Hello! I'm Rick
Dynamic Senior Network and Security Professional with over 27 years of experience, adept at driving impactful IT solutions that enhance network performance and infrastructure security. Expertise lies in network design and implementation, firewall technologies, and advanced VPN solutions. Demonstrates a proven ability to diagnose complex issues and develop strategic solutions, ensuring high availability and robust security across diverse environments. Committed to proactive maintenance and continuous improvement, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of cyber security and network protocols to deliver exceptional results in all projects. Passionate about advancing technology infrastructure to support organizational goals.
Sithideth "Rick" Banavong
Senior Network & Security Professional
Phone:
831-529-6336
Email:
Address:
33339 Jamie Cir
Fremont, CA 94555
EXPERIENCE
08/2019-Present
Qiagen Digital Insights
Senior Network Engineer
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Design, install, configure, support and optimize 10 global data centers, ensuring 99% uptime and availability for bioinformatics SaaS.
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Design and configuration of LAN/WAN infrastructure to prevent single point of failure that includes BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP, LACP, vPC, VSS, and StackWise Virtual, achieving 99.9% uptime and completing 10+ projects successfully.
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Design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and resilient LAN, WLAN, and WAN infrastructures, including routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points, and firewalls.
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Configure and deploy F5 BIG-IP LTM to provide application redundancy and load balancing.
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Ensure bioinformatics SaaS connectivity for customers and/or business units by configuring public facing internet access and/or IPSEC site-to-site VPN tunnels.Collaborating with Internet Service Providers and Cloud Providers (AWS and Azure) for seamless integration and improved operational efficiency.
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Configure and deploy Fortinet Fortigate firewalls with UTM features such as IPS, Web Filtering, Web Application Firewall and APP Control to enhance network protection and achieve a 30% reduction in security incidents.
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Proactively monitor network health, analyze performance metrics, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure service continuity with SolarWinds, PRTG, and Zabbix, PINGs, SNMP and NetFlow.
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Advance troubleshooting utilizing tools such as debugs (Fortinet) and packet captures (Wireshark/TCP-Dump) to resolve network performance issues and boosting product launch by 95%.
04/2016-08/2019
Robertson, Anshutz, and Schneid, P.L.
Senior Network Engineer
08/2015-04/2016
Naples Community Hospital
Senior Network Engineer
01/2014-08/2015
Cliffs Natural Resources
Senior Network Engineer
04/2013-11/2014
Seacoast National Bank
Senior Network Engineer
03-/2005-08/2012
Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
Senior Network Engineer
10/2004-03/2005
Women's Health USA
Network Engineer
02/2004-10/2004
RKL & Associates
Senior Network Consultant
03/2002-02/2004
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
Network Engineer
12/2000-03/2002
Dual-Lite
IT Manager/Network Engineer
06/1999-12/2000
The Knights of Columbus
Senior Network Specialist
10/1998-06/1999
Computer Science Corporation
Lotus Notes Administrator
08/1997-10/1998
Matlin Silver Corporation
System Administrator
06/1997-10/1998
Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Network Specialist
06/1996-06/1997
MFP Technology Services, Inc.
IT Supervisor
DOCUMENTATIONS
Visio Network Diagrams
Projects
Resume
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
SKILLS
Networking and routing protocol expertise (Static, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)
Enterprise high availability
(vPC, VSS, HSRP, VRRP)
Multi-factor authentication
Firewall technology expertise
(Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto)
Domain Utilities:
(AD, DNS, LDAP, DHCP, NPS)
Root Cause Analysis
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Firewall Migrations
Migrated enterprise firewall infrastructure from Cisco ASAs to Fortinet Fortigates.
VPN Architecture
Implemented Fortinet FortiClient EMS to centralize management and deployment of Fortinet FortiClients for enterprise secure remote VPNs.
BYOD
Designed and implemented, a BYOD central policy management system based on 802.1x, Radius & TACACS+ to enforce network access control to the organization’s wired and wireless networks.