ENITE UVIOVO
Beltsville
Summary
Network Security Engineer with proven skills in Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA/Firepower, and FortiGate. Expertise in network automation and threat detection, delivering high-availability solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Security Engineer
Transamerica/Aegon
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Deployed enterprise-scale Fortinet firewalls (1800F-3700D) in HA configurations with real-world failover testing and firmware upgrades across production environments
- Designed and implemented Cisco Firepower Threat Defense with integrated machine learning threat analytics, enhancing anomaly detection capabilities
- Configured Cisco AnyConnect VPNs supporting 30,000+ concurrent users with FortiAuthenticator and enterprise identity provider integration (LDAP/RADIUS/SAML)
- Engineered F5 GTM high-availability architecture with intelligent DNS load balancing, reducing failover time to under 15 seconds for 50+ enterprise applications
- Automated network provisioning using Python, Ansible, and Terraform, accelerating deployment cycles and reducing manual configuration errors
- Resolved Layer 4-7 networking issues 3x faster than SLA requirements using tcpdump, Wireshark, and F5 analytics
- Integrated XSOAR with Palo Alto firewalls, reducing threat containment time by 55%
Network Engineer
Charter Communications/Spectrum
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Implemented HA configurations for Palo Alto and Cisco ASA firewalls ensuring session failover during maintenance windows
- Designed Cisco ACI and SD-WAN solutions for seamless network scalability with enhanced security measures
- Configured GlobalProtect VPN access, reducing authentication issues and improving remote user security
- Conducted pre/post-migration testing including traffic validation, HA failover tests, and packet captures
Firewall Specialist
Secunetics
DOT
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Reduced incident resolution time by 30% through customized Agile workflows and task automation
- Deployed Infoblox DNS/DHCP solutions for high availability and reliability
- Configured FortiGate and Palo Alto firewalls with intrusion prevention and threat mitigation policies
- Established secure connectivity with GlobalProtect and IPSec VPNs adhering to compliance standards
- Designed advanced SD-WAN architectures integrating Cisco Nexus platforms
Network Engineer
ActioNet
Silver Spring
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Deployed Palo Alto firewalls with NSX integration for enhanced traffic control and microsegmentation
- Automated network configurations with Python scripts, increasing deployment efficiency by 40%
- Transitioned monitoring from SolarWinds to Sensu Go, improving network visibility
- Leveraged Splunk to analyze firewall logs and optimize security settings
Firewall Technician
Tower Federal Credit Union
Laurel
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Migrated firewall infrastructure from Cisco ASA to Palo Alto, streamlining policy management
- Implemented TrustSec and Guardicore segmentation policies, reducing attack surface by 75%
- Configured Cisco Meraki solutions for branch connectivity including wireless APs and VPNs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD, USASkills
- Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
- Cisco ASA/Firepower/FTD
- FortiGate/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer
- Guardicore Microsegmentation
- Zscaler
- Cisco ACI
- F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM/APM)
- SD-WAN
- VPN (IPsec, SSL, AnyConnect)
- BGP
- OSPF
- Cisco ACI
- EIGRP
- MPLS
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP Security
- Python
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Threat Detection & Response
- SIEM (Splunk)
- PCI-DSS
- Vulnerability Assessment
Education Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, CCNA (Cisco), PCNSA (Palo Alto Networks), EDU-210 & EDU-220 (Palo Alto Training), VCA (VMware)
Core Competencies
Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Panorama, GlobalProtect), Cisco ASA/Firepower/FTD, FortiGate/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer, Guardicore Microsegmentation, Zscaler, Cisco ACI, F5 BIG-IP (LTM/GTM/APM), SD-WAN, VPN (IPsec, SSL, AnyConnect), BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, MPLS, AWS/Azure/GCP Security, Python, Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs, Infrastructure as Code, Zero Trust Architecture, Threat Detection & Response, SIEM (Splunk), PCI-DSS/HIPAA/NIST, Vulnerability Assessment
Timeline
Network Security Engineer
Transamerica/Aegon
04.2024 - 08.2025
Network Engineer
Charter Communications/Spectrum
04.2023 - 04.2024
Firewall Specialist
Secunetics
11.2021 - 03.2023
Network Engineer
ActioNet
11.2020 - 10.2021
Firewall Technician
Tower Federal Credit Union
06.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Management Information Systems
University of Maryland, Baltimore County