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Edmund deNully

Toronto,ON

Summary

Experienced and adaptable I.T. Professional with a strong background in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and network administration. Proven ability to support and secure enterprise environments, including Windows Server, Exchange, VMware, Azure, and various SIEM and firewall technologies. Skilled communicator and technical mentor with a passion for process improvement and infrastructure optimization. Recent focus on security tools deployment, incident response, and cloud-based protections including WAF and Netskope.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Systems Engineer

Canada Cartage Systems Limited
03.2021 - 11.2024
  • - Maintained and secured a hybrid Exchange environment (2010/2013/2016 to Online)
  • - Supported Windows Server (2008R2–2022), Azure security policies (MFA, Conditional Access)
  • - Administered Cisco IronPort (email security), Cisco Umbrella, and firewall policies
  • - Deployed and managed SIEM (ManageEngine) to monitor switches, servers, access attempts, and anomalies
  • - Used WAF tools in Azure with customized policies to secure web apps
  • - Supported backup (Commvault, Dell PPDM), DR initiatives, and VMware upgrades
  • - Contributed to incident response activities and security tool implementation
  • - Provided mentorship to junior IT staff
  • - Participated in firewall management, Cisco switch/router configuration including ACLs

Senior IT Operations/Tech Lead (Infrastructure)

Element (formerly Exova Group)
06.2017 - 01.2021
  • - Oversaw LAN/WAN performance and security across multi-site environment
  • - Installed, configured, and backed up critical network infrastructure
  • - Provided tier-3 support for Windows Servers (physical/virtual), Exchange, and Active Directory
  • - Led infrastructure changes and global technical projects

Systems Administrator

D&D Enterprises
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • - Supported server and exchange environments, network upgrades, VoIP, and infrastructure projects
  • - Delivered hands-on support for network issues, router/switch upgrades, and cabling

Core Systems Analyst

Torstar Media Group
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • - Supported physical and virtualized Windows/Exchange environments, implemented Office 365 migrations
  • - Maintained PCI compliance, backup systems, and endpoint security (McAfee)
  • Additional experience includes roles at IBM, Capital Networks, and other consulting and administrative work (2001–2010), focusing on systems design, security, support, and infrastructure upgrades.

Education

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) -

01.2018

CISSP -

Red Hat Linux Certification -

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE+ Internet) -

VMware 6 -

Security Awareness -

Skills

  • - Network & Security: Cisco (Switches/Routers, PIX), Aruba, Palo Alto, VPNs, Zero Trust, SASE (Netskope), WAF (Azure), DLP, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco IronPort, Cisco Access Lists, Firewall administration, Intrusion Detection/Prevention
  • - Security Monitoring: SIEM (ManageEngine Log360), SentinelOne EDR, MFA, IAM, Conditional Access
  • - Systems & Cloud: Windows Server (2008–2022), Exchange (2010–Online), Active Directory, Azure, VMware (55–73), Hyper-V, Citrix
  • - Backup & DR: Commvault, Dell PPDM, Veeam, NetBackup, Evault
  • - Certifications: CCNA (2018), CISSP course completed (exam pending), MSCE Internet, Red Hat Linux, Google Cloud Fundamentals
  • - Tools: PRTG, Cisco Umbrella, DNS, DHCP, PowerShell, Office 365, Cloudflare DNS

Projects

- SIEM Deployment (ManageEngine Log360): Monitored network devices, server and access events, failed logins, and anomalies, - Firewall and Security Gateway Support: Administered Cisco PIX and IronPort (email security); collaborated with network team on firewall rules and policy enforcement, - Azure WAF Policies: Used Azure’s built-in tools to apply recommended and custom policies for web app protection, - Incident Response & Security Operations: Contributed to detection and investigation of suspicious access and login activity, - SASE Implementation Exposure: Familiarity with Netskope (recently implemented in environment)

Timeline

Systems Engineer

Canada Cartage Systems Limited
03.2021 - 11.2024

Senior IT Operations/Tech Lead (Infrastructure)

Element (formerly Exova Group)
06.2017 - 01.2021

Systems Administrator

D&D Enterprises
01.2015 - 06.2017

Core Systems Analyst

Torstar Media Group
01.2011 - 01.2015

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) -

CISSP -

Red Hat Linux Certification -

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE+ Internet) -

VMware 6 -

Security Awareness -

Edmund deNully