Rachna Tauch
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Over 20 years of invaluable work experience delivering on-site security management and support services across diverse platforms and service industries. Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Network Security and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Caregiver to Family Member
Falls Church, USA
12.2019 - Current
- Managed household tasks, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry
- Accompanied family members to medical appointments and provided transportation for errands or social outings
- Implemented personalized care plans developed by healthcare professionals to meet the specific needs of each parent
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules while adhering to proper dosage guidelines
- Responded quickly during emergencies such as falls or sudden illnesses by providing first aid assistance while waiting for medical help
Senior Security Engineer
Verizon Enterprise Business Solutions
Ashburn, USA
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and countermeasures to address potential risks proactively
- Leveraged SIEM tools to monitor logs from various systems for anomalies or indicators of compromise (IOCs)
- Collaborated with vendors on the evaluation, selection, deployment, configuration, and management of security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs etc
- Investigated reported incidents involving potential data loss or leakage; identified root causes; recommended corrective actions; ensured appropriate documentation was maintained throughout the process
- Mentored junior members of the team by guiding best practices in network security engineering methodologies
- Implemented advanced firewall configurations/policies to enforce strict access controls and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information
- Evaluated vendor products and services for their security capabilities, ensuring they met organizational requirements
Client Security Engineer
Verizon Business Enterprise Solutions
Ashburn, USA
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Dedicated to the device management of over 150+ customer sites
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities or anomalies using intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS)
- Investigated security incidents by analyzing logs, conducting forensic analysis, and coordinating with law enforcement if necessary
- Configured intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect and block malicious activities in real-time
- Conducted regular security assessments of third-party vendors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations
- Provided technical expertise during client engagements, assisting with security risk assessments
Pre-sales Quality Assurance Engineer
Verizon Business Enterprise Solutions
Ashburn, USA
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for evaluating and approving potential clients' existing security devices and integrating them with offered Managed Security Services
- Identified, documented, and tracked software defects using bug-tracking systems like JIRA or Bugzilla
- Implemented continuous integration processes to improve efficiency in the software development lifecycle
- Created and maintained detailed documentation of test procedures, configurations, environments, and results for future reference
- Contributed to the improvement of overall product quality by providing feedback on usability, functionality, performance, and security aspects of the software applications being tested
Network Security Specialist
Verizon
Ashburn, USA
04.2001 - 06.2016
- Developed and maintained firewall configurations, intrusion detection systems, and other security devices
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA)
- Monitored network traffic for suspicious activities or anomalies using advanced security monitoring tools
- Collaborated with vendors to evaluate new technologies and solutions for enhancing network security capabilities
- Maintained documentation of network architecture, configurations, policies, procedures, and incident reports
- Upgraded existing intrusion detection system, resulting in a reduction in false positives
- Performed regular security audits on network devices and systems to identify and address vulnerabilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Decision Science of Management Information System
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.1999
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Network Firewalls/IPS
- WAN/LAN
- VPN
- Network security architecture
- Splunk
- Network Monitoring
- SIEM
- SOC Support
- Problem-Solving
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Elderly Care
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
Timeline
Caregiver
Caregiver to Family Member
12.2019 - Current
Client Security Engineer
Verizon Business Enterprise Solutions
06.2017 - 04.2018
Senior Security Engineer
Verizon Enterprise Business Solutions
04.2017 - 12.2018
Pre-sales Quality Assurance Engineer
Verizon Business Enterprise Solutions
06.2016 - 06.2017
Network Security Specialist
Verizon
04.2001 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science - Decision Science of Management Information System
George Mason University