and I have since honed my skills in configuring and managing industry-leading security appliances such as Checkpoint, FortiGate, and Palo Alto firewalls.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams and managed complex firewall policies, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards. My role at Brillio as a Network Security Tech Specialist has allowed me to implement and manage firewall policies effectively, coordinate emergency changes, and participate in critical incident troubleshooting. I take pride in my ability to create comprehensive documentation and Standard Operating Procedures that enhance operational efficiency and security compliance.

My experience spans multiple organizations, including Cognizant and Accenture, where I have provided security consulting, managed VPN configurations, and conducted thorough risk analyses. I am passionate about staying updated with the latest security trends and technologies, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute to the overall security posture of the organization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Network Security Tech Specialist

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Brillio

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Implemented and managed firewall policies using Tufin Secure Change and SecureTrack, ensuring compliance with strict banking security standards. Coordinated and executed firewall policy changes through Service Now (SNOW) change requests, including scheduling, approvals, and decommissioning policies. Led weekly client calls to provide security updates and participated in P1 and P2 incident troubles

Tufin Secure Change SecureTrack Service Now (SNOW)NAT Splunk SOPs Incident Management

Specialist System Engineer

Societe Generale (SGGSC)

Mar 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Managed route opening requests for global SG users and led a team of 4 people, ensuring SLA adherence. Handled all escalations and addressed user issues promptly, while following GDPR rules to ensure data security and confidentiality. Configured Site-to-Site VPN connectivity and troubleshooted VPN issues, also scheduling firewall cleanup activities.

GDPR VPN Firewall Cleanup Team Leadership SLA Management

Network Associate Engineer

Cognizant

Jun 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 9 months)

Provided network security consulting to projects and development teams, attending P1 & P2 incident bridge calls to resolve issues with emergency changes. Performed firewall packet capture diagnostics for application connectivity issues and managed unused policies. Identified and analyzed infrastructure risks, recording them in the Archer tool, and upgraded Palo Alto firewalls.

Palo Alto Firewalls FW Monitor Incident Management

Cyber Security Analyst

Accenture

Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)

Worked as a security analyst in a SOC environment, utilizing tools like Splunk and O365 Email content search for spam and phishing analysis. Analyzed suspicious emails to determine if they were phishing or probe attempts, taking appropriate actions. Blocked malicious IP addresses on the Palo Alto firewall based on investigations.

SOC Splunk O365 Email Content Search Phishing Palo Alto Firewalls IP Blocking

Network Associate Engineer

Capgemini India Pvt Ltd.

Dec 2015 - Oct 2018 (2 years 10 months)

Provided support for managing Security Services, demonstrating working knowledge of Checkpoint, Juniper (Net screen), and Fortigate Firewalls. Performed rule coding, analyzed logs, and configured Network Address Translation (NAT) for connectivity. Implemented Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs, troubleshooting connection issues, and participated in customer calls for VPN establishment.

Checkpoint Firewall Rule Coding Log Analysis NAT Site To Site VPNs Remote Access Tufin TACACS+Bluecoat Proxy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

JNTU, Hyderabad

B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering. The curriculum focused on fundamental principles and advanced concepts within the field.