Akhila G

About Akhila G

Senior Network Security Engineer with 8 years of experience designing, securing, and…

Experience

1. Senior Network Engineer

   AXA

   Jul 2024 — Present · IL, US

   Used Panorama M-500 to push unified security policies across multi-site network, optimizing configuration for firewalls like PA-5250 and PA-5220, series.• Implemented automated workflows and scripting using Panorama’s REST API.• Created and maintained templates in Panorama to standardize configuration settings across different firewall deployments.• Configured VLAN 10 and VLAN 20 with appropriate trunk ports on Cisco Catalyst switches to support a multi-department setup.• Worked on modifying access control lists (ACLs) on firewalls using SecureCRT, and enhanced network security by controlling inbound and outbound traffic.• Automated repetitive configuration tasks using SecureCRT’s scripting capabilities.• Managed NAT (Network Address Translation) policies through ASDM for seamless communication between internal and external networks.• Utilized ASDM for firewall upgrades and patch management, minimizing downtime and improving system reliability.• Worked on SmartConsole for logging and auditing, tracking changes made to firewall policies and troubleshooting security incidents.• Deployed and monitored Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) policies on FMC, identifying and mitigating potential threats in real-time.• Analyzed high-bandwidth usage through FMC and applied traffic-shaping policies to prioritize critical applications.• Set up VXLAN fabric on Nexus 9300 switches for scalable data center interconnects.• Configured and maintained Verizon FiOS Quantum Gateway routers for enterprise-grade internet connectivity, ensuring secure and reliable access.• Monitored and optimized network performance for Verizon routers using Verizon-provided management tools and SNMP.• Set up device IPs in Qualys for targeted scans, enabling precise identification of vulnerabilities across diverse network segments.• Enhanced scan efficiency by configuring custom scanner profiles to avoid unnecessary bandwidth consumption during peak business hours.