Gayathri Vinod

Dedicated Network Security Analyst with 4.5+ years of experience at Accenture, specializing in securing enterprise-level network infrastructure, threat detection, and incident response. Proven expertise in firewall management (Palo Alto, Checkpoint), IDS/IPS, VPN technologies (GlobalProtect), Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA), F5 WAF, Cisco ISE. Proficient in identifying security risks, implementing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Strong background in threat analysis, and enforcing role-based access controls to maintain data integrity and business continuity.

Network Security Analyst - Accenture - Bengaluru, India

(2023-09)

• Implement and continuously monitor security protocols and network infrastructure defenses against evolving cyber threats, ensuring high availability and integrity of security controls.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto and Checkpoint next-generation firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS systems, including Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) and Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), to detect and neutralize malicious network activity.
• Leverage FireMon for firewall rule optimization, compliance auditing, and policy management across enterprise networks; document all proposed firewall rule changes, ensuring traceable change management and audit readiness.
• Configure and maintain F5 Web Application Firewall (WAF) policies, signatures, and detection rules to safeguard web-facing applications against OWASP Top 10 and emerging application-layer threats.
• Manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for device profiling, posture assessment, and role-based access control (RBAC), enforcing Zero Trust principles across enterprise network segments.
• Administer GlobalProtect VPN for secure remote user authentication, granular access control, and encrypted connectivity for distributed workforce environments.
• Lead incident response efforts — perform root cause analysis (RCA) on security events, coordinate cross-departmental remediation, and document findings to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain and deploy security patches for critical systems, reducing attack surface and preventing unauthorized access.
• Generate and present compliance and security reports to upper management, ensuring alignment with internal security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as customer-facing security advisor, recommending best-fit network security solutions tailored to client environments.
• Facilitate security awareness training programs for colleagues, strengthening organizational security hygiene and threat recognition.

Network Security Associate - Accenture - Bengaluru, India

(2023-01 - 2023-09)

• Designed and enforced security policies and frameworks to protect company assets and data, aligned with industry best practices.
• Monitored network traffic in real time using network monitoring tools to identify and respond to potential intrusions and anomalies.
• Performed risk assessments across network infrastructure, identifying exposure points and recommending targeted improvements to reduce vulnerability.
• Managed and configured security appliances including next-gen firewalls and IDS/IPS, ensuring continuous and consistent protection across environments.
• Collaborated with IT and infrastructure teams to integrate security controls into network architecture design and deployment workflows.

Security Delivery Associate - Accenture - Bengaluru, India

(2021-12 - 2022-12)

• Managed and resolved IT security service tickets including USB access requests, ad-hoc data transfers, SSO provisioning, and policy exceptions within defined SLAs.
• Handled patch management workflows — tracked, assigned, and resolved patching tickets to maintain system security compliance across enterprise environments.
• Created and maintained issue records and policy exception documentation, supporting audit trails and compliance reporting.

Application Development Associate - Accenture - Bengaluru, India

(2021-08 - 2021-12)

• Completed structured stream training in application development and transitioned into security operations.
• Earned industry certifications in C Programming (Coursera), Introduction to Data Science in Python (Coursera), and Problem Solving through Programming in C (NPTEL).

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Computer Science and Engineering - Saintgits College of Engineering (2017 - 2021)