Alla Venkata Siddhardha

About Alla Venkata Siddhardha

I am an experienced Network and Network Security Engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and securing complex enterprise, service provider, and cloud network environments. I specialize in building scalable, redundant, and high-performance infrastructures using Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, and Juniper technologies across hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.My core expertise includes LAN/WAN design, SD-WAN implementation (Cisco Viptela & Versa), firewall configuration (Palo Alto, ASA, FortiGate), VPN/IPSec/SSL tunneling, BGP/OSPF routing optimization, and data center migrations. I have led projects integrating Cisco ISE for 802.1X and Zero-Trust frameworks, deployed Zscaler for cloud security, and implemented F5 BIG-IP load balancers for global traffic distribution and application resilience.I bring a deep understanding of routing/switching protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS), policy-based network segmentation, and advanced security models involving IDS/IPS, NAT/PAT, URL filtering, and threat prevention systems. I have configured and managed multi-vendor firewalls, secure VPNs, and cloud interconnects that support thousands of users with 99.99% uptime.I’m also passionate about network automation and monitoring—using Python scripting, Ansible, Wireshark, PRTG, and SolarWinds to streamline configurations, analyze packet-level data, and proactively detect anomalies. My work extends into AWS and Azure networking, where I’ve deployed VPC peering, security groups, and transit gateways for secure cloud connectivity.Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross-functional teams across global operations, led root-cause analysis for critical incidents, and driven enterprise-wide initiatives for network optimization, compliance, and performance monitoring. I take pride in designing solutions that are secure, efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.Core Skills & Technologies:Cisco Nexus | Catalyst | ASA | Firepower | Palo Alto PA-Series | FortiGate | Checkpoint | F5 BIG-IP LTM | Cisco ISE | Zscaler | SD-WAN (Cisco Viptela, Versa)| AWS | Azure | MPLS | VPN | BGP | OSPF | EIGRP | Python | Ansible | Wireshark | SolarWinds | PRTG | Network Automation | Zero-Trust | Cloud SecuritySpecialties:Network Architecture | Firewall Policy Design | Threat Prevention | VPN & Remote Access | SD-WAN Engineering | Load Balancing | Cloud Connectivity | Network Hardening | Security Compliance | Incident ResponseVenkata Siddhardha A••••••••@gmail.com‪(40••••••02‬

Experience

1. Network Engineer

   Hyundai AutoEver America

   Jun 2023 — Present · Fountain Valley, CA, US

   Designed, implemented, and maintained enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN network using Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms. • Configured routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP; optimized route filtering and redistribution. • Implemented Palo Alto firewalls (PA-5050/7050) and managed security policies using Panorama for centralized management. • Designed and deployed F5 BIG-IP LTM for application load balancing and traffic optimization across multiple data centers. • Configured Fortinet Forti Analyzer, Forti Manager, and Forti Authenticator for security event correlation and reporting. • Performed firmware upgrades, security policy enforcement, and high-availability failover testing. • Conducted packet analysis and performance troubleshooting using Wireshark, SolarWinds, and PRTG. • Supported SD-WAN deployments and integrated VPNs using Cisco Viptela for branch connectivity.

Education

• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

  2017

• University of New Haven

  Master's degree, Computer Science

  2025