Isaac Stewart
Hamilton Township,NJ
Summary
Experienced security consultant specializing in the deployment of advanced security tools and conducting thorough assessments. Demonstrated success in presales and IT environments, driving client engagement and satisfaction. Adept at identifying vulnerabilities and implementing robust security measures. Focused on delivering measurable results and improving security frameworks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Consultant
Stratascale Solutions
Somerset, NJ
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Monitored and analyzed real-time security alerts and logs from various client environments using SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel.
- Conducted thorough investigations of security incidents for MSP clients, applying containment and remediation procedures to minimize downtime.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify attack vectors and system weaknesses, enabling proactive remediation in managed environments.
- Engineered, deployed, and maintained security tools including SentinelOne, Microsoft Azure Security, and Zscaler tailored for MSP infrastructures.
- Utilized advanced Kusto Query Language (KQL) within Microsoft Sentinel for targeted threat hunting and custom detection rule generation.
- Implemented file integrity monitoring solutions across critical systems to detect unauthorized changes and support compliance with regulations like PCI-DSS.
- Delivered technical consulting and operational support to MSP clients, optimizing security posture through expert guidance on threat management.
- Collaborated with internal engineering, service delivery, and customer success teams to align security solutions with client requirements and SLAs.
Security Consultant
Software House International, SHI
Somerset, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivered end-to-end professional services by implementing Fortinet firewalls in diverse environments.
- Configured VPNs, web filtering, and VLAN segmentation to secure remote office communications.
- Acted as trusted security consultant during endpoint security deployments, guiding clients in Sophos and Symantec configurations.
- Architected and deployed Symantec Data Loss Prevention systems for enterprises, ensuring compliance and data protection.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments using Rapid7, Nessus, and Kali Linux, providing actionable risk reports.
- Managed Fortinet firewall policies, partnering with IT teams to enforce security standards and optimize connectivity.
- Facilitated workshops with client teams to support integration of Symantec DLP solutions for ongoing compliance.
- Led lifecycle deployment of endpoint protection solutions, advising on patch management and incident prevention measures.
Pre-Sales Security Engineer
Software House International, SHI
Somerset, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with sales teams to gather client security requirements and design scalable solutions for large enterprises.
- Conducted comprehensive security assessments during presales engagements to identify vulnerabilities and recommend enhancements.
- Architected integrated security infrastructures that combined network, endpoint, cloud, and data protection solutions from multiple vendors.
- Delivered technical presentations and product demonstrations, effectively communicating value propositions for various security technologies.
- Executed interactive demos tailored to client environments, showcasing solution capabilities to expedite the sales cycle.
- Provided guidance throughout presales and post-sales lifecycles, partnering with teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure smooth implementation.
- Partnered with engineering teams to customize multi-vendor security solutions, aligning features with operational requirements and compliance needs.
Systems Administrator
Software House International, SHI
Somerset, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Spearheaded upgrade of Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP platform, enhancing system stability and operational efficiency.
- Administered over 50 servers in terminal server farm to ensure high availability and optimize performance.
- Redesigned remote application environment using Quest vWorkspace to improve secure user access and end-user experience.
- Managed day-to-day server operations, including hardware and software support, log analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Created and administered Active Directory users, groups, and objects to streamline access control and permission management.
- Designed, deployed, and supported physical and virtual server infrastructure for optimal performance and scalability.
- Configured, deployed, and documented new server implementations to enhance operational workflows.
Education
Diploma - Network Services Administration
Cittone Institute
Edison, New Jersey12.2004
Diploma - Technical Support
The Chubb Institute
Jersey City, New Jersey12.1998
Skills
- Security incident response
- Threat hunting
- Vulnerability assessment
- Data loss prevention
- Risk analysis
- IT documentation
- Security monitoring
- Endpoint security
- Information security
- Data protection
- Endpoint protection
- Security architecture
- SIEM monitoring
- Client consulting
Certification
- CCNA
- Fortinet FCA, FCF
- Fortinet NSE1, NSE2, NSE3
- Palo Alto Networks Accredited Systems Engineer (PSE) Strata Associate
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- MCSA 2003
- MCTS
- MCITP Server 2008 Administrator
- MCITP Enterprise Administrator
- VMware VCP 4.0
- Symantec/Blue Coat Proxy SG6.6
- Zscaler ZCCA-PA
- Zscaler ZCCA-IA
- Zscaler ZCCP -IA
- Symantec DCS Server Administrator 6.6
- CompTIA A+ Certification
- CompTIA Network+ Certification
Timeline
Security Consultant
Stratascale Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2026
Security Consultant
Software House International, SHI
01.2017 - 01.2020
Pre-Sales Security Engineer
Software House International, SHI
01.2014 - 01.2017
Systems Administrator
Software House International, SHI
01.2011 - 01.2014
Diploma - Network Services Administration
Cittone Institute
Diploma - Technical Support
The Chubb Institute