Mithila Kunder
Network Security Engineer | Cisco Certified (CCNA, CCNP) | AWS Solutions Architect | Firewall Management | PCI Compliance | Network Automation | Python
- Role
- Network Security Engineer at Conduent
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mithila Kunder
Certified Network Security Engineer with 7+ years of experience designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise networks across Fortune 500 clients and public sector agencies. Currently managing 250+ Cisco firewalls and 150+ routers for 20+ PCI-compliant clients at Conduent, ensuring secure infrastructure with 99.9% uptime.I specialize in enterprise network security architecture, firewall management, and vulnerability remediation. My expertise spans Cisco ASA, Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls, with proven success in PCI compliance, network automation using Python, and cloud security implementations in AWS environments.Core Expertise: • Network Security Engineering & Architecture (7+ years) • Firewall Management (Cisco ASA, Firepower, Palo Alto)- 250+ devices • PCI Compliance & Vulnerability Remediation • Network Automation & Python Scripting (30-40% efficiency gains) • AWS Cloud Security (EC2, VPC)- Certified Solutions Architect • Enterprise Network Design & Optimization • Team Leadership & Technical Mentoring (5+ engineers) • Network Monitoring & Incident Response (P1 resolution) • Root Cause Analysis & Performance OptimizationProven Results: • Managed 250+ Cisco firewalls across 20+ PCI-compliant clients • Achieved 99.9% network uptime through proactive monitoring and incident response • Reduced manual workload by 30-40% through Python-based firewall automation • Led team of 5 engineers through successful audit cycles ahead of schedule • Streamlined legacy device decommissioning and route management optimizationTechnical Certifications: • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - AssociateIndustries: Technology Services, Healthcare, Government, Financial Services, TransportationI\'m passionate about building secure, scalable network infrastructures, mentoring technical teams, and implementing automation solutions that enhance both security posture and operational efficiency.
Experience
Network Security Engineer
Feb 2020 — Present
Leading network security operations for global technology-led business solutions company serving Fortune 500 clients and public sector agencies across customer experience management, transportation, healthcare, and government services.Key Achievements: • Oversee and maintain 250+ Cisco firewalls and 150+ routers across 20+ PCI clients, ensuring secure, compliant infrastructure with 99.9% uptime and zero security breaches • Lead team of 5 engineers through audit cycles and network projects, consistently delivering results ahead of schedule while improving team efficiency and technical capabilities • Automated firewall review processes across Cisco, Palo Alto, and Azure environments using Python scripting, reducing manual workload by 30-40% and eliminating human error in routine tasks • Implemented and optimized Cisco ASA, Firepower, and Palo Alto firewalls including configuration management, version upgrades, and comprehensive policy enforcement across enterprise environments • Conducted thorough firewall ACL and vulnerability assessments, ensuring access relevance and systematic remediation of security risks while maintaining compliance standards • Standardized device configurations and executed legacy device decommissioning initiatives, streamlining route management and enhancing overall network performance • Resolved high-priority network incidents (P1) with detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implementing preventive measures that minimized recurrence and improved system reliability • Produced comprehensive network and data flow diagrams while maintaining accurate device inventories for documentation compliance and audit readiness • Delivered hands-on training and process improvements that enhanced team response times and minimized operational downtime across critical systemsTechnologies: Cisco ASA, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto Firewalls, Python Automation, PCI Compliance, ACL Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Network Documentation
Education
University of Mumbai
Bachelor’s Degree
2012 — 2015
Southern Methodist University
Master’s Degree, Telecommunication and Network Engineering
2015 — 2017
L & T Institute Of Technology
Diploma, Electronics & Telecommunication
2008 — 2012
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