Sunny Kukreja

About Sunny Kukreja

Experienced Senior Network Security Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Data Visualization, Management, Networking, and Cisco Systems Products. Strong information technology professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from The University of Dallas.

Experience

1. Network Engineer

   Northwood University

   Jan 2019 — Present

   Implemented and configured Palo-Alto and Fortinet firewalls to improve client’s security posture and meet complianceExperienced in implementing and troubleshooting of Palo Alto firewall PA series, PA 5200 series and PA200Implemented zone-based security policies including Custom Apps, URL and Data filtering, Threat prevention, and Wildfire analysis per policy as requiredHands-on in deploying VPN Solutions like IPSEC & SSL VPN implemented across multiple vendors: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Azure, Juniper, FatPipe NetworksExperienced with Juniper/Pulse secure MAG VPN solutions and granular access controlManaged large networks with multiple datacenters connected over IPSEC tunnels, MPLS networks and small branch/home officesExperienced in authentication protocols PAP, MSCHAP, IKE Phase 1 and 2, switch port securityImplemented and configured Cisco switches and routers, Juniper SSG firewalls, Procera PacketshapersExpertise in installing, configuring, and maintaining Cisco Switches (2960X (Stackwise), 3600, 3700, 3850,6500, Nexus 9Ks)Designed and Implemented a 20G collapsed core backbone design for client with VRFs terminating at the Palo Alto ZonesExpertise in maintaining stable STP topology using protocols such as Port fast, BPDU guard, root guard and/or reducing the STP footprint with Port channels and MEC (VSS and vPC)Experienced with HSRP, VRRP and GLBPGood knowledge about spoofing attacks and mitigating them using DHCP snooping, Dynamic Arp Inspections, and IP source guardExperienced in designing and implementing a multi-tenant environment using multiple Virtual Routers and Zones on PA series to keep all tenants\' traffic isolated from each otherExperience working on network management and monitoring tools like WhatsUp Gold, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Wire sharkImplemented and experienced with CWDM solutionsExperience with SIEM tools such as Qradar and LogRhythmExperienced with DNS(A, NS,CNAME, MX and PTR records)

Education

• The University of Dallas

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2011 — 2014

• Northwood University

  BBA, Management Information Systems

  2005 — 2007

• Punjab Technical University

  BCA, Computer Applications

  2002 — 2005

• Georgian College

  CPA, Computer Programming/Analyst

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Data Visualization
• Wan
• Cisco Routers
• Project Planning
• Vpn
• Juniper Technologies
• Routing
• Tcp/Ip
• Information Technology
• Program Management
• Cisco Systems Products
• Higher Education
• Internet Protocol Suite (Tcp/Ip)
• Business Intelligence
• Cisco Networking
• Microsoft Office
• Vlan
• Network Administration
• Wide Area Network (Wan)
• Data Mining
• Firewalls
• Palo Alto Networks
• Wireless
• Public Speaking
• Cisco Technologies
• Cisco Prime
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Training
• Aerohive
• Security
• Cisco Ios
• Vendor Management
• Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Web Development
• Team Leadership
• Management
• Virtual Private Network (Vpn)
• Time Management