Network security professional with nearly a decade of experience in administering secure networks, with a proven track record in delivering short-term and long-term initiatives to support ongoing growth for any organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Network Analyst
Automated Control Concepts
01.2022 - 06.2023
Design and Architect highly available and resilient network architectures to be deployed in Manufacturing and SCADA networking environments.
Hands-on & practical experience deploying 11 CPWE based networks utilizing Fortinet hardware in a centralized deployment model using Fortinet FortiManager 1 Hub site and 11 spoke sites.
Implemented a secure Single Sign On based Remote access based VPN infrastructure using Azure AD and SAML based authentication for both Employees and Vendor access to a corporate environment.
Provide analytical support for security policy development and analysis
Integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructures; design cybersecurity architectural artifacts; provide architectural analysis of cybersecurity features and relate existing systems to future needs and trends; embed advanced forensic tools and techniques for attack reconstruction; provide engineering recommendations and resolve integration and testing issues
Conduct security vulnerability assessments, procure technology solutions to help integrate security policies into organizations.
Sr. Network Administrator
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of South Carolina
07.2020 - 05.2022
Administers infrastructure, including hardware, software, and various configurations across a wide variety of vendors
This includes switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers
Practical experience with F5 Load balancers, Palo Alto Firewalls & Panorama, Cisco ASA’s, Catalyst and
Nexus Switches, Cisco ISE, Squid Proxy and InfoBlox
Experience working within Medicare walled garden environments and disaster recovery sites that adhere to TRA guidelines
Provides administration, maintenance and remediation of network devices in a datacenter that ranks within the top 2.5% regarding computational power
Administers and tests networking hardware and software based around project requirements
Communicates with project teams and clients to assess connectivity needs and designs solutions around those requirements.
Network Administrator
Shawmut Design and Construction
05.2018 - 07.2020
Responsible for the configuration and administration of network and network security technologies,
including identifying changes to enhance network and/or network security
Assisted in the deployment of a nationwide CloudGenix SDWAN network comprising 1 hub site (Boston)
and 7 spoke sites with approximately 1700 users, combined
Implemented AnyConnect “AlwaysOn” VPN with Umbrella AnyConnect module deployment
Managed the Cisco FirePower Management Console, administered the Access Control Policy in
accordance to network security policies and the ever-evolving threat landscape
Evaluated WUG’19 & SolarWinds; curated a plan to migrate off Cisco Prime onto a Solarwinds solution
(NTA, NCM, NPM) to provide better proactive vendor agnostic monitoring capabilities, reporting and
backups
Engineered & administered 40+ remote Meraki field site networks dependent on client needs and
requirements
Troubleshoot both SDWAN and traditional routing issues.
Network & Cybersecurity Engineer
ToughNET
02.2017 - 05.2018
Pioneered policies and engineered both industrial grade and enterprise grade networks from the
firewall down to the access layer
Responsible for troubleshooting Layers 1-3; performed security investigations using Firepower services
IPS sensor & Management Console
Collaborated in the design, configuration, and documentation of High-Availability networks with
multiple VLAN’s (30+ nodes and 300+ hosts)
Drafted network topologies and rack layouts in detail using Microsoft Visio
Performed penetration/infrastructure assessments within both industrial and enterprise environments.
Network Engineer Intern
OSHEAN
06.2016 - 12.2016
Applied hands on knowledge with layer 2+3 Cisco devices (Catalyst switches, ISR routers, Config transfers,
code upgrades, password recovery, etc.)
Identified all K-12 locations that were up for equipment lifecycle refresh and coordinated downtime and
installation with the customer
Worked closely with the GlobalNOC with creation of the maintenance tickets, and managing the Solarwinds
database
Worked alongside the Support Engineers with various projects, including Core Router upgrades, CPE
equipment refresh, etc.
Network Support Student Assistant
Johnson & Wales University
11.2014 - 05.2016
Strong customer service-oriented position which consisted of assisting faculty and students while working
closely with various team members of the IT department to work trouble tickets to completion
Troubleshot client issues via phone, remote, or in-person
Created change orders and requests and implemented various changes including switchport level changes
(VLAN, 802.1x, etc.) and code upgrades, and equipment swaps during off hours
Troubleshot various wireless connectivity issues on devices ranging from smartphones, laptops, to gaming
consoles, etc
Implemented OpenDNS filtering policies to tighten up web content filtering and security, campus wide.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science - Network Engineering
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
12.2016
Associate of Science - Information Technology & Security
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