Network Security Engineer
Current* Decreased monthly costs by $2500 by replacing 30-year-old legacy phone system with cloud VoIP Nextiva. * Migrated Cisco ASA to FortiGate and configuration of IPS and application filtering, network segmentation, implemented FortiEMS for endpoint management, and upgraded 2FA with Duo.* Implemented and managed a comprehensive security stack (FortiEMS, Log360 SIEM, Symantec/SentinelOne EDR), monitoring and triaging 7,500+ monthly events. Optimized Fortinet firewall, increasing security by 40% by removing over 300 unnecessary rules. * Ensured compliance with HIPAA, SOC 2, and IRS regulations through regular audits of JIRA stories and infrastructure configurations.* Upgraded datacenter infrastructure from Cisco UCS5100 to Dell VxRail to support company expansion.