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Edgardo Ocasio

Gurabo

Summary

Strategic IT Leader and Cybersecurity Specialist with over 20 years of experience in network management, systems administration, and information security. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a results‑driven approach in dynamic environments, with a proven ability to empower teams and deliver mission‑critical outcomes.

  • Cybersecurity & Compliance: Expert in safeguarding data confidentiality, integrity, and availability through stringent security standards. Skilled in risk analysis, countermeasure implementation, and ensuring compliance with GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, and other regulatory frameworks.
  • Network & Systems Optimization: Extensive background in designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining wired and wireless networks, local area networks, and telecommunications systems. Adept at systems optimization to enhance performance and resilience.
  • Business Continuity & Resilience: Specialized in robust backup strategies and disaster recovery planning to guarantee operational continuity and minimize downtime.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Known for a dynamic, organized, and accountable leadership style that fosters collaboration, drives results, and builds a security‑conscious culture across organizations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Security, Network and Technical Support Manager

Claro PR
03.2025 - Current
  • I manage the network administration, technical support, logical access, and security administration departments.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance user support and optimize technology utilization.
  • Supervise daily operations to achieve performance, quality, and service standards.
  • Fosterer positive work environment through strong relationships with staff members.
  • Resolve complaints promptly, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to conduct comprehensive security assessments and audits.
  • Improve response time to incidents by developing effective communication protocols within the security team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational security posture.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to enhance network security measures and prevent breaches.

Information Technology Manager

Multisystems, Inc
05.2019 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for effective and secure operation of all company information systems, including equipment, telecommunications services, cloud applications and Internet domain registrations.
  • Analyze network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Guide implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection.
  • Create cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
  • Manage relationships with third-party intrusion detection system providers.
  • Monitor computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Maintain commercial firewall solution, working with security vendors to consistently apply best practices and software updates.
  • Select appropriate intrusion detection system solutions for implementation at facilities.
  • Perform risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
  • Complete vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Actively led training, mentoring and continuous development for users.
  • Evaluate latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.
  • Monitor rack-mount hardware metrics such as temperature, power draw and more to immediately detect faults and failures.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
  • Configured, managed and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.
  • Perform virtual machine provisioning, VM priority setup and template cloning.
  • Create VPN infrastructure for several workers, allowing for secure remote connections.
  • Monitor network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Implement necessary controls and procedures to protect information system assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure or destruction.

Information Technology Specialist

Self Employment
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Analysis, design and management of Computer Systems, Local Area networks and telecommunications networks.
  • Responsible for analysis and recommendation of equipment and services to be used or purchased.
  • Explain technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Assess system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Configure hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees.
  • Perform server backups and changed and replaced backup tapes daily.
  • Patch software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
  • Collaborate with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
  • Maintain servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Follow up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
  • Install important security and functionality patches to maintain optimal protections against intrusion and system reliability.
  • Install and upgraded internal and third party software.
  • Evaluate latest technology innovations and adopted cost-effective, useful solutions.
  • Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
  • Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Configure, manage and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.
  • Monitor network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Recommend options for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances and servers security.
  • Integrate fixed wireless connectivity into facilities lacking access to terrestrial high-speed networks.
  • Perform virtual machine provisioning, VM priority setup and template cloning.
  • Create VPN infrastructure for several workers, allowing for secure remote connections.
  • Use ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.

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Senior Network Administrator

Cosotnet Wireless
10.2013 - 09.2017
  • Responsible for effective and safe operation of entire telecommunications infrastructure of telecommunication network of more than 7,000 customers and 8,000 networks devices.
  • Lead network and telecommunications department crew.
  • Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Implement corrective plans of action for network availability, utilization and latency.
  • Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring, analysis, and performance tuning.
  • Troubleshot network problems and escalated problems to vendor.
  • Upgrade network by conferring with vendors and develop, tested, evaluated and installed enhancements.
  • Install, configure, and support local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
  • Maintain network hardware and software and monitor network to support network availability to end users.
  • Perform day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
  • Construct and maintained Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
  • Identify and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
  • Plan, coordinated and implemented network security measures.
  • Back up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss in event of network breach or failure.
  • Manage and maintained stability of network and wireless services throughout enterprise.
  • Provide required network documentation to inform management.
  • Increase knowledge base for help desk staff by authoring documentation for system configuration and troubleshooting.
  • Provide network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers and other hardware.
  • Provide complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
  • Configure, manage and troubleshot VoIP and multi-media distributed systems and platforms.
  • Initiate and manage network test facilities to verify network hardness and resilience.
  • Monitore network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
  • Recommende options for disaster recovery, remote access, network appliances, servers and directory services security.
  • Provide detailed network diagrams, process flow charts and procedural guidelines.
  • Establish robust infrastructure and data capacity for new applications and communication between sites.
  • Perform virtual machine provisioning, VM priority setup and template cloning.
  • Provide network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
  • Implement corrective plans of action for network availability and latency.

Network Administrator

Urban Networks
01.2010 - 09.2013
  • Design and management of telecommunications network.
  • Provided on-call support for network engineering duties.
  • Developed and refined build process and configurations, and contributed to network automation.
  • Install, configure, and support local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
  • Maintain network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
  • Perform day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
  • Construct and maintained Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN).
  • Monitor stability of network and wireless services to deliver comprehensive stability.
  • Configure networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.
  • Identify and immediately resolve issues with network devices.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement network security measures.
  • Back up company data to distributed storage centers to avoid massive data loss in event of network breach or failure.
  • Provide required network documentation to inform management.
  • Plan, implement and maintain wireless network strategy and operation.
  • Establishe network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Manage network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Senior Telecommunications Technician

Critical Hub Networks
03.2008 - 01.2010
  • Lead installation and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Mentore junior technicians, fostering skill development and promoting adherence to safety standards.
  • Streamline equipment testing processes, enhancing efficiency in troubleshooting and resolution times.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to design network solutions tailored to client specifications and requirements.
  • Conducte comprehensive system audits, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
  • Manage inventory of telecommunications components, ensuring availability for ongoing projects and minimizing downtime.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, recommending upgrades to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Increase customer satisfaction by providing timely responses to service requests and resolving issues efficiently.
  • Install and configure new devices and system components.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Utha
11.2025

Skills

  • Team development
  • Cybersecurity best practices
  • Disaster recovery
  • Business analysis
  • ITIL framework
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Virtualization
  • Technical leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • IT infrastructure proficiency
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Security, Network and Technical Support Manager

Claro PR
03.2025 - Current

Information Technology Manager

Multisystems, Inc
05.2019 - 03.2025

Information Technology Specialist

Self Employment
11.2017 - 05.2019

Senior Network Administrator

Cosotnet Wireless
10.2013 - 09.2017

Network Administrator

Urban Networks
01.2010 - 09.2013

Senior Telecommunications Technician

Critical Hub Networks
03.2008 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Affiliations

  • NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS (NSLS)
  • INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION (ISSA)

Work Availability

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Accomplishments

  • CompTIA A +
  • CompTIA Network +
  • CompTIA Security +
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA)
  • CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)
  • CompTIA PenTest +
  • CompTIA Network Security Professional (CNSP)
  • CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP)
  • SSCP System Security Certified Practitioner
  • CompTIA Project +
  • ITIL v4 Foundation
  • LPI Linux Essentials

Known Vendors

Microsoft

Linux

VMware

Symantec

WatchGuard

Veaam

Hyper-V

Grandstream

3CX

Ubiquiti

Cambium Networks

Cisco

Brocade

Mikrotik 

Dell

Hewlett-Packard

Allworx

Apple

Citrix

Courses & Trainings

  • Cisco Routing and Switching
  • VMWare
  • Veaam Backup and Replication
  • Microsoft Teams Administration
  • Microsoft Windows Server Administration
  • Ethical Hacking
  • NMAP
  • PowerShell

Known Vendors

Microsoft

Linux

VMware

Symantec

WatchGuard

Veaam

Hyper-V

Grandstream

3CX

Ubiquiti

Cambium Networks

Cisco

Brocade

Mikrotik 

Dell

Hewlett-Packard

Allworx

Apple

Citrix

Courses & Trainings

  • Cisco Routing and Switching
  • VMWare
  • Veaam Backup and Replication
  • Microsoft Teams Administration
  • Microsoft Windows Server Administration
  • Ethical Hacking
  • NMAP
  • PowerShell

Known Vendors

Microsoft

Linux

VMware

Symantec

WatchGuard

Veaam

Hyper-V

Grandstream

3CX

Ubiquiti

Cambium Networks

Cisco

Brocade

Mikrotik 

Dell

Hewlett-Packard

Allworx

Apple

Citrix

Edgardo Ocasio