Abasi A. Wint
Austell,USA
Summary
IT professional and military veteran with proven expertise in developing and implementing access policies to strengthen security measures. Extensive knowledge in NAC configuration, communication protocols, and various information systems. Strong analytical skills with a track record of conducting independent analyses to identify key findings and root causes. Effective communicator with experience in leading cross-functional teams and presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Security Engineer
Genuine Parts Company
01.2016 - Current
- Orchestrate the planning, design, development, and continuous refinement of network security architectures to ensure compliance with corporate security policies and procedures. Designated as point of contact for the escalation and resolution of advanced technical issues.
- Significantly improved the organization’s security posture through intensive analysis more than 20K firewall rules.
- Perform end-to-end Google Cloud firewall governance: validate access rule requests against environment baselines and security standards, commit configuration updates through VS Code to GitHub, and execute Terraform-based deployments to enforce approved policies within GCP.
- Support secure cloud operations by validating Azure FortiGate firewall rule requests, enforcing best-practice network security controls, confirming Azure NSG configurations, and troubleshooting connectivity issues with application owners.
- Identified and mitigated various security risks through the implementation of AlgoSec Firewall compliance reporting system, while serving as lead engineer for the assessment of both core and perimeter firewall devices.
- Carried out the modernization of tools for CISCO Identity Service (ISE), Fortinac, and Forescout solutions as part of NAC policy implementation and tracking.
- Completed the configuration of Forescout appliance to provide security insights on more than 50K endpoints.
- Initiated the adoption of multi-factor authentication tool for 6,500 users, along with the development of comprehensive documentation for the setup of new user accounts for all multi-factor accounts.
- Proactively detect and isolate network security issues while collaborating with individual locations to correct deficiencies.
Systems Administrator
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided technical oversight to more than $500K worth of equipment and software, including timely shipping to customers. Organized daily meetings to brief the executive management team and discuss modifications to the system.
- Expedited the installation, configuration, and seamless integration of various software.
- Enabled the operation of systems for isolating a wide range of problems, and resolving malfunctions related to hardware and software for a Fortune 500 company with over 10K users.
- Maintained full adherence to standard company procedures, while keeping abreast of existing system information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Kennesaw State University
Marietta, GA12-2027
Network Specialist AAS - undefined
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA01.2016
Skills
Network Security Engineering
Certification
- CCENT License Number: 424844168500HQZJ
- CCNA License Number: 426463112135JPCI
- CompTIA Network+ Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation
Professional Training
- Regimental Special Troops Battalion Team Leader Training – Fort Benning, GA, 2010
- Warrior Leader Course – Fort Benning, GA, 2011
- Computer/Detection Systems Repairer, 900+ Hours – Fort Gordon, GA, 2008.
- Splunk Fundamentals 1
CUST
Additional work experience as Computer Detection System Repairer and Team Leader for the 75th Ranger Regiment at Fort Benning, GA from 2008 to 2012.
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
Genuine Parts Company
01.2016 - Current
Systems Administrator
01.2012 - 01.2016
Network Specialist AAS - undefined
Chattahoochee Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Kennesaw State University