Michael Naples
@michaelnaples
Network security engineer specializing in Palo Alto firewalls, SIEM security assessments, and cloud security hardening.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a focused Network Security Engineer and cybersecurity professional with deep experience securing enterprise IT/OT and cloud environments. I specialize in deploying and improving network security controls, strengthening perimeter and endpoint defenses, and turning assessments into actionable remediation.
As a Senior Security Engineer at Consolidated Edison, I executed Palo Alto Firewall deployment in key segments and conducted enterprise cyber and information security assessments using CIS, NIST CyberSecurity Framework, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001. I facilitated risk assessments to remediate attack surfaces and Shadow IT threats, and improved detection and response by implementing a Sentinel One deception honeypot and deploying Tenable SC & OT.
At Lookout, I provisioned and delivered over 10 enterprise-grade SaaS applications for CASB, ZTNA, SWG, and DLP to improve security robustness. I implemented Lookout DLP across endpoints, email, and network, performed ethical hacks on mobile and cloud threats, and integrated Lookout SSE using REST, RPC, SOAP in JSON & XML.
Across roles at RISKIQ, IronNet, The Madison Square Garden Company, Evo Payments International, and Microsoft, I’ve supported AppSec in SDLC and roadmap planning, built security integration with REST/RPC/SOAP APIs, deployed AWS security services, and handled breach remediation and compliance (PCI & SOX). My certifications—CISSP, GIAC (GCIA), and Palo Alto ASE—reflect a career built on practical security engineering, compliance discipline, and strong leadership.
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Executed Palo Alto firewall deployments to bolster perimeter defenses and implemented SentinelOne deception honeypots to strengthen detection. Conducted security assessments against CIS, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001, and deployed Tenable SC/OT vulnerability management plus Symantec DLP for endpoints, cloud, email, and web.
Provisioned and delivered over 10 enterprise SaaS applications for CASB, ZTNA, SWG, and DLP to improve overall security robustness. Implemented Lookout DLP, performed risk assessments using CIS/NIST/CISA frameworks, and integrated Lookout SSE with security tooling via REST/RPC/SOAP in JSON and XML.
Security Architect
RiskIQ
Jun 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 4 months)
Identified unknown assets and external threats to domains and brands through attack surface discovery. Provided AppSec support for SDLC and roadmap planning, integrated enterprise security tools with the RiskIQ platform via REST/RPC/SOAP APIs, and developed Python/RegEx detection improvements.
Senior Security Engineer
IronNet Cybersecurity
Mar 2018 - Apr 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Executed Palo Alto firewall deployments in key network segments to strengthen perimeter defenses and supported AppSec activities for SDLC and roadmap development. Leveraged AWS security services and integrated existing enterprise security tools with the IronDefense platform using REST/RPC/SOAP APIs in JSON and XML formats.
Senior Security Architect
The Madison Square Garden Company
Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year)
Implemented Symantec DLP and rolled out ForeScout CounterAct NAC on 11 sites, replacing Cisco ACS to improve access control. Migrated from qRadar to Splunk Cloud SIEM/Analytics, executed SAML integration with AD and multiple platforms, and deployed ProofPoint as an email security gateway replacement.
Senior Network Security Engineer
Evo Payments International
Oct 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 2 months)
Designed and administered Tripwire Enterprise FIM and compliance workflows, ensuring daily compliance tracking. Implemented email and malware protections (Cisco IronPort ESA and Cisco AMP), deployed SourceFire IPS, managed Trustwave PCI/SOX audits, and expanded security coverage with Imperva SecureSphere, Symantec DLP, and Splunk Enterprise.
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