Sakthi vel R

About Sakthi vel R

Network Security Engineer | Firewall Implementation & Migration | Perimeter Security SpecialistI am a Network Security Engineer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in firewall implementation, migration, and perimeter security architecture across enterprise and global banking environments.My core strength lies in end-to-end firewall implementation — from design and initial build to production rollout and post-implementation stabilization. I have implemented and managed large-scale firewall infrastructures, including Check Point and Palo Alto firewalls, supporting mission-critical business operations with high availability and strict security compliance. Firewall Implementation Expertise:• Firewall deployment from scratch • Policy design, rule base creation & optimization• NAT configuration (Source, Destination, Static)• IPsec VPN implementation (Site-to-Site & Remote Access)• HA implementation (Active-Active / Active-Standby)• Application, URL & Threat Prevention policies• SSL inspection & security profile tuning• Firewall hardening & compliance implementation Migration & Transformation Experience:• Multi-vendor firewall migrations (Cisco → Palo Alto / Check Point / FortiGate)• Rule base conversion and cleanup during migrations• Legacy cluster replacement with Check Point Maestro (Hyperscale Security)• Production cutover planning, rollback strategy & post-migration validation• Seamless transition with minimal business disruption• Cloud application security & remote user protection🧰 Technologies & Platforms:Firewalls:Palo Alto, Check Point, FortiGate, Cisco ASA / FTDManagement & Orchestration:Panorama, Check Point SmartConsole, Maestro Orchestrator, FortiManager, FMCLoad Balancing & Access:F5 LTM / APM (VIPs, Pools, Certificates, ACLs)Monitoring & Compliance:AlgoSec, FortiAnalyzer, Zabbix, Syslog/SIEM integrations Enterprise & Banking Experience:I have delivered firewall implementation and security services while working with TCS, Verizon, HCLTech, and NTT DATA, supporting global enterprises and a leading international bank. I am experienced in change management, risk assessment, and production deployments using ServiceNow, ensuring controlled and auditable security changes. Current Focus:• Firewall implementation & modernization projects• Perimeter security architecture• Hyperscale firewall platforms (Check Point Maestro)• Cloud & SASE security integration Open to opportunities in:Firewall Implementation Engineer | Network Security Engineer | Perimeter Security Engineer

Experience

1. Senior Analyst Security Engrg

   HCLTech

   Nov 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Network security engineer

Education

• Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2015 — 2018