Gokulakrishna R

DevOps Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India6 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in network security and cloud administration.
Proven track record in managing complex network environments.
Recognized by Zscaler for excellence in security measures.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure expert with a focus on network security solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network SecurityCloud SecurityWeb Application SecurityNetwork Architecture

Other Skills

AkamaiAmazon Web Services (AWS)CCNACisco ASACisco Firewall SecurityCisco RoutersCommunicationComputer Network OperationsData Center ArchitectureData Loss PreventionDell Data Center SwitchesEnterprise Network SecurityJuniper FirewallsLinuxNetwork Engineering

About

With a solid foundation in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Anand Institute of Higher Technology, my journey led me to become a Netops Security Engineer at Algonomy. Skilled in navigating complex network environments, I leverage my expertise in Amazon VPC and networking to ensure robust security measures. Recognized by Zscaler with certifications in cloud administration and internet access, I contribute to maintaining our enterprise's technical integrity. Our team's commitment to excellence is evident in the seamless network operations we administer, enhanced by my communication skills and a deep understanding of networking intricacies.

Experience

Applied materials

Network Security Engineer II

Mar 2025 – Present · 1 yr · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Configuring and managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including creating and updating Pre and Post security policy rules as per organizational infrastructure needs (PAN-OS 11.x)
Deploy and support Zscaler Private Access (ZPA) solutions to enable secure, policy-based remote access to internal applications
Administering and fine-tune Akamai Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies to protect web-facing applications from OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and other advanced threats
Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts with relevant teams to address discovered security gaps
Assist in the implementation and management of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across cloud and on-premise environments to prevent data breaches and ensure compliances
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, cloud, SOC) to implement and enforce enterprise security standards

Palo Alto NetworksZscalerAkamaiData Loss PreventionNetwork SecurityCloud Security

Algonomy

Netops security engineer

Aug 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Karnataka, India · On-site

Designed and implemented data center network architectures to support business objectives.
Configured and optimized network hardware, including Dell Data center Switches and Juniper firewalls.
Collaborated with Server team to address network requirements and configurations.

Data Center ArchitectureNetwork EngineeringDell Data Center SwitchesJuniper FirewallsNetwork Architecture