Charan B.
Senior Network Engineer Administrator @Illinois Secretary of State
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Network Engineer Administrator @Illinois Secretary of State
Springfield, IL, US
Designed and deployed enterprise WAN/LAN SD-WAN infrastructures for government offices using Cisco ACI and Aruba switches. • Strengthened network security by implementing FortiGate solutions and aligning with Zero Trust and HIPAA standards. • Developed automation pipelines with Python and Ansible, significantly reducing manual efforts in network management.
EDUCATION
University of Central Missouri
Master of Science - MS, Computer Information Systems & Information Technology
Lovely Professional University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
ABOUT CHARAN B.
I’m a Senior Network & Security Engineer with 7 years of experience designing, securing, and automating large-scale enterprise and hybrid cloud networks.What I do best:Build and secure enterprise networks using Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, Fortinet, and Zscaler.Deliver resilient SD-WAN and Zero Trust architectures that keep businesses connected and secure.Integrate cloud networking (AWS & Azure) with on-prem infrastructures.Automate repetitive tasks with Python & Ansible, cutting manual effort by 40%+.Align networks with CIS & NIST frameworks, ensuring compliance and security.Career highlights:Led large-scale SD-WAN migrations improving uptime to 99.99% across distributed offices.Deployed Aruba ClearPass & Zscaler ZIA/ZPA for identity-aware, Zero Trust access.Hardened enterprise firewalls (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto NGFW, FortiGate) to reduce risks and meet audit requirements.Implemented cloud networking solutions like Azure ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect to support hybrid cloud expansion.I’m passionate about solving real-world networking challenges by combining security-first design with automation. Always open to connecting with other professionals in Network Engineering, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.
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