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THEJ KIRAN

Bengaluru

Summary

L1 Network Security Analyst with 4.4 years of experience, including 2 years in incident monitoring, change/task/problem management, and 2.4 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto (Panorama) and Check Point firewalls. Skilled in firewall policy implementation, threat mitigation, and first-level troubleshooting in enterprise environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Security Analyst

Hindustan Computers Pvt. Limited
01.2021 - Current
  • Configured and optimized Palo Alto (Panorama) and Check Point firewalls, reducing policy conflicts by 25% and improving perimeter security performance.
  • Implemented and updated firewall policies in accordance with security best practices and organizational compliance.
  • Conducted vulnerability assessments and security audits to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with security frameworks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve firewall and network-related issues, minimizing downtime.
  • Handled security incidents, service requests, and change management while ensuring adherence to defined SLAs.
  • Generated and presented monthly security reports with actionable insights to improve security posture.
  • Mitigated threats by blocking Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) including malicious IPs, URLs, and domains via Check Point and Zscaler.
  • Conducted weekly firewall configuration backups to support disaster recovery and maintain operational continuity.
  • Participated in firewall upgrade activities (Palo Alto and Check Point), gaining hands-on experience in version upgrades and pre-/post-checks.
  • Involved in firewall rule cleanup initiatives for both Palo Alto and Check Point, working closely with the team to remove unused or redundant rules.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies
04.2019

Skills

  • Firewall Management
  • Network Security
  • Threat Analysis & Incident Response
  • Cloud Security
  • Security Compliance
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Strong Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • SLA Adherence
  • Ownership of Tasks
  • Accountability

Certification

  • AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
  • AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

Languages

Telugu
English

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/11/98
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Unmarried

Timeline

Network Security Analyst

Hindustan Computers Pvt. Limited
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies

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