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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Software
Playing Soccer,Table tennis
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CHARLES OKORIE

Altamonte Springs,FL

Summary

Forward-thinking Network Engineer specializes in adapting business networks to emerging work realities. Provides secure connectivity for dispersed and cloud-based workforces through careful implementation of VPNs and user management tools. Builds large-scale, flexible networks designed to adapt to changing global business realities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Support Engineer

JP Morgan Chase
Lake Mary, FL
05.2007 - Current
  • Drafted post-mortem documentation analyzing instances of network system failures and detailing required repair and restoration efforts.
  • Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
  • Remotely analyzed and diagnosed complex network faults for 700 end-users, recommending and implementing corrective measures.
  • Designed and implemented cloud network infrastructures along with intra- and inter-data center connections.
  • Supported users in setup and configuration of wireless bridge networks.
  • Managed full network stacks and maintained uptimes of 99.9%.
  • Managed and administered load balancing tasks for F5 networks, routing and shaping traffic to reduce service interruptions and network strain.
  • Oversaw patch testing and deployment, script network software pushes and uninstalls.
  • Investigated and corrected problems with printers, copiers and other peripheral devices.
  • Set up hardware and software in optimal configurations to meet network performance requirements.
  • Performed network security design and integration duties.

Information Assurance Specialist

JPMorgan Chase
Lake Mary, United States
01.2010 - 06.2014
  • Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
  • Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Researched and developed new computer forensic tools.
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

IT Project Engineer

Arrow Financial Services
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2003 - 03.2007
  • Liaised with company executives and project managers to acquire resources to move projects forward.
  • Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
  • Participated in technical and cost proposal development and customer presentations.
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Performed constructability reviews encompassing independent, structured assessment of construction bid documents.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs, schedules and goals.
  • Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance, health and safety.
  • Analyzed blueprints and delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
  • Assessed qualifications and experience of contractors and prepared RFP packages.
  • Analyzed system development efforts using metrics such as earned value, potential ROI and associated liability figures.
  • Tracked equipment usage and updated quantities of products to equip team members to complete projects.
  • Assessed impact of modification requests for ongoing projects, providing documentation on required changes and expectations.
  • Maintained records of cost and quantity information for each project and engineering discipline.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer System Administration

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
02.2018

Skills

  • Process updates
  • Trend modeling
  • Reporting abilities
  • Microsoft Word
  • Heuristic algorithm development
  • System integration
  • Data Analysis
  • Financial planning
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Mainframe environments
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
  • Data security
  • Erecting firewalls
  • Implementing security programs
  • Designing security controls
  • Wireshark software
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Organization and Time management
  • Developing security plans
  • F5 load balancer expertise
  • Network security systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills
  • Cisco equipment familiarity
  • Network architecture understanding
  • IP address structure
  • Collaborative ability
  • Disaster recovery operations
  • WAN Acceleration technologies
  • Datacenter network implementations
  • Firewall functionality
  • IP multicast structure
  • Network device monitoring
  • Networking protocol expertise
  • Information security technology
  • Cisco IDS Network
  • Network security architecture
  • Remote work support
  • Port security knowledge
  • Subnetting expertise
  • Firewall technology expertise
  • SNMP monitoring
  • Networking and routing protocol expertise
  • Routing protocol expertise
  • Layer-2/3 protocols
  • Mobile device management
  • DDoS prevention
  • Software load balancer expertise
  • 8021x experience
  • Enterprise WiFi management
  • Virtual private networks
  • Packet trace analysis
  • SDLC compliance
  • DNS implementation
  • Security architecture and technologies
  • Python and Bash proficiency
  • Cisco switching expertise
  • Cisco router and switch security
  • IT best practice framework expert

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+ certification , current
  • [COMptia Advanced security Practitioner] Training ongoing - before June 2022
  • [Certified information system security professional] ongoing Training - by August 2022

Additional Information

  • Task 1: Create a virtual network with one subnet.
  • Task 2: Create two application security groups.
  • Task 3: Create a network security group and associate it with the virtual network subnet.
  • Task 4: Create inbound NSG security rules to all traffic to web servers and RDP to the management servers.
  • Task 5: Create a virtual machine to use as a web server.
  • Task 6: Create a virtual machine to use as a management server.
  • Task 7: Associate each virtual machines network interface to it’s application security group.
  • Task 8: Test the network traffic filtering.

Software

SOA-Service-Oriented Architecture software

REST-Representation Transfer

SOAR-Security Orchestration Automation and Response

SIEM-Security Incident and event management

Nessus -vulnerability scan

NIKTO-Vulnerability scan

Playing Soccer,Table tennis

play with a team called flying eagles ,I play midfield and cooperating with the defense team to feed the attackers .

Timeline

Information Assurance Specialist

JPMorgan Chase
01.2010 - 06.2014

Network Support Engineer

JP Morgan Chase
05.2007 - Current

IT Project Engineer

Arrow Financial Services
01.2003 - 03.2007

Associate of Science - Computer System Administration

Ashworth College
CHARLES OKORIE