Carlos Roque
Winston Salem, NC 27107
**********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/croque
SKILLS SUMMARY
Network Security Engineer with over 15 yrs. of experience in the analysis, design, implementation and support of Network Security solutions.
Experienced with firewall setup and administration (Checkpoint, Nokia and Cisco ASA), NAT, IPSEC VPN tunnels and security policies development.
Expertise includes networking concepts, TCP/IP protocol family and network security.
Proven diagnostic abilities with attention to details and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VF Corporation 11/04/2013 – Present
Greensboro, NC
Senior Network Security Engineer
Management and operational support of Checkpoint GAIA R80.20 Blades (FW, IPS, Threat Prevention, Identity Awareness, Anti-Virus, etc.).
Developed Cisco ASA’s S2S VPN Filtering and NAT process and procedure documentation.
Took the initiative of enabling, customizing, and applying Checkpoint’s Intrusion Preventing rules set for Internet Edge, Distribution Center, and Direct Internet Access.
Operational support of Cisco Identity Services Engine and Cisco Sourcefire.
Submits Change requests for Firewall Changes following established processes.
Performs documentation of all essential processes and procedures, as well as technical specifications as required by management.
Designs and engineering of new security solutions into VF environment. Checkpoint Software Technologies – 02/13/2012- 10/31/2013 Winston Salem, NC
Professional Services Consultant
Consulted Check Point’s customers about product integration (Provider-1, Firewall Appliances, etc.).
Provided documentation on implementation of Check Point's High-End products in complex networking environments.
Developed Checkpoint's product “How To'” documents as per technical requirements.
Assisted customers with the replacement of other vendor's firewalls into Checkpoint solutions.
Provided training of Check Point's High-End products. Hewlett Packard 10/17/2011 – 02/10/2012 (Contract) Winston Salem, NC
Network Security Engineer
Developed internal and external customers Checkpoint firewall solution designs compliant with HP Enterprise Services and industry best practice security, architecture and standards.
Responsible for staying current with firewall product capabilities, vendor announcements and trouble reports.
Provided Hands-on Technical Lead and participant during implementation and troubleshooting calls.
Responsible of gathering customer projects requirements and developing document completeness and accuracy for Engineer Work Orders, Firewall Rule Change Requests, and Customer Firewall Design Proposals.
Followed proper escalation of customer project problems and notifications.
Engaged in a large Firewall Migration project that involved the replacement of EOL (300 total devices) Nokia/Crossbeam/Cisco firewalls to Checkpoint IAS solution. First Citizens Bank, Raleigh – 10/18/10 – 10/14/11 Raleigh, NC
Network Security Engineer
Strategic consulting for the design, development, and Checkpoint Firewall implementation, VPN policies solutions, as well as assurance of appropriate Network Security controls and monitoring are in place over other aspects of the corporate network.
Coordination with project teams, users, and suppliers to ensure appropriate security controls are in place within the enterprise network.
Performed documentation of all essential processes and procedures, as well as technical specifications as required by management.
Provided support for operations, monitoring of firewalls, VPN connections and other security technology as Security Information and Event Management, IPS/IDS, etc.
Follow Change Management Process and document firewall change requests for review and approval.
Developed End Of Life Nokia/Checkpoint firewall upgrade and migration plan to Provider-1 R70.30.
EDUCATION
Colorado Technical University – December 2008
Management Information Systems Security
Masters of Science Degree
GPA: 3.95
Information System Security, Graduate Level Certificate
Security Certification & Accreditation, Graduate Level Certificate
Information Systems Security Management, Graduate Level Certificate Inter American University, San Juan, Puerto Rico - December 1991 Bachelor Degree, Business Management and Information Systems