Lokesh Reddy

Sr Network Security Engineer @Western Alliance Bank

US

Worked with the installation of Palo Alto firewall, migrated with a team from predominantly checkpoint environment to Palo Alto global solution. Provided troubleshooting and resolution for complex network security issues using Palo Alto\'s tools and technologies (PA-7k, 5k, 3k), minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous network protection.• Configured and managed Palo Alto Networks firewalls to enforce security policies and control network traffic.• Integrated Python scripts with network device APIs for seamless communication and data retrieval.• Administered and managed network infrastructure through the Cisco Meraki Dashboard, ensuring centralized control and monitoring.• Implemented policy-based networking in Cisco ACI, defining application-centric policies for automated network provisioning.• Deployed Fortinet (FortiGate300E and 500E) intrusion prevention systems (IPS), a vital component in identifying and blocking malicious traffic and exploit attempts aimed at compromising the network.

Wichita State University

Master's degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General

Vignan Institute of Technology and Science

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering