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Jason Avery
Cybersecurity Senior Engineer
Raleigh, NC, United States
Details
Education:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Campbell University
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Information Security
Campbell University
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Campbell University
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Information Security
Campbell University
Experience:
Under moderate supervision, participating as a highly skilled member on a team of Information Security Engineers, assisting in the designing, planning, testing and implementation phases of information security technology projects, as assigned by management. Taking a primary or secondary role in installing, configuring, troubleshooting, testing and documenting information security systems and software in a laboratory environment. Assisting in efforts related to the successful implementation of information security systems into production while following standards and procedures. Working within existing relationships with key support partners, line of business representatives and vendors. Assisting in the implementation of complex medium-to-large scale enterprise projects. Assisting in the development of innovative improvements. Participating in investigating, evaluating and incorporating best practices based on knowledge of environment. Assisting in production support, including problem identification and description, ticket documentation, customer/vendor dialogue and root cause analysis.
2017 : Present
Truist
Cybersecurity Senior Engineer
Performing in the role of senior technical specialist in the area of computer/network security. Providing expertise in the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of technologies and processes used to ensure compliance with information security policies. These technologies and processes include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication devices, encryption, event log monitoring, reporting, incident response, security analysis and other activities in support of the corporate information security goals.
Responsibilities :
• Perform maintenance and management of assigned security technologies and functions that include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication devices, encryption, event log monitoring, reporting, incident response, security analysis and/or other security activities.
• Research, evaluate, design and implement new/improved security software and/or devices that meet risk management objectives.
• Perform security analysis of assigned systems and functions. Report findings and make recommendations for remediation to management.
• Research and document Networks from a security point of view. Provide feedback based on best network security practices on possible exposures thought the network and associated security devices.
• Develop, document and implement new processes and procedures which improve the department’s ability to provide “World Standard” client service.
• At times serve as Leader with responsibility for day-to-day operations, mentoring of other team members, peer review of project work, and problem resolution related to M&A networks
2016 :
BB&T
Network Security Engineer
• Acting as technical leader for the network operations center team and as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on network and customer related issues.
• Track major service outages and other service affecting activities.
• Advise inter-department groups of occurrences and ensure progress towards resolution.
• Perform case management function on outages as required.
• Handle internal/external customer escalations via phone, tickets or email and escalate further any customer-related issues to the appropriate group or manager as necessary.
• Assist with monitoring, overflow phone queue calls, and creating and handling repair tickets or service orders for customers as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and assist with providing initial training for new employees.
• Provide technical information or direction for less experienced employees as assigned.
• Analyze current network support processes and update as needed and/or refer priority issues to management.
• Configuration changes involving VLANs, port-security, port activation, and turn ups for devices added to the network.
• Trouble shooting various incidents with regards to WAN connectivity and LAN connectivity.
• Event and log monitoring incidents involving examples such as malware, DoS, and DDoS.
• Determination and research of incidents and threat level.
• Knowledge and use of Solar Winds, Splunk, Sourcefire, RedEye, and Palo Alto
• Knowledge, and at a minimum, entry level configuration of Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point, and Palo Alto.
• Research and be up to date on changes in the IT Security landscape.
• Make recommendations to management and security team where applicable to improve upon current security processes and procedures. This may involve hardware, software as well as incident management.
2016 : 2016
CenturyLink
Ops Technician III
Network Optimization Services
2012 : 2016
Cisco Systems
Network Consulting Engineer
• Primary role was an engineering support role for Cisco SmartOps.
• Engineering support for small business PBX solutions including the UC320 and UC500 Cisco Unified Communications for small businesses.
• Alarm monitoring and clearing generated via FNMT and Cisco ANA from Remedy for Sprint's Data Center.
• Supporting Sprint via Flexpod and UCS in a PNOC environment.
• Access to MSActivator via UBIqube for staging and monitoring of UC320 and UC500 devices.
• Collaborated on developing the Run Book and processes for Network Monitoring of Sprint's Data center.
• Compiled SNMP trap types, priorities, definitions, and possible actions related to the following :
Cisco UCSM, Nexus 1KVs, 5kVs, 6KVs, Cisco ANA, Netapp Filers, Cisco ANA, and Cisco FMNT.
2012 : 2012
Cisco Systems
Network Engineer
2017 : Present
Truist
Cybersecurity Senior Engineer
Performing in the role of senior technical specialist in the area of computer/network security. Providing expertise in the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of technologies and processes used to ensure compliance with information security policies. These technologies and processes include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication devices, encryption, event log monitoring, reporting, incident response, security analysis and other activities in support of the corporate information security goals.
Responsibilities :
• Perform maintenance and management of assigned security technologies and functions that include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, authentication devices, encryption, event log monitoring, reporting, incident response, security analysis and/or other security activities.
• Research, evaluate, design and implement new/improved security software and/or devices that meet risk management objectives.
• Perform security analysis of assigned systems and functions. Report findings and make recommendations for remediation to management.
• Research and document Networks from a security point of view. Provide feedback based on best network security practices on possible exposures thought the network and associated security devices.
• Develop, document and implement new processes and procedures which improve the department’s ability to provide “World Standard” client service.
• At times serve as Leader with responsibility for day-to-day operations, mentoring of other team members, peer review of project work, and problem resolution related to M&A networks
2016 :
BB&T
Network Security Engineer
• Acting as technical leader for the network operations center team and as a SME (Subject Matter Expert) on network and customer related issues.
• Track major service outages and other service affecting activities.
• Advise inter-department groups of occurrences and ensure progress towards resolution.
• Perform case management function on outages as required.
• Handle internal/external customer escalations via phone, tickets or email and escalate further any customer-related issues to the appropriate group or manager as necessary.
• Assist with monitoring, overflow phone queue calls, and creating and handling repair tickets or service orders for customers as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and assist with providing initial training for new employees.
• Provide technical information or direction for less experienced employees as assigned.
• Analyze current network support processes and update as needed and/or refer priority issues to management.
• Configuration changes involving VLANs, port-security, port activation, and turn ups for devices added to the network.
• Trouble shooting various incidents with regards to WAN connectivity and LAN connectivity.
• Event and log monitoring incidents involving examples such as malware, DoS, and DDoS.
• Determination and research of incidents and threat level.
• Knowledge and use of Solar Winds, Splunk, Sourcefire, RedEye, and Palo Alto
• Knowledge, and at a minimum, entry level configuration of Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point, and Palo Alto.
• Research and be up to date on changes in the IT Security landscape.
• Make recommendations to management and security team where applicable to improve upon current security processes and procedures. This may involve hardware, software as well as incident management.
2016 : 2016
CenturyLink
Ops Technician III
Network Optimization Services
2012 : 2016
Cisco Systems
Network Consulting Engineer
• Primary role was an engineering support role for Cisco SmartOps.
• Engineering support for small business PBX solutions including the UC320 and UC500 Cisco Unified Communications for small businesses.
• Alarm monitoring and clearing generated via FNMT and Cisco ANA from Remedy for Sprint's Data Center.
• Supporting Sprint via Flexpod and UCS in a PNOC environment.
• Access to MSActivator via UBIqube for staging and monitoring of UC320 and UC500 devices.
• Collaborated on developing the Run Book and processes for Network Monitoring of Sprint's Data center.
• Compiled SNMP trap types, priorities, definitions, and possible actions related to the following :
Cisco UCSM, Nexus 1KVs, 5kVs, 6KVs, Cisco ANA, Netapp Filers, Cisco ANA, and Cisco FMNT.
2012 : 2012
Cisco Systems
Network Engineer
Company:
Truist
Years of Experience:
22
Spoken Language:
Spanish
Skills
ASDM, Business Continuity, Business Continuity Planning, Cisco ASA Firewall, Cisco IOS, Cisco ISE, Cisco Technologies, Cyber Warfare, Disaster Recovery, Incident Response, Networking, Network Security, Routers, Routing Protocols, Security
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