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Bakersfield, California
With over 15 years of invaluable experience in the IT industry, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Specifically, I have dedicated 8 years of my career to specializing in compliance standards such as HIPAA, HITECH, NERC, ISO 27001, FISMA, and ADA. My approach involves a meticulous step-by-step process that enables me to thoroughly analyze and address the unique needs of your organization. Having successfully dealt with HIPAA security breaches in the past, I am well-equipped to handle time-sensitive matters with utmost dedication. My primary goal is to ensure that my clients avoid substantial fines and penalties by promptly remedying any compliance issues. If you are in search of a comprehensive risk assessment, I am pleased to offer my services detailed below.: Security Risk Analysis o Annual Risk Assessment o Business Associate Agreement (BAA) o IT Security Documentation o IT Policy and Procedures o Report Analysis o Remediation Recommendations Website Compliance o Review website for ADA, CCPA, and GDPR compliance o HIPAA compliance is by scope only. o Security screenings o Monitoring o Backups o Remediation Strategies Network Vulnerability Assessment o Scoping o Threat Assessment o Setup & Configuration o Vulnerability Report Analysis o Remediation Recommendations Monthly Monitoring o Monthly Security Monitoring and Alerts o HIPAA compliance and alerts against malicious events o Website monitoring, compliance, monthly reports.
- Network Engineering
- Network Security
- Risk Assessment
- HIPAA
- ISO 27001
- IT Compliance Audit
- Information Security Audit
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Analysis
- Network Monitoring
- Information Technology Strategy
- Fortinet
- FortiGate Firewall
- Cisco
- Firewall
Salinas, California
Meraki Certified Network Operator and Firewall Network engineer, I have many years setting up and configuring, VPN, SD-WAN and remote locations Meraki and Cisco Switches and networking. Fortinet Firewall setup and config with remote locations and firewall filtering. User VPN setup and configure. Firewall rules and filtering. Nimble SAN Storage server setup and config with VMWare Esxi 5.0-6.7 setup and config with ISCSI connectivity for system storage profiles. Switches, Cisco Aeronet, Meraki, Ubiquiti and Motorola wireless, Nuuo video monitoring and LifeSize video conferencing. Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, DHCP and VPN. Support and maintain computing services including Windows Hyper-V and IBM iSeries and System X servers, VMWARE Esxi 5.5-6.5. Server, 2003-2019 Citrix XenApps, and Windows environment. Troubleshoot EDI transactions in Data Masons Vantage Point and Liaison AS2. Administer Office 365 mail and apps.
- Network Equipment
- VPN
- Cisco Meraki
- macOS
- Juniper
- Internet Protocol Security
- Avaya
- PfSense
- Security Infrastructure
- VMware vSphere
- VMware ESX Server
- OpenWrt
- MikroTik RouterOS
- Citrix Hypervisor
Victorville, California
As a seasoned Solutions Architect with 15 years of professional services consulting experience. I excel in designing and supporting both on-premise and cloud-based network & security infrastructures, including sophisticated environments like AWS and Azure. My extensive expertise spans a broad array of technologies and methodologies, all aimed at boosting operational efficiency and security within complex IT ecosystems. Key Expertise: Network Design and Implementation SD-WAN Cloud Computing Platforms (AWS, Azure) Security and Compliance Firewalls Network Access Control DDI - DNS,DHCP & IPAM Data Center Setup and Management Container Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) Infrastructure Automation (Terraform, Ansible) Programming and Scripting (Python) Version Control Systems (Git) DevOps Practices System Administration (Windows, Linux) I am committed to providing high-quality, scalable, and secure IT solutions that propel business success forward. My goal is to collaborate closely with your team to address complex challenges and realize your strategic goals.
- VPN
- Python
- Amazon Web Services
- Linux
- Microsoft Azure
- Firewall
- Network Access Control
- Cisco ISE
- CI/CD
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
- Cisco Meraki
- FortiGate Firewall
- Infoblox IPAM
- Routing
- ServiceNow
Culver City, California
10+ years handling large Enterprise Networks. Expert in Juniper, Fortigate, Cisco, Arista, Palo Alto, and more.
- Network Engineering
- Network Administration
- Computer Network
- Computing & Networking
Los Angeles, California
Hi! My name’s Jonathan and I’m a network and systems engineer. Over the past 8 years, I've built and maintained networks and IT infrastructure for healthcare practices, law firms, government contractors, non-profits, media agencies, IT service providers, and hundreds of other businesses across the country. My consulting practice is professionally insured up to $2 million and I can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. My technical approach is analytical and systematic, but also efficient. During an active contract, I'm happy to work with you live over Zoom, phone, email, messages, whatever works for you! My professional experience includes (but is not limited to): - Planning/managing/troubleshooting office networks, multi-tenant/commercial property networks, satellite campus properties, secure access networks, and even carrier networks. - Administrating and implementing corporate IT security to align with strict data security standards (e.g., HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC2) - Design, configuration, and supervision of tailored corporate networks, VPNs, access controls, firewalls, servers, and hybrid cloud connects. I am familiar with most of the major manufacturers of networking equipment. - Implementing purpose-built cloud architectures for a variety of enterprise use cases on AWS and Azure (I can also set up Site-to-Site tunneling to/from networks based on AWS, Azure, and on-premises) Please note that I am currently only accepting US-based clients and that my availability hours are based in Pacific Time. I do not currently accept fixed price jobs or consumers (I am strictly a B2B consultant)
- Network Engineering
- Virtualization
- VPN
- SQL
- Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
- Windows Server
- Office 365
- DNS
- SSL
- Technical Project Management
- Data Backup
- Troubleshooting
- Extreme Networks
- Firewall
- AWS Development
Galt, California
A seasoned Security and Infrastructure Engineer with experience in on-premises, multi-cloud, and network environments. Skilled in designing, deploying, and securing networks using Palo Alto and Cisco Meraki. Successfully migrated email infrastructure to Office 365, enhancing collaboration and security. Proficient in implementing robust email security measures and maintaining optimal network performance. Recognized for expertise in various cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring comprehensive data protection.
- Cisco Meraki
- Amazon Web Services
- Microsoft Azure
- Box
- Palo Alto Firewalls
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft Exchange Online
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Office 365
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