# **Jason Davis**  
📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (940) 340-9369 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com | [LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-davis-580039398/) | [GitHub](https://github.com/crazystorm720)

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## **Professional Summary**

**Senior Security Solutions Architect & Consulting Engineer** with 15+ years of enterprise-scale infrastructure design and implementation expertise. Proven track record of architecting, securing, and automating complex network environments for Fortune 500 clients across financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, and cloud sectors. Combines deep technical expertise in network security, automation, and compliance with strategic business acumen to deliver measurable security outcomes and operational efficiency.

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## **Core Competencies**

**Security Architecture & Implementation:**
- Network Access Control & Identity-Based Networking (802.1X, RADIUS, Policy Enforcement)
- Next-Generation Firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower)
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE/SD-WAN) & Zero Trust Architectures
- Application Delivery & Load Balancing (F5 LTM/GTM, A10 Thunder, Kemp)
- Cloud Security (AWS GovCloud, Azure, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST Compliance)

**Automation & DevOps:**
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Python)
- Network Programmability (YANG, NetConf, REST APIs, Python Automation)
- CI/CD Pipeline Design & Implementation
- Scripting & Tool Development (Python, Bash, Jinja2)

**Enterprise Networking:**
- Complex Network Design (Data Center, WAN, SD-WAN, Cloud Connectivity)
- Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) at Enterprise Scale
- Data Center Technologies (Cisco ACI, VXLAN/EVPN, Nexus Platforms)
- Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Architecture

**Professional Services & Consulting:**
- Technical Pre-Sales & Solution Design
- Proof of Concept Development & Demonstration
- Customer Engagement & Executive Communication
- Partner & Channel Enablement
- Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Team Coordination

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## **Professional Experience**

### **Principal & Technical Strategist** | Dynamic Impact Marketing LLC | Sept 2024 – Present
*Founder of a consultancy applying infrastructure engineering principles to technical business development and security architecture.*

- Lead security architecture assessments for emerging technology firms, evaluating product-market fit through the lens of enterprise security requirements and compliance frameworks.
- Develop automated security audit frameworks using Python and REST APIs, adapting network diagnostics methodologies to web infrastructure security assessments.
- Architect and implement secure data pipeline solutions between analytics platforms and internal systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance.

### **Consulting Systems Engineer** | TBX (A World Wide Technology Company) | May 2022 – Sept 2024
*Served as subject matter expert for security and networking solutions in service provider and enterprise markets.*

- **Security Architecture Leadership:** Developed comprehensive security solution strategies incorporating Cisco Secure, Fortinet Security Fabric, and Meraki security portfolios.
- **Proof of Concept & Validation:** Designed and executed security-focused POCs for enterprise clients, demonstrating threat prevention, secure access, and compliance capabilities.
- **Technical Enablement:** Authored and delivered advanced technical workshops on next-generation firewall implementation, zero-trust networking, and security automation for partner engineers.
- **Go-to-Market Strategy:** Collaborated with sales teams to develop security-focused go-to-market strategies, translating technical capabilities into business outcomes for financial, healthcare, and enterprise clients.

### **Network Development Engineer** | Amazon Web Services | Sept 2021 – May 2022
*Resolved complex cloud networking and security challenges in high-compliance environments.*

- **Security Incident Response:** Troubleshooted complex security and networking incidents involving AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and BGP/OSPF routing in GovCloud/TS/SCI environments.
- **Security Automation:** Developed Python-based automation for security policy management, configuration validation, and compliance auditing across AWS environments.
- **Documentation & Standards:** Created comprehensive security documentation, SOPs, and architectural patterns for secure cloud networking implementations.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Served as Tier 3 escalation point for critical security and networking incidents, coordinating with security, operations, and engineering teams.

### **Principal Network Architect** | Verizon | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021
*Led enterprise security architecture and transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 clients.*

- **Security Transformation Leadership:** Directed the migration of Avis Budget Group from legacy Cisco infrastructure to modern Versa SD-WAN and Aruba secure access solutions, implementing zero-trust network principles.
- **Enterprise Security Design:** Architected secure network solutions for global enterprise clients, incorporating SD-WAN, next-generation firewalls, and secure remote access.
- **RFP & Compliance:** Authored winning security-focused RFP responses, addressing PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and financial services compliance requirements.
- **Automation Advocacy:** Championed security automation initiatives, mentoring pre-sales architects in network programmability (YANG, NetConf, Python) for consistent policy enforcement.

### **Senior Network Consultant** | Zivaro | Oct 2018 – Jan 2020
*Designed and implemented secure network architectures across healthcare, government, and enterprise sectors.*

- **Healthcare Security Architecture:** Designed and implemented VXLAN data center fabric with integrated security policies for Denver Health using Cisco ACI.
- **Security Automation Strategy:** Advocated for and implemented Ansible-based security automation over proprietary platforms, delivering cost-effective and scalable solutions for clients.
- **Compliance-Focused Design:** Developed network security architectures meeting HIPAA and government compliance requirements.
- **Vendor Partnership:** Played key technical role in maintaining Cisco Gold Partner certification through successful security-focused implementations.

### **Network Engineer IV** | Charter Communications | Sept 2018 – July 2019
*Managed security and application delivery infrastructure for national service provider.*

- **Application Security & Delivery:** Managed critical F5 LTM/GTM and A10 Thunder load balancing infrastructure with integrated security policies for Charter's video and data services.
- **Security Automation:** Automated security policy management and TACACS administration using Bash scripting and Python.
- **Encrypted Traffic Analysis:** Diagnosed and resolved performance issues in encrypted Data Domain replication traffic (port 29000), identifying buffer tail drops affecting backup security.
- **Cross-Functional Security:** Collaborated with security, operations, and application teams to implement comprehensive security policies across data center infrastructure.

### **Senior Network Security Engineer** | American Residential Services | Jan 2018 – Oct 2018
*Led network security transformation and SD-WAN implementation.*

- **Secure SD-WAN Deployment:** Architected and led migration of 100+ sites to Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) with integrated security policies and zero-trust network access.
- **Firewall Standardization:** Developed and implemented standardized firewall security policies across Cisco ASA and Juniper SRX platforms.
- **Cost-Optimized Security:** Engineered cost-effective out-of-band management solution using repurposed hardware, saving $15,000+ while maintaining security posture.
- **Security Policy Development:** Created and documented comprehensive security policies for enterprise-wide implementation.

### **Sr. Data Center Network Engineer** | Kaiser Permanente | Jun 2016 – May 2018
*Implemented secure healthcare network infrastructure with HIPAA compliance focus.*

- **Healthcare Security Implementation:** Executed data center migration to Cisco Nexus 9K/ACI platform with integrated security policies for HIPAA-compliant environments.
- **Vendor Security Integration:** Resolved critical security and interoperability issues between Cisco, Oracle Exadata, and NetApp storage systems.
- **Encrypted Data Protection:** Diagnosed and remediated performance issues in encrypted backup replication, ensuring data protection compliance.
- **Cross-Vendor Security:** Collaborated with multiple vendors to implement consistent security policies across heterogeneous environments.

### **Sr. Technical Architect** | AT&T (Supporting TIAA-CREF) | Jul 2010 – May 2016
*Led $100M+ security-focused network transformation for financial services.*

- **Financial Security Architecture:** Led architectural design and implementation of next-generation network with integrated security for financial trading environments.
- **Mainframe Security:** Optimized mainframe OSPF routing with security policy integration for financial applications.
- **Security Policy Automation:** Developed operational scripts for security policy management, blackhole routing, and change validation.
- **Compliance Focus:** Designed network security architecture meeting financial services compliance requirements.

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## **Technical Proficiencies**

**Security Technologies:**
- Network Access Control: 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACS+, Identity-Based Networking
- Next-Generation Firewalls: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, Juniper SRX
- Secure Access: Cisco Secure Client, Global Protect, Zero Trust Network Access
- Application Delivery: F5 LTM/GTM, A10 Thunder, Kemp LoadMaster
- Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Security Center
- Security Automation: Ansible Security Automation, Python Security Libraries

**Networking & Cloud:**
- Routing & Switching: BGP, OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN, Cisco IOS/NX-OS
- SD-WAN/SASE: Cisco Viptela, Meraki SD-WAN, Versa Networks, Prisma Access
- Cloud Platforms: AWS (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway), Azure Networking
- Data Center: Cisco ACI, Nexus Platforms, FCoE, Storage Networking

**Automation & DevOps:**
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible
- Programming: Python, Bash, PowerShell, REST API Integration
- CI/CD: GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
- Monitoring & Management: Splunk, PRTG, RANCID, Custom Dashboard Development

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## **Certifications & Education**

**Certifications:**
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise & Data Center)
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 4)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
- Certified Meraki Network Associate (CMNA)

**Military Service:**
- **United States Air Force - Senior Airman** (1993-1997)
  - Led technical infrastructure projects with security and compliance requirements
  - Managed teams in high-pressure operational environments
  - Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for leadership and operational excellence

**Education:**
- High School Diploma, L.D. Bell High School, Hurst, TX
- Continuous professional development through vendor training, security conferences, and self-study

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## **Key Achievements & Differentiators**

1. **Enterprise Security Transformation:** Led multiple Fortune 500 security modernizations, migrating from legacy to zero-trust architectures with measurable risk reduction.

2. **Compliance Expertise:** Implemented security solutions meeting PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, and financial services compliance requirements across diverse industries.

3. **Automation at Scale:** Developed security automation frameworks that reduced manual effort by 40% while improving consistency and compliance posture.

4. **Cross-Functional Leadership:** Successfully bridged technical implementation with business outcomes, translating security requirements into operational efficiency and risk mitigation.

5. **Vendor-Neutral Perspective:** Extensive experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, and other security vendors, providing objective architecture recommendations based on client needs.

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## **Professional Philosophy**

*"Security architecture must enable business innovation while managing risk. I bridge the gap between technical implementation and business strategy, delivering security solutions that are both effective and practical in real-world enterprise environments. My approach combines deep technical expertise with automation-first principles to build scalable, compliant, and resilient security architectures."*