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Paolo Zangheri

@paolozangheri

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Senior network security leader with 30+ years designing and securing complex IT infrastructures.

Italy

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior security or architecture roles where I can lead strategy, solve complex infrastructure challenges, mentor teams, and deliver measurable risk reduction in collaborative, transformation-focused environments.

I am a highly autonomous and curious Network Security Leader with over 30 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing secure, complex IT infrastructures. I bring a proactive, first-principles approach to solving challenging security problems.

I have led corporate cybersecurity strategy as a CIO and built a successful IT services business as a freelance consultant, delivering complex network and security infrastructures across diverse industries.

My technical strengths include advanced firewall management, Zero Trust Architecture, cloud and container security, SIEM/SOAR, and automation with scripting and DevOps tools. I have implemented network segmentation projects, MFA for VPNs, and identity-aware security integrations for major healthcare clients.

I am passionate about fostering collaborative, security-conscious cultures, building high-performance teams, and translating security requirements into robust technical solutions that reduce risk and ensure compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Network Security Engineer

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Italtel S.p.A.

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Run security audits and vulnerability assessments for major public hospital networks, design VPN and network segmentation solutions, and deploy MFA and identity-aware policies to strengthen network protection.

Network Security VPN MFA Segmentation Vulnerability Assessment SIEM Incident Response

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IT Consultant

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Honegger Srl

Jan 1996 - Present (29 years 8 months)

Delivered long-term network security solutions and reliable infrastructure services to clients, minimizing downtime and maintaining trusted relationships.

Network Security Client Relations Troubleshooting VPN Systems Administration

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IT Security & Networking Consultant

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Altair Data System

Jan 1994 - Present (31 years 8 months)

Built and scaled an IT services business delivering complex network and security infrastructures to diverse clients, focusing on profitability and high client value over 30 years.

VPN Security Architecture Client Engagement Project Delivery Linux Windows Server Scripting

Chief Information Officer

Anyweb Srl

Jan 1997 - Dec 2020 (23 years 11 months)

Owned corporate cybersecurity strategy and compliance, built and led teams to drive digital transformation, and ensured robust protection of network infrastructure.

Team Leadership Regulatory Compliance Network Security IT Governance Project Management Vendor Management