Jerome Brooks - Networking Security Analyst

About Me

I am a Network Security Professional with a strong focus on architecting secure and resilient network infrastructures. My journey into IT was driven by a fascination with the intricate design of networks and the critical importance of protecting digital assets. I thrive on problem-solving and employ analytical thinking to tackle complex security challenges.

I'm particularly enthusiastic about crafting detailed network diagrams that serve as blueprints for robust security implementations. I specialize in developing and deploying comprehensive security strategies to safeguard endpoints, servers, and overall network integrity against evolving cyber threats. Effective team collaboration and clear documentation are cornerstones of my approach.

A firm believer in continuous learning, I'm always exploring new cybersecurity trends and technologies.

My Skillset

Networking & Core Security

Network Architecture & Design
Firewalls (Palo Alto, WAF, OPNSense, PFSense)
Intrusion Detection/Prevention (IDS/IPS)
ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)
Incident Response
Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF)
Switching & VPN Technologies (VLANs, STP, IPSec)
Endpoint Security
Vulnerability Assessment

Cloud & Virtualization

AWS (VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, CloudFront)
Cloud Security (Prisma Cloud, AWS WAF & Network Firewall)
Cloudflare (Platform & Security)
VMware (vSphere, vCenter)

Tools, Scripting & Operations

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, AutoHotKey)
CLI Proficiency
SIEM Solutions
Network Monitoring
Network Diagramming
Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Server)
VoIP Technologies

Work Experience

[Network Security Analyst II]

[Atlantic Casualty Insurance Group]

[Jan 2022 - Present]

Conducted regular network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to systematically identify and mitigate potential security risks, thereby enhancing our overall security posture.
Implemented, configured, and monitored firewalls including AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF), AWS Network Firewall, and Palo Alto Networks Firewall to safeguard against unauthorized network access.
Responded to security incidents in a timely manner, investigating and resolving issues to maintain the integrity of the network.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security policies and procedures in compliance with industry regulations.

[Adjunct Instructor]

[Wayne Community College]

[Jan 2022 - Present]

Taught cybersecurity courses such as Palo Alto Firewalls (SEC175) and CCNA CyberOps (SEC160).
Configured and maintained NETLAB servers that consist of 15 ESXi hosts with over 1000 Virtual Machines for IT students to use remotely.
Configured and maintained 8 Cisco Routers and 8 Cisco Switches via Netlab for students to use remotely.

[Networking and Cybersecurity Instructor]

[Wayne Community College]

[Aug 2015 - Jan 2022]

Contributed to course planning, development, and evaluation, and created and maintained records about student evaluations.
Recruited and advised students, served on committees, and participated in college activities, such as professional development. https://www.waynecc.edu/news/it-instructor-donates-cybersecurity-contest-prize/
Taught IT courses such as VMware, A+, CCNA, Windows Servers, AWS, Palo Alto Firewalls, VoIP, etc. on-campus and off-campus classes during the day, evening and online. (Video 1) (Video 2).

[Laptop Support ]

[Board of Election ]

[Aug 2014 - Nov 2016]

Certified election equipment; trained precinct officials; performed hardware and software troubleshooting.
Created PowerShell and CMD scripts to simplify the installation of election printers for precinct officials.
Developed a cost-saving custom application in AutoHotkey for printing ballot styles, shared across North Carolina counties.

Featured Projects

[Project - Automated Email Protection (n8n)]

n8n Workflow Security Automation ClamAV

An automated, layered defense workflow using n8n to classify and quarantine malicious/phishing emails and attachments via threat intelligence lookups.

Project / Details on Request