Scott Wedekind

Background

About Scott Wedekind

I am a CISSP security certified IT professional experienced in client-facing consulting and security services. Specialized in network security architecture and implementation, including security strategy, LAN/WAN design, firewall and endpoint security, and network management. Known for approachable style in translating complex information for non-technical audiences. Dedicated leader in business-driven security practices to maximize business effectiveness and minimize business risk in a variety of client environments including small/mid-sized, Fortune 500, and governmental organizations. I have successfully directed IT security, managed LAN/WANs, technical analysis, ITIL, and network architecture to enhance client and customer satisfaction. Successful in both user and provider situations, I am skilled in customer and vendor relations, data center management, network design, and disaster recovery. I am also adept at network & security operations, building and leading highly productive teams, capital planning and budgeting. I have the ability to analyze complex IT challenges and develop cost-effective solutions. Able to relate easily to people at all levels, I have influenced and negotiated win/win situations across diverse stakeholders. Specialties:(ISC)2 CISSP, Fortinet NSE-3, Palo Alto PSE Foundation, Netskope NSCO & A, Tufin TSCE, Zscaler ZCCA-IA. Check Point, Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper/NetScreen, Vyatta; Blue Coat, F5; CrowdStrike & SentinelOne; VMWare NSX & Carbon Black; Tufin & Firemon; Firewalls, Switches, Proxies, Load Balancers, Routers, CSU/DSUs. TCP/IP, SNMP, VPN (IPSec & Remote Access), ATM, Ethernet (10/100/Gig), FDDI, Token-Ring, Frame Relay, Point-to-Point & Multi-point circuits, T1/DS1, T3/DS3, Dialup, ESCON, fiberoptics, Cat3 - Cat6 & Coax. MacOS, MS Windows, Unix, Linux. MS Office & Visio.