Kinney Barcuch
Sr. Network Security Engineer / Architect
DFW / Fort Worth Metro,TX
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity leader with over 12 years of experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise-scale security architectures. Proven track record of leading global initiatives in Zero Trust, SASE, and next-generation firewall solutions, effectively aligning technical strategies with business objectives. Recognized for leading cross-functional teams and driving significant enhancements in security posture across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Committed to pioneering innovative network security measures that proactively address emerging threats while leveraging educational initiatives and advanced technological solutions to safeguard organizations against malicious exploitation and data breaches.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
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Certification
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Language
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Contract)
EXXONMOBIL / PIONEER NAT. RESOURCES / BEACON HILL STAFFING
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed enterprise security operations leveraging Palo Alto Networks solutions, improving visibility and control across hybrid infrastructure.
- Led secure device migrations with zero data loss and minimal downtime.
- Hardened privileged access controls, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks.
- Delivered executive-level reporting on threat modeling and risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with IT department to ensure seamless integration of security systems with existing infrastructure.
- Led cross-functional teams in identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing proactive safeguards to mitigate risks.
Product Lead, Security
INFOSYS
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded enterprise infrastructure migration with a focus on secure design and operational resilience.
- Provided subject matter expertise on Palo Alto and SASE integration.
- Produced runbooks, documentation, and technical presentations for leadership teams.
- Developed other engineers on Palo ALto devices.
- Created comprehensive documentation for each stage of product development, facilitating clear communication among all stakeholders involved in the process.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards by staying abreast of changes in the field, and adapting product designs accordingly.
Manager, Network Security Architecture & Engineering
KPMG US
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Directed security architecture strategy for approx. 100,000+ users across U.S. and LATAM regions.
- Designed enterprise Zero Trust and cloud-native frameworks, reducing incident response time by 30%.
- Managed large-scale Palo Alto NGFW deployments and global migration projects.
- Developed scalable data center protocols and compliance-aligned solutions.
- Reduced upgrade time of device order to arrival to production from 12-15 months to 1 week while also reducing down time during cutover into production from 60 min to 1 ping.
- Provided presentations and feature concepts to executives, other teams as well as non-technical staff.
Escalation Security Engineer
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Provided advanced technical support for NGFW and SASE features, including VPN, User-ID, and DLP.
- Simulated client environments to reproduce complex network security issues.
- Delivered technical training and case management, improving resolution efficiency.
- Worked closely with engineering and developers on resolving bugs.
- Contributed to business continuity planning efforts by assessing potential risks to critical systems and implementing backup strategies that ensured minimal downtime during disaster recovery scenarios.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for their potential impact on organizational security posture, recommending appropriate solutions as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Network & Communications Management
DeVry University
Irving 02.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science -
DeVry University
Irving, TXSkills
Security architecture design
Firewall optimization
Research and development of new technologies and the possible results if implemented
Leadership
Palo Alto Firewalls
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Effective communication
Incident response management
Identity and Access management
Security information and event management
Amazon Web Services
Solving whatever problems may arise
Accomplishments
reduced device order to data center and configured for production from 12-15 months to one week.
Reduced downtime during cutover to production from 60 min to 1 ping / 1 ms.
Developed and built 5G network for Nokia Erickson according to customer specs and personal recommendations.
Achieved a timely resolution for traffic issues in Canada. The call consisted of our Canadian partner, a member of Parliament and other Palo Alto engineers.
Certification
PCNSE, Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
Timeline
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Contract)
EXXONMOBIL / PIONEER NAT. RESOURCES / BEACON HILL STAFFING
10.2024 - 03.2025
Product Lead, Security
INFOSYS
01.2024 - 10.2024
Manager, Network Security Architecture & Engineering
KPMG US
02.2020 - 07.2023
Escalation Security Engineer
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
01.2016 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Network & Communications Management
DeVry University
02.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science -
DeVry University
Languages
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