Ethan Yichen Mou
Lead Network Security Engineer
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Network Security Engineer with 12 years in healthcare, government, and financial services. Expertise in security frameworks, vulnerability assessment, and regulatory compliance. Adept leader in enhancing network security standards, optimizing network performance, and managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lead Network Security Engineer
Network & Infrastructure Security, SINGITSYS PTE LTD (Singapore) & SITS ANZ PTY LTD (Australia)
4 2022 - Current
- Plan, budget, implement, and lead projects from kickoff through to day-one operational support
- Assist customer end IT executives and senior management with solution and strategic planning and execution
- Provide support to align IT initiatives with customer's business objectives
- Established strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and project success
- Successfully led multiple high-impact projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budget constraints
- Achievements: ANEXT digital Bank office network security infra & NAC(network access control, ISE/FortiNAC) Ant Financial BCDR(Business continuity and disaster recovery) office network security infra OKEX trading company's Singapore and Malaysia KL offices network security infra WorldFirst Sydney office network security infra
VP, Network & Infrastructure Security
United Overseas Bank (Singapore)
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed the regional WAN and security infrastructure for banking networks, ensuring optimal performance and standardized security levels
- Ensured security compliance by managing timely patching and tech refreshes of 110+ firewalls
- Led evaluations for new version upgrades and network security design, presenting proposed solutions, overseeing project delivery, managing capacity, and report to management/director
- Responsible for vendor management, including discussion for hardware specifications and related quotations, support contract negotiations and maintaining vendor relationships to best meet the company’s needs.
Network Security Architect
Deutsche Bank (Singapore)
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Led projects as a key role to understand business requirements to deliver firewall and IPS solutions
- Prepared security infra designs and presentations for CTO, drafted and maintained up-to-date documents for project change management processes
- Collaborated closely with German and US solution architects and risk management teams to ensure compliance with DB's global security standard and policy.
Network Security Analyst
ING bank n.v. (Singapore)
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Played a primary role in the project to relocate APAC core firewalls to Poland
- Managed project changes, parts procurement, deployment, and service transition activities in accordance with ING bank policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Represented APAC network team twice weekly in Global IT meetings, providing updates on project status and addressing impediments
- Implemented regional SOC network to enhance monitoring with SIEM systems, effectively managing and mitigating data risks
- Provided BAU support for APAC security infra across 11 Asia branches.
Infrastructure Analyst
Schroder Investment Management (Singapore) Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Designed and implemented APAC Corporate and Guest wireless solutions (Cisco Meraki) integrated with core/ DMZ networks, liaising with various business units to ensure successful testing and completion
- Collaborated with UK teams to handle network security alerts and conduct forensic investigations and following deny policy on designated firewall end.
Security Operation Engineer
Bayer (South East Asia) Pte Ltd.
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Played a pivotal role in planning and implementing the APAC tech-refresh project
- Implemented and managed 80+ Checkpoint firewalls and IPS/IDS infrastructures in APAC region
- Collaborated extensively across internal teams, 10+ countries IT departments, business units, and external vendors to support daily operations and project requirements.
Network Consultant
National Computer System(NCS) (A*STAR BMSI/PUB/NEA/IDA Projects)
05.2011 - 03.2015
- Directed daily operations of LAN/WAN/WLAN/VoIP infrastructure, including management of 150+ Access switches, 1000+ IP phones, and 200+ APs
- Provided Level 3 technical support for campus network Data center, firewalls, IDS/IPS, Proxies, and WAN link availability
- Managed government security incidents, conducted thorough investigations, and authored resolution reports.
Education
Master in Information Technology -
James Cook University Australia
Bachelor in Information System and Management - undefined
Nan Kai University
Skills
Independent project handling
Excellent communication
Making Decisions & Accepting Responsibility
Consistency and Reliability/Trustworthiness
Willing to change/ Staying relevant and competitive
Conflict Resolution (Rather than Conflict Avoidance)
Certification
Palo Alto PCNSE(2024)
Passions, Interests and Activities
- Certifications and lifelong Learning: Pursuing additional certifications and courses to deepen expertise in network security and related fields.
- Mentoring and Training: Passionate about mentoring junior engineers and conducting training sessions to share knowledge and best practices.
- Basketball: playing as captain/coach in SingLion basketball team of Singapore Westcoast Basketball League, it does help me to relax and build up my stamina
Volunteer Experience
SINGITSYS Group, 2022-Present, Mentored participants in intensive cybersecurity bootcamps, providing guidance on best practices, career advice, and hands-on project support.
Timeline
VP, Network & Infrastructure Security
United Overseas Bank (Singapore)
09.2019 - 03.2022
Network Security Architect
Deutsche Bank (Singapore)
07.2018 - 01.2019
Network Security Analyst
ING bank n.v. (Singapore)
12.2016 - 07.2018
Infrastructure Analyst
Schroder Investment Management (Singapore) Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2016
Security Operation Engineer
Bayer (South East Asia) Pte Ltd.
03.2015 - 01.2016
Network Consultant
National Computer System(NCS) (A*STAR BMSI/PUB/NEA/IDA Projects)
05.2011 - 03.2015
Lead Network Security Engineer
Network & Infrastructure Security, SINGITSYS PTE LTD (Singapore) & SITS ANZ PTY LTD (Australia)
4 2022 - Current
Master in Information Technology -
James Cook University Australia
Bachelor in Information System and Management - undefined
Nan Kai University