Network & Security Engineer - INGLES MARKETS - Remote – Ridgewood, NJ
(2025-05)
- Lead Palo Alto firewall engineering support including rule optimization, cleanup, and policy redesign
- Designed, administered, and managed Palo Alto firewalls using centralized Panorama
- Supported Zero Trust migration leveraging App‑ID, User‑ID, SSL decryption, NAT, and security policies
- Performed PAN‑OS upgrades from 9.x / 10.x to 11.1.x across enterprise firewalls
- Led network segmentation initiatives supporting data center migration efforts
- Provided network and security flow analysis for large‑scale migrations
- Supported AWS and Azure cloud migrations from a network security perspective
- Developed automation scripts in Python, REST APIs, and Ansible playbooks
- Provided security analysis and testing using Kali Linux
- Supported SIEM and policy management tools including Splunk and Tufin
Network & Security Engineer - NYU LANGONE (New Era Technologies Account) - Remote – Ridgewood, NJ
(2023-03 - 2025-05)
- Designed and supported Palo Alto firewall environments using Panorama
- Implemented Zero Trust security initiatives leveraging Palo Alto NGFW capabilities
- Performed firewall lifecycle upgrades (PAN‑OS 9.x / 10.x → 11.x)
- Provided Level 3/4 firewall support for Palo Alto and Cisco ASA
- Acted as team lead for network segmentation during data center migrations
- Supported hybrid and cloud migrations to AWS and Azure
- Automated security and network tasks using whereas using Python and Ansible
- Supported Cisco Nexus infrastructure and Cisco ACI deployments
- Designed routing solutions using BGP, OSPF, ISIS, and RIP
Network & Security Engineer - BANK OF AMERICA (Cisco Account) - Remote – Ridgewood, NJ
(2020-06 - 2023-03)
- Led GlobalProtect firewall solutions from POC through production deployment
- Supported segmentation‑driven data center and AWS migrations
- Provided security support for VMware NSX and VMware Cloud on AWS
- Managed firewall policies across Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Check Point, and Fortinet
- Performed firewall hardware/software lifecycle upgrades
- Supported SIEM platforms including LogRhythm and Splunk
- Delivered advanced routing and data center networking solutions using Cisco Nexus and ACI
- Automated workflows using Python, REST APIs, and Ansible
Network & Security Engineer - JPMORGAN CHASE - Jersey City, NJ
(2015-09 - 2020-06)
- Designed and supported network segmentation during data center migrations
- Implemented routing architectures using BGP, OSPF, ISIS
- Supported Cisco Nexus and ACI infrastructure
- Assisted in hybrid cloud and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Supported firewalls including Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA
- Provided Level 3/4 network and firewall support
- Supported F5 load balancers and enterprise monitoring tools
Cloud Network & Security Engineer - BANK OF AMERICA (HP Account) - Secaucus, NJ
(2012-02 - 2015-08)
- Supported AWS and Azure public cloud migrations
- Designed network security segmentation for data center and cloud environments
- Managed firewall policies across Check Point, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA
- Implemented VPN migrations and IPSEC tunnels
- Provided advanced routing and enterprise network support
- Automated network and security tasks using Python
- Supported F5 load balancers and NetScout analysis
Network Engineer - ICAP - Jersey City, NJ
(2005-11 - 2012-02)
- Designed and implemented enterprise network architectures
- Provided Level 3 support for Cisco and Juniper networks
- Supported firewall platforms including Check Point and Cisco
- Performed packet analysis using NetScout and Ninsun
- Supported F5 load balancers and enterprise monitoring platforms
Network Engineer - NYSE - New York, NY
(2003-11 - 2005-11)
- Designed and supported NYSE SFTI customer connectivity
- Implemented complex edge routing configurations
- Provided Level 3 NOC support
- Performed network analysis using NetScout and CiscoWorks
Network Engineer - GOLDMAN SACHS - New York, NY
(2000-07 - 2003-07)
- Implemented network redundancy and disaster recovery solutions
- Supported Cisco routing, switching, and firewall environments
- Assisted with VoIP implementations and network monitoring tools
Network Engineer - MERRILL LYNCH - New York, NY
(1997-05 - 2000-07)
- Designed and supported enterprise Cisco routing and switching
- Implemented firewall and VLAN changes
- Supported Windows NT infrastructure and enterprise monitoring tools
Consulting Network Engineer - Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
(1996-12 - 1997-05)
- Installed and configured Cisco routers and switches; supported network operations center.
- Migrated from Bay routers to Cisco routers; upgraded hardware and software.
Consulting Network & Systems Operations - Ultralink - Los Angeles, CA
(1996-01 - 1996-12)
- Provided L2 network operations support; maintained Windows NT and Sun Solaris servers.
Consulting Network & Systems Programming - Caprica Telecommunications - Los Angeles, CA
(1995-01 - 1996-01)
- Supported LAN environments (Novell, Unix, Windows NT); developed applications in C++ and Visual Basic.
Systems Support & Programming - Unlimited Communications - Los Angeles, CA
(1993-10 - 1995-01)
- Provided technical support and assisted in systems programming using Assembler and C++.
Junior System Administrator - Chongki Inc. - Los Angeles, CA
(1990-09 - 1993-10)
- Managed Unix/Sun environments; created shell scripts and batch programs for LAN users.
