Zodi Tagedini

Sr. Solutions Architect

Fastly

Oct 2020 - Current (6 years)

Implementation, troubleshooting, and support per Next-Gen Web Application Firewall (NGWAF) in L7 protocol/communication
CDN applications with L3/L4 consideration across various industries
Build and maintain internal systems security architecture through the onboarding/troubleshooting process to include deployment, tuning, and testing
Work with multiple teams including Security, System Administration, Networking, and DevOps
Improve deployment and environmental standards, tooling, and processes
Knowledge of scripting language based on GoLang
Configure WAF in consideration of OWASP Top 10/API attacks
API creation and testing (Postman) inline with various scripting languages/JSON manipulation, troubleshooting

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Web-Application Security Engineer

Signal Sciences acquired by Fastly

Mar 2020 - Oct 2020 (8 months)

Work mainly with next-Gen Web Application Firewall (NGWAF) in L7 protocol/communication with sensitivity to the PTES guidelines
Build and maintain internal systems security architecture.
Improve deployment and environmental standards, tooling, and processes
Configure WAF in consideration of OWASP Top 10 attacks
API creation and testing (Postman) inline with various scripting languages/JSON manipulation, troubleshooting/testing with BurpSuite, HTTP header/response manipulation, API data extraction
NGINX/APACHE implementation and troubleshooting
Containerization (Docker) creation and management, Kubernetes (K8s) management aspect
Deployment, troubleshooting, and continued maintenance/safeguarding of client e

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Sr. Forescout Engineer

SkillStorm at Three Wire Systems

Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year)

Provide on-site and off-site Forescout professional services to customers including, product deployment, configuration, health checks, optimization, training, and troubleshooting.
Primary work focused on Navy & Airforce Comply to Connect (C2C) project
Experience with enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
Integration experience with Host Based Security System (HBSS), Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) integration, STIGs/SCAP compliance checks
Focus on both IT and OT with sensitivity to IoT Network asset behavior/compliance checks
Assist Sales with implementation capacity and network designs
Coordinate pre-install

Professional Services Engineer (FSCE #70)

Forescout Technologies Inc

Mar 2016 - Apr 2019 (3 years 2 months)

Provide on-site and off-site Forescout professional services to customers including product
deployment, configuration, health checks, optimization, training and troubleshooting.
Assist Sales with implementation capacity, and network designs, coordinate pre-installation
calls and provide written post-deployment summaries. Contribute to the development of
best practices and training materials. Collaborate with customer support, product
management, R&D, marketing and sales regarding deployment techniques feature requests,
product issues and sentiment. FSCE # 70.

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Network Engineer

Effecture LLC

Oct 2015 - Apr 2016 (7 months)

Provide support and network continuity for the SPAWAR - PMW 790 MITM/MOC network
Provide support and ensure optimal network operation for the new network enclaves worldwide
Establish, and maintain the MOC/MITM JHNI Architectures
Install, configure, and maintain various network devices to include both Cisco and Juniper devices
Provide limited support for Navy ADNS network to include configuration, and documentation

Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Nov 2014 - Oct 2015 (1 year)

Provide support and network continuity for the NMCI network
Update fiber optics survey to include documentation pertaining to the region
Fiber Optics cabling, installation, and troubleshooting
Provide support and ensure optimal network operation for the new enclave
Provide support and maintenance for the GATES and Scanner network
Provide support and maintenance for the PIERS network
Familiar with support for the ELMR radio communications network
Limited (timed) contract based position

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Social Engineering Campaign Specialist

TrustCC

Jul 2013 - Apr 2014 (10 months)

Create pre-text calling and email phishing campaigns (white, grey, and blackhat) to carry out on both predetermined and random sample spaces within any given contract. Perform HTML/CSS site scrapping for spoofing and website redirection execution, spoofed telephone numbers to optimize attacks, Information gathering techniques (OSINT) to include use of Recon-Ng and Discover (Kali), Schedule/Monitor Nessus External Vulnerability Scans and generated reports on findings. Perform social engineering attacks to allow for information gathering, network access, exploitation, and compromise of sensitive information. Conduct professional, user-focused education with tactics aimed at increasing the mitigation of future attacks. Briefed CEOs, CISOs, a

Computer Operations Specialist

Leidos

Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 (6 months)

Incident management by responding to server alerts, batch job failures, backup procedures
Alter batch jobs and relevant scheduling of jobs 
Serve as a liaison between vendors, supervisors, and developers 
Basic understanding/experience of networking operating systems/ routing protocols
Monitor batch processing via Visio Flowchart/Tivoli TEC/TIDAL
Use of the Remedy Ticketing System
Maintain Backup Library/Secure Tape Storage, and Third Party Vendor management
Maintain encrypted network information and handle sensitive file transfers

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Cyber Threat Analyst/Information Systems Specialist

Us Army Reserves

Apr 2011 - Jun 2020 (9 years 3 months)

Installs, operates, and maintains various operating systems (Windows, Solaris, Linux Distros).
Requisition, receive, store, issue, destroy and account for COMSEC equipment/keying material
Provide end user support via email, phone and on site (PW resets, account creations, troubleshooting)
Configure Cisco routers to meet requirements in accordance with Army COMSEC standards
Maintain classified devices, cryptographic key materials, and tracking devices
Knowledge of PTES framework
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), CSR/DTR processes, ACAS vulnerability scanning, and completing related STIGs/SCAP
Participate in Army Red-Teams Training (Capture the Flag, Blue Shield exposure)
Use of various

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Assistant Athletic Director/Physical Education Teacher with Science Supplemental

San Diego City Schools

Aug 2002 - Jun 2010 (7 years 11 months)

Athletic Director responsibilities included assisting in the planning and preparation of event management and game operation efforts in support of coaches, student-athletes, and officials, provided strategic planning; consulted with on and off-campus colleagues; represented the department on committees and at various institutional, conference and national events; fundraising & crowdfunding (support); and ensured program equity and Title IX compliance.

PE Teacher responsibilities included organizing games and challenges to promote physical activity among children and young adults from middle school to high school. Planned and executed high-quality PE lessons, for a multipurpose room setting in accordance with state standards.

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