Cyber Security Engineer

Robert Gomez

Kyle Texas *****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-gomez-5941b514/

Summary

A highly accomplished ‘forward-thinking’ Technology Professional with over 25 plus years of progressive and global success in IT, within Architecture Design and management in data centers with routers/switches, Cyber Security Engineer and Architecture, Network Engineer, and Disaster Recovery Lead with strong technical oversight. A respected visionary and detail-oriented leader known as a champion of managing projects and building talented teams that generate revenue in emerging environments.

Areas Of Expertise

• Safety Critical Systems • New Product Launch

• Data Communications • Revenue Generating Relationships & Ecosystems

• Internet of Things (IoT) • Technical Training Development

• Disaster Recovery • Presentations and Training

• Strategic Planning & Execution • Program Management

Work Experience

Cyber Security Engineer/Consultant, Austin Texas

September 2023– Present

Assist clients with specific issues they may have.

Consult and advise companies on the best cybersecurity platform for their needs.

Companies Engagements Completed:

TX Dept of Transportation

Assistance with filtering process and DLP.

Ensuring all documents are labeled as DLP and all filtering processes are running correctly.

City of Austin

Assisted in ServiceNow configuration for all VMware devices.

Ensured CVEs, software updates, and hardware updates are current.

Addressed and updated all necessary CVEs for software and hardware.

Initiated and communicated all updates and upgrades needed for software and hardware.

Addressed non-compliance issues with respective owners.

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

Installation of appliances for data filtering processes.

Ensured routing is correct for maximum protection.

DLP configuration and maintenance, SIEM integration, filtering setup, and continual maintenance.

Provided detailed assessments of network, application, and cloud architecture against threat models.

Conducted regular training to stay updated with advancements in cybersecurity software solutions.

Expertise in Cyber Security related areas including filtering, DLP, EDR, SIEM, email security, Azure, GCP, AWS, and ServiceNow.

Cyber Security Analyst 2, Tx. Dept. Health and Human Services, Austin Texas

March 2023 – August 2023

CSOC Support for all Agencies under DHS

Respond to PhishER emails that can be malicious to agency networks.

Create and work to resolution Security Investigations and Incidents thru Archer System,

Respond to all DIR alerts and Service Now tickets that pertain to Agency business.

Managed service requests and incident resolution through ITIL-aligned workflows using ServiceNow.

CCB CAB Security Scan reading Veracode, Teneble.io, Qualys scans for program changes.

Assisted in implementing NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including categorization, selection, implementation, and assessment of security controls for critical systems.

Address all CVE’s hardware and software via Service now and Archer.

Used Remedy for ITIL-based ticketing to manage service requests, incidents, and workflows, ensuring efficient IT operations.

Supported state-level cybersecurity initiatives by enhancing IT operations with a focus on regulatory compliance and security.

DLP, Azure, Siem, GCP, CrowdStrike, NetScout, Service Now, O365, Kepware.

Ensured organizational compliance with a broad range of regulatory requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, SOX, and PCI-DSS.

Extensive experience with Dynatrace for application performance monitoring and troubleshooting

Review violations of Security procedures/practices with Tx Dept of Health and Human Services Security teams(s). Review and discuss issues with users to ensure compliance with any security or programming changes.

Close-out calls to review test findings, evidence, steps to reproduce issues, and provide remediation recommendations.

Experience providing Oracle MSSQL, Postgres database support.

Experience working/implementing NIST800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&M, also developing Corrective Plans

Cyber Security Engineer/Consultant Alpha Sights, Austin Texas

June 2022– February 2023

Company provides experienced Cyber Security personnel to companies that may not have the resources to have a person that caliber full time

Monitor, address, and work towards resolution all Cyber Security alarms, Cyber Security Administration

Monitor, address, and work all updates, patches, upgrades to all agency wide servers

Work all attacks on the networks to completion Incidents.

Azure, CrowdStrike, NetScout, DLP, Email Filtering, CASB, SIEM, Cloud Services SPL, SOAR. Kepware Service Now GCP, AWS, Azure.

Trained customers in how to monitor, react, resolve issues that may arise and prepare technical documentation.

Cyber Security Architect Wipro Limited, Austin Texas

Client: Citibank, PHEAA, FedEx.

June 2021– May 2022

Cyber Security Architect for PHEAA Forcepoint Secure Gateway, Network DLP, CASB, DSPM.Kepware, Network Crawler Forcepoint Appliances and Proxies, Scada, Forcepoint Security Manager SIEM, SOAR, Cloud Application deployment Endpoint Agent rollout, Office 365 Azure Cloud Configuration, Service Now CrowdStrike, GCP, AWS.

Program Manager FedEx Condor Project for the Infra Modernization & Migration. Migration VM Ware Clusters in Las Vegas and Atlanta, with Cloud Services from all the data centers in Tennessee. Migration to be completed in 4 phases.

Delivered advanced IT architecture and cybersecurity solutions for large-scale enterprise clients.

Evaluated security frameworks for new and existing applications, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and industry best practices.

Prepared reports for both technical stakeholders and non-technical executives, highlighting actionable recommendations to enhance cybersecurity postures.

Conducted vulnerability assessments and remediation for database environments.

Cyber Security Engineer for Citi Bank, configured Forcepoint DLP, Filtering, DSPM, Proxy Server, And Cloud Services, python, bash, java, Fore scout

Utilized Remedy to manage service tickets and ensure timely resolution of security issues.

Ensured organizational compliance with a broad range of regulatory requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, SOX, and PCI-DSS.

Experience working/implementing NIST800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&M, also developing Corrective Plans

Experience providing Oracle MSSQL, Postgres database support.

Security Engineer/Consultant, Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), Austin Texas

April 2019– June 2021

Independent consulting for customers that need assistance with Networking Engineering, Systems Engineering and Cyber Security Engineering. GLG has a worldwide customer base that needs assistance in understanding/configuring their I.T. devices. I assist them in installing, configuring and maintaining the devices current and running properly.

Developed and enforced access control policies, encryption mechanisms, and monitoring systems to protect sensitive data.

Encase Enterprise, Forensic on scanning hard drives for various data and/or information. Scada, CrowdStrike, DLP, Elastic Search experience in day-to-day functions, updating and providing maintenance.

Orchestrated Kick-off calls to align teams and define project objectives

Containers are a form of operating system virtualization. A single container might be used to run anything from a small microservice or software process to a larger application. It can run on any OS.

Cyber Security Architect DCAS New York City

March 2020 – June 2020

Installation and Configuration of Forcepoint DLP System. Modules installed and configured are Forcepoint 8.5.3 Web Security Manager, DLP 8.7.9, two 8.5.3 Log, Servers one SQL Server 2019, Three 8.5.3 Appliances

Conducted in-depth security architecture reviews to identify vulnerabilities and recommend design improvements.

Responded to Level 2/3 incidents, leveraging Dynatrace for performance diagnostics and resolution.

Configured full DLP protection with Endpoints for 2500 users.

Installed and configured Hybrid Services for all mobile users.

Installed and Configured SIEM. Asist in applying all the policies and proper rights to each user in group within the company.

GCP, AWS

Cyber Security Engineer 2 Forcepoint.com Austin Texas

April 2017 – March 2019

Responded to all level 2 and level 3 incidents for all customers that bought the Enterprise Support Package

Products supported: Web Security, Cloud Security, URL Filtering, Web Security, Threat Protection for Linux, CASB, DLP, Endpoint, SIEM, Splunk, CASB, NGFW, Azure, O365, DSPM, CrowdStrike, VMware, AWS, Azure, GCP, Google Cloud, Linux, Windows, Kepware, Cisco ASA, Cisco ISE, BGP, NetScout, SK Management, NIST 800-53 security controls. Python, JavaScript, API Management, Jira, PowerShell. Salesforce, Jira, Confluence, Wireshark, TCP Dump, Scala Web Application Firewall. IBM QRadar, Fore scout. Containers ready to run software, SOAR, OpenShift, IAM, Okta, Scada, Service Now, O365.

Conducted notification calls for high/critical findings, coordinating with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution.

Incorporated Dynatrace to optimize application performance monitoring and issue resolution.

Authored clear and concise technical reports summarizing findings from security assessments, penetration tests, and incident response activities.

Streamlined IT operations and security monitoring through ITIL-based workflows in Remedy.

SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, HITECH, HIPAA, AirWatch, Encase Forensics. Forcepoint Forensics, Docker, Kubernetes, Containers ready to run software, RedHat OpenShift, Dell PowerMax, VMAX, EMC, Palo Alto Firewalls.

Experience working/implementing NIST800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&M, also developing Corrective Plans. Elastic Search experience in day-to-day functions, updating and providing maintenance

Experience providing Oracle MSSQL, Postgres database support.

Network Engineer/Cyber Security Engineer, IBM Austin Texas

January 2011 – March 2017

Lead Network support, network architect/design/mapping. NIST CSF ISO 27001

Set up and managed RFID asset tracking hardware and software for over 10000 assets in 20 different labs.

Installed and de-installed Servers, switches, routers on all 20 labs as needed by programmers and or developers.

Collaborated with database administrators to design and implement security protocols for Oracle, MSSQL, and Postgres databases, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Used Remedy workflows to manage hybrid services and SIEM solution integration.

Optimized network and application performance using Dynatrace tools.

Facilitated project kick-off meetings, ensuring clear communication of objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Appliance with a broad range of regulatory requirements, including GDPR, CCPA,

Insured organizational com SOX, and PCI-DSS.

Orchestrated and led critical project calls, including notification calls to address high/critical findings during the testing process.

Tools and Software’s supported: Web Security Cloud, URL Filtering, Web Security, CASB, NetScout, Threat Protection for Linux, CrowdStrike, IAM, DLP, DLP, DSPM Endpoint, Azure OWASP top Ten Vulnerabilities. SOAR, VMware, AWS, Linux, Windows, BGP, Scripting Shell, Java, Bash, Python, Shell, Avaya AWS, Okta, QRadar, IBM Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS Azure, Google Cloud,, NIST Risk Management, PowerShell, Scada, NIST 800-53 security controls, Cisco ISE, Cisco ASA 55xx, Wireshark, Kepware, Fore scout, TCP Dump. Web Application Firewall monitor, filter, block, allow traffic to and from a web application, AirWatch, Docker, Kubernetes, Containers ready to run software. Elastic Search experience in day-to-day functions, updating and providing maintenance

Experience working/implementing NIST800-37, NIST 800-53, MARS-E controls, POA&M, also developing Corrective Plans

Experience providing Oracle MSSQL, Postgres database support.

Education

Associate degree in Radiology Technology, Angelo State University

Degree obtained June 1981

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