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I am a Secure Network Architect and Fortinet-focused Network Security Engineer with 20+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, securing, and supporting high-security infrastructure for private family offices, financial environments, public sector organizations, and small to mid-sized businesses. My core expertise is Fortinet Security Fabric, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiClient EMS, FortiSASE, FortiAuthenticator, SD-WAN, VPN, firewall hardening, segmentation, firmware planning, and secure remote access. I help businesses build stable, secure, and scalable networks with a practical focus on uptime, security, compliance, visibility, and low-friction user experience. Services I can help with: FortiGate firewall configuration, migration, troubleshooting, and hardening Fortinet SD-WAN design and deployment SSL-VPN, IPsec VPN, ZTNA, and secure remote access review Firewall policy cleanup and security profile optimization FortiSwitch and FortiAP deployment for secure office networks FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer implementation and support Network segmentation, VLAN design, guest Wi-Fi, camera/POS/IoT isolation Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft 365 security Zero Trust access planning and identity governance Firmware upgrade planning, configuration backup, and lifecycle support Network security assessments and infrastructure health checks Technical documentation, diagrams, and best-practice recommendations My approach is security-first, business-aware, and highly practical. I do not only configure devices — I help clients understand risk, improve visibility, reduce exposure, and build infrastructure that can be supported long term. If you need help with Fortinet firewalls, SD-WAN, VPN, Azure security, network redesign, or secure infrastructure support, I can help deliver a professional and reliable solution.

Reviews from Customers: "We could not be more pleased with Kevin's Services" - COO at Anterior.com (HealthTech Ai) "Kevin was essential in our GRC journey. He is responsive and professional" - Head of Ops at Readme.com (API Library Hub) "This is our guy. He cares and has exceeded expectations!" - VP of IT at Marketcast.com (Data Research Firm) About Me: I am a dedicated Cybersecurity Advisor specializing in Security, Compliance, and Privacy, with a focus on ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, and CCPA. With over 10 years of experience and a background as a Big 4 security manager, 🔒 Expertise in Cybersecurity and Compliance: Big 4 Experience: Leveraging extensive experience to align your security compliance needs. Comprehensive Services: From policy writing to security gap analysis and IT audits, I offer a range of services to secure your organization's information and build trust with your customers. 🚨 Addressing Your Concerns: Certification Pressures: Assisting organizations facing pressures to acquire certifications like PCI-DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more. Security Assessment Queries: Providing answers and solutions to any security assessment questionnaires received from clients. Compliance Efforts: Offering support to those struggling with time and resource-consuming compliance efforts and certification processes. Purchasing of compliance tools such as Vanta, Drata, Safebase, Secureframe etc. and need someone to manage it 🛠 Services Offered: Policy & Procedure Writing & Review Security Gap Analysis IT and Compliance Audits Risk Assessments & Implementation Security Strategy Development Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Support DPO & vCISO Services: Assistance with GDPR/CCPA compliance, GDPR gap assessment analysis, and support in defining security strategies. 💡 Why Choose Me? Affordable Expertise: Offering Big 4 expertise tailored to fit your budget. Personalized Approach: All tasks are personally completed by me, ensuring constant communication and consideration of your every remark & need. Client-Centric Value: Focused on providing value, earning trust, and exceeding client expectations through responsiveness and over-delivering. Ethical Standards: Upholding high ethical values, treating everyone with respect, and genuinely improving my client's situation. 📞 Let's Connect! I am adaptable depending on the project and client's needs, and I am committed to improving your organization's security posture. Let's discuss how I can assist you in navigating through your cybersecurity and compliance journey.

I have been a Network Engineer and System Administrator for the past 5 years. Network Engineering is my main job outside of Upwork. I want to fix the root of your problem so that you do not need to keep going out and looking for someone to fix the same problem over and over. I want to do the IT work that you need so you don't have to and you can go back to running your business the way you need.

🌟 TOP RATED PLUS Cybersecurity Consultant with 100% Job success rate 🌟 ✅ Penetration Testing: Standard, Web application, mobile applications. ✅ Compliance: CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO, SOC, SOX, GLBA, FedRAMP, CCPA, and more. ✅ Incident Response: Ransomware recovery, hacking response, forensic investigations. ✅ vCISO: Virtual Chief Information Security Officer ✅ Vulnerability Management: Vulnerability Scanning Hello, It is great to meet you (virtually)! My name is Tyler. I have nearly 20 years of cyber-security experience in multiple verticals. I have worked with fortune 500 brands, government, military, and intelligence agencies. 🌟 I have provided expert cybersecurity and compliance consulting for startups to hundreds of businesses! 🌟 My core expertise resides in: compliance and governance (PCI, HIPAA, SOC 2, NYSDFS, CMMC, DFARS, ISO, NIST, GDPR, and more), ethical hacking, incident response, penetration testing, secure design and architecture, and public speaking. I am an excellent writer and also possess business savvy. Pairing technical expertise with exemplary writing skills is my forte. I am also fluent in Brazilian Portuguese. I currently hold the following educational degrees and certifications: ✅ Master of Business Administration (MBA) ✅ Bachelor of Science in Cyber-Security ✅ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ✅ GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) ✅ GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) ✅ Microsoft Certified Systems Expert (MCSE) ✅ Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) ✅ Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) ✅ CompTIA Security+ ✅ CompTIA A+ ✅ CIW Web Design Associate WHY CHOOSE ME OVER OTHER FREELANCERS? -Professionalism: I treat all clients with respect and honor their trust in my services. -Expertise: I have expertise across many cybersecurity, information technology, and compliance areas. -Responsiveness: Constant and effective communication is the key to a successful engagement. -Dedication: When i take on a task or project, you deserve my undivided attention and focus! -Versatility: I can easily pivot from many different tasks. Whether your project is a standard penetration test or a Chief Information Security Officer engagement, I have the ability, knowledge, experience, and credentials to adjust based on your requirements. -I have led over 150 incident response cases. -I have brought over 75 organizations to full compliance for DFARS, NIST, PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, and more. -I have conducted over 200 penetration tests. ✅ I will ensure that you get the results that you deserve. My clients trust me to complete their tasks and I ALWAYS deliver! Whether you are seeking a long term partner or a short term project, I am ready to deliver the high quality results that you deserve.