Tim Raffety
Irving,TX
Summary
A seasoned Infrastructure Security Engineer from Reconext, I excel in vulnerability assessment and fostering teamwork. My proactive penetration tests and security enhancements in software development processes have significantly fortified system defenses. With a knack for optimizing security tools and a strong foundation in both technical and interpersonal skills, I drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity landscapes. Experienced with network security, threat analysis, and incident response. Utilizes analytical skills to fortify systems against potential breaches. Strong understanding of risk management and proactive security measures.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Infrastructure Security Engineer
Reconext
04.1999 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security measures into software development processes, enhancing overall application security.
- Reviewed logs regularly to detect suspicious activity patterns before they escalate into full-blown incidents, enabling rapid response efforts when necessary.
- Conducted regular penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and address them proactively, strengthening system defenses.
- Optimized existing security tools by configuring custom rulesets tailored to the organization''s specific needs, enhancing threat detection capabilities.
Education
Microsoft - Computer And Information Systems
Dallas College North Lake Campus
Irving, TX1999
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Microsoft
Richland College
Richardson, TX05.1998
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
El Centro College
Dallas, TX1997
Skills
- Vulnerability assessment
- Identity and Access management
- Security compliance auditing
- Operating system hardening
- Firewall configuration and management
- Mobile device security
- Security policy development
- Data loss prevention techniques
- Network security expertise
- Wireless network security
- Two-factor authentication implementation
- Intrusion detection and prevention
- Business continuity planning
- Patch management
- Intrusion detection
- Network security management
- Penetration testing
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Disaster recovery planning
- SIEM provider management
- BYOD program implementation
- Firewall installation
- Active directory
- Cloud security
- Threat analysis
- Network monitoring
- Firewall configuration
- Wireshark software
- Risk assessment
- Microsoft Hyper-v server
- Emergency response
- Telecommunications systems
- Contractor management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team building
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Staff training
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Infrastructure Security Engineer
Reconext
04.1999 - 02.2025
Microsoft - Computer And Information Systems
Dallas College North Lake Campus
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Microsoft
Richland College
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
El Centro College
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