Stevon Williams
Matthews,NC
Summary
Certified Network Engineer with over 16 years of experience in optimizing enterprise networks and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. Expertise in F5, Cisco, and Palo Alto technologies has led to significant reductions in downtime and enhanced network performance while ensuring adherence to NERC CIP standards. Strong capabilities in network automation, vulnerability management, and cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Holds CCNA and Meraki certifications, with a focus on utilizing automation to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Analyst
Duke Energy Corporation
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments, ensuring CIP-010 compliance, and identifying 50+ security gaps for risk mitigation.
- Streamlined evidence gathering in CIOPS, reducing processing time by 25%, and ensuring compliance with NERC CIP regulations.
- Managed Cisco switches, Blade Chassis, and F5 devices, improving system performance by 20%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement robust cyber risk processes, reducing vulnerabilities by 30%.
- Perform site-level vulnerability assessments, and contribute to the enterprise program.
- Responsible for documentation, diagram creation, maintenance, and BES Cyber Asset classification and inventory reviews.
Senior Network Engineer
Compass Digital
Charlotte, NC
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Optimized F5 LTM/GTM configurations, improving application performance by 30%, and reducing downtime by 20%.
- Configured and maintained firewall policies on Cisco NGFW 5500 series and Palo Alto devices, enhancing network security.
- Deployed and managed virtualized security and SD-WAN appliances in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling secure access for over 1,500 users.
- Conducted random security inspections for large enterprise infrastructures, including university campuses, hospitals, and arenas.
- Mitigating security vulnerabilities.
- Conducted application checks to validate F5 changes and troubleshoot issues using the F5 command line.
Network Engineer 2 – CSMB Data/Voice Engineer
Windstream
Charlotte, NC
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts for voice switches and edge routers, improving network uptime by 15%.
- Implemented FortiGate firewalls and mastered JUNOS OS, enhancing network security and reducing vulnerabilities by 25%.
- Configured F5 LTM for bespoke application delivery solutions, driving efficiency, and reducing manual setup time by 40%.
- Lead all communication to interdepartmental leadership to foster both informational flow and true network-status transparency.
Senior Tech Support Specialists
LPL Financial
Fort Mill, SC
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Optimized application delivery using F5 BIG-IP load balancers, improving system performance by 20%.
- Managed Active Directory administration, including group policy and permissions, ensuring robust network security.
- Implemented VMware and Cisco Meraki solutions, enhancing network functionality and user productivity.
- Active Directory support and administration, group policy, permissions, and account provisioning.
- Utilized Java to develop a new advisor and investor application, contributing to company growth.
Coordinator 2 Technical Support
Verizon Wireless
Charlotte, NC
03.2011 - 02.2017
- Consistently delivered real-time coaching and training to motivate employees to provide exceptional customer experiences.
- Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to resolve complex technical issues, boosting first-call resolution rates, and minimizing escalations.
- Facilitated team meetings to recognize performance, and communicated guidelines and new changes.
- Trained employees in negotiation skills and problem-solving skills to resolve customer concerns.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues with voice and data products; communicated technical answers clearly and concisely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice And Corrections
Bryant & Stratton College
Virginia Beach, VA06-2007
Skills
- F5 LTM/GTM
- Cisco Networking (Catalyst, Nexus, Meraki)
- SD-WAN
- VPNs
- VLANs
- BGP
- OSPF
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- FortiGate
- NERC CIP Compliance
- Vulnerability Management
- AWS
- Azure
- Google Cloud Platform
- Wireshark
- ServiceNow
- VMware
- SharePoint
- Java
- Ansible
- CompTIA A
- CCNA
- SQL
- SolarWinds
Timeline
Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Analyst
Duke Energy Corporation
01.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Network Engineer
Compass Digital
10.2019 - 01.2024
Network Engineer 2 – CSMB Data/Voice Engineer
Windstream
06.2018 - 07.2019
Senior Tech Support Specialists
LPL Financial
02.2017 - 06.2018
Coordinator 2 Technical Support
Verizon Wireless
03.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business
Old Dominion University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice And Corrections
Bryant & Stratton College
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