Utteja Golla
Senior Network Security Engineer | Cisco | Palo Alto | AWS | CCNP | Cloud & SD-WAN Expert
- Role
- Senior Network Security Engineer at Optum
- Location
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Utteja Golla
Network Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the industry, which includes expertise in…
Experience
Senior Network Security Engineer
Aug 2023 — Present · TX, US
Configured and managed Palo Alto PA-3440, PA-5450, and PA-5410 firewalls using Panorama, ensuring optimal security settings. Developed and maintained firewall rules within the Palo Alto dashboard to mitigate vulnerabilities and enhance security. Deployed Palo Alto virtual firewall images for testing and validation, ensuring compliance with security and performance standards before production deployment. Installed and maintained Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, optimizing internet security and improving traffic control through policy enhancements. Configured and updated FortiGate 500E, 200E, and 3200F firewalls with software patches and maintenance releases to enhance security and performance. Created compliance reports in FortiAnalyzer to verify adherence to security regulations. Integrated FTD 2100 with SIEM tools and endpoint security systems to improve threat detection and incident response. Managed FMC for Firepower logs, providing detailed analytics and real-time alerts for proactive security monitoring.Deployed and maintained Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), including models like 5508, 9800, and 8540, ensuring seamless enterprise Wi-Fi connectivity. Configured and optimized Cisco Access Points (APs) such as the AIR-AP3802, 2802, and 1562 for high-density wireless coverage. Implemented Aruba Wireless Controllers & 7200 Series) and Access Points, enhancing security with Aruba ClearPass for role-based authentication and network access control (NAC). Conducted RF site surveys using Ekahau and AirMagnet to optimize AP placement and ensure efficient wireless coverage. Configured 802.1X authentication for secure Wi-Fi access, integrating with RADIUS and Active Directory. Troubleshot Wi-Fi issues related to interference, roaming, and bandwidth optimization across enterprise networks.
Education
University of Dayton
Master's degree
SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Chennai ,Tamil Nadu
Bachelor of Technology - BTech
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