SUMMARY:

• Accomplished IT networking professional with 25+ years of demonstrated success providing technically - sophisticated design solutions that drive IT strategies, improve network quality and allow for future growth.
• Proven ability to establish and cultivate deep relationships with vendors and third parties as well as internal stakeholders in order to effectively support business operations and advance overall objectives.
• Provided cost savings by migrating services to a consolidated infrastructure.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Cisco routers, switches, and wireless including some experience with Prime Infrastructure and ISE.
• Network Security / Palo Alto Networks, Juniper Netscreen, Cisco ASA, and Check Point firewalls.
• Remote access - Juniper SSL and Cisco AnyConnect.
• Internet Gateway / DMZ Design / Blue Coat Proxy.
• Network performance management and monitoring / Capacity planning / Troubleshooting / Packet capture review.
• Team management / Performance reviews / CapEx / OpEx.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Engineering Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manage team of network engineers providing Network Design and Operational support for 250 plus bank branches, front end, and back end locations.
• Provide architectural guidance for network designs.
• Function as Palo Alto Networks firewall SME.
• Maintain budget for capital expenditures.
• Drive replacement of end of life network devices for the bank.
• Standardize on the Meraki solution for wireless.
• Drive network buildout of the banks strategic data centers.

Confidential, Hauppauge, NY

Senior IT, Network Design

Responsibilities:

• Lead SME for the Global Confidential strategic end user Internet Gateway Solution utilizing Palo Alto Next Generation firewalls Confidential the core of the solution. Led the global Internet Gateway Team in the operational support of the infrastructure. Defined processes and procedures for global changes to the environment. Performed ongoing reviews, upgrades and enhancements to the infrastructure. Ensured maximum uptime for the 60,000 plus Confidential users in over 500 sites globally. Provided cost saving by migrating the user population from 200 plus Internet gateways to 25 strategic ones.
• Lead SME for the Confidential strategic end user remote access solution based upon the Cisco AnyConnect platform. Contributed to architectural design of the infrastructure. The solution supported Confidential employees and 3rd party vendors globally.

Confidential, Hauppauge, NY

Team Lead LAN Operations

Responsibilities:

• Managed the team responsible for the LAN in North America. Provided hands on support with the team to maintain maximum uptime for the LAN/WLAN for 185 sites in North America.
• Participated in the design and implementation of strategic network solutions for Confidential for both North America and global deployment.
• Provided global firewall support based upon various platforms including Juniper Netscreen, Cisco ASA, Check Point, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Lead SME for the Global Confidential strategic end user Internet Gateway Solution utilizing Palo Alto Next Generation firewalls Confidential the core of the solution. Contributed to the architectural design of the Internet Gateway solution. Led the global Internet Gateway Team in the operational support of the infrastructure. Defined processes and procedures for global changes to the environment. Performed ongoing review of the infrastructure ensuring upgrades and enhancements to the infrastructure were kept current. Ensured maximum uptime for the 60,000 plus Confidential users in over 500 sites globally. Provided cost saving by migrating the user population from 200 plus Internet gateways to 25 strategic ones.
• Lead SME for the Confidential strategic end user remote access solution based upon the Cisco AnyConnect platform. Led the global Remote access team in the operational support of the infrastructure. Performed ongoing reviews of the infrastructure ensuring upgrades and enhancements to the infrastructure were kept current. The solution supported Confidential employees and 3rd party vendors globally.

Confidential, Hauppauge, NY

Lead Cslt Engineer, Network Engineering

Responsibilities:

• Provided network support, design, and implementation for the Confidential PMO.
• Responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of all network switches and routers.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level global support for Confidential ITS firewalls. This included firewall design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Implemented and maintained remote VPN services. This included User, Office-to-Office, and 3rd party VPN. This included Nortel, Juniper SSL, and Cisco IPSEC/SSL platforms.

Confidential, Hauppauge, NY

Systems Manager MG / Senior Systems/Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Direct Systems staff in the maintenance, management, and upgrade of all corporate computer equipment for the MG division of Confidential Research. Hands on manager involved with the design, implementation, and maintenance of all Server/Network infrastructures.
• Responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of all network switches and routers.
• Provide 2nd and 3rdlevel global support for Confidential ITS firewalls. This included firewall design, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Confidential, Lake Success, NY

Systems Manager

Responsibilities:

• Direct Systems staff in the maintenance, management, and upgrade of all corporate computer equipment for the MG division. Hands on manager involved with the design, implementation, and maintenance of all Server/Network infrastructures.
• Negotiated support contracts with vendors.