Yupheng Xiong
Milwaukee
Summary
Adept Network Security Engineer with a proven track record at Baptist Health South, enhancing network security and efficiency through expert deployment of Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. Skilled in SolarWinds management and Python scripting, I excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and maintaining over 40 firewalls. Achieved significant L2L migrations, showcasing my ability to improve and secure complex networks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Security Engineer
Baptist Health South
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Maintained robust security posture by regularly updating security policies and procedures.
- Designed secure network architectures, incorporating best practices and latest industry standards.
- Deployed new Cisco FP1000 for remote office.
- Deployed multiple Cisco FP9300s to segment vendor to the network.
- Deployed 2 PA820s for usage for OOBM cloud routers.
- Deployed PA3430 in HA and maintain routing and OSPF.
- Remediation per Cisco devices based on Cisco NRA best standard practices.
- Performed upgrades on various versions for Palo Altos and Cisco FMC and Firepowers.
- Deployed and Maintained CSPC and discovered network for SNTC portal to manage Cisco devices.
- Designed and deployed L2L Connections with new vendors
- Performed over 100+ L2L migrations from Ciscos and Checkpoint and Palos to a Palo 3430.
- Deployed and manged Cisco ASAs for remote access vpn and AnyConnect.
- Vendor segmentation project worked on Palos configuration layer 2 and layer 3 interfaces.
- Re-architect firewall rules for Internet egress firewall for security
- Maintain security infrastructure of more than 40 firewalls including Palos, Cisco and Checkpoint
- Maintain audit compliance for network switches and routers for standardizing config
- Deployed and managed Solarwinds with NPM, NCM, NTA, UDT, Engineer's Toolset.
- Created and managed access-list and snmpv3 configurations for standardization via Solarwinds.
- Configured and maintain multiple reports in Solarwinds including annual SLA, bandwidth utilization, device inventory
- Deployed and leveraged monitoring events via Solarwinds to maintain real time network visibility
- Auto-discovery of network infrastructure by subnet to be added to Solarwinds automatically.
- Deployed Custom Properties to maintain details of network devices via Solarwinds
- Python scripting and API calls for Checkpoint and Cisco firepower and Cisco ASAs to push bulk configuration and objects
- Collaborated with Security Risk Management and Cyber Security to maintain protections from potential threat
Netwokr Engineer
Aston Technologies
08.2019 - 12.2024
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Optimized network performance through effective monitoring and troubleshooting of security devices.
- Performed troubleshooting for Palo and Cisco Devices.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
- Created VPN infrastructure and allowed for secure remote connections.
- Enhanced security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, and access control systems.
- Collaborated with engineering to report issues, manage project deliverables and provide status reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineer
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12-2018
Skills
- Cisco ASAs and Firepowers
- Palo Alto
- Checkpoint
- SolarWinds
- IP addressing and subnetting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
Baptist Health South
02.2020 - 01.2025
Netwokr Engineer
Aston Technologies
08.2019 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineer
UW-Milwaukee
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