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mariah shelton

@mariahshelton

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Trusted Network Security Engineer with 7 years of experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation in network security.

I am a dedicated Network Security Engineer with over seven years of experience in safeguarding organizations from cyber threats. My role involves not only protecting networked assets but also educating colleagues on best practices and security protocols. I have successfully implemented security measures that have significantly reduced vulnerabilities and enhanced the overall security posture of my organization.

Throughout my career, I have coordinated with third-party security providers, developed company-wide security standards, and maintained compliance with regulations such as PCI DSS. My proactive approach includes offering training to staff to mitigate risks from phishing and ransomware attacks. I pride myself on my ability to monitor network performance, diagnose complex issues, and implement effective solutions that ensure the integrity and security of information systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Network Security Engineer

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City Of Norfolk

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Coordinated with third-party SIEM providers to maintain protections and predict threats. Implemented necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction. Worked with teams to develop company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.

SIEM Endpoint Security DDoS Protection LAN WAN Administration Network Security

Network Engineer

Nettek, LLC

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes. Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues. Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.

Disaster Recovery Remote Access Virtualization VSPhere Citrix

Red Hat System Administrator

RiverTech, LLC

May 2019 - Present (6 years 3 months)

Installed system-wide hardware components, confirming interoperation and compatibility with Linux-based software distros. Created and serviced administrator and user accounts on Linux-based systems. Diagnosed and executed resolution for network and server issues.

Linux System Administration System Security Account Management

Tier 2 Technical Support Specialist

InMotion Hosting

Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Mentored less experienced team members to improve customer responses and work towards one-touch tickets. Developed proactive tools to assist customers and internal support organization. Resolved complex problems by diagnosing and identifying issues and determining proper resolutions.

Technical Support Troubleshooting Customer Service CentOS Apache Tomcat Nginx User Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Applied Science, Cyber Security

Completed a Bachelor of Applied Science with a focus on Cyber Security. Gained comprehensive knowledge in protecting information systems and networks from various threats.