Robert A. Violante
** ********* *** ******* ****, NJ 07407
201-***-**** adhpvk@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly motivated, self-directed Information Technology Professional with 30 years of accomplished history and exceptional performance record in IT operations, administration, engineering and architecture looking for a new opportunity to utilize my skill set.
EDUCATION
Cisco Meraki, 7/18 Franklin Lakes, NJ. Meraki engineering and administration
Tufin, 9/17 New York, NY. Tufin engineering and administration
Gotham Technology, 6/14 Montvale, NJ. Checkpoint engineering and administration
Track-On, 11/94 Paramus, NJ. MCSE, MCP + I
Integrated Computer Management, 8/92 Roseland, NJ Certified Netware Engineer
The Chubb Institute, 6/90 Parsippany, NJ. Computer Operations Certificate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Express Scripts – Sr. IT Architect, 3/28/95 to (present)
Designed then implemented Meraki work at home system utilizing MX 450 VPN appliances, MX64, MX64W and Z3 teleworker devices for 20k users in response to COVID in 2 months’ time.
Designed then implemented a Checkpoint remote access work at home system that consisted of highly available VPN clusters and endpoint security software for 20k users.
Designed then implemented Checkpoint endpoint remote access system consisting of endpoint management and policy servers for the protection of corporate Windows and MAC endpoints.
Implemented Tufin T1100 system for firewall policy change management and compliance. Responsible for creating reporting on firewall policy optimization and PCI compliance.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining 400 + site to site VPN connections to our clients and vendors.
Responsible for creating custom Checkpoint VPN clients for our Windows and MAC endpoints. Included endpoint firewall policy for on/off network and hotel/hotspot.
Responsible for implementing and supporting Checkpoint firewall hardware and software running on 4k, 12k, 13k, 23k series appliances.
Responsible for maintaining firewall and VPN security policies. Included firewall rules, network address translations and rule optimization.
Created standard operating procedure documentation for our operations and run teams to support our VPN endpoint, site to site and work at home systems.
Responsible for providing 3rd level support for our operations and run teams and on-call.
Merrill Lynch - LAN Administrator - 8/92 - 11/94
Installed network management software to provide an accurate
overview of network operation and statistics.
Installed Bindview NCS on 25 file servers to provide hardware and
software inventories throughout Merrill Lynch.
Consulted and provided technical support for over 400 network users.
Implemented McAfee’s Virus Scan software on 25 file servers.
Installed and maintained 25 Novell file servers and print servers.
Home Life Insurance Co. - Computer Operator - 6/90 - 7/92
Provided JCL coding and technical support for production job processing.
Responsible for the successful execution of 100 production jobs daily.
Printed forms and letters for company clients to assure proper
notification.
Provided technical support for programming and operations personnel.
Maintained 3 IBM Laser printers and 3 IBM impact printers to
provide quality print for customer satisfaction.
REFERENCES
Furnished upon request.