Location
PolandRate
Years of experience
7+About
As a dedicated and dynamic Network or Network Security Engineer, I am eager to leverage my substantial expertise and experience to thrive professionally and contribute to the attainment of my future employer's goals. My extensive certifications include CCIE, CCNP, CCNA in Enterprise Infrastructure, and a lifetime validation of CCSK. Over the past seven years, I have honed my skills in Routing and Switching, mastering protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP, and ensuring robust network security with tools like Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls. Additionally, my proficiency spans across network management solutions, wireless connectivity, secure connectivity, data center infrastructure, and IP telephony, making me well-equipped to handle a diverse range of technical challenges. In my most recent role as a Senior Network Engineer at Rhize Tech, I designed and implemented layer 2 and layer 3 networks, deployed advanced firewalls and routing protocols, and led various projects enhancing network security and efficiency. My experience includes managing VPN migrations, deploying network security management platforms, and upgrading data center designs to a more efficient two-tiered topology. Prior to this, at Mayo Clinic, I implemented system security solutions in a multi-vendor environment and handled wireless device maintenance and troubleshooting. My hands-on experience in network support, vulnerability assessments, and exposure to cloud management further underscores my ability to deliver top-tier network security and management solutions. With a strong academic background and a passion for continuous learning, I am committed to contributing to the success and security of my future employer’s network infrastructure.Tech Stack
Cisco, Cybersecurity, DNS, Firewall, NetworkExperience
- Designed layer 2 and layer 3 networks while implementing Cisco best practices at Rhize Tech, ensuring robust and efficient network infrastructure.
- Deployed next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks and Cisco, focusing on web and application filtering, intrusion policies, and VPN migrations for site-to-site tunnels.
- Implemented and managed advanced routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, enhancing network efficiency and security.
- Deployed centralized network security management platforms like Palo Alto Networks Panorama and Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC), ensuring comprehensive network security oversight.
- Managed and troubleshot wireless connectivity solutions using Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers, access points, and Prime Infrastructure.
- Upgraded Cisco Data Center designs, replacing older switches with leaf and spine two-tiered topology and updating APICs from M1 to M3, improving data center performance and scalability.
- Led and coordinated network projects, including closet replacements, firewall migrations, and VPN deployments, while managing both NOC engineers and project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
Employment history
• Designed layer 2 and layer 3 networks while implementing cisco best practices.
• Led and deployed several closet replacements for regional health providers, including deploying cameras, routing and switching infrastructure, and active directory services.
• Deployed next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks and Cisco based on best practices for web and application filtering, intrusion policies.
• Deployed advanced routing
• Led and deployed advanced remote access projects based around VPN migrations for site-to-site tunnels. Best security practices were utilized when migrating firewalls and updating tunnels.
• Deployed centralized network security management platforms like Palo Alto Networks Panorama and Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC)
• Deployed and troubleshot cisco phones (8800 series, 7800 series, 6800 series). Coordinated with client’s employees to interpret issues and give live solutions. Utilized CUCM throughout interactions as well through tickets via Zendesk and Logic Monitor whenever alerts came up.
• Led both NOC engineers as well as on the project side.
• Implemented Logic Monitor functionality related to network, security, data center, wireless infrastructure.
• Performed configuration migration between firewall vendors like Cisco Systems to Palo Alto Networks.
• Racked and stacked switches, routers, firewalls, access points, cameras, data centers nexus switches, APIC’s.
• Upgraded old Cisco Data Center design removing FX switches and replacing with leaf and spine two-tiered topology which included replacing M1 APIC’s with M3 APIC’s
• Hands on experience using Cisco ISE in an enterprise level hospital environment
(50,000+ devices including medical devices).
• Maintenance of multi-vendor wireless devices including Cisco and Philips while troubleshooting wireless problems with different tools.
• Result oriented, multi-disciplined, and comfortable in implementing system security solutions in multi-vendor environments.
• Research and configuration of systems and procedures to ensure the protection of information processed, stored, or transmitted in Mayo Clinic’s healthcare/operational technology environments.
• Security deployments and consultation for various projects and initiatives including topics related to information security, networking, and medical equipment.
• Assisted system users relative to medical, research, lab, and operational system security matters.
• Represented company’s technical security interests by providing bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security.
• Applied leading theories and concepts to development, maintenance, and implementation of information security standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provided network support and performed troubleshooting to resolve various WAN/LAN connectivity issues.
• Installed and maintained data and voice circuits through routers, switches, and WAN devices.
• Knowledge of completing bare metal installs on Dell servers with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Demonstrated proficiency in Linux distributions including Ubuntu and Debian
• Involvement with VMware while performing vulnerability assessments and scanning by using GFI LanGuard and Nessus
• Switch remediation in multiple data center locations
• Cisco Meraki Cloud based management exposure managing enterprise level networks (5,000+ employees)
• Vulnerability assessments for different local emergency services in different cities
• Validation of documents pertaining to Cisco IOS critical vulnerabilities
• NetApp server virtualization configurations
• Mapped Fortune 500 company network using Visio(ex: Harley Davidson)
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure as a Global administrator for Meridian IT
• Demonstrated strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Review of patient test requisitions and electronic orders; accurate entry of patient demographic information for both in-state and out-of-state clients, point-of-care screen results, and other information provided on the requisition; review of quality assessment reports, perform and document corrective actions to patient record, obtain missing demographic information; respond to requests for patient reports; assist with document control functions; assist with telephone coverage, triaging and prioritizing incoming calls and faxes, perform maintenance of peripheral equipment.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing maintaining effective professional relationships with managers, supervisor, co-workers and all customers; have knowledge of medical terminology; uphold confidentiality requirements; use data collection tools as appropriate; use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.
• Worked with EPIC software.
• Readied compounds for dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving orders from physicians or other qualified prescribers.
• Maintained the drug inventory, maintained records
• Processed patient charge documents and labels.
• Mixed IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique.
• Inspected medication units.
• Service walk-in customers.
• Acknowledge customers/patients when in the pharmacy (preferably by name)
• Enter Physicians’ prescriptions into computer system and profiles all duplicate orders in patient file.
• Packages and labels unit dose drugs under supervision and final approval of pharmacist, as needed.
• Prices and quotes prescription prices to patients.
• Read and comprehend insurance/customer information.
• Take refill orders from doctor’s offices.