Sr. Fortinet Security Engineer

• Aug 2021 - Present

Sr. Firewall Engineer

• Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

Senior Network Security Engineer

• Apr 2016 - Jul 2020

• Provide L3 support to multiple clients in an MSSP environment • SR. member of the Fortinet Managed Devices Team • Installation of Fortinet firewalls and Fortinet HA Pairs • Conversion of configs from other platforms to Fortinet • Creation and administration of UTM policies, such as AV, IDS/IPS, Web Content, and Application Control • Training and support of Tier1 staff on Fortinet troubleshooting and tickets • Packet traces and flow analysis • Client Security reviews • Static and Dynamic routing • Management via FortiManager policy packages • Fortianalyzer log review for devices • Collaborate with client technical teams for issue resolution and mitigation • Evaluate new and emerging security threats, products and technologies • Participate and help remediate security incidents • Upgrade security systems by monitoring security environment; identifying security gaps; evaluate and implement enhancements • Review log-based data, both in raw form and utilizing SIEM or aggregation tools Show less

Senior Information Security Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

• Provide L2-L3 support to multiple clients in an MSSP environment• Installation of Fortinet HA Pairs and FortiAP’s• Conversion of configs from ASA, Juniper and Palo Alto to Fortinet• Creation and administration of UTM policies, such as AV, IDS/IPS, Web Content, Application control• Collaborate with client technical teams for issue resolution and mitigation. Participate and help remediate the security incidents.• Packet traces and flow analysis• Build, support and maintain FortiManager and Analyzer• Creation of client runbooks, policies, procedures and escalations• Design and creation of companywide break-fix procedures• Training of L1, L2 staff on Fortinet troubleshooting and support• Administration of Partner Portal and responsible for setting up technicians with required training• Maintaining vendor relationships• Client Security reviews, meetings and QBR’s• All job functions of Information Security Specialist listed below Show less

Information Security Engineer ll

• Dec 2013 - Apr 2015

• Provide L2 support to multiple clients in an MSSP environment• Monitor and maintain over 1,000 Fortinet Firewalls for multiple customers• Assist in design of simple up to enterprise network security deployments• Device health monitoring via EMC SMARTS • Log management and aggregation to Syslog servers, FortiAnalyzers and SEIM tools• Network discovery with clients in order to design configuration to meet their security and functionality needs prior to deployment• Took lead on design for multiple MSSP package offerings• Design on multiple Gold Configs and variables for multiple clients• Perform daily operational real-time monitoring, analysis and resolution of security events from multiple sources including but not limited to events from Security Information Monitoring tools, network and host based intrusion detection systems, content filtering solutions, firewall logs, & system logs matching existing SLA.• Working with multiple groups and vendors to design security end-to-end solution packages• Help remediate security incidents by interfacing with internal customer teams and other tool vendors.• On boarding/off boarding of client devices• Working with Sales teams in an SE role at times• Performing firewall changes, backups and policy reviews• Configuration management via FortiManager and EMC Voyence• Compliance checking Show less

Network Manager

• Jan 2009 - 2013

• Responsible for day to day LAN/WAN operations • Create, maintain, monitor & secure VPN WAN of 220 offices throughout US • Support 1800 Desktops End users, and 115 Servers, Firewalls, Routers, Switches • Implement hardware/software upgrades and configuration changes • Planning and acquisition of Dell Servers and desktop needs • Network design changes and enhancements for improved system performance. • Evaluation, purchase, and implementation of H/W & S/W related to LAN/WAN • Planned and projected future expansion of current network/ infrastructure • Designed Data Center deployments and moves • Vendor management for onsite jobs or projects • Configuration and Implementation and support of Windows 2000, 03 and 08 AD • Monitored environment daily for inconsistencies to systems and connectivity • Support for Corporate BES server as well as Active Sync Compatible devices • Provided installation and troubleshooting of VMware ESX server related issues • Managed network wide AV policies, Backup, Email Archiving and Spam Filtering • Identify and correct Security Concerns on all Computers, Servers, and Network Devices • Provide level 2/3 Help Desk Support, and help hone the skills of those working under me • Design, installation and support of remote office LAN, WAN and VOIP systems • Exploration of new technologies related to data & converged voice/data solutions. • Developing and maintaining external vendor partnerships and relationships • Remote site acquisition and site surveys as well as recommendations • Coordination to for network connectivity and strict compliance to Security policies • Manage/Configure Backups using Barracuda devices and Exchange backups via DPM Show less

Network Engineer

• 2005 - 2009

• Responsible for day to day LAN/WAN operations • Create, maintain, monitor & secure VPN WAN of 220 offices throughout US • Support 1800 Desktops End users, and 115 Servers, Firewalls, Routers, Switches • Implement hardware/software upgrades and configuration changes • Preform MS AD migrations to 2003, 2007 • Network design changes and enhancements for improved system performance. • Evaluation, purchase, and implementation of H/W & S/W related to LAN/WAN • Planned and projected future expansion of current network/ infrastructure • Designed Data Center deployments and moves • Vendor management for onsite jobs or projects • Monitored environment daily for inconsistencies to systems and connectivity • Maintain network monitoring systems 24/7 to alert of network issues • Maintain Fortinet firewall policy's including IDS, AV, Content and App Filtering • Managed network wide AV policies, Backup, Email Archiving and Spam Filtering • Identify and correct Security Concerns on all Computers, Servers, and Network Devices • Provide level 2/3 Help Desk Support, and help hone the skills of those working under me • Design, installation and support of remote office LAN, WAN and VOIP systems • Exploration of new technologies related to data & converged voice/data solutions. • Remote site acquisition and site surveys as well as recommendations • Coordination to for network connectivity and strict compliance to Security policies Show less

System Administrator

• 2001 - 2005

• Responsible for day to day LAN/WAN operations• Provide level 1/2 Help Desk Support for local and remote users• Support 1800 Desktops End users, and 115 Servers, Firewalls, Routers, Switches • Create, maintain, monitor & secure VPN WAN of 220 offices throughout US• Support for Corporate BES server as well as Active Sync Compatible devices• Implement hardware/software upgrades and configuration changes• Configuration and Implementation and support of Windows 2000, 03 and 08 AD• Installation and support of remote office LAN, WAN and VOIP systems• Managed network wide Anti-Virus policies, Data Backup, Email Archiving and Spam Filtering• DHCP, WINS and DNS config and troubleshooting• Disaster recovery Show less