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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Au

Firewall.cx is a website dedicated to the global IT Network and Security community. Operating since the year 2000, Firewall.cx has managed to become a highly recognised website amongst security professionals, IT Managers, administrators and network engineers.With a database of well over 1300 uniquely written articles and site forum containing more than 35,700 threads of information, troubleshooting techniques, news and popular network-security topics, Firewal.cx is rated one of the top sites in its category. The global IT community has come to know Firewall.cx for its unique presentation and analysis of simple and complex topics such as protocol analysis (TCP/IP), Cisco (routing/switching/firewalls) & Palo Alto configuration topics, Linux & Windows technical documents, general networking, security concepts plus much more.In recognition to Firewall.cx's popularity and market strength, Cisco has officially placed us amongst the recommended sites within their world-wide program, the Cisco Network Academy Program.On the 1st of April 2010, Firewall.cx was appointed by Cisco Systems as the world’s first (and only) official global media review partner of Cisco press titles. Further collaborations include Techtarget.com, Searchnetworking.com, SearchEnterpriseWAN.com, US Federal Technology Magazine, Symantec Press, VMWare Press, Pearson Education and many more.

East Melbourne, Victoria, Au

- Manage Parliament’s Network & Security team.- Collaborate with Cyber Security team for security incidents, ensure design solutions are secure with appropriate controls applied.- Network & Security Architect for the Victorian Parliament Network and over 120 remote sites- Design and manage Network Security projects with a strong focus on Network Segmentation, physical and network redundancy, NAC based Auth.- Provide guidelines and direction for the organisation's network security posture- Work closely with internal departments to ensure secure and robust implementation of their projects touching on the Parliament Network.- Produce HDL (High-Level-Design) and LLD (Low-Level-Design)documents- Produce and update Visio network diagrams- Key Stakeholder in SIEM design & implementation - Design, implement and manager VPN – remote access solutions- Manage a network with over 3000 devices- Manage Cisco Nexus 9K, 7K, 5K, Catalyst 9400, 9300, 3850, 3750-X, Meraki switches- Manage Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, Panorama, PA-5200 series, PA-3020, PA-850, PA-220 series firewalls (HA/Standalone)- Manage Cisco Firewalls – ASA – FirePOWER, FTD. 5585-X, 5520, FPR2120- Manage Cisco ASR Routers- Manage & support Cisco Call Manager with +1100 IP Phones & +120 Voice Gateways- Manage Cisco UCS Platform (5108)- Plan and Manage Cisco SmartNet and Shared Support Contracts- Implement and manage F5 Security Appliances, vCMPS, LTM, ASM for in-house and public services- Manage Cisco Wireless Network (WLC Controllers) with over 120 different locations- Design and implement Cisco ISE, Radius, Multi-Factor Authentication- Plan and deliver technical training sessions for internal IT Department teams - Work directly with vendors on critical high-risk projects

San Jose, Ca, Us

Officially supported by Cisco Systems, the Cisco User Group (originally named "Melbourne Cisco Data Center User Group) was created in early 2016. Its purpose is to create a unique and friendly environment where IT professionals can meet up once a month and get to know each other, share knowledge, experiences, skills, learn about careers and much more in a completely relaxed and social environment along with plenty of drinks and great food!The group is free and open to anyone who enjoys socialising and talking about any IT technology topic.Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Cisco-Data-Center-User-Group-Meetup/

Newton, Ma, Us

Writing and analysing complex network security and unified communications technologies for TechTarget's Networking Media and Security Media groups which include TechTarget.com flagships websites: SearchNetworking.com, SearchSecurity.com as well as SearchUnifiedCommunications.com, SearchEnterpriseWAN.com with over 50 million readers per month. Duties:• Providing valuable advice and information to Managing Editors on industry trends covering network security, unified communications & WAN/LAN technologies for enterprise organizations world-wide.• Working with site editors for the selection and writing of key-industry topics covering Network Security (VPNs), Network Fundamentals (LAN/WAN), Unified Communications (CUCM/CUCME, SIP, VoIP etc).• Creation of network diagrams to help simplify complex network, security and VoIP topics, making them readable for users of every level.• Research and analysis of new Network Security & VoIP technology trends for enterprise organizations world-wide.• Creation of IT Network educational articles, including SearchNetworking.com’s popular CCNA Quiz course with over 150.000 readers in Q2 -2015.• Provided over 650 high-quality detailed answers to TechTarget.com readers on topics ranging from Network Fundamentals, Network Security, VoIP, Routing & Switching, over a period of 12 years.

Broendby, Dk

Exceptionally skilled network engineer with more than 10 years experience in Enterprise Networking and Cisco solutions. Strong focus on Cisco networking and unified communication solutions with proven experience and ability to engage unknown environments. Ability to meet customer requirements, undertake new projects with minimum supervision, identify pitfalls and problems, provide solid solutions in a timely manner.Daily duties include supporting, upgrading and configuring network infrastructure for Enterprise level customers.Specialties:- Enterprise Switching & InterVLAN routing/filtering for Catalyst 6500,4500, 3750, 3560 series switches- Cisco Firewalls (ASA 5505, 5510, 5510-IPS, 5520, 5506-X, 5512-X and Security Policies- IPSec VPNs and DMVPN with routing protocols- Cisco CallManager Deployment (BE6K), including Unity Connection, Presence Server (Cisco Jabber) and ExpressWay E/C servers- Cisco CallManager Express & Unity Express - Cisco Wireless Controllers (WLC) with local and remote access point management (FlexConnect) - Cisco Routers (870, 880, 1800, 1900, 2800, 2900, 3900 series), including wireless series- Cisco IP SLA with extensive route monitoring and multipath redundancy - Cisco IOS Embedded Event Manager (EEM)- Cisco SmartCare Services setup and configuration

N. Efkarpia, Thessaloniki, Thessalonikis, Gr

Responsible of maintaining, supporting & expanding a large network of over 1700 nodes, Cisco CallManager with 750 IP Phones, 15 W2K-W2K3 servers, +15 Cisco routers, ASA Firewalls, Wireless controllers, 10 remote sites, redundant links with automatic failover, Layer3 switching, Cisco Content switches for the company's ERP (Oracle) and designing the new Datacenter disaster recovery procedures. Duties:• Responsible for maintaining 99% uptime of the network and communication infrastructure. Includes 25+ distribution/access layer switches with redundant fiber optic links, L3 Core switches, 3 Wireless Controllers 4400 Series & 80 access points, CUCM v5-v6, VPN Network Links to over 15 sites.• Design and enforce network security, VLAN policies, network monitoring from the datacenter core to the access layer.• Design and deploy new remote sites in Greece and overseas.• Designed and installed load-balancing services for the organisation's Oracle ERP using CSS-11500 content switch.• Administration of 15 Windows servers ranging from W2K to W2K3.

At Globetech Solutions I was the network administrator, responsible for our company's links to SGI (Silicon Graphics), ATI and other IT vendors for whom we created custom testing (software) environments in order to test their new chipset designs!Globetech Solutions was my first job in Greece, after returning from Australia and completing my military service (in Greece).

La Hulpe, Wallonia, Be

Responsible of installing, maintaining and servicing Interactive Voice Response Servers (IVR) & Internet Banking Servers across 250+ Credit Unions across Australia and New Zealand. Duties:• Ensure Y2K Server readiness of all customers, for over 250 financial institutions (credit union/banks), major taxi fleets and couriers all over Australia and New Zealand.• Onsite installations, repairs, upgrades.• Customer support for IVR systems, Internet banking servers and other telecommunication equipment.• Staff Training.

Advanced Diploma In Electrical Technology, Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications

Certificate Level Iv In Network Management, System, Networking, And Lan/Wan Management/Manager

Certificate Level Iv In Network Support, Network And System Administration/Administrator

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