Network Engineer Security

Moses Ranapanga

Chicago, IL

+1-773-***-**** ****************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Experienced Network Engineer skilled in designing and optimizing secure, high-performance networks. Proficient in routing, switching, and network security, with hands-on experience in cloud networking and SD-WAN solutions. Successfully implemented automation scripts, reducing manual configurations by 40%, and optimized Wi-Fi deployments for over 1,000 users. Eager to leverage expertise to enhance network efficiency and security in a dynamic environment. SKILLS

• Routing & Switching: Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLAN, STP

• Network Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Firepower, Check Point, IDS/IPS, Cisco ISE

• Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure Virtual Network, Google Cloud VPC, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX (Basic)

• Network Automation & Scripting: Ansible, Terraform, Python (for basic automation), Bash, PowerShell

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Cisco DNA Center, VMware NSX, Nuage Networks (Familiarity)

• Wireless & Mobile Networking: Wi-Fi 6, Ekahau, AirMagnet, NetSpot (Basic WLAN Troubleshooting)

• Network Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Wireshark, SolarWinds, PRTG, ThousandEyes, NetFlow Analyzer

• Edge Computing & Emerging Tech: Basic understanding of Cisco Edge Intelligence, AWS Greengrass

• Load Balancing & Traffic Management: F5 BIG-IP (Basic), HAProxy, AWS Elastic Load Balancer (ELB)

• VPN & Remote Access: Cisco AnyConnect, OpenVPN, FortiClient, IPsec VPN, SSL VPN

• Data Center Networking: Cisco Nexus, Arista EOS (Basic), Spine-Leaf Architecture (Fundamental Knowledge)

• IoT & Industrial Networking: MQTT, Modbus (Familiarity), Industrial Ethernet (Basic)

• VoIP & Unified Communications: Cisco CUCM (Basic Administration), SIP, Microsoft Teams Voice

• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity: Veeam (Basic), AWS Disaster Recovery EXPERIENCE

Hartford Financial Service Group Feb 2024 - Present Network Engineer

• Led the deployment and maintenance of a scalable enterprise network infrastructure, managing 300+ network devices across data centres and branch locations.

• Implemented SD-WAN solutions, reducing network latency by 20% and optimizing bandwidth utilization, resulting in 15% cost savings.

• Configured and monitored Azure cloud networking components, enabling secure hybrid cloud connectivity and improving application performance.

• Developed and deployed network automation scripts using Python & Ansible, reducing manual configuration errors by 40% and increasing operational efficiency.

• Strengthened network security posture by configuring Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco Firewalls, successfully mitigating 20+ security threats per month.

• Designed and maintained BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and VLAN networks, ensuring high availability and seamless data flow across global offices.

• Optimized Wi-Fi 6 networks for high-density environments, enhancing connectivity for 1,000+ users across corporate and branch offices.

• Conducted regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, identifying and mitigating network security risks to comply with industry best practices.

• Provided tier-3 support for critical network issues, achieving a 95% first-call resolution rate within SLA and minimizing business disruptions.

Creative Newtech Ltd. Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

Network Engineer

• Configured and maintained over 200 network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls, ensuring 99.9% network availability for business operations.

• Managed and optimized LAN/WAN infrastructure for a multi-site organization, supporting over 500 users with minimal downtime.

• Diagnosed and resolved network connectivity issues within an average of 30 minutes, improving operational efficiency.

• Implemented and maintained firewall policies, VPNs, and access control lists (ACLs) to secure 100+ remote connections.

• Assisted in deploying 50+ Wi-Fi access points, ensuring seamless wireless network coverage and performance.

• Conducted packet analysis and network performance tuning using Wireshark, SolarWinds, and PRTG to identify and resolve bottle- necks.

• Configured and monitored AWS cloud networking components, optimizing hybrid cloud connectivity and security.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support VoIP systems, cloud networking, and cybersecurity initiatives.

• Documented network configurations, creating detailed topology diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for future reference.

EDUCATION

Trine University

Master of Business Analytics

TKRE College

Bachelor of Electronics and Communication Engineering CERTIFICATIONS

• Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA

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