Jermaine Blyden

Seasoned network security professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in architecture, deployment, and remediation for medium to large-scale networks. Expert in Fortinet, SD-WAN, and firewall solutions, consistently reducing network latency and enhancing security posture across multiple organizations. Proven ability to lead end-to-end network transformations, delivering quantifiable improvements in reliability and compliance. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement advanced security strategies that safeguard critical infrastructure.

• Fortinet Enterprise Firewall 7.4 Administrator Fortinet Issued Jun 2025

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• Fortinet SD-WAN 7.2 Architect Fortinet Issued Jun 2025

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• Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist Network Security Fortinet Issued Jun 2025

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• CCNA R&S Cisco

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• Fortinet SDWAN Deployment Led Fortinet SDWAN deployment for RXO, Inc. reducing network latency by 25%.
• Firewall Remediation Success Implemented firewall remediation at RXO, SDI, Akorn, Grubhub, and ADM Investor Services, improving security posture by 35%.
• Fortinet Full Stack Implementation Designed and Implemented Secure FortiGate Infrastructure at Human Kinetics, increasing data security and redundancy by 40%. Saved over $300,000 in hardware cost.
• Network Redesign Project Improved and Enhanced network Security Posture and Visibility at Akorn, Inc.

Nathan Brady

Senior System Administrator at Human Kinetics

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Jermaine on a major infrastructure project where we deployed a full Fortinet stack across our environment. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in making the transition smooth and successful."

Andrew Travis

Network and Security Sales Engineer at Fortinet

"I've enjoyed working with Jermaine the past six months on his SD-WAN and ADVPN project at RXO and he has picked up the concepts and architecture very quickly, improving on the design to better fit RXO's needs. He exhibits the utmost work ethic, going above and beyond to ensure his work is top notch. He'll make a great addition to any team with his ability to quickly pick up new concepts and implement them." 

Damond Singleton

Client Facing Information Security Officer at SDI

"Jermaine demonstrated an exceptional proficiency and dedication while working as a Security Network Engineer. His adept handling of a very important firewall migration was successful and important to the organization to help with keep the infrastructure fortified against potential threats."

Yury Ashkinadze

Global IT Program Consultant at Akorn

"Jermaine is a skilled and experienced network engineer. I have worked closely with Jermaine on several engagements, and can attest to his technical expertise and ability to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently and effectively. His problem-solving skills are exemplary, and he possesses a unique talent for quickly identifying the root cause of complex technical problems, likely drawing from his broad knowledge and extensive experience in the field.
On the planning side, his contributions have been invaluable in guiding our team through critical decision-making processes, ensuring that our network architecture was scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices."