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Excellent strategy. Having tailored resumes allows you to speak directly to the job's primary mission. Below are two distilled versions of your resume, each framed for a specific audience.
How to Use These Versions
- Version A (The Strategist): Use this when applying for roles like Security Solutions Architect, Principal Security Consultant, or Security Lead. It emphasizes business alignment, compliance, and high-level design.
- Version B (The Engineer): Use this when applying for roles like Senior Security Automation Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, or DevOps Security Engineer. It emphasizes hands-on technical execution, Infrastructure as Code, and tool-building.
Both versions are structured to be high-impact, scannable, and fit on two pages.
VERSION A: The Security Strategist & Architect
This version tells the story of a strategic advisor who uses deep technical knowledge to drive business outcomes, manage risk, and lead complex transformations.
Jason Davis
📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (940) 340-9369 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile | GitHub
Professional Summary
Senior Security Architect & Principal Consultant with 15+ years of experience designing and leading enterprise security transformations for Fortune 500 clients. Expert in translating complex compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST) and Zero-Trust principles into actionable, secure architectures. Combines deep technical expertise in hybrid cloud and network security with a strategic focus on mitigating business risk and enabling secure innovation.
Areas of Expertise
| Security Architecture | Cloud & Compliance | Business Leadership |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Trust / SASE Frameworks | AWS & Azure Security Design | Technical Pre-Sales & Solution Strategy |
| Next-Gen Firewalls (PAN, Fortinet, Cisco) | Compliance (PCI, HIPAA, NIST) | Cross-Functional Team Leadership |
| Identity & Network Access Control | SD-WAN/SASE Implementation | RFP Development & Client Advisory |
| Secure Infrastructure Design | Risk Assessment & Mitigation | Partner & Channel Enablement |
Professional Experience
Principal & Technical Strategist | Dynamic Impact Marketing LLC | Sept 2024 – Present
- Advised technology startups on enterprise security architecture, performing gap assessments to align product capabilities with Fortune 500 procurement requirements and security frameworks.
- Developed automated security audit methodologies, enabling clients to efficiently evaluate and document the security posture of web infrastructures and SaaS platforms.
- Architected secure, compliant data pipeline solutions for analytics clients, ensuring data governance and integrity across hybrid environments.
Consulting Systems Engineer | TBX (A World Wide Technology Company) | May 2022 – Sept 2024
- Architected and Won Complex Deals: Led the security solution design for multiple Fortune 500 clients, developing integrated architectures (Cisco, Fortinet) that addressed specific compliance mandates (PCI-DSS, HIPAA), directly contributing to multi-million dollar contract wins.
- Proved Value Through POCs: Designed and executed security-focused Proof of Concepts, demonstrating measurable improvements in threat prevention and operational automation, which served as the key technical differentiator in competitive sales cycles.
- Scalated Expertise: Authored and delivered advanced technical workshops on Zero Trust and security automation, enabling partner engineers and accelerating the sales pipeline for security services.
Network Development Engineer | Amazon Web Services | Sept 2021 – May 2022
- Served as Tier 3 escalation for critical security and networking incidents in AWS GovCloud and high-compliance environments, leading cross-functional teams to resolution and authoring post-mortem guidance to prevent recurrence.
- Developed security automation frameworks and SOPs for cloud networking, establishing standardized, auditable patterns for secure implementation across enterprise AWS environments.
Principal Network Architect | Verizon | Jan 2020 – Sept 2021
- Led Security Transformation: Directed the architecture and migration of a global enterprise (Avis Budget Group) from legacy MPLS to a modern SD-WAN (Versa) and Secure Access (Aruba) platform, implementing a Zero-Trust security model.
- Drove Security-Focused Sales: Authored winning RFP responses that articulated security architecture and compliance adherence, differentiating Verizon in competitive bids for financial and healthcare clients.
(Earlier experience would be condensed further, focusing on architecture and leadership roles at Zivaro, Charter, etc.)
Technical Proficiencies
Security: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, 802.1X/RADIUS, ZTNA, SASE Cloud: AWS (VPC, IAM, Security Hub), Azure, Compliance Frameworks Networking: SD-WAN (Viptela, Meraki, Versa), BGP, Cisco ACI/Nexus, F5 LTM Automation: Python (Scripting), Ansible, Terraform, REST APIs
Certifications & Education
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | Fortinet NSE 4 | CCNP Enterprise United States Air Force - Senior Airman (Honorably Discharged)
VERSION B: The Security Automation & Cloud Engineer
This version tells the story of a hands-on technical expert who builds secure, resilient, and automated infrastructure through code.
Jason Davis
📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (940) 340-9369 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com
LinkedIn Profile | GitHub
Professional Summary
Senior Security-Focused Cloud Engineer with 15+ years of expertise in building and automating secure, compliant infrastructure at scale. Proficient in leveraging Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), Python, and DevOps practices to enforce security policy, ensure compliance, and eliminate manual toil. Passionate about creating resilient systems in hybrid cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises environments.
Areas of Expertise
| Automation & DevOps | Cloud & Security Engineering | Network Infrastructure |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) | AWS & Azure Security Tooling | SD-WAN / SASE Implementation |
| Python & Bash Scripting | Next-Gen Firewall Policy Automation | Data Center Fabric (Cisco ACI) |
| CI/CD Pipeline Integration | Compliance as Code (PCI, HIPAA) | Routing (BGP, OSPF) & Switching |
| REST API Integration & Tool Development | Secure Cloud Networking (VPC, TGW) | Load Balancing (F5, A10) |
Professional Experience
Principal & Technical Strategist | Dynamic Impact Marketing LLC | Sept 2024 – Present
- Develop and deploy automated security audit frameworks using Python and REST APIs to programmatically assess the security posture of client infrastructure and applications.
- Architect and implement secure, automated data pipelines, ensuring consistent data handling and compliance through infrastructure-as-code principles.
Consulting Systems Engineer | TBX (A World Wide Technology Company) | May 2022 – Sept 2024
- Engineered Automated Solutions: Designed and demonstrated automated security deployments (Firewall Policy, NAC) using Ansible and Python during client Proof of Concepts, reducing proposed operational overhead by 40%.
- Built Technical Assets: Created reusable automation scripts and templates for partner engineers to deploy secure access and SASE solutions, accelerating time-to-value for clients.
- Led Technical Deep-Dives: Delivered hands-on workshops focused on the intersection of network security and automation, using Python and vendor APIs to solve real-world problems.
Network Development Engineer | Amazon Web Services | Sept 2021 – May 2022
- Automated Security Operations: Built Python tools to automate security policy audits and configuration validation for AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway, ensuring consistent compliance and reducing manual review time.
- Solved Complex Technical Issues: Troubleshot and resolved critical, large-scale networking and security incidents in AWS GovCloud, documenting root causes and implementing automated checks to prevent future issues.
Senior Network Consultant | Zivaro | Oct 2018 – Jan 2020
- Championed Automation: Advocated for and implemented Ansible as the automation platform over proprietary alternatives for a major healthcare client, providing a vendor-neutral, scalable framework for network and security management.
- Implemented Secure Infrastructure: Deployed a Cisco ACI data center fabric with integrated security policies, automating micro-segmentation for a HIPAA-compliant environment.
Network Engineer IV | Charter Communications | Sept 2018 – July 2019
- Managed and automated critical F5 LTM/GTM and A10 load balancing infrastructure, scripting security policy updates and TACACS+ management to improve reliability and change consistency.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex performance issues in encrypted backup traffic, applying deep protocol analysis to solve security-related data replication problems.
(Earlier experience would be condensed to highlight automation, scripting, and technical troubleshooting.)
Technical Proficiencies
Automation: Python, Ansible, Terraform, Bash, GitLab CI/GitHub Actions, REST APIs Cloud: AWS (VPC, TGW, IAM), Azure, CloudFormation Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet APIs, 802.1X, NGFW Policy Management Networking: Cisco ACI/NX-OS, SD-WAN, BGP, F5 LTM/GTM
Certifications & Education
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate | Cisco Certified DevNet Associate | Red Hat RHCSA
United States Air Force - Senior Airman (Honorably Discharged)
Final Recommendations for Both Versions:
- Quantify: Where possible in your final edit, add numbers (e.g., "for 100+ sites," "saving $15k," "reducing time by 30%").
- Tailor the "Areas of Expertise": For each specific job application, subtly adjust the keywords in this table to match the job description.
- GitHub: For Version B, ensure your GitHub profile has visible examples of IaC, Python scripts, or configuration templates. Mention a specific repo if relevant.
- Consistency: Use the same clean, modern format for both. The difference is in the content narrative, not the styling.
By using these two frameworks, you can ensure your resume immediately resonates with the hiring manager by speaking directly to their most pressing need—be it strategic vision or technical execution.
Jason Davis
📍 Lewisville, TX | 📞 (940) 340-9369 | ✉️ newton214@gmail.com | LinkedIn Profile | GitHub
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.
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
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.
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
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
Key Achievements & Differentiators
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Enterprise Security Transformation: Led multiple Fortune 500 security modernizations, migrating from legacy to zero-trust architectures with measurable risk reduction.
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Compliance Expertise: Implemented security solutions meeting PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, and financial services compliance requirements across diverse industries.
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Automation at Scale: Developed security automation frameworks that reduced manual effort by 40% while improving consistency and compliance posture.
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Cross-Functional Leadership: Successfully bridged technical implementation with business outcomes, translating security requirements into operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
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Vendor-Neutral Perspective: Extensive experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, and other security vendors, providing objective architecture recommendations based on client needs.
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."