Oswald Douglas
Cyber Security Professional
Wright , Australia,ACT, Australia
Summary
Dedicated Cyber Security professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. A clear understanding of Cyber Security threats and training in industry certifications. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Cyber Security.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Gateway Engineer
Australian Defence
, ACT
07.2021 - Current
- Worked with foreign allies to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Exceeded project tasks through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Implemented PKI solution for foreign nation communication using F5, Bluecoat, Palo Alto, HSM, Clear Swift DLP
- Implementing Web and Directory access solution for other Australian allies’ nations using Bluecoat proxy, Palo Alto FW, Juniper FW, Clear Swift DLP technologies
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to project tasks.
Hunt Specialist
Australian Defence
, ACT
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Proactively test for network, server, and system vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
- Assist with identifying gaps in monitoring.
- Keep on top of emerging advanced threats including Zero-days (0 days)
- Receive targeted classified intelligence, determine possible indicators of compromise, and identify any exposure.
- Used Splunk, PowerShell Scripting, Moloch technologies, and industry standards frameworks to find the bad guy
Gateway Engineer
Australian Defence
, ACT
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Translating security requirements into a system design
- Work with stakeholders to find the gaps in existing cyber security processes, methodologies, and best practices
- Mapping on technical experience and knowledge to assure that technical implementations match ISM and DSPF.
- Re-write Security documents such as IRP, SOD, SSP, SRMP with identifying actual risks
- Re-validated the configurations of Palo-Alto FW, Clearswift web and email gateways
Snr. Cyber Security Engineer
Forcepoint Inc
, Austin, USA
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Protecting the human point, working with Forcepoint NGFW, Web Gateways, Cloud Hybrid, DLP solutions for diverse customers worldwide.
- Reconfigured and installed Hotels NGFW devices across Australia in Mercure hotel chain.
- Macquarie Telecom new Web Gateway upgrade to Forcepoint Web Security
- NextGen FW installation and implementation with Forcepoint User ID in Saudi Arabia Department of Petroleum & Energy
- NextGen FW VPN implementation Apten (USA)
- Sonic Wall FW and Barracuda Web Proxy migration to Forcepoint NGFW in Forest River Inc. (USA)
- OCBC Bank (Singapore) APT solution, plan design and implementation of Forcepoint NGFW as inline IPS integrated with on-prim Forcepoint Advance Malware Detection with F5 load balancing.
- Design and implementation of Metropolitan Fire Bridge -VIC new Forcepoint Web Security, Cloud Hybrid solution integrated with Citrix NetScaler load balancing.
Snr. Security Engineer
Dimension Data
, ACT
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Project @Services Australia - Migrated the CheckPoint Firewall to Virtual environment
- Project @Parliament House - Deigned &Implemented the McAfee Web Proxy gateway
- Project @ACT Government - Designed & Implemented SIEM solutions for the ACT Government
Security Engineer
Lockheed Martin
, ACT
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Applied leading theories and concepts to development, maintenance, and implementation of information security standards, procedures, and guidelines.
- Represented company's technical security interests to partners to provide bi-directional flow of technical information and best practices in information security.
- Planned and oversaw configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms.
- Performed risk and vulnerability assessments and provided results and recommendations to senior management.
- Developed, implemented, and documented security programs and policies and monitored compliance across departments.
- Performed and reviewed technical security assessments of [Software] and [Software] to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established information security standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Delivered network system upgrade on time, under budget and with minimal service interruption.
- Validated and verified system security requirements definitions and analyzed system security designs.
- Counseled senior-level management on current privacy and security trends and recommendations to mitigate risk.
- Provided consultation and technical services on all aspects of information security.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Encrypted data and erected firewalls to protect confidential information.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
Snr. Security Analyst
Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade
, ACT
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Worked with [Type] customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Security Analyst
Telstra Corporation
, ACT
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided safety reports and data analysis to building managers to inform security processes.
- Established company-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risk of data breach.
- Maintained data management and storage systems to protect data from compromise.
- Engineered, maintained and repaired security systems and programmable logic controls.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
Network Operator Engineer
Telstra Corporation
, NSW
04.2007 - 09.2010
- Identified and categorized equipment issues, responding to calls-for-service to maintain NOC effectiveness.
- Monitored and maintained network and software components according to established guidelines and best practices.
Education
Master of Information Technology - Internet Work
Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC01.2003
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable, Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities , Teamwork and Collaboration
- Checkpoint/ Forcepoint FW – design, install, configuration, administration
- Cisco ASA / Palo Alto FW – administration
- SIEM Solution – design, install, configure, administration
- IPS / IDS - design, Install, configure, administration
- Web Gateway - design, install, configure, administration
- Security Assessments , Security Monitoring & Operations
- Vulnerability Scanning, Management
- SOC Operations
Certification
- Certified CISM
- Certified CEH
- Certified Splunk Fundamentals I , II
- Microsoft MCSE
- Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCNA , Cisco Security
- Certified Forcepoint NextGen Firewall Administrator
- Certified Forcepoint Web Gateway Administrator
- Certified SourceFire Engineer
Timeline
Gateway Engineer
Australian Defence
07.2021 - Current
Hunt Specialist
Australian Defence
01.2021 - 06.2022
Gateway Engineer
Australian Defence
07.2020 - 12.2020
Snr. Cyber Security Engineer
Forcepoint Inc
01.2018 - 06.2020
Snr. Security Engineer
Dimension Data
06.2016 - 12.2017
Security Engineer
Lockheed Martin
02.2015 - 05.2016
Snr. Security Analyst
Department Of Foreign Affairs And Trade
01.2012 - 01.2015
Security Analyst
Telstra Corporation
10.2010 - 01.2012
Network Operator Engineer
Telstra Corporation
04.2007 - 09.2010
Master of Information Technology - Internet Work
Swinburne University of Tech
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