Ariel Paran
Network and Cybersecurity Engineer
Beer Yaakov,
Summary
Experienced Network Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in network infrastructure, software, and hardware solutions. Skilled in corporate, small business, and remote support environments. Strong communicator, able to work independently or within teams. Committed to delivering excellent customer service, proactive solutions, and exceptional technical training. Passionate about leveraging technology to boost business efficiency and productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Network and Information Security Specialist
NESS Technology
08.2022 - Current
- Part of Ness Technologies team, responsible for managing entire infrastructure at Discount Bank Campus in Rishon Lezion, supports over 5,000 employees from Discount Bank and Mercantile Bank.
- Experience working with thousands of Cisco switches, Cisco ISE,DNA. Daily management of Cisco's wireless solution, overseeing more than 1,000 access points and a Cisco WLC controller.
- Extensive experience with Armis, including implementation, daily management, process design, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience with Palo Alto Cortex, F5, and Ivanti VPN solutions.
Network Infrastructure Administrator
Parallel Wireless
11.2021 - 7 2022
- Daily hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Led projects, conducting data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
- Proficient in using Zabbix for network monitoring.
- Expertise in managing Aruba Switches.
- Familiar with VeloCloud, VMware's SD-WAN solution.
- Enhanced overall network efficiency within the company.
Network Engineer
Matrix
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Daily experience configuring, troubleshooting, and monitoring Cisco Switches (Catalyst, Nexus series).
- Proficient in using Portnox and PRTG.
- Handles escalation of critical technical issues to ensure maximum uptime.
- Skilled in designing and writing Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
Network Engineer
Ministry Of Interior
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Provides support to thousands of internal Ministry of Interior employees in Israel, spread across branches nationwide.
- Daily experience with Aruba switches, including VLANs, ACLs, LACP, OSPF, troubleshooting, configuration, and firmware updates.
- Deep understanding of network flow (OSI model) in LAN/WAN environments and troubleshooting WAN service provider issues.
- Implemented HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) from scratch.
Field Technician Engineer
Motorola Solutions
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Experienced with VMware and setting up Dell servers from scratch.
- Coordinated with engineering teams and field staff to ensure compliance with design and construction documents.
- Supervised subcontractors to improve production and meet critical deadlines.
- Identified key project changes impacting costs, timelines, and customer relations.
IT Manager
Hemda, Education Center
04.2012 - 09.2017
- Provides support to approximately 50 staff members and hundreds of students.
- Network Administrator with experience in HP and Fortinet communications equipment.
- Proficient in Windows Server 2012R2 Active Directory, managing DNS, DHCP, backups, and user permissions.
- Integrated and deployed Office 365 organization-wide.
- Managed the distribution and setup of hundreds of computers in a domain environment, including Group Policy configuration.
Helpdesk Specialist
College of Management
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Provided support to a large number of staff and thousands of students at Academic Studies, Rishon Lezion, working with operating systems XP, Vista, and 7.
- Defined specialized systems, performed hardware replacements, software installations, upgrades, and data recovery.
- Collaborated with a variety of vendors.
Education
Cyber Security Course, Linux & Python Fundamentals -
See Security College
Ramat Gan, IL 01.2017 - 08.2017
CCNA - Cisco Networking
John Bryce College
Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL. 02.2014 - 06.2014
Microsoft MCP, MCSA, MCSE -
HackerU
Ramat Gan, IL. 01.2007 - 11.2007
Skills
Proficient in Palo Alto, Check Point, network device monitoring, troubleshooting, IP addressing, Cisco router and switch security, OSI model, BGP and OSPF protocols, and routing protocols expertise at a CCNP level
Languages
English - native speaker.
Excellent
Hebrew - native speaker.
Excellent
Additional Information
- High security clearance.
Timeline
Network and Information Security Specialist
NESS Technology
08.2022 - Current
Network Infrastructure Administrator
Parallel Wireless
11.2021 - 7 2022
Network Engineer
Matrix
06.2021 - 11.2021
Network Engineer
Ministry Of Interior
01.2019 - 06.2021
Field Technician Engineer
Motorola Solutions
09.2017 - 01.2019
Cyber Security Course, Linux & Python Fundamentals -
See Security College
01.2017 - 08.2017
CCNA - Cisco Networking
John Bryce College
02.2014 - 06.2014
IT Manager
Hemda, Education Center
04.2012 - 09.2017
Helpdesk Specialist
College of Management
11.2008 - 08.2011
Microsoft MCP, MCSA, MCSE -
HackerU
01.2007 - 11.2007
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