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Gary Walker

Gary Walker

Baldwin

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer with over 10 years of experience safeguarding enterprise-level networks and systems. Expert in identifying and mitigating security risks, implementing robust security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in utilizing advanced tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners. Demonstrated success in defending against cyber threats and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance overall security posture.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network/Security Engineer

Laundrylux
02.2022 - Current
  • Broad knowledge of information systems including Windows security, network security, systems development, communication networks, security software/hardware and operating systems
  • Monitor LAN/WAN networks performance and stability using a variety of tools and alert systems
  • Evaluate and recommend security, efficiency, and future growth improvements to the network infrastructure
  • Proficient in engineering solutions to prevent, minimize or quickly recover from cyber-attacks or other serious events
  • Experience with cloud computing and implementation of strong security protection in cloud environment
  • Demonstrated ability to follow cyber security news and alerts in order to understand complex attack vectors and risks including the ability to identify and evaluate emergent cyber security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Configured Enterprise grade networks from start to finish
  • Strong understanding of Azure AD and On prem AD and connecting the two
  • Built, configured and managed Microsoft Intune Auto pilot for all company apps
  • Lead monthly security reports, company performance evaluations and security recommendations

Field Service Engineer / Network Support

ATSG
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Monitor LAN/WAN networks performance and stability using a variety of tools and alerting systems
  • Evaluate and recommend security, efficiency, and future growth improvements to the network infrastructure
  • Create and support customer facing site-to-site VPN tunnels
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
  • Platform support across multiple environments on and off site
  • Windows10 and Server2012/2016 support
  • Experience with managing Office365 products and admin services


Systems Administrator/Help Desk

Kensington Vanguard National Land Services
11.2017 - 03.2020
  • Platform support across a diverse environment on and off site
  • Remote management and support of systems and applications
  • Able to define root cause analysis and define resolution path
  • Management of networking devices in7 different remote locations
  • Planning and implementation of Bandwidth upgrades for all locations
  • Configured several firewall VPNs, LAN, and WAN interfaces
  • Support and manage of Azure Active Directory Domain

Computer Technician

IT Asset Management Group
12.2015 - 11.2017
  • Knowledge of managing VLAN, VoIP, and routing protocols
  • Troubleshooting and repair of PCs, servers, routers, IP phones and many other types of IT equipment
  • Updating software and hardware of PCs, servers and routers
  • The evaluation and refurbishment of commercial and residential IT equipment
  • Wiping of hard drives following the DOD3 code

Education

Bachelors - Cyber Security

SUNY Canton

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Nassau Community College

Skills

  • Network security design
  • Access control management
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security information and event management
  • SIEM provider management
  • IP addressing and subnetting
  • Cloud security
  • Python for automation
  • Python programming language
  • Python coding

Certification

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)

Timeline

Network/Security Engineer

Laundrylux
02.2022 - Current

Field Service Engineer / Network Support

ATSG
03.2020 - 01.2022

Systems Administrator/Help Desk

Kensington Vanguard National Land Services
11.2017 - 03.2020

Computer Technician

IT Asset Management Group
12.2015 - 11.2017

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Nassau Community College

Bachelors - Cyber Security

SUNY Canton
Gary Walker