Partnered in the design and administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for FIPS, NIST, SP 800, and CIS security standards.Implemented ArcSight software releases for extreme high-volume processing.Designed Confluent Kafka platform for event data for ArcSight and Elasticsearch clusters, achieving sustained 140,000 events per second with full real-time redundancy between primary and DR locations while following FIPS/NIST/CIS guidelines.Deployed Kafka in Docker environment for optimal performance.Demonstrated proficiency in security design and review processes.Expertise in data parsing for ingestion methods and designs.Developed comprehensive documentation for ongoing support and new server deployments.

Dedicated to AT&T SETA/TMLA Project. Installed and administered Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems to support HP ArcSight ESM deployment.Demonstrated expertise in deploying HP ArcSight ESM for efficient security incident detection.Developed correlation rules to proactively generate alerts for critical security incidents.Managed projects involving client deployments to remote locations for data acquisition and ArcSight administration.Implemented system and network configurations to optimize performance and fault tolerance.Developed automation scripting for routine tasks and customized parsers for non-standard log types.Optimized performance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and HP ArcSight systems.Led network engineering initiatives for ArcSight, Elasticsearch, and Trustwave testing environmentsCreated comprehensive documentation for ongoing support and server deployments.

Implemented network security measures, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, to protect company data from cyber threats.Managed and maintained company servers, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime for all network users.Conducted regular network assessments and audits to identify and address any vulnerabilities or performance issues.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement network infrastructure upgrades, including hardware and software installations.Created annual finical budget for technology purchase.