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Darnell Loggins

Darnell Loggins

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced leader with a proven track record in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Skilled in developing efficient processes and ensuring high standards are met, while consistently aligning efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for fostering teamwork and a commitment to excellence through a collaborative approach.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Cyber Security Relationship Manager (Security Architect)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of America
05.2022 - Current
  • As a CSRM, I am responsible for evaluating projects for security impacts and determine a workflow between the technical teams
  • This includes multiple types of projects and engagements, including business, IT and Security
  • Also providing Security requirements and recommendations including risk management solutions
  • Security Architecture consulting of high-level security services including UI, API, JWT
  • Security Architecture, Planning, Validation and Verification strategies working with Principal, Enterprise, Application architectural and Development teams
  • Security Architectural work with Smart/FHIR development
  • Responsible and accountable for multiple projects and initiatives
  • Consistently providing Security Requirements and Recommendations for successful project completion
  • Experience in a high-paced very diverse work environment responsible for multiple high-level program domains and projects
  • Consistent communication with development and leadership teams to articulate cyber security technologies and strategies
  • Master of a multitude of hardware platforms, operating systems, cyber security tools and Cyber Security techniques
  • Work with Cloud-based technologies using platforms such as AWS, AZURE, GPC
  • Proficient in Security technologies such as IBM Data Power, Red Hat Open shift, ForgeRock
  • Master at designing security architecture in progressively complex IT environments and projects.

Lead Security Architect/Information Security Chapter Lead

Arizona State University
09.2020 - 05.2022
  • As Lead security Architect I am responsible for identifying and working with cross-functional departments towards resolving security issues related to 3rd party applications and software
  • This includes reviewing and completing detailed risk assessments, consulting on projects, adding strategy and development were needed
  • As Information Security Chapter Lead- I am responsible for fourteen (14) business analysts, student workers, management interns and Architects
  • I am also responsible for the security review (assessment) process for the University Technology Office (UTO)
  • Ensuring risk is assessed on all 3rd party applications and services on an enterprise level, university wide.

Security Architect - ASU

Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • As security Architect, I was responsible for assessing 3rd party applications, giving security-oriented consultation to various colleges within ASU and worked on various projects to help bring new security tools and security awareness into the ASU organization
  • Engineered the deployment of XSOAR
  • Reviewing and completing of detailed risk assessments on new 3rd party technologies and solutions
  • Identified and remediated hundreds of servers and end-points using CrowdStrike
  • Risk analysis, risk management and communication to executive leadership on potential risks to the organization
  • Work with engineering team on Aruba and Arista wireless deployment
  • Work with network, platform, engineering, and software development teams ensuring proper security controls are in place during Software development lifecycle
  • (SLDC)
  • Updated and maintained Windows and LINUX policies within the CrowdStrike Falcon UI
  • The successful management of two (2) teams, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and the Security Architecture team ensuring projects, day to day workflows and initiatives and are all on time and in-line with expectations
  • Assisted with the creation of IOT standards and guidelines to support a more secure environment for Internet of Things devices
  • Contract review for 3rd party vendors assessing potential risk within contract language
  • Helped to define a more robust security review process that provides a more holistic assessment for third-party solution providers
  • Establish objectives, created road maps, timelines and ensure flawless execution of team priorities
  • Identify information security objectives and strategize those objectives while in-line with executive leaderships strategic plans
  • Experience in managing multiple teams of technical and semi-technical people
  • Assess and analyze organizational security practices and strategies as well as identify, implement, and maintain new strategies that address vision, mission, and goals of executive leadership.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Solutions Architect/Lead Deployment Architect

Surgical Care Affiliates
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • As solutions Architect I was responsible for the design and engineering of the SCA infrastructure to support the implementation of new cloud managed Cisco Meraki Firewalls, switches, and legacy medical devices into one-hundred and eighty (180) locations within the continental United States
  • As Lead Deployment Architect, I was responsible for working with the on-sight engineers on issues relating to connectivity of on-prem devices and legacy medical devices added to the new Meraki infrastructure during the deployment phase of the project
  • Performed complex design, maintenance, enhancement, testing, implementation, and support in a dynamic legacy environment
  • Consulted with on-sight personal to resolve complex issues with medical devices that had special (unorthodox) requirements for functionality
  • Provided design guidance on new and legacy medical equipment, ensuring solutions were aligned with leaderships overall vision
  • Worked with engineering teams to effectively deploy planned solutions
  • Managed and escalated design challenges that added potential risk to the project
  • Managed teams of eight (8) engineers in complex and dynamic environments ensuring process and planned deployment practices were always followed.

Sr. Manager Security

MGM Resorts International
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Architecture and Engineering- As Sr
  • Manager of the Security Architecture and Engineering team I was Responsible for mentoring and coaching of four (4) Security Architects and four (4) Security Engineers
  • Also responsible for implementing new security solutions into the MGMRI infrastructure
  • Wrote standards to streamline processes for turnover of solutions to Security Operation teams
  • Successful management of $120 million in projects for fiscal year 2018
  • Lead initiatives to strengthen MGMRI’s security posture by introducing security solutions such as (CASB, SHAPE, User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA))
  • Successfully implemented Cisco ISE into MGM Resorts Springfield location
  • Created standards that helped to define procedures for architecture and implementation of FW policies across multiple secured network environments
  • Detailed and concise weekly reporting to executive staff
  • Defined security standards around cloud access governing enterprise agreements, departmental access and accounts
  • Developed Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) charts to define roles for specific business units within MGM Resorts for cloud governance of AWS and AZURE cloud environments.

Sr. Network Security Architect

MGM Resorts International
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Responsible for writing firewall standards to help define MGMRI process
  • Responsible for architectural recommendations for Security tools to enhance the MGMRI security posture enterprise wide
  • Also Responsible for training and mentoring three (3) junior level engineers
  • Approved and implemented hundreds of FW policies in Cisco ASA’s, Palo Alto 5200, 7000 firewalls and Juniper Netscreen Firewalls
  • Lead firewall remediation efforts to standardize all firewalls enterprise wide
  • Defined office 365 standards for DIA access for consistent, uninterrupted traffic flow and access to vital cloud resources
  • VXLAN creation and deployment across multiple networks using Cisco NX 9000 switches
  • Work with Network Engineering teams on ACI Fabric enhancements
  • Multiple Executive acknowledgements given for firewall policy cleanup initiatives
  • Key player in infrastructure acquisition and integration efforts for new MGMRI properties

Sr. Network Security Architect/Engineer

eBay Inc
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for creating, scheduling and implementing firewall policies across multiple platforms and disciplines within the EBAY Corporate, Site and Data Center environments
  • Wrote Thousands of Firewall policies adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and Strict Zoning Policies
  • Implemented Hundreds of Firewall Policies using Panorama on Multiple Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Implemented Hundreds of Firewall Policies via CLI on Multiple ASA Firewall platforms
  • Implemented Hundreds of Firewall Policies via CLI on Multiple Juniper Firewall Platforms
  • Implemented Hundreds of Firewall Policies via CLI on Multiple Palo Alto Firewall Platforms
  • Implemented Hundreds of Firewall Rules via GUI on Multiple Checkpoint Firewall Platforms
  • Wrote multiple pages of procedural documentation to support Implementation guidelines for ASA, Palo Alto, Juniper Firewalls and Checkpoint Firewalls
  • Wrote documentation to support Change guidelines and processes
  • Maintained comprehensive policy management and enforcement using Cisco ISE
  • Created Firewall Zoning policies for data-flows traversing third party vendor sites
  • Upgraded multiple ASA 5585’s, Palo Alto PA5020’s and Checkpoint 15600 FW’s to new IOS, Pan-OS software/firmware.

Sr. Network Security Architect/Engineer

Lumentum Inc
03.2014 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for design, maintenance, deployment and troubleshooting of medium to large networks within the Global Lumentum Network environment
  • Upgraded Fourteen (14) ASA 55xx-x Firewalls ensuring DDoS protection
  • Designed multiple network environments combining new and legacy technologies
  • Deployed Solar winds NPM 12 and NCM supporting 150+ network devices
  • Deployed Infoblox NIOS 7.0.1 in a mid to large size network environment
  • Configured and deployed multiple redundant Cisco Nexus 9396 core switches to support multiple Datacenters in US and Shenzhen
  • Configured multiple UCS 5108 Blades servers using FCoE connecting to Cisco 6100 Series FI’s Successfully troubleshot multiple issues using Cisco Meraki MR42 and MR32 wireless AP’s.

Sr. Network Engineer

Apple Inc
02.2013 - 02.2014
  • Responsible for the collaboration of remote and on-site resources during migrations; responsible for the implementation and troubleshooting of network devices in Apple retail stores in the US, Europe, Asian pacific and Australia
  • Implemented three-hundred and forty (340) Cisco UCS c240 rack servers
  • Configured one-hundred and seventy (170) Juniper SRX 240h firewalls running 10.4r6.5
  • Configured hundreds of 8 port switches with specific VLAN and port security configurations to support devices located in the Apple retail store environment
  • Configured three-hundred and forty (340) Cisco UCS c240 devices in Vcenter (Vsphere) to support management and virtual device implementations on the UCS rack servers
  • Configured hundreds of virtual devices to support virtualization efforts of DHCP and CDN technologies.

Sr. Network Security Architect/Engineer

CISCO SYSTEMS
04.2012 - 02.2013
  • Responsible for supervising and giving technical guidance to nine (9) mid to Sr
  • Level engineers on my team; responsible for the design and implementation of complex network infrastructures located in the U.S and abroad for Cisco Systems
  • Implemented over 2000 3502i access points in multiple Cisco buildings Worldwide
  • Configured and implemented multiple 4510 Layer 3 switches in various Cisco campus environments
  • Successfully completed multiple Nxos upgrades on Nexus 7010 and 7018 switches running hundreds of Vlan’s and VIP’s with no P1 outages
  • Troubleshot multiple Linux servers located in a very large data center environment restoring network connectivity and production
  • Hired four (4) mid-level engineers and one (1) Senior level engineer to help migrate multiple Cisco buildings to new Cisco wireless, voice and IPv6 standards
  • Created hundreds of IPv6 subnets in QIP to support new IPv6 initiatives set forth by Cisco Systems
  • Implemented multiple IPv6 supported configurations on Nexus 7010, 6509 and 3570x Layer 3 switches
  • Successfully completed multiple Nxos upgrades on Nexus 7010 and 7018 switches running hundreds of Vlan’s and VIP’s with no P1 outages
  • Configured and implemented multiple ASR1004 routers to support very large Cisco campuses.

Sr. Systems Architect/Engineer

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
02.2012 - 04.2012
  • Responsible for designing network infrastructures to support new wireless initiatives for all CHS hospitals across the US; responsible for the design of wireless network infrastructures for my assigned region which included hospitals located on the east coast and in the south
  • Designed multiple network infrastructures to support current application needs with capacity requirements
  • Helped design and build multiple data centers to support hospital infrastructures
  • Part of design team responsible for capacity planning and WAN development
  • Configured multiple VLANs on Cisco 6509 core switches to support network infrastructures in various CHS hospitals
  • Configured Cisco 3750x switches in a stack configuration to support various CHS clinic network infrastructures
  • Configured a multitude of Cisco 5508 Wireless controllers to support lightweight 3502I WAP’s
  • Configured 3502I and 3502E WAPS using Cisco WCS
  • Support and troubleshooting of WAPS using WCS

Sr. Wireless Network Engineer

APOLLO GROUP
02.2011 - 02.2012
  • Responsible for the wireless design of multiple University of Phoenix buildings throughout the United States and Europe; Also responsible for configuring and troubleshooting wireless nodes during scheduled implementation windows
  • Configured 100’s of Cisco 3502i access points using HREAP (Hybrid Remote Edge Access Point) in a multiple WLAN environment
  • Created multiple RF designs using Air magnet paying close attention to attenuation and AP throughput
  • Created a multitude of documentation to support RF designs and implementation guidelines
  • Configured five (5) Cisco Wireless Control Systems using ver
  • 7.0.1
  • Configured multiple 3750 Cisco layer 3 switches in a stack configuration to support 3502i Wireless Access Points
  • Created 100’s of subnets to support Wireless Access points using VitalQIP Ver
  • 7.2
  • Configured multiple Cisco 3502i Light Weight AP’s using Cisco Wireless Control System Ver
  • 7.0.1
  • Point of escalation for any wireless problems/outages that arise during implementations and/or related production issues.

Sr. Systems Architect

Affiliated Computer Services
10.2010 - 02.2011
  • Responsible for designing and implementing wide area and local area networks for our various customers; Also responsible for supporting and maintaining ACS owned customer networks on a 24/7 basis
  • Configured multiple Juniper netscreen Firewalls to allow specific traffic to traverse the various networks owned and operated by ACS
  • Created various DMZ’s on Juniper Netscreen Firewalls to give specific customers access to limited resources
  • Managed sixteen (16) 6509 Cisco switches configured with one hundred plus VLANS and legacy devices in a large data center environment
  • Configured multiple Cisco 5505 ASA’s for new customers ensuring full firewall functionality and access to required network resources
  • Designed three (3) 10 gigabit networks using Cisco Nexus 7000 series switches, Cisco 5505 ASA’s, and Cisco 3800 series routers
  • Configured multiple IPsec VPNs for clients using Cisco 5505 ASA’s
  • Configured various F5 load balancers allowing clients to access specific network resources via public IP’s
  • Designed and support of a very large MPLS network routing BGP and OSPF
  • Designed and implemented UNIX based network using (3) 3750 Cisco Switches and (4) Linux based servers
  • Tier 4 support for four (4) clients on a 24/7 basis
  • Configured multiple Aruba 6000 controllers to support 100's of Aruba 100 and 130 access points
  • Created detailed design documentation and turnover documentation to clients on all work performed.

Sr. Systems Engineer

COMSYS
03.2010 - 10.2010
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining Local Area and Wide Area Network devices in the Comsys/Manpower enterprise on a 24 by 7 on call basis; Also responsible for maintaining and implementing voice infrastructures in current and new remote sites
  • Configured multiple Site to Site IPSEC VPN’s using 1841 Cisco routers and Cisco ASA 5520’s
  • Maintained a working 750 user Voice Over IP network environment, supporting users with a wide range of telephony issues
  • Managed multiple 4900 Cisco switches running hundreds of VLAN’s in a midsized data center
  • Tier 4 support of all networks related and CUCM related issues for the whole Comsys/Manpower network infrastructure on a 24 by 7 on call basis
  • Successful Security Appliance Software upgrades for all Primary and Secondary ASA’s in production environments with emphasis on no loss of production or outages
  • Configured multiple 2811 and 3825 Voice gateways using 4 digits dialing and connecting to a Cisco Call manager 6.1 publisher
  • Configured multiple sites for VOIP using Cisco Call Manager 8.1
  • Migration into Cisco Unified Communications CME version 7.0 using 2811 and 3825 Cisco routers
  • Implemented and configured two (2) Cisco Unity express servers
  • Configured multiple Aruba 3000 controllers to support 100's of Aruba 100 access points
  • Installed and configured Unified CME software in
  • Designed multiple network solutions to support remote office connections via MPLS

Network Infrastructure Engineer

AMERICAN EXPRESS
03.2008 - 03.2010
  • Responsible for designing and implementing Wide Area Networks connecting American Express to various External Business Partners (EBP) and External Resource Partners (ERP) on a domestic and global scale
  • Also responsible for creating access-lists for implementation into FWSM’s and PIX Firewalls granting EBP and ERP access to the American Express network
  • Communicated with multiple business units within American Express developing strategies for network designs and implementations
  • Managed multiple FWFMs and ASA firewalls in a large data center environment
  • Created over two hundred (200) firewall rules using Cisco Cat
  • 6500 FWSM’s
  • Designed and implemented three (3) Wide Area Networks (WAN) connecting the American Express third party environment to 3845 Cisco Routers in the UK using fractional DS3 circuits routing EBGP
  • Wrote hundreds of access-lists to grant multiple EBP and ERP customers to the American Express network ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency in our multiple FWSM’s and PIX firewalls
  • Tier 4 support for the entire American Express third party environment on a 24/7 basis
  • Created (3) fully encrypted VPN’s for domestic third party clients in the US
  • Used Cisco CSM to support load balancing on multiple AMEX networks within the enterprise
  • Received two (2) customer accolades for work and support on large scale projects in the EBP and ERP environment
  • Designed and implemented (3) WLANS using 2800 Series Cisco Routers and Cisco 1300 Series Aironet Access points for wireless connectivity across a 120 node WLAN
  • Designed and implemented four (4) WAN’s connecting the American Express third-party environment to 3845 Cisco routers in the U.S and full DS3 circuits routing EBGP
  • Created multiple VLAN’s on 6511 Cisco switches to accommodate a test environment within the AMEX network
  • Worked closely with a team of engineers in a high paced environment ensuring quality of service and timely response to issues related to design and implementation

Network Voice Support Engineer

PETSMART CORPORATION
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • Responsible for working the mass of trouble tickets associated with the telephone migration to VOIP project currently underway at all PetSmart stores in the country and abroad
  • Communicated on a regular basis with retail store employees and managers to resolve implementation and break-fix issues
  • Configured multiple Cisco 2811 routers to use Cisco 7960G, Cisco 7920G IP Telephony Phones
  • Managed multiple 6509 Cisco Switches using Sup.720’s and running hundreds of VLAN’s in a large data center environment
  • Configured multiple Cisco 2811 series Routers and DSP’s to work with Cisco 1300 Series Access Points across multiple WLAN environments using Cisco 7920G IP telephony phones
  • Troubleshot multiple scenarios of IP Telephony phones not communicating properly across an IP network
  • Part of an escalation team of engineers that was responsible for maintaining a working environment after migrations for the PetSmart stores
  • Responsible for continued support and configuration of MPLS network
  • Configured multiple 7960G and 7912G IP Telephony phones remotely with clients in the field
  • Work in a high paced environment developing solutions and break/fixes on the fly during production hours
  • Part of a break/fix team responsible for network monitoring and support using CSA ver
  • 0
  • Configured multiple CAT 4500 Series line cards utilizing full POE capabilities
  • Configured two (2) 5580 ASA’s supporting new internet connectivity for entire enterprise.

Sr. Data Network Engineer

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
01.1999 - 07.2006
  • Responsible for designing and implementing Cisco based network
  • Infrastructures within the Northern California region
  • Also responsible for Tier 4 support on a 24/7 oncall basis
  • Lead engineer for a very large region consisting of over 10,000 nodes and 5 engineers
  • Responsible for managing five (5) systems engineers, insuring response times to issues, SLA’s and scheduled implementations
  • Designed, configured, and implemented thirty (30) branch network infrastructures using Cisco routers, 1721, Cisco routers, 2924, 2950 and 2924C Cisco switches
  • Created procedural documentation to support configuration of Cisco 5500 Catalyst switch using Cisco works to push IOS images to the enterprise
  • Designed, configured and implemented network infrastructures in the data centers using 6500 series Cisco switches, 7206 VXR Cisco routers, OC12 and T3 multiple vendor supported data circuits in a Wide area network
  • Provided tier 4 support for all network problems throughout the enterprise on a 24/7 oncall basis
  • Part of design team that also implemented a new SNA transport (DLSW) to be used throughout the UBOC enterprise network
  • Implementation lead on CATOS migration for three hundred and forty (340) 5500 series Cisco catalyst switches and eleven hundred and twenty-four 2900 series Cisco switches within the UBOC enterprise network
  • Successfully completed over 50 projects maintaining a High level of detail presenting turn-over documentation and procedural documentation as required
  • Created and maintained hundreds of VLAN’s within the UBOC network
  • Used packet analyzers to sniff out anomalies in the local area network and to resolve congestion issues within the UBOC network
  • Project lead on IOS upgrade migration from 11(1)9 to 12(1)17 on seven hundred and twenty (720) enterprise routers in UBOC network
  • Configured and implemented forty-five (45) Cisco 5505 and 5509 switches
  • Managed multiple types of resources and four (4) PC technicians in a very large geographical area
  • Awarded CUBEE in 2003 and 2004 by Union Bank of California for best work done in my region and upholding a large regional area with no technical issues associated from implementations and projects
  • (Creating Union Bank Excellence and Efficiency)

Data Systems engineer

SARCOM
08.1998 - 01.1999
  • Responsible for upgrading and supporting clients servers and workstations
  • Built seven (7) Compaq servers using Microsoft exchange, Microsoft advanced server and a RAID 5 configuration
  • Configured multiple 5.1 Novell clients to in a Windows NT environment
  • Built nine (9) Windows NT 4.0 servers
  • Configured 2924 Cisco switches to support Microsoft servers in multiple VLANS
  • Built five (5) Microsoft SQL servers to work in a Windows NT environment
  • Supported thirty-four (34) Windows NT servers, Microsoft Exchange servers and SQL servers for eleven (11) different clients
  • Created Multiple VPN’s for clients for secure connections into and out of SARCOM’s local network
  • Used packet analyzers to resolve network issues on client networks

Site supervisor/technician

CSAA
06.1997 - 08.1998
  • Responsible for making sure the other PC technicians had computer parts and tools needed to complete the job
  • Responsible for completing each of the twenty-eight sites on-time with no mistakes
  • Responsible for seven (7) technicians in a high paced technical atmosphere
  • Configured and implemented twenty-eight Cisco 3640 Cisco routers and one-hundred and forty Cisco 2924 switches using EIGRP and t1 circuits in a cluster configuration
  • Supported PC technicians with technical problems that arose during conversion from Token-Ring to Ethernet
  • Wrote procedural documentation to support break/fix scenarios relating to NIC card faults in a PC
  • Worked with a team of five (5) other supervisors to develop procedural documentation that was used in the field for the Token-ring to Ethernet conversion by the PC technicians
  • Awarded for fastest conversion to Ethernet site with no errors or faults on project by
  • EDS
  • Completed turnover documentation for twenty-eight sites focusing on new PC specifications and Cisco router/switch specifications.

Support Technician

CHEVRON CORPORATION
07.1996 - 06.1997
  • Responsible for supporting the PC’s for the various types of business units in the Chevron Enterprise network
  • Supported oil platform clients with remote PAL dial-up and satellite transmissions issues
  • Received multiple help desk calls, fixing problems and closing tickets as required
  • Windows NT support for client workstations
  • Supported clients for printer problems and communication with printer issues
  • Supported clients with operating system issues dealing with Windows 95 and Windows
  • NT
  • Tier 1 support for entire Chevron corporation computer network.

Lead instructor

SOLUTIONS COLLEGE
03.1994 - 07.1996
  • Responsible for insuring the instructors had all the resources needed to do the best job possible and to teach the network essentials certification
  • Developed curriculum to support the A+ and network essentials courses offered by the school
  • Configured Ninety (90)
  • Windows 95 based computers to communicate in a 100 base T Ethernet environment
  • Configured Eighty (80) Novell based computers to operate in a windows 3.1 environment using a DOS shell
  • Maintained a positive learning environment for the students and other instructors
  • Taught over one-hundred and sixty (160) students who all passed the network essentials certification program
  • Built and supported over two-hundred (200) PC's in a Windows 3.1, Novell 3.15 and Windows 95 environment.

Computer technician

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
05.1992 - 03.1994
  • Responsible for keeping the multitude of computers, printers and copiers working in the corporate environment
  • Maintained a 140-node network supporting end-users in windows 3.1 and Novell environment
  • Configured thirty (30) nodes to communicate across a token-ring network using windows 1 and Novel
  • Tier 1 and tier 2 support for windows 3.1 and Novell clients
  • Migrated one-hundred and twenty (120) nodes to Ethernet 10-base T from a Token-ring 16/4 network.

Education

Certification - Computer Science

Citrus College
Covina, CA
06.1992

Skills

  • TECHNICAL SKILLS
  • Security Solutions- SkyHigh CASB (Cloud-Based Security Broker), Shape (Account Take Over), Forescout (NAC), Airwatch (MDM), OKTA (MFA), Beyond Trust (TPAM), Proofpoint (CASB), Gigamon, Trend Micro Cloud One, CrowdStrike Falcon, Plixer, Okta IAM, XDR, Cisco IDPS, Palo Alto (NGFW), Splunk (SIEM), XSOAR, Imperva (WAF)
  • Network/Security Monitoring Tools- Solar Winds, HP OpenView Node Monitor (NNM), QRadar, Microsoft Systems Center, Netmon, SolarWinds (IDS), Cisco (NGIPS), Cisco NetFlow, Wireshark, CAPSA
  • Wireless/Wi-Fi- Aruba 6000 Mobility Controllers, Aruba 3000 Mobility Controllers, Aruba 600 Access Points, Aruba 630 Access Points , Aruba 3810M Cisco 1250 Series Aironet Access points, Cisco 1300 Series Aironet Access points, Cisco 5508 series Wireless control System, Cisco Network Control System, Cisco Meraki, Cisco 3802i and 3802e Lightweight Access Points, Cisco 1140 Lightweight Access points
  • Microsoft/Server Software- SQL server, Exchange server, Windows NT 40 Server, Microsoft SMS server, Windows 2000 Advanced server, Windows 2000 professional, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Force Point Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Windows Office suite, Dell Data-Protection and Encryption (DDPE), Citrix
  • UNIX- SVR4, HP-UX, AIX 71, Linux, SunOS, Python Scripting
  • Novell Software- Novell 31, Novell 5
  • PC/Server Hardware- RAID 1-5, Compaq servers, IBM Servers, AS400 Servers, optical drives, DVDROM, DVD-RAM, Blackberry handheld devices, Palm Handheld devices, Android handheld devices
  • Protocols- TCP/IP, BIG IP, IPX, SNA, EIGRP (routing protocol), EBGP (routing protocol), IBGP(routing protocol), RIP (routing protocol), OSPF (routing protocol), 80211b, 80211d, 80211g, DLSW, Spanningtree, split horizon
  • Relationship Building

    Client Relationships

    Relationship building and management

    Excellent Communication

    Customer Relationship Management

    Service support

    Cybersecurity Strategy

    Vulnerability Assessment

    Endpoint Security

    Security Information and Event Management

    Security Protocols

    Access Control

    Social Engineering Defense

    Compliance Management

    Application security

    Wireless Security

    Identity Management

    Security policy development

    Incident Response

    Network Security

    Digital Forensics

    System Hardening

    Mobile Security

    Data Encryption

    Disaster Recovery

    Intrusion Detection

    Virtualization Security

    Penetration Testing

    Secure Software Development

    Cryptography Algorithms

    Data protection

    Disaster Recovery Planning

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Problem-Solving

    Time Management

    Attention to Detail

    Problem-solving abilities

    Multitasking

    Multitasking Abilities

    Reliability

    Critical Thinking

    Organizational Skills

    Team Collaboration

    Active Listening

    Effective Communication

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Decision-Making

    Team building

    Security issues troubleshooting

    Task Prioritization

    Self Motivation

    Security infrastructure architecture

    Interpersonal Skills

    Analytical Thinking

    Goal Setting

    Risk Assessment

    Professionalism

    Interpersonal Communication

    Strategic Planning

    Time management abilities

    Continuous Improvement

    Adaptability

    Written Communication

    Information Governance

    Data Analysis

    Professional Demeanor

    Problem-solving aptitude

    Firewall Management

    Security Needs Assessment

    Cryptography

    Security assurance

    Security metrics

    Analytical Skills

    Regulatory Compliance

    Security Testing

    Web Security

Timeline

Cyber Security Relationship Manager (Security Architect)

Blue Cross Blue Shield of America
05.2022 - Current

Lead Security Architect/Information Security Chapter Lead

Arizona State University
09.2020 - 05.2022

Security Architect - ASU

Arizona State University, Tempe Campus
05.2020 - 09.2020

Solutions Architect/Lead Deployment Architect

Surgical Care Affiliates
09.2019 - 07.2020

Sr. Manager Security

MGM Resorts International
03.2018 - 08.2019

Sr. Network Security Architect

MGM Resorts International
09.2017 - 03.2018

Sr. Network Security Architect/Engineer

eBay Inc
09.2016 - 09.2017

Sr. Network Security Architect/Engineer

Lumentum Inc
03.2014 - 09.2016

Sr. Network Engineer

Apple Inc
02.2013 - 02.2014

Sr. Network Security Architect/Engineer

CISCO SYSTEMS
04.2012 - 02.2013

Sr. Systems Architect/Engineer

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS
02.2012 - 04.2012

Sr. Wireless Network Engineer

APOLLO GROUP
02.2011 - 02.2012

Sr. Systems Architect

Affiliated Computer Services
10.2010 - 02.2011

Sr. Systems Engineer

COMSYS
03.2010 - 10.2010

Network Infrastructure Engineer

AMERICAN EXPRESS
03.2008 - 03.2010

Network Voice Support Engineer

PETSMART CORPORATION
08.2006 - 03.2008

Sr. Data Network Engineer

UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA
01.1999 - 07.2006

Data Systems engineer

SARCOM
08.1998 - 01.1999

Site supervisor/technician

CSAA
06.1997 - 08.1998

Support Technician

CHEVRON CORPORATION
07.1996 - 06.1997

Lead instructor

SOLUTIONS COLLEGE
03.1994 - 07.1996

Computer technician

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
05.1992 - 03.1994

Certification - Computer Science

Citrus College
Darnell Loggins