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João Paulo Pereira
Security Specialist
  • Job: Senior Security Consultant
  • Citizenship: Brazilian
  • Live in: Lisbon - Portugal
  • E-mail: contact@joaopaulo.it

Hello! I’m João Paulo Pereira

I am holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems and a Specialization course in Management and Security in Computer Networks. Over 12 years of experience in security management, implementation of new solutions, and problem solving. Worked previously as IT Security Analyst and Network Technician and Administrator. Currently studying technologies-based in Security and Cloud Computing.

Experience assisting large and complex geographically distributed enterprise
environments with +4000 users and providing support to the structure. Familiar with 3rd level troubleshooting, use of Python, installing and configuring different tools, monitoring environment, and incident handling. Customer oriented, with the ability to prioritize duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines. Able to implement innovative approaches, improve results, solve problems, and adapt to new processes. Working on a blue team and interested in Open Source practices.

Open to opportunities in the Information Technology area, especially in the security area.

Expertize
Security | Connectivity | Cloud Computing | Troubleshooting | Support & Automate tasks | DevOps | Python | Linux | Management

Specialties
- Security Infrastructure - Firewalls: Check Point, Pfsense, IPtables. Proxy: Web Gateway McAfee, Squid. AntiSpam: Email Gateway McAfee, HsC mail Inspector. Anti Malware: McAfee ePO, Symantec. HSM Dinamo.
- Connectivity Infrastructure - Load Balance A10. Switch and router: HP, Cisco e Huawei.
- Software - Bind, Apache, Vim, Pycharm, Python 2.x and 3.x, Java.
- Management - Trello, SIEM ArchSight, Zenoos, DevOps.
- Operacional Systems - Debian, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Windows Server 2000-2016, macOS.

Career Highlights
- Reduced the number of calls outside working hours by 70% and the overtime costs to the bank as a result of the integration and automation in the environment.
- Increased the availability level of tools and solutions for the end user by 30%.
- Performed network and desktop support for 500 users across many different locations, identifying and resolving issues to ensure minimal business disruptions.
- Accelerated the execution of relevant processes, like the implementation of a centralized server in which users can save different files and have it backed up all at once.
- Optimised the resources, improved the market research, and decreased the amount of money spent on different solutions.

Skills

Professional
  • Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Network
Personal
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Language

Experience

2020-present
Match Profiler.
Senior Security Consultant

Documentaion process, monitoring security solutions, transfer knowledge:
McAfee SIEM
Nagios
Anubis
ITSM

2012-2019
BRB - Banco de Brasilia.
IT Security Analyst

Working in the area of Connectivity / Security, operating and implementing network and security solutions such as:
Symantec EndPoint Protection 14.0
McAfee ePO (4.5 and 5.0)
McAfee Web Gateway
McAfee Email Gateway
McAfee DLP
Firewall Check Point
Zenoss
DNS (Bind) and DNSSEC
SIEM (ArcSight)
Cisco Router
Cisco and HP switch
Infrastructure automation with Python
Development of APIs with Python
Research and development of new solutions to the security area. 3rd level service focusing on problem solving and implementation of new solutions.

2010-2012
Front Eventos.
Network administrator / Developer

Administration of AD, Firewall, DNS, BackUp Routines, Mail Server. Development of site with Joomla. Structured cabling and Help Desk.

2009-2010
Suporte SI.
Network Technician

Installation and configuration of servers (Windows server 2003/2008), Active Directory, DNS, Firewall, exchange. Maintenance of client terminals on platforms, windows XP / Vista / 7 Linux (Debian), Mac OS. Help Desk.

2008-2009
Sara Nossa Terra.
Equipment maintenance technician

Maintenance of network equipment, servers and client terminals. Installation and configuration of hardware and software. Help to users.

Certification

LPIC - 3 Enterprise Professional Security Credencial LPI00024369
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker Credencial ECC3690782415
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA) Credencial ZVST3BJCLFQE1NW3
AWS Security Specialty
Azure Fundamentals
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Azure Administrator Associate
Information Security Foundation based on ISO IEC 27001 Credencial EXN5667716
ITIL Foundation Certificate Credencial EXN5694511

Education

2013-2014
Universidade Estácio de Sá
Brazil

Specialist in Network Management and Security

2007-2010
Anhanguera Educacional
Brazil

Bachelor of Information Systems, Technology

Volunteer Experience

Transifex Project

Since 2018
Translator
Contributing with Django Framework and BitCoin translation
Transifex

Blog

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16 February
Port scannner with Python

This small article will show, how you can build a port scanner with built-in libraries in Python and without need to install external libraries.

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