Vinay Kumar Nakkala

About Vinay Kumar Nakkala

Experienced Network Engineer with proven success supporting enterprise clients across…

Experience

1. Senior Network Engineer

   AT&T

   Oct 2023 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   At AT & T, I serve as a Senior Network Engineer driving enterprise-grade security and network solutions across hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. My key focus is integrating QRadar SIEM with Next-Gen Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, FortiGate) to build a unified threat detection and automated response framework. I’ve developed custom log extensions, correlation rules, and real-time offense tracking to significantly boost visibility and response speed.Alongside this, I design and deploy Cisco IWAN and SD-WAN solutions including DMVPN, PFRv3, and BGP/EIGRP overlays, enabling transport-independent architectures across MPLS and ISP clouds. I also support Cisco DNA Center, ISE, and Prime Infrastructure across planning, implementation, and troubleshooting efforts.My role extends to firewall modernization projects, migrating legacy ASA/SRX rules to next-gen platforms like Palo Alto and Check Point, and deploying security features like SSL/IPSec VPNs and WildFire malware detection. With over 9 years of experience, I bridge advanced networking with cybersecurity to deliver scalable, resilient infrastructure.

Education

• SRM University (Sri Ramaswamy Memorial University)

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2016