Paul Gottlieb Email & Phone Number

Wichita, Kansas, Us

Koch Business Solutions July 2022 - Feb 2024Network Security Analyst• Optimized Palo Alto and Cisco firewall configurations to minimize unauthorized access and maintain system integrity across large-scale, global enterprise.• Configured and Supported Zscaler solutions including ZPA and ZIA in large-scale, multi-company environments.• Use of Splunk (SIEM) and other logging services to analyze a wide spectrum of issues and support network and firewall issues.• Reviewed log files from various sources to track down the root causes of incidents, allowing for targeted remediation efforts.• Supported company Bring Your Own Device program, onboarding employee devices and verifying the absence of inherent security threats.• Optimized firewall configurations to minimize unauthorized access and maintain system integrity.• Worked with other teams to enforce the security of applications and systems.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

• Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, and security requirements.• Administered Fortinet firewall, FortiView, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiAuthenticator systems.• Troubleshot network problems and escalated problems to the vendor as needed.• Upgraded network by conferring with vendors and developed, tested, evaluated, and installed enhancements.• Maintained network performance through network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning.• Created diagrams for entire network including physical, logical and all individual racks

San Francisco, California, Us

• Administered and supported enterprise-wide network of over 2000 Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Cisco firewalls via Palo Alto Panorama, Checkpoint Provider 1, and Cisco CSM• Performed follow-up testing and troubleshooting of any problems with issues pertaining to firewall rule sets.• Optimized firewall configurations to minimize potential attack vectors while maintaining system performance.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align security protocols with business objectives.• Responsible for updating CVE definitions, blocking attacks as requested, and participating in on-call rotation of IPS systems.• Worked and led Virtual Teams to address emergencies, working with representatives from various business units till resolution and then following up for root cause and preventative actions.• Wrote follow-up documentation including preventative actions and remediation procedures Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged professional growth and knowledge-sharing.• Engaged business and technology stakeholders to gather goals and requirements.

New York, New York, Us

• Worked closely with team members to accomplish IT projects in an efficient and timely manner, employing company and industry best practices.• Responded to outages, loss of redundancy, latency, corruption of data, and other issues for clients, exchanges, regional offices, and the core network of over 10,000 network devices.• Extensive troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches in a large enterprise environment including OSPF, BGP, HSRP, and analysis of Layer 1 through Layer 4 issues.• Day to Day included changes included firewall rule changes, load balancer changes, code updates, and handling of VLAN/port change requests.• Performed Checkpoint and Juniper Firewall changes and troubleshooting for multiple business units.• Worked with Virtual Teams to address emergency situations, working with representatives from multiple business units.• Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on the proper usage of networking equipment.• Enhanced security by implementing firewalls, VPNs, and access control systems.• Liaised with stakeholders to keep project goals and deadlines on target.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Us

• Performed Firewall and security administration for the University of California supporting multiple campus sites.• Wrote checkpoint firewall policies and rolled them out as per requirements.• Worked with University staff to plan out architecture and security for sites.• Collaborated with IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security measures into the network infrastructure.

South Jordan, Utah, Us

• Responsible for administration of corporate network security including configuration of firewalls and network devices network monitoring, security audits and remediation of issues, writing and updating of IT security policies, and review and documentation of logs.• Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information, and security requirements.• Upgraded network by conferring with vendors and developed, tested, evaluated, and installed enhancements.• Designed, installed, and administered an international network allowing high availability for all offices.• Major buildouts of global locations including international travel, installation of all network and server devices including firewall, switch, and router configuration, as well as developing relationships and providing services and training to remote staff.• Assisted in designing and building out the primary corporate data center and remote disaster recovery site.

• Conducted thorough assessments of existing client networks to identify areas for improvement or expansion opportunities.• Provided ongoing support for client post-implementation, ensuring a smooth and successful transition to new technologies.• Assisted in the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, minimizing disruption to daily operations.• Developed security assessment process and documentation.• Provided consultation and audit preparation to ensure GLBA, FDIC, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance to multiple institutions.

• Responsible for design, security and maintenance of 600+ node network including office, warehouse, science lab, sales force and remote sites• Functioned as systems and network administrator for all company infrastructure• Performed update of Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003 including implementation of OWA• Performed update of Network infrastructure to Windows 2003 Environment• Designed and implemented Sharepoint Portal Server system to replace company intranet and facilitate team workflow and collaboration• Designed and implemented new wireless infrastructure• Worked with external auditors to insure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

New York, Ny, Us

• Member of team rolling financial software out globally• Worked with financial institutions to install, train and provide continued support for software package• Advised team leader on ways to more efficiently streamline the process

Medicine

Certificate Of Completion, Contemporary Music - Guitar

General Studies