As a Network Engineer with over 15 years of experience, I bring a dynamic approach to driving IT strategy and enhancing organizational performance. My expertise spans systems architecture, information security, cloud infrastructure, and project management, backed by a proven record of aligning technology initiatives with business goals and successfully leading cross-functional teams.I am skilled at translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights that resonate with stakeholders, fostering collaboration across departments. My experience includes managing budgets, nurturing vendor partnerships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. With a commitment to continuous improvement, I leverage automation and innovative solutions to optimize processes and boost efficiency.My core competencies include network security protocols, cloud and hybrid infrastructure management, disaster recovery planning, and clear communication. As a proactive problem-solver, I am dedicated to advancing technology solutions and implementing robust security frameworks across diverse environments, always with a focus on operational excellence and risk mitigation.TECHNICAL EXPERTISE• Hosting Solutions: SaaS Hosting & Delivery, Web Server & Middleware Management (OpenShift)• Network & Data Services: Information Systems, Remote Access & VPN, SD-WAN, Cloud-based Management• Critical Infrastructure: Data Center Management, Capacity Planning, High Availability, ADC• Compliance & Security: PCI, SOX, FINRA, NY DFS; Firewall Configuration (Fortinet, Cisco ASA, F5, Juniper), SIEM Tools (Splunk, ELK, LogRhythm, Rapid7), Vulnerability & IDS/IPS (Nessus, Nexpose, Sourcefire, Tripwire)• Systems & Protocols: OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, SNMP, Windows (2012, 2016, Active Directory, DNS), Ubuntu Linux• Virtualization & Automation: Linux KVM, VMware, Hyper-V; Automation (Saltstack, Terraform, Python, Bash, PowerShell)• Continuity & Redundancy: Disaster Recovery Planning, RAID & SAN Management, Malware Analysis• Development & Databases: Web Development (HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, CGI, Flask); Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, SQLite)• Analysis & Diagnostics: Wireshark, tcpdump, Hardware Troubleshooting• Operational Standards: ITIL, Budgeting, Vendor Management, Infoblox, Netbox
Listed skills include Networking, Network Security, System Administration, Security, and 11 others.
