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Wjh Hydr

@wjhhydr

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Results-driven Senior Network and Security Engineer with extensive experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a challenging role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth in network and security engineering.

I am a results-driven Senior Network and Security Engineer with over a decade of proven experience in architecting, implementing, and securing enterprise-scale infrastructures. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, I possess deep expertise across Cisco, Meraki, and Aruba technologies. My specialization includes network design, firewall security, VPNs, SD-WAN, and routing protocols, which allows me to deliver innovative solutions that enhance security and operational efficiency.

In my current role at Lithia Motors Inc, I lead enterprise-wide network and firewall design for over 300 locations, implementing zero-trust principles and optimizing security frameworks. My previous experience at Raytheon Technologies involved directing firewall policy development for global data center segmentation, where I achieved significant reductions in remediation times through automated vulnerability scanning. I am recognized for my technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and commitment to continuous innovation in fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Enterprise Network & Security Engineer

Current

Lithia Motors Inc

May 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Led enterprise-wide network and firewall design, deployment, and optimization for over 300 locations. Architected segmentation and security zoning strategies aligned with zero-trust principles.

Fortinet BGP SD WAN Splunk SNMP Network Design Principles

Firewall Security Lead

Raytheon Technologies

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Directed firewall policy development and deployment for global data center segmentation initiatives. Led FortiManager rollout, enhancing centralized firewall policy management across business units.

Fortimanager Splunk Rapid7)SIEM Threat Detection

Network Security Engineer

MIC Global Services

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Led data center deployments with Cisco Nexus 9508, Palo Alto PA5260, ASR1001-X and FortiGate appliances. Executed LAN/WAN redesign across 70+ sites; transitioned from legacy Avaya to Meraki with edge firewalls.

Nexus Cisco Meraki VPN BGP LAN WAN

Network Field Engineer

Traversa Solutions

May 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)

Deployed multi-vendor network hardware and executed firewall migrations for diverse client environments. Delivered on-site projects including Wi-Fi surveys, switch/firewall installs, and client training.

Firewall Migration Firewall Migrations Wi Fi Surveys STP)OSPF

Installation & Service Technician

AT&T

Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)

Installed and serviced IPTV, VoIP, DSL, and residential Wi-Fi networks. Conducted customer-premises equipment (CPE) diagnostics and upgrades.

VoIP DSL Customer Service

Network Administrator

Fastnet Inc / Compassion International

Aug 2013 - Present (11 years 11 months)

Migrated NOC routing from RIP to OSPF; enforced ACLs, prefix-lists, and route-maps. Managed VLAN architecture, port security, and inter-VLAN routing across distributed networks.

RIP OSPF ACLs VLAN Port Security Solarwinds Network Administration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Sunderland

BA(Hons), Business and Management

2006 - 2009

Completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Business and Management. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles and management strategies.