Anusha Koncha
Senior Network Engineer | CCNA | CCNP | PCNSE | Data Center Operations | Cisco Networking | Automation | Palo Alto Firewalls | F5 Load Balancer |DNAC
- Role
- Senior Network Engineer Palo Alto Networks Cisco Aruba Data Center Network Security at State Street
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anusha Koncha
Senior Network Engineer | Data Center Networking | Network SecurityHello! I\'m a senior network engineer with 7+ years of experience in building, managing, and securing networks for businesses. I work with financial and healthcare clients, ensuring their networks are fast, secure, and reliable. My expertise lies in data center networking, cloud connectivity, and network security to support critical business operations. Professional Journey:Over the years, I have designed and set up strong, stable networks that help businesses run smoothly. I have worked on improving network speed, fixing security issues, and automating tasks to make operations more efficient. Whether it’s connecting offices, securing data, or setting up cloud networks, I make sure everything runs without interruptions. Skill Set:• Networking: Expert in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and SD-WAN to keep networks connected and efficient• Security: Skilled in firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet), VPNs, and network access control (Cisco ISE)• Cloud & Automation: Experience with Azure Networking, AWS VPC, and automation tools like Terraform & Ansible• Troubleshooting: Use tools like Wireshark, SolarWinds, and Thousand Eyes to find and fix issues fast Future Aspirations:I love building better, faster, and more secure networks. As technology grows, I want to work on network automation, cloud networking, and advanced security. Always open to learning and sharing knowledge.
Experience
Senior Network Engineer Palo Alto Networks Cisco Aruba Data Center Network Security
Mar 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
As a Senior Network Engineer with hands on experience in designing and optimizing enterprise and data center networks. Skilled in Cisco Nexus, Catalyst, and Arista switches for high-performance operations. Expertise in Palo Alto Networks (PA-5250, PA-3220, PA-850) and Cisco ASA/Firepower for firewall configuration, VPN, and threat protection. Strong in BGP, MPLS, VXLAN, EVPN and troubleshooting link flaps, VLAN issues, and port channels. Experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM, APM for SSL offloading and traffic distribution. Automated network tasks using Python, Ansible and managed DNS/DHCP with Infoblox. Secured SCADA/ICS networks with Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 104 protocols under NERC-CIP compliance. Managed incidents with ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and Splunk for root cause analysis. Experienced with Cisco ACI, SD-Access, and ISE for secure network access and automation. Produced detailed network documentation with Visio and BOMs for accurate planning.
Education
Lewis University
Master's degree, Cybersecurity
2023 — 2024
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