Michael Hatcher
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced Network Security Engineer with an extensive background in product deployment and integration. Eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams and delivery impactful solutions. Proficient in network engineering, security products, virtualization, and tools/techniques for optimization.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Network Security Engineer
SS&C Technologies
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Infrastructure Projects and Operation Support - Palo Alto, VMware NSX, F5 GTM/LTM.
- Cloudflare Implementation - DNS migration, WAF, Load-balancing, Magic Transit.
- Evaluations - Zero Trust security, Island, IAM solutions.
Sr Network Virtualization Engineer, Global Support
VMWARE
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Technical Support Engineer for VMware NSX
Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity
DELL
11.2010 - 10.2021
- Cybersecurity projects - VMware, Palo Alto, Lab testing.
- SME and Deployment Engineer for SonicWALL and Force10 customer deployments.
- Pre-Sales support and workshops.
Network Design Engineer, State of Texas Data Center
UNISYS
12.2009 - 11.2010
- Data center engineering and network support for27 state agencies
- Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ASA/FWSM, Cisco ACE load balancers, MPLS and VRF
Sr Network Engineer, IT Operations
TALHO
05.2009 - 12.2009
- Provided engineering and network support for public health and regional hospitals of Texas
- Implemented special projects, including fixed satellites, communications trailers, telephony
Sr Network Engineer, Enterprise IT
Dresser Inc.
12.2007 - 02.2009
- Customer extranets (IPSEC) and remote access VPNs
Firewall Engineer, Global Services Network (GSN)
EDS
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Designed and implemented perimeter security for MPLS migrations and datacenter projects
- Provided firewall changes, risk assessments, turn-over documents to Project Managers
- Configured Check Point VPN-1/Provider-1 firewall policies and rulebase conversions
- Configured Nokia appliances and Cisco ASA firewalls
Network Engineer, Corporate IT
Gerson Lehrman Group
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Supervised helpdesk staff and assisted with end-user support of desktops and IP phones
- Configured Cisco IP Contact Center, Cisco CallManager4.1, Cisco Unity4.0 voicemail, Cisco IP phones, Cisco PIX firewalls, Catalyst6509, and Cisco3845/7204 Routers
- Microsoft Windows2003 Active Directory and Exchange Server2003
Network Engineer, IT Field and Automation
Merit Energy Company
12.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed WAN infrastructure for field offices; Satellite, DSL, and Cable broadband
- Managed Microsoft AD, Exchange Server2003, DNS, WINS, and DHCP
- Implemented firewalls and backups at field offices w/ CommVault and PowerVault
Technical Advisor, High Availability Team
Check Point Software Technologies
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Provided product support for all supported platforms; Windows, Linux, and Nokia IPSO
- Products and features include Check Point VPN-1/FW-1, Provider-1, FloodGate-1, ClusterXL, ISP Redundancy, SmartView Reporter, VPN-1 Edge, Nokia VRRP, and InterSpect
Network Engineer, Collaborative Services
Vertis Inc.
02.2001 - 02.2004
- Supported T1/T3s, Frame Relay, and MPLS circuits at home and remote offices
- Managed50+ Check Point4.1/2000/NG firewalls on Windows NT and Nokia IPSO
- Managed the corporate AD/DNS, file systems and Veritas backups
Systems Analyst, NOC
Frito-Lay
06.1998 - 12.1999
- Provided IT support at the network operations center supporting OS/2 and Windows NT
- Administration of Lotus Notes/Domino4.5 and Exchange5.5 email
Hardware Technician, Infrastructure Team
Arthur Andersen
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Hardware support for end-user desktops and Novell Netware servers
- Trained tax auditors on Engagement-LAN technologies for on-site audits
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX01.1996
Skills
- Experience: 25 years of professional experience in Information Technology
- Certifications: Palo Alto, VMware, Cisco
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance
Certification
- VMware Certified Professional6 – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV),2018
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE),2016
- Certified SonicWALL Security Professional (CSSP),2015
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP),2013
- Checkpoint Certified Security Expert,2004
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer,1998
- Compaq Service Technician,1997
Timeline
Lead Network Security Engineer
SS&C Technologies
07.2022 - 12.2024
Sr Network Virtualization Engineer, Global Support
VMWARE
10.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Advisor, Cybersecurity
DELL
11.2010 - 10.2021
Network Design Engineer, State of Texas Data Center
UNISYS
12.2009 - 11.2010
Sr Network Engineer, IT Operations
TALHO
05.2009 - 12.2009
Sr Network Engineer, Enterprise IT
Dresser Inc.
12.2007 - 02.2009
Firewall Engineer, Global Services Network (GSN)
EDS
03.2007 - 12.2007
Network Engineer, Corporate IT
Gerson Lehrman Group
04.2006 - 03.2007
Network Engineer, IT Field and Automation
Merit Energy Company
12.2004 - 01.2006
Technical Advisor, High Availability Team
Check Point Software Technologies
03.2004 - 12.2004
Network Engineer, Collaborative Services
Vertis Inc.
02.2001 - 02.2004
Systems Analyst, NOC
Frito-Lay
06.1998 - 12.1999
Hardware Technician, Infrastructure Team
Arthur Andersen
06.1996 - 06.1998
- VMware Certified Professional6 – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV),2018
- Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE),2016
- Certified SonicWALL Security Professional (CSSP),2015
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP),2013
- Checkpoint Certified Security Expert,2004
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer,1998
- Compaq Service Technician,1997
Bachelor of Science - Economics And Finance
The University of Texas At Dallas
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