Security Engineer Operations Technician
Resume:
Randie Reyes Espidol, B.S. ECE
Electronics and Communications Engineer
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Professional Summary
Performance-driven network and security engineer. Highly skilled IT Professional with 10 years of experience in networks, systems and security. During the years I have gathered knowledge about infrastructure development, design, operations and maintenance of networks. I am truly passionate in the field of network engineering and looking forward to new challenges related with cutting-edge technology in the digital world.
Industry Recognized Certifications
CCNP R&S certified
CCDA certified
CCNA certified
CCNA Security
CompTIA Security+ certified
NSE4
Top Skills:
Open to new challenges and always willing to continue education in any technology
Strong knowledge and experience with firewall vendors like Sonicwall, Fortinet, WatchGuard, Cisco ASA and Palo Alto
Network administration and architecture
Competent knowledge of network and internet-related technology and protocols such as TCP/IP, email, DNS, FTP, routing, etc.
Troubleshooting and maintaining Cisco IP networks in enterprise environment
WAN/LAN/WLAN, SD-WAN, NBX/PBX
Network Security in terms of entire infrastructure to protect data in motion or at rest
Good knowledge for main operating systems: Windows and Linux/Unix flavors
Knowledgeable and experience in EDR vendors such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel EDR, and Palo Alto XDR
Knowledgeable and familiar with VMware Vsphere, VMware NSX, Microsoft 365, and Azure Sentinel
Professional Experience:
INFORMATION SECURITY ADVISOR (ISA) June 2022 – July 2023
Trustwave Philippines, Inc. – Remote Work
Makati City, Philippines
•Provide a single point of contact to the customer and a member of the account management delivery teams for all operational security related activities for the account
•Meet with the account team to review security status, review any risks, issues, incidents, outstanding activities, current and planned changes
•Provide informal security assessments for Trustwave delivered processes or architectures to ensure the contractual requirements for information risk management and security controls are satisfied
•Research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, encryption and cyber security
•Configure rules in Azure Sentinel to detect and alert anomalous activity
•Investigate and proactively hunt for suspicious activities using Kusto Query Language (KQL)
•Monitor and mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
•Proactively drives the operational compliance on the account and provide in-house consultancy on information risk management concerns
NETWORK and SECURITY SOLUTIONS SPECIALIST September 2016 – June 2022
Integrated Computer Systems, Inc.
San Juan City, Philippines
•Design and architect the network and security solutions for enterprise customers in different verticals like financial, manufacturing, hospitality, etc.
•Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translated them into effective network solutions
•Design scalable and secure network architectures, encompassing various devices for high availability and optimum performance
•Design, install, configure, and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers, access points, and VPNs
•Work with multi-vendors like Cisco, WatchGuard, Fortinet, Aruba, and others
•Serve as a subject matter expert for network technologies, providing guidance and recommendations to stakeholders and development teams
NETWORK SUPPORT ENGINEER March 2015 - September 2016
IBM Business Services,
Quezon City, Philippines
•Support, configure, maintain, and upgrade network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls
•Deliver timely problem-solving services to network users, addressing technical issues promptly and ensuring minimal downtime
•Monitor network availability, performance and review alerts and notifications from monitoring systems and diagnose issues.
•Develop and maintain the documentation to ensure changing requirements and technologies are captured and communicated.
•Creating accurate method of procedure for better execution of change on the network, implementing network projects and defending network change for impact analysis with the change advisory board.
•Perform timely response and technical support to all incidents, requests, outages, and alerts
•Collaborate with customers to advise and transform network and security infrastructure to enhance and optimize performance, stability, availability, and security
NETWORK SOLUTIONS CONSULTANT June 2011 - March 2015
Integrated Computer Systems, Inc.
San Juan City, Philippines
• Deploying firewall, access points and wireless controller devices to client’s corporate network.
• Responsible for the execution of “Proof of Concept” for network and security devices
• Providing the architecture, solutions overview and technical recommendations based on client’s networking requirement.
• Maintain an in-depth level of technical and industry knowledge through ongoing training, seminar and certifications.
•Providing on-site support, handling technical presentation, and ensuring proactive communications with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Performs comprehensive discovery, analysis and definition of client issues and documentation in the form of a technical solution.
Education:
Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity & Threat Management (January – April, 2024)
InTech Institute Toronto, Ontario Canada
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communication Engineering (BS-ECE)
University of the East, Philippines
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