AKM Shah Newaz
Absecon
Summary
Dynamic IP Network Security Engineer with extensive experience at L3Harris, specializing in zero trust architecture and firewall management. Proven track record in implementing robust security solutions and optimizing network segmentation. Adept at incident response and skilled in scripting for automation, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IP Network Security Engineer
L3Harris
Atlantic City
05.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: FAA contractor
- Perform enterprise security gateway access control, baseline configuration management, and system performance testing.
- Support network security operations, testing, and configuration of new information security products and services.
- Conduct lifecycle testing and operational support on SOA-based security architectures to maintain NIST compliance.
- Implement zero trust environments using Palo Alto next-generation firewalls and Cisco Firepower.
- Design, implement, and manage F5 Load Balancer and AFM solutions.
- Create and maintain site-to-site and client IPSec/VPN solutions.
- Perform configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of F5 BIG-IP systems, including LTM and AFM modules.
- FAA contractor
IP Network Security Engineer
Bently Global Resources LLC
Atlantic City
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: FAA contractor
- Similar responsibilities as at L3Harris, including enterprise security gateway access control and lifecycle testing.
- FAA contractor
Senior Network Security Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Edison
11.2018 - 04.2024
- Led network and security strategic discussions for YouTube.
- Established policies for network segmentation and implemented various segmentation technologies.
- Migrated hub-spoke sites to Silver Peak SDWAN and Palo Alto Prisma SDWAN solutions.
- Standardized software and hardware platforms to comply with industry standards.
- Built cloud-based firewalls using Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Coordinated network and security activities across business units and vendors.
Senior Network Security Engineer
AIG
New York
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Configured, managed, and troubleshooted Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Juniper Firewalls.
- Implemented and supported firewalls in zero trust (DMZ) environments.
- Worked with Site-to-Site VPNs and optimized firewall policies.
- Managed Cisco ASA Firewalls and performed OS upgrades.
- Developed security protocols to protect network infrastructure from threats.
- Implemented monitoring systems for real-time threat detection across networks.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities within network systems.
- Led incident response efforts to mitigate security breaches and threats.
Network Security Engineer
Amazon
Hamilton
04.2017 - 02.2018
- Configured and implemented security rules in Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and PIX firewalls.
- Managed day-to-day firewall activities and performed troubleshooting.
- Worked on Palo Alto firewall management, including zone-based firewall and VPNs.
- Experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, IS-IS, and HSRP.
Network Security Engineer
Capital One
Richmond
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: contractor
- Configured, managed, and troubleshooted Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Juniper Firewalls.
- Implemented and supported firewalls in zero trust environments.
- Worked with Site-to-Site VPNs and optimized firewall policies.
- Managed Cisco ASA Firewalls and performed OS upgrades.
- Contractor
Education
Master of Business Studies -
National University Of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh12.2012
Skills
- Network Security Architecture
- Firewall Configuration & Management
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems
- Security Information and Event Management
- Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
- Incident Response & Forensics
- Cloud Security
- Scripting & Automation
- Network Security Tools
- SIEM Solutions
- Cloud Platforms
- Scripting Languages
- Operating Systems
- Firewall configuration
- VPN implementation
- Zero trust architecture
- Network segmentation
- Security policy development
- Security operations management
Affiliations
- Member, Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
- Member, (ISC)²
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
- CompTIA Security+
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
IP Network Security Engineer
L3Harris
05.2025 - Current
IP Network Security Engineer
Bently Global Resources LLC
09.2024 - 04.2025
Senior Network Security Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
11.2018 - 04.2024
Senior Network Security Engineer
AIG
03.2018 - 10.2018
Network Security Engineer
Amazon
04.2017 - 02.2018
Network Security Engineer
Capital One
03.2016 - 03.2017
Master of Business Studies -
National University Of Bangladesh
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