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Brampton, On, Ca

Brampton, On, Ca

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) I oversee and manage IT Infrastructure, Applications, IT & OT Cybersecurity at the corporate Toronto Office and mine sites in Canada, USA and Mexico.- IT and Cybersecurity Strategy, roadmaps, risk management, KPI development.- Budget development, forecasting, cost optimization.- Cybersecurity (IT and OT): Identity and Access management, Security Awareness Training, Security Policy Development and Enforcement, Vulnerability management, Incident response management, security monitoring and surveillance, data protection and encryption, security compliance and auditing- Business continuity and disaster recovery- Managing relationships with IT vendors, evaluating vendor proposals, negotiating contracts and overseeing vendor performance.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

As an experienced Cybersecurity Leader, I spearheaded transformative initiatives across diverse locations, including corporate offices in Toronto and Lundin Mine sites across the USA, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, and Sweden. Reporting to the Director of Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, I ensured robust cybersecurity measures across global IT and OT environments.A key achievement was successfully deploying cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, technology, and systems to enhance the organization's security posture and protect critical assets from evolving threats.In financial stewardship, I managed budget preparation and roadmaps for Network and Cybersecurity initiatives Thoughtful resource allocation drove impactful cybersecurity projects aligned with strategic goals.I prioritized talent development, mentoring and training cybersecurity and network professionals worldwide. This investment boosted skillsets, job satisfaction, and retention.Expert vendor management involved skillfully negotiating contracts, optimizing terms, achieving cost savings of up to 60%, and ensuring SLA adherence for heightened customer satisfaction.My journey as a Cybersecurity Leader focused on continuous growth, learning, and making a positive impact on the organization's cybersecurity landscape.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Accomplished Cybersecurity Leader with a track record of successfully implementing and optimizing advanced security solutions. Highlights include:- Led the successful deployment of Dragos ICS Anomaly Detection system across five mine sites, bolstering threat monitoring and investigation capabilities.- Collaborated with an external MSSP SOC to implement and optimize LogRhythm SIEM, resulting in significant reduction in security incident detection time.- Deployed Rapid7 Nexpose vulnerability assessment for proactive vulnerability management and continuous monitoring across all mine sites globally.- Architected and implemented FortiGate firewalls, effectively segregating IT and OT networks for enhanced ICS security.- Designed and deployed BeyondTrust Privilege Remote Access solution, ensuring secure vendor and internal privileged access with meticulous granular controls.- Spearheaded cybersecurity incident response activities using advanced tools for swift and effective mitigation of security incidents.- Managed security vulnerability/penetration testing program, fostering collaboration to address and remediate identified findings and improve overall security posture.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Experienced Senior Network Specialist with extensive expertise in global network engineering, offering guidance, training, troubleshooting, and implementation assistance for corporate offices and mine sites across North and South America, Europe. Notable achievements include:1. Consolidated Cisco security subscriptions and licenses worldwide into a single unified Cisco Enterprise Agreement, resulting in simplified lifecycle management and cost savings of approximately 50%.2. Secured perimeter network and internal segmentation through effective management and optimization of firewall security rules, policies, IPS/IDS, IPsec Site-to-Site, and remote access VPNs.3. Designed and implemented Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for 802.1x, radius authentication, and AAA for endpoints profiling.4. Led the architecture, procurement, and implementation of SolarWinds global network monitoring in Azure for all sites, providing comprehensive documentation and diagrams.5. Proficient in core routing, switching, and wireless configuration on Cisco devices, including Catalyst IOS-XE switches and wireless controllers.6. Expertise in troubleshooting LAN, WAN, application, and security issues using tools like Wireshark and SolarWinds.7. Deployed workloads to Azure Cloud, including virtual machines, storage accounts, Virtual Networks (VNET) with peering, Network Security Groups (NSG), VPN Gateways, Azure Load Balancer, and IDaaS with SAML SSO for application integration.Driven by a passion for optimizing network infrastructure and enhancing security measures, I am committed to delivering reliable and efficient solutions to complex technical challenges.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

As a Senior Network Engineer at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) from October 2014 to May 2019, I held various responsibilities in IT and business-driven projects. This included designing and implementing network solutions, engaging with vendors for technology research and procurement, and acting as a technical lead for configuring and troubleshooting various routing protocols and network devices.Notably, I introduced the use of Software Defined Network (SDN) at LCBO by implementing Cisco ACI with integration into VMWare ESXi. I also played a key role in the successful corporate-wide implementation of a new IP telephony system after researching and testing Cisco Unified Communications VOIP.Additionally, I was responsible for managing various network components such as Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for authentication, FortiGate Fortinet UTM and Cisco ASA firewalls for security, and Juniper Pulse secure 5000 Series Gateway for SSL VPN configuration. I also deployed and maintained the SolarWinds suite of products for network device management and Windows server performance monitoring.Furthermore, I worked on network compliance, developing a PCI DSS strategy and implementing necessary changes. I diligently documented all related network systems using various tools like MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Visio, and SolarWinds IPAM and NCM.Lastly, I actively participated in the deployment project of ServiceNow IT Service Management (ITSM) and handled end-user functions for change management, asset management, service request management, and incident management.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Experienced Network/Systems Engineer with a track record of success at Techify (formerly TDCNet) IT Managed Services from November 2012 to October 2014. Known for technical leadership and expertise in project design and implementation, specializing in Cisco and Cyberoam UTM firewalls, Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Points, VMware ESXi, and Office 365 migrations.Key Achievements:- Led technical design and deployment for new customer projects, ensuring seamless configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco and Cyberoam UTM firewalls, IPsec Tunnels/SSL VPN, internet load balancing, web filtering, and more.- Implemented Cisco Managed Switches with VLAN management and optimized Spanning-tree, enhancing network efficiency.- Successfully migrated clients to Office 365, managing transitions from POP, IMAP, and onsite Exchange setups.- Deployed VMWare ESXi on IBM X Series Hardware, setting up Windows Server 2008/2012 Active Directory with DNS, DHCP, and Group Policies.- Managed and configured StorageCraft onsite and offsite Backup solutions, incorporating NAS, SAN, and disaster recovery strategies.- Ensured smooth handovers to the helpdesk by providing comprehensive documentation and diagrams for each project.- Provided Level 3 Helpdesk support, offering expertise through phone calls, onsite troubleshooting, ticket management, and remote monitoring.- Mentored and trained technicians, contributing to their professional growth and development.- Deployed SolarWinds NPM for clients, delivering in-depth training for efficient network monitoring and management.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

• Rebuilt Elastix Asterisk Linux VOIP telephony PBX in HyperV environment and managed entire PBX infrastructure with Cisco and Linksys IP phones, Xlite and Bria Softphones. • Deployed and managed Windows Server 2008 R2 in HyperV environment with Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, file and print sharing, group policies on Dell Poweredge and Tower Servers. • Implemented Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 Client/Server Antivirus and Firewall on domain with customised policies.• Deployed Altaro Backup software to perform HyperV and file server backups on incremental basis stored on NAS.• Provided hardware and software support and troubleshooting to staff in domain comprising Windows 7 Pro, WinXP Pro, Mac OS 10.6/7, Office 2010 and 2007, Adobe Pro 10, printers, IP phones.• Administration of emails using Google enterprise apps inclusive of Groups, Documents and Videos module using Syscloudsoft G Backup Business Edition.

Kingston, Jm

• Managed Network consisting of more than 25 Cisco switches/routers, 50 Dell/HP and Sun servers.• Administration of Checkpoint Firewall inclusive of defining new firewall rules as required and to optimize network, NAT/anti-spoofing for internal, external networks, IPSEC site to site VPN, data encryption.• Interfaced directly with about 200 staff and fixed PC hardware/software and blackberry issues and recorded progress and resolution in AdventNet trouble ticket system.• Performed Windows 2003/2008 Server network administration consisting of Active Directory/IAS/DHCP/DNS/ISA/Exchange, Sun Solaris, Redhat Enterprise, Windows XP/7 Professional and Enterprise clients, Checkpoint Antivirus, Kaspersky Antivirus Server Edition.• Perform and monitored daily, weekly and monthly backups on Linux Server using Veritas/Symantec Backup Exec with tape library rotation.

• Network Admin duties of ISP with management of Cisco routers and switches, Linux cache and DNS servers.• Deployed and managed Windows Server 2003 Enterprise in 50 user client/server network with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, group policies, file and printer sharing.• Functioned as a member of a team which dealt with over one hundred PC technical support calls per day which represented a diverse group of end users.• Exceptional PC Repairs and Maintenance service both hardware and software to customers.

• Deployed & Maintained Windows Server 2000 and 2003 Server with Active Directory Services to manage users/pcs.• Managed a client/server network with over 40 pcs/notebooks and provide system maintenance/repairs & upgrades on a daily basis to Win98, WinME, Win2000, WinXP machines.• Setup QuickBooks accounting for varied group clients with comprehensive training.• External auditor with primary responsibilities of preparing and inspecting financial statements to catch errors, misstatements and fraud, Performing audits on systems, operations and accounts, Reporting audit findings and recommending improvements.