JOEL VASQUEZ

• Collaborated with cross-functional engineering teams to assess and enhance software and hardware interfaces, fostering seamless integration.
• Implemented third-party tools, including Ansible and Git, within the CI/CD pipeline to enhance code validation processes
• Leveraged expertise in Ansible and Python to contribute to training and development initiatives, sharing valuable insights and facilitating skill enhancement.
• Revitalized legacy code bases to align with elevated development standards, resulting in enhanced functionality and maintainability.
• Engineered robust, scalable, modular, and API-centric infrastructures, laying the foundation for efficient and future-proofed development environments.
• Conducted network troubleshooting activities, adeptly isolating and diagnosing common issues to maintain optimal system performance.

• Implemented Ansible automation within CI/CD, optimizing infrastructure provisioning.
• Designed Ansible playbooks to provision over 20 VMs required for Atlassian Suite.
• Engineered Ansible playbooks to automate network tasks, reducing errors and saving valuable time.
• Developed Ansible playbooks for comprehensive RedHat and Linux OS patching, updates, and system management.
• Conducted Pre/Post Security Compliance Scans to align hosts and networks with DISA standards.
• Utilized Ansible playbooks to STIG/Harden hosts, ensuring network security and regulatory compliance.
• Implemented DevSecOps practices in an Agile environment, ensuring proactive security measures across the development lifecycle.

• Delivered comprehensive training in Splunk, Python, Linux, and Command Line, enhancing team expertise.
• Led and managed the system administrators' certification program, preparing them for daily responsibilities.
• Contributed to task inspections, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Implemented security and functionality patches to fortify intrusion defenses and system reliability.
• Leveraged Ansible, OpenStack, and CLI to efficiently deploy patches and updates across the network.
• Conducted evaluations of vendor products, such as Teradici, for potential integration into complex architectures.
• Proactively monitored networks and network devices with ACAS and Splunk for swift issue resolution.

Insight Global | (10/2020 - 03/2021) 6 month contract for staffing agency

At&t | (03/2021 - 03/2021) Contract was transferred to Tyto Athene

• Conducted real-time traffic analysis and packet logging with Interrogator and Kibana SIEM tools.
• Utilized Wireshark PCAPs and tcpdump for in-depth network anomaly investigation.
• Detected security inconsistencies, promptly responding to and reporting security incidents.
• Monitored multiple networks using tools such as SolarWinds, LogRhythm, and HBSS, while contributing to network security design and integration.
• Maintained a flexible schedule, responding to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
• Resolved issues and escalated problems, providing knowledgeable support and high-quality service.

• Established and managed user profiles and accounts while maintaining comprehensive systems documentation.
• Conducted rigorous security audits to pinpoint vulnerabilities.
• Successfully defended the network during red team assessments, promptly detecting intrusions and executing incident response procedures.
• Formulated and upheld incident response protocols, minimizing damage and liability in the event of security breaches.
• Simulated attack scenarios, replicating threat actors' tactics and techniques to identify system weaknesses.
  Identified network system weaknesses and vulnerabilities through comprehensive assessments.
• Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and devised effective mitigation strategies.
• Crafted and disseminated cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff about known threats and potential attack vectors.

• Diligently operated and maintained the Simple Key Loader (SKL) cryptographic device, ensuring the secure loading and management of cryptographic keys for mission-critical operations, thereby enhancing the unit's information security and operational readiness.
• Ensured uninterrupted operations and updates by conducting troubleshooting and monitoring of third-party software.
• Managed training schedules and manpower allocation for training and maintenance support, optimizing maintenance procedures and operations.
• Enhanced operational efficiency by delivering compliance updates/upgrades on Windows 7/10 machines with minimal user disruption.
• Adhered to and enforced policies to safeguard network security, ensuring the security of hosts and the verification and authentication of user access.
• Maintained rigorous safety compliance to uphold strict standards and protect team members during deployments to Afghanistan.