Eric Chicoine - Senior Security Consultant at Optiv Inc

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Eric Chicoine Senior Security Consultant at Optiv Inc

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Eric Chicoine is a highly experienced Security Consultant with over 4,200 LinkedIn connections. Specializing in implementing and supporting security products, Eric's expertise includes Palo Alto Firewalls, Aruba Wireless Networks, Juniper SRX Firewalls, Juniper Netscreen Firewalls, Juniper Secure Access SSL VPN appliances, Juniper STRM Security Threat Response Manager, Juniper Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Juniper EX Switches, and Juniper Routers. Eric currently holds the position of Senior Security Consultant at Optiv Inc., where he has been since 2015. With a strong background in computer and network security, Eric has led various projects and deployments for clients in multiple industries, including manufacturing, finance, and non-profit organizations. Eric is highly regarded as a subject matter expert and has provided support, guidance, and training to both clients and colleagues.

Eric's impressive career includes previous roles at FishNet Security, JMA Information Technology, and Choice Solutions, where he was responsible for designing and implementing Juniper Network security technologies, supporting and troubleshooting firewalls, integrating SSL VPN devices, and deploying web filtering solutions. In addition to his technical expertise, Eric has also been involved in sales support, solution design, and project management. Eric holds various certifications, including CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional), CNSE (Palo Alto Networks NGFW SME - Certified Network Security Engineer), and JNCIP-SEC (Juniper Networks Certified Professional - Security). With a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an Associate of Arts degree from Penn Valley Community College, Eric has a solid educational foundation in business administration and management.

More about this expert

Full name: Eric Chicoine
Location: Mission, Kansas, United States
Title: Senior Security Consultant
Company: Optiv Inc (since 2015)
Industry: Computer and Network Security
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/echicoine/
LinkedIn Connections: 4272
Summary: Security Consultant specializing in implementing and supporting security products. Specialties: Palo Alto Firewalls Aruba Wireless Networks Juniper SRX Firewalls Juniper Netscreen Firewalls Juniper Secure Access SSL VPN appliances Juniper STRM Security Threat Response Manager Juniper Intrusion Detection and Prevention Juniper EX Switches Juniper Routers
Skills: Firewalls Network Security

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Attended in 1989 - 1991
Field of study: Business Administration and Management
Penn Valley Community College: Associate of Arts
Attended in 1985 - 1988
Field of study: Business Administration and Management

Positions

Optiv Inc Kansas City, Missouri Area: Senior Security Consultant
Aug 2015 - Present

Fishnet Security and Accuvant Security have merged to become Optiv.

Palo Alto Staff Augmentation for Large Manufacturing Client
• Subject matter expert for firewall architecture and design for projects.
• Deployed Palo Alto Networks Global Protect with multiple geographically dispersed gateways for 15,000+ user environment.
• Deployed and supported Wildfire and log-collectors and multiple panorama environments.
• Wrote build documents and procedures for new firewall builds.
• Migrated firewalls from Checkpoint and Juniper environments.
• Provided senior level support for entire Palo Alto environment.
Palo Alto Staff Augmentation for Large Financial Client
• Provide support with Palo Alto Implementation project.
• Analyze firewall rules for compliance with client and industry best practice standards.
• Provide recommendations on firewall rules and configurations.
• Provide written documentation of tasks and projects completed.
Implement Remote Access solution for Non-profit Client
• Implement Juniper SA SSL VPN appliance.
• Integrate 2 factor authentication with Active Directory.
• Configure host checker feature to check for up to date anti-virus and patches.
Implement SCADA Firewalls for Electric Utility Client
• Review requirements and create compliant firewall rule base.
• Design secure substation network.
• Create templates for future sites.
Implement Aruba Wireless Network for Retail Client
• Conduct site survey and plan AP locations.
• Design SSID and authentication scheme.
• Configure Controller and RADIUS for Active Directory authentication.
• Implement guest wireless.
Information Security Architecture Review
• Reviewed information security architecture based on industry best practice security standards.
• Perform gap analysis of the existing security architecture and industry best practices.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and recommendations for improving security architecture.
FishNet Security Kansas City, Missouri Area: Security Consultant
Oct 2011 - Present

•Network and Security Engineering and consulting for clients with projects around the globe.
•Utilize years of experience to provide guidance and/or lead the design & engineering efforts, provide expert technical input and support for engineering network and telecommunications solutions based on recognized standards, best practices.
•Assist management and collaborate and consult with stakeholders to develop solutions and coordinate, implement, and prioritize plans to meet standards & requirements.
•Manage customer expectations while providing complex project deliverables under tight time constraints.
•Support sales staff in providing and identifying security solutions for customer requirements.
•Support network security consultants as subject matter expert on various security platforms and be available as an escalation point when required.
•Maintain high billable utilization while continuously working towards increasing knowledge of network security products and technologies.
•CISSP Certified Information System Security Professional.
•Palo Alto Networks NGFW SME - CNSE Certified Network Security Engineer.
Juniper Networks Certified Professional - JNCIP-SEC
JMA Information Technology: Senior Network Engineer
Apr 2010 - Nov 2011

Design and implement Juniper Networks security technologies.

Architect and design scalable security solutions and successfully integrate into large scale networks.

Lead engineer on project to integrate 80+ site merger. Designed NAT scheme and IPSec VPN tunnel network. Wrote scripts and documentation and led team of engineers on night of merger.

Test engineer for Juniper ScreenOS upgrade project for large telecom. Wrote and implemented test plans for project. Wrote test exit documentation and final report.

Invited back to perform MPLS migration for 80+ site IPSec tunnel network. Implemented Juniper Network and Security Manager and wrote hundreds of policies to assist in PCI compliance.
Choice Solutions: Network Security Engineer
Nov 2007 - Feb 2010

Network Security Engineer specializing in Firewalls, VPNs, Email and Web Security. Currently holding Juniper certifications: JNCIA/FWV/IDP/SSL/ER/EX and JNCIS/FWV. Cisco certification: CCNA, Riverbed certification:RCSP, Comptia certification: Security +.

Consult, design, deploy and document Juniper firewalls in varied and complex environments. Successfully implement innovative security solutions for customers in many different scenarios. Support, integration and troubleshooting of existing firewalls such as Cisco PIX/ASA, Checkpoint, and Sonicwall. Create VPN tunnels in a multi-vendor environment. Train administrators in security best practices.

Implement Juniper SSL VPN devices and integrate Gemalto 2 factor authentication with Active Directory.

Deploy and support web filtering using Barracuda, Websense, IPrism from St Bernard Software and integrated web filtering feature in Juniper firewalls.

Design and deploy WAN optimization appliances from Riverbed. Write Active Directory Group Policy Objects to configure customer environments to work optimally with the Riverbed Steel Head appliances.

Participate in all stages of the sales process, product and vendor selection, salesperson training, customer sales meetings, solution design, project estimation, statement of work creation, and implementation.
Design and Deploy network infrastructure upgrades using Juniper routers and Foundry switches. Recommend and implement best practices. Integration and configuration of existing network infrastructure of Cisco, HP, 3com and other brands of equipment.
Implement and support spam filtering products from Barracuda and MXLogic.
Give presentations on security products, security best practices and security topics such as PCI and HIPAA compliance.
Choice Solutions, LLC: Network Security Engineer
Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

Consult, design, deploy and document Juniper firewalls in varied and complex environments. Successfully implement innovative security solutions for customers in many different scenarios. Support and troubleshooting of existing firewalls and train administrators in security best practices.

Implement Juniper SSL VPN devices and integrate Gemalto 2 factor authentication with Active Directory.

Deploy and support web filtering using Barracuda, Websense, IPrism from St Bernard Software and integrated web filtering feature in Juniper firewalls.

Design and deploy WAN optimization appliances from Riverbed. Write Active Directory Group Policy Objects to configure customer environments to work optimally with the Riverbed Steel Head appliances.

Participate in all stages of the sales process, product and vendor selection, salesperson training, customer sales meetings, solution design, project estimation, statement of work creation, and implementation.
Design and Deploy network infrastructure upgrades using Juniper routers and Foundry switches. Recommend and implement best practices. Integration and configuration of existing network infrastructure of Cisco, HP, 3com and other brands of equipment.
Implement and support spam filtering products from Barracuda and MXLogic.
Give presentations on security products, security best practices and security topics such as PCI and HIPAA compliance.