Security Technical

Noel Velazquez *.****.*********@*****.***

678-***-**** - Atlanta, GA

linkedin.com/in/noelvelazquez

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

● Cisco CCNA

● CompTIA Security+ CE

● CompTIA Network+ CE

● Spanish (Fluent)

● AWS/Azure

● Linux (Kali/CentOS)

● Windows Server 2012/2016

● Crowdstrike Falcon

● Active Directory

● DHCP/DNS

● Firewalls

● Python (Novice)

EXPERIENCE

Associate Security Administrator, Hi-Rez Studios

Alpharetta, GA — June 2019 - Present

● Implemented Crowdstrike Falcon across all company workstations and windows/linux servers.

● Spearheaded implementation of Duo Two-Factor Security across the entire organization.

● Monitored network traffic for suspicious behavior - Wireshark, Google Suite, Crowdstrike

● Performed vulnerability and penetration tests across network segments

● Configured security systems such as firewalls, antivirus, and IDS/IPS software

● Analyzed current security requirements and made suggestions for improvements

● Conducted security audits and made policy recommendations Jr Systems Administrator, Hi-Rez Studios

Alpharetta, GA — Nov 2017 - June 2019

● Coordinated and upgraded over 450+employee workstations from Windows 7 to Windows 10 before the Windows 7 End of Life.

● Provided overseas (UK Office) technical support to 40-50 employees by remote software or written and verbal communication.

● Monitored and maintained system of 450+ users and 2000+ devices utilizing Imaging, Lansweeper, GPO, 2FA, and Active Directory.

● Setup and configured a switch stack of Aruba 3810m switches for the network expansion of a new 15,000 square feet suite, housing 80 employees.

Event IT Specialist, Hi-Rez Studios

Alpharetta, GA — Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

● Multitasked and prioritized client issues through 1500+ helpdesk tickets with #1 customer satisfaction on the team.

● As part of a team, organized and executed all technical logistics of 300+ stations for 2016, 2017, 2018 Smite World Championships as well as Dreamhack Atlanta 2018.

● Managed a team of 6 technical leads to administer on-stage technical operations for 400+ tournament matches and qualifiers, ensuring a seamless tournament experience.

● Able to articulate technical issues and concepts to team members in a non-technical manner. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

University of West Georgia — Carrollton, GA — Dec 2015

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