J.P Cedeno
Asheboro,NC
Summary
With 25 years of experience in IT and a background as a solutions architect, I bring strong expertise in Cisco and cloud technologies, including routers, switches, and security platforms, while being a highly skilled presenter, technical leader, and marketer. I am also well-versed in networking protocols, architecture, and troubleshooting methodologies such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, and have hands-on experience with scripting and automation tools like Python or PowerShell.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Secure Workload Architect
EnterOne
11.2024 - Current
- Technical architect focused on zero-trust, micro-segmentation, least privilege access, and hybrid/multi-cloud security.
- Demonstrate, deploy, and support Secure Workload's integration capabilities with Cisco ISE, Secure Analytics, Cisco Secure, Cisco Firepower, AWS, Azure, GCP, F5, NetScaler, Meraki, and Kubernetes.
- Utilize Postman, Python, and PowerShell to streamline agent deployment and automate critical tasks, including configurations, policy discovery, and enforcement.
- Deploy Cisco Secure Workload on Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Cloud workloads.
- Create and refine micro-segmentation and workload security policies based on network and application flows, threat analysis, and business requirements.
- Analyze existing on-prem and cloud infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities, recommend enhancements, and ensure robust security policies for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Align zero-trust policies to address and mitigate MITRE att&ck frameworks as well as comply with NIST 800-171.
Technical Sales Engineer
Elisity
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Pre-sales technical architect focused on demonstrating and marketing Elisity’s identity-based network edge segmentation solution.
- Deployed Elisity on Cisco , Arista, and Juniper network switches.
- Author white papers, technical articles, and comprehensive videos that highlight Elisity's capabilities.
- Integrated with third-party telemetry providers such as Active Directory, CrowdStrike, Claroty, ServiceNOW, and Armis.
- Developed and deployed access policies ensuring lease privilege access and compliance across IT, IoT, and OT environments.
- Built and maintained comprehensive lab environments using VMware, Hyper-V, Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Active Directory, CrowdStrike, Claroty, ServiceNow, and other technologies to replicate customer environments for testing, demonstrations, and Proof of Concepts (POCs).
Technical Solutions Architect
Cisco Systems
02.2018 - 03.2023
- Pre-sales technical architect focused on zero-trust, micro-segmentation, least privilege access, and hybrid/multi-cloud security.
- Demonstrate, deploy, and support Secure Workload's integration capabilities with Cisco ISE, Secure Analytics, Cisco Secure, Cisco Firepower, AWS, Azure, GCP, F5, NetScaler, Meraki, and Kubernetes.
- Utilize Postman, Python, and PowerShell to streamline agent deployment and automate critical tasks, including configurations, policy discovery, and enforcement.
- Deploy Cisco Secure Workload on Windows, Linux, Kubernetes, Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Cloud workloads.
- Create and refine micro-segmentation and workload security policies based on network and application flows, threat analysis, and business requirements.
- Analyze existing on-prem and cloud infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities, recommend enhancements, and ensure robust security policies for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Align zero-trust policies to address and mitigate MITRE att&ck frameworks as well as comply to NIST 800-171.
Technical Consulting Engineer
Cisco Systems
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Provide advanced technical support to resolve critical customer issues across Cisco’s products and solutions, including networking, security, collaboration, and data center technologies.
- Assisted customers with the design, deployment, support, and troubleshooting of MPLS, L3VPN, SD-WAN, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, and other various technologies.
- Provided incident management and security operations to New York City government agencies ensuring business continuity and reliability.
- Develop and present technical documentation, best practices, and knowledge base articles to the City of New York/New Jersey to enhance operational efficiency, and drive technical innovation.
Senior Technical Trainer
iPexpert
05.2015 - 03.2016
- Designed comprehensive course materials, lab exercises, and presentations to effectively teach CCIE-level skills to students. Technologies include, but not limited to:
- Routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), Layer 2 (VLANs, STP, MPLS), Advanced Switching, High Availability (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP), Multicast Routing (PIM, IGMP), Software Defined Networking, Network Automation (Python), VPN Technologies (VPN, IPsec, DMVPN, SD-WAN, l3VPN), Troubleshooting and debugging (Wireshark, Netflow, SPAN, ERPSAN)
- Guided students through complex lab scenarios to reinforce theoretical knowledge and prepare them for the CCIE exams
- Continuously updated course materials and knowledge to reflect changes in Cisco technologies and networking trends
- Offered personalized guidance, strategies, and study plans to help students achieve a CCIE certification
Manager of Enterprise Infrastructure
Zotos International
07.2010 - 02.2015
- Lead infrastructure architect leading a diverse team of network engineers and administrators to design, implementation, and management of enterprise infrastructure.
- Ensure seamless connectivity between OT environments, including industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, PLCs, and IoT/IT network infrastructure.
- Assign roles and responsibilities effectively, ensuring the team’s workload is balanced and aligned with project priorities
- Maintain all critical infrastructure including VMware, Windows and Linux servers, Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls, HP and Dell servers, and Cisco Wireless systems.
- Designed, deployed, and supported an enterprise network refresh that incorporated l3VPN and DMVPN technologies, ensuring automated network resiliency.
- Implemented robust security countermeasures to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Manager of Systems Engineering
Equisearch
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Led the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s Windows server infrastructure, including Active Directory, Exchange, and core SQL database servers.
- Managed and maintained all server and network hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Deployed, administered, and supported the organizations Sonicwall firewalls and Cisco switches, overseeing secure and resilient network connectivity between multiple office locations.
- Configured and supported Avaya IP Office phone system, including the management of all automated greetings.
- Ensured the integrity, security, and efficiency of the company’s IT infrastructure.
Network Systems Engineer
Provident Bank
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support for over 30 locations.
- Diagnosed network problems involving combination of hardware, software, power and communications issues.
- Managed all core systems, including VMware, Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, and all Cisco Infrastructure.
- Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly.
Network Administrator
CreditRiskMonitor
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
- Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support on all systems, including Windows Servers, Active Directory, Exchange, SQL, and network hardware.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walter Panas High School
Peekskill, NY07.2000
Certification - Computer Networking
The Chubb Institute of Technology
White Plains, NY12.2000
Skills
- Network design
- IT service management
- Project management
- Presentations and public speaking
- Cybersecurity management
- Asset management
- Virtualization technologies
- Customer engagement
- API integration
- Technical sales
Certification
CCIE | CCNP | CCNA | CMNA
Timeline
Secure Workload Architect
EnterOne
11.2024 - Current
Technical Sales Engineer
Elisity
03.2023 - 07.2024
Technical Solutions Architect
Cisco Systems
02.2018 - 03.2023
Technical Consulting Engineer
Cisco Systems
04.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Technical Trainer
iPexpert
05.2015 - 03.2016
Manager of Enterprise Infrastructure
Zotos International
07.2010 - 02.2015
Manager of Systems Engineering
Equisearch
07.2007 - 07.2010
Network Systems Engineer
Provident Bank
06.2006 - 06.2007
Network Administrator
CreditRiskMonitor
11.2004 - 06.2006
High School Diploma -
Walter Panas High School
Certification - Computer Networking
The Chubb Institute of Technology
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