Taha Goksoy

Curriculum Vitae

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MA, USA

T +1-617-***-****

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Professional Summary

Professional network and systems engineer with over 9 years of experience and with a vast knowledge of designing and managing network, security and server infrastructure. Past experience with all major fields in the IT, resolved escalated issues and implemented solutions to complex business needs. Deeply knowledgeable in every stage of network installation, upgrade, optimization and management. Places security as a first priority rather than afterthought. Summary of Skills

{ 9+ years of network engineering experienced

{ Strong quantitative and analytical background, with emphasis on network management, developed through professional experience in system/network administration, Quality of Service (QoS), security policies and project management

{ Skilled in managing/configuring network and monitoring tools such as PRTG, Domotz, Spiceworks

{ Comprehensive knowledge of LAN, WLAN, WAN, MAN, TCP/IP, Spanning-tree, VLAN, VTP, Ether channel, Routing Protocols, Ipv6, Subnetting, VPN, network security, network design, Firewall, SIEM, thread hunting

{ Ability to provide support to Windows Servers, Vmware and Hyper-V

{ Strong knowledge of various network and network security platforms such as SonicWALL, Cisco Meraki, Cisco ASA, Firepower, Checkpoint, FortiGate, Cisco, HP, EnGenius, Netgear

{ Strong knowledge of different cybersecurity platforms such as Cyflare SIEM, DarkCubed

{ Proficiency at security compliance frameworks such as PCI, HIPPA, GLBA, NIST

{ Experience with vulnerability scanners such as Nessus and OpenVAS

{ Familiarity with API based configuration, Python, and network automation

{ Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels. A team player who also can work well independently.

Certifications

1. Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core

2. CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

3. Cisco Certified Network Associate – Security (CCNA) 4. Cisco Certified Network Associate – Routing and Switching (CCNA) 5. Sonicwall Network Security Basic Administration (SNSA) 6. Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician – CCENT 7. LPI Linux Essential Certification

8. Microsoft Certified System Engineer - Security MCSE+S 9. Microsoft Certified System Engineer - MCSE

10. Microsoft Certified System Administrator – MCSA Page 1 of 3

Professional Experience

2017-Present Senior Network Engineer and Cyber Security Analyst, TCG Network Services, Natick, MA.

- Perform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, network flow, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and custom sensor output from communication networks.

- Develop, improve and help implement best practices for risk reduction across a broad range of enterprise applications, systems, networks and interfaces.

- Monitor computer networks for security, investigate security breeches and other cyberse- curity incidents.

- Assist with the development of processes and procedures to improve incident response times, analysis of incidents, and overall SOC functions.

- Implement and maintain layer 2 and 3 network services such as VLAN, STP, VTP.

- Perform SNMP solution to monitor more than 250 network devices across multiple locations to detect and resolve issues before services are impacted.

- Deploy and maintain firewalls from a variety of vendors, including next-generation features, site-to-site VPNs.

- Routine management of network devices including Sonicwall, Cisco Meraki, Cisco ASA, Fortigate firewalls, Cisco Catalyst, HP Procurve, Aruba, Netgear Switches and Cisco Meraki and Engenious Access Points.

- Design, develop and maintain network diagrams and documentation for all environments.

- Write technical documents to outline proposed standards for configuration and design.

- General support and troubleshoot of hypervisors such as VMware and Hyper-V.

- Work with clients to implement system security measures, assists with computer security plans and documentation and provides technical guidance and training

- Conduct security assessment and make recommendations for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and security.

- Independent leading and management of versatile networking projects.

- Organization and conduct of training sessions for teammates. 2016-2017 Network Engineer,

TCG Network Services, Natick, MA.

- Manage, deploy and troubleshoot remote access VPN.

- Install and maintain various network services and related equipment and devices.

- Support the administration of servers and related equipment.

- Ensure that backup systems were properly maintained and prepared.

- Support network and computing infrastructures on-site and remote.

- Verify that all key internal networks are operating efficiently.

- Respond to reports of network problems.

- Configure and help manage firewalls.

2009-2012 Junior System Administrator,

Erguvan Informatics, Istanbul, Turkey.

- Lead server migrations including Windows server 2003 to 2008; ISA server 2006 to TMG 2010.

- Monitor network, configured router and switches, install software, repair hardware, and resolve technical issues, configure antivirus and manage servers, modify system settings based on business needs.

- Train IT team members in networking, security and troubleshooting of servers and computers.

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2007-2009 IT Specialist,

Turkmen, Istanbul, Turkey.

- Ensure optimal customer service with setup, repair and maintenance of workstations with PCs, phones, and laptops; setup and maintenance of servers.

- Routinely back up and restore databases, operating systems, files, documents and drivers, and monitor client networks to ensure operational efficiency. Technical Proficiencies

- Microsoft Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019

- Linux

- Phyton

- Postman for API testing automation

- Microsoft Office 365 configuration and management

- Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS

- Backup and Restore

- VPN / Firewall Security

- Remote Support

- VSphere 6.0 and above configurations and management

- Network Fundamentals

- Cisco routing and switching

- Wireshark

- Kaspersky Antivirus, Symantec Antivirus, and Microsoft Security Essential

- Backup and Data Recovery Software: Acronis, Ghost Disk Imaging Software, Datto, Cloudberry, iDrive

Education

2016 Master’s Degree, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, USA. GPA: 3.93

2012 Bachelor’s Degree, Anadolu University, Economy, Eskisehir, Turkey. Page 3 of 3

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