Krishna Sarath

DevOps Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India3 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Expert in managing enterprise-grade firewalls and security policies.
Proven track record in cybersecurity incident management and threat analysis.
Led successful migration projects enhancing network security.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Specialist with expertise in firewall management and incident response.

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Skills

Core Skills

Network SecurityFirewall AdministrationCybersecurity Incident ManagementSecurity Incident Management

Other Skills

CheckpointPalo AltoCisco ASA/FTDVMware NSX-TSARF policiesNOC ticketing systemsThreat analysisConfiguration reviewsAuditsRemediation measuresCheckpoint firewall migrationNAT/PAT policiesIPSecSSL VPNHigh Availability

Experience

3 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs

Current Experience

Accenture

Security delivery specialist

Jun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs

• Administer and manage enterprise-grade firewalls including Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, and VMware NSX-T to enforce security policies across hybrid cloud and on-premise infrastructures.

CheckpointPalo AltoCisco ASA/FTDVMware NSX-TNetwork SecurityFirewall Administration

Inspira enterprise

Financial Services Associate

Oct 2023 – Jun 2024 · 8 mos

Implemented and managed SARF (Security Access Request Form) policies, resolving incidents reported via NOC ticketing systems.
Responded to and blocked known malicious activities escalated by the SOC team; conducted threat analysis and applied remediation measures.
Conducted configuration reviews, audits, and assessments to maintain security standards and OEM-recommended firmware versions.

SARF policiesNOC ticketing systemsThreat analysisConfiguration reviewsAuditsRemediation measures+2

Terralogic software solutions

Network Security Engineer

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Led end-to-end Checkpoint firewall migration from SonicWall, FortiGate, and Sophos platforms; developed detailed migration plans, LLD/HLD documentation, and comprehensive test plans.
Configured NAT/PAT policies, IPSec and SSL VPN (Mobile Access), routing, and High Availability (ClusterXL) on Checkpoint Gaia R81.10 firewalls.
Conducted firmware upgrades to R81.10, ensured SIC communication between SmartConsole and Checkpoint Gateways, and managed manual failovers in ClusterXL environments.
Integrated UTM logs with SIEM for comprehensive threat detection; escalated incidents and performed security policy changes to resolve network connectivity issues and critical attacks.
Implemented L3/L4 security measures, vulnerability assessments, and intrusion detection, managed firewall log housekeeping, disk space optimization, and disaster recovery.
Created site-to-site VPNs, coordinated license renewals, and managed rule additions, deletions, and modifications with complete policy backup procedures.

Checkpoint firewall migrationNAT/PAT policiesIPSecSSL VPNHigh AvailabilityUTM logs+5