About Mer
A strategic and skilled Network Security Architect/Engineer with expertise in designing and optimizing secure, scalable network infrastructures. Specialized in advanced routing protocols, secure SDN (SD-WAN, SD-Access), and Zero Trust architecture to enhance security and reduce risk. Proven success in securing complex networks in large-scale industries such as banking, telecom, and manufacturing. Extensive experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network security automation. Adept in threat analysis, vulnerability management, and aligning network security strategies with business goals while ensuring compliance with standards like NIST and ISO 27001.
English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- 3D SystemsSenior Network EngineerDecember 2022 - Today (3 years and 6 months)• Design and implement secure and scalable network infrastructures, including SDN, wireless, firewalls and Zero Trust architectures.• Develop and enforce network security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 .• Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and advanced security tools to protect against emerging threats.• Suggest and design improvements to network security, performance, capacity and scalability.• Plan and lead infrastructure hardware lifecycle management process (upgrades/migrations).• Implement and manage micro-segmentation techniques to enhance security within hybrid and multi-cloud environments.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security strategies with business goals and operational needs.• Troubleshooting including but not limited to wireless, SD WAN, SD-Access, DNAC, ISE, VPN, Network assurance.
- LATRO Networking ServicesNetwork Security EngineerAugust 2021 - December 2022 (1 year and 4 months)• Plan, design and implement network infrastructure.• Detect, prevent, and mitigate cybersecurity threats to the network, including intrusion detection, unauthorized access, and physical security risks. Conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.• Configure and manage firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, VLANs and routing to ensure secure and efficient communication across networks.• Proactively monitor network performance, security threats, and unauthorized activities. Analyze risks and implement response procedures to safeguard network integrity.
- FMFB-ASenior Network Management OfficerJanuary 2016 - December 2021 (5 years and 11 months)• Configuring and managing Cisco Routers/Switches, Cisco Nexus L3 switches, Cisco ASA firewalls.• Configuring and managing Cisco Access Points, Remote Access Points, Cisco Wireless Controllers.• Managing Clear Pass Policy Manager (Radius Authentication Server)• Firmware upgrades for Cisco Routers/Switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, Cisco WLC• Manage and Maintain Fortigate firewalls, Switches, SD WAN.
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Education
- CCNP Security CertifiedCCNP Security Certified
- CCNP Enterprise CertifiedCCNP Enterprise Certified