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Haris Hussain

Haris Hussain

IT Security Specialist
Seattle,WA

Summary

Results-driven Network Security Engineer with a proven track record of implementing robust security solutions. Successfully deployed a company-wide intrusion detection system, resulting in a 40% reduction in security incidents. Expertise in operating systems, networking, system administration, and cybersecurity. Demonstrated success in implementing hardware and software solutions in corporate and high-pressure environments. Skilled in hardware-software integration, project management, and problem-solving, with strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks like HIPAA and GxP. Experienced in cybersecurity engineering, including threat identification, mitigation, and incident response. Proficient in administering and troubleshooting enterprise data networks to ensure compliance with industry standards and safeguard sensitive data through advanced network security protocols and tools.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lab Computing Engineer

PerkinElmer
Bothell, Washington
04.2024 - Current
  • Implement, monitor and provide technical support in laboratory environments, typically integrated with instrumentation
  • Modified user access on specialized instrument software and AD security groups according to SOP access forms
  • Administer and assure connectivity of customers Operating System based platforms
  • Implement Windows-based security
  • Respond to Lab software/hardware-related inquiries
  • Identify more critical to less critical activities and tasks; adjust priorities when appropriate
  • Document issues and resolutions using the IT ticketing system

IT Consultant

Bristol Myers Squibb
Bothell, Washington
04.2024 - Current

IT Technician/Field Engineer

Field Nation
, WA
03.2022 - Current
  • Contracted for work orders by several Washington State Organizations such as, Office of Attorney General, Department of Licensing, etc
  • Clients include but not limited to, Facebook, Amazon, Indeed, Booking.com, MasterCard, CloudFlare, Walmart, GoldmanSachs, Providence, Levi's, Corient, etc
  • Adjusted original installation plan and reviewed installations for compliance with local codes and good operating practices
  • Facilitated maintenance team training procedures to align with company standards
  • Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing and restoring machines to peak performance
  • Trained customer employees and managers on machine use and maintenance
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
  • Serviced Workstation equipment for expedient repair and minimal downtime
  • Upgraded/Replaced 100+ Workstations

Junior Security Engineer

WEX
Portland, ME
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Provided support in administration and implementing security solutions towards Qualys and SIEM tools like Splunk, CrowdStrike Solution ARY, LogRhythm, SCCM, Altiris, LANDesk, BigFix, McAfee/Symantec
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving firewall software and hardware issues, including VPNs, connectivity issues, logging, cluster configurations, and hardware installations for Checkpoint and Palo Alto firewalls
  • Use Carbon Black (CB Defense), McAfee Nitro and Splunk Enterprise SIEM security tools to monitor environment
  • Co-ordinating pen testing and application security testing audits with PenTest Tools like Metasploit, NMAP, Wireshark and Kali on Linux/Unix operating system
  • Supervised, installed, operated and performed unit level maintenance on multi-function cloud user information processing systems and devices
  • Developed and maintained security plans and security testing plans and improved risk models, metrics, reports, processes

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS - ITAM Cybersecurity Specialization

Central Washington University
06.2018 - 03.2021

Skills

  • Network Security: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, SSL/TLS

  • Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTPS, SSH, SMTP

  • Tools: Wireshark, Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite

Accomplishments

  • Managed network security for a 500-employee company, handling 10,000+ daily threats and reducing incidents by 40%
  • Implemented security policies that reduced data breaches by 75% over a 12-month period
  • Investigated and resolved a major security breach that affected 50,000+ user accounts, minimizing downtime and preventing further data loss
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive security plan for a new cloud-based application, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
  • Implemented and managed a comprehensive security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and security information and event management (SIEM) tools
  • Hardened network perimeter by configuring next-gen firewalls (SonicWall, Juniper SRX, Palo Alto), reducing vulnerabilities by 70%.
  • Proactively identified and patched 200+ server vulnerabilities using Nessus and Qualys, ensuring 99.9% uptime for critical applications.

Timeline

Lab Computing Engineer

PerkinElmer
04.2024 - Current

IT Consultant

Bristol Myers Squibb
04.2024 - Current

IT Technician/Field Engineer

Field Nation
03.2022 - Current

Junior Security Engineer

WEX
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - BS - ITAM Cybersecurity Specialization

Central Washington University
06.2018 - 03.2021
Haris HussainIT Security Specialist