Connor W.

About Connor W.

I have a passion for technology and people. I enjoy using my skills to troubleshoot, find the root cause of issues, and resolve them promptly. I enjoy the challenge of working with clients who utilize different technologies in their environment. I continue to learn every day and pursue networking and information security knowledge.

Experience

1. Firewall & Network Engineer

   Ascend Technologies

   Jul 2025 — Present · Lincoln, NE, US

   Point of escalation for firewall and networking issues and projects. Support and configure firewalls, switches, routers, and network devices for clients in a fast-paced MSP environment. Cisco ASA/Meraki, Aruba, HP, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Sonicwall, Watchguard, Sophos, Firepower. Work as part of SOC to mitigate intrusion attempts, segregate machines, and investigate threat sources. Configure Network Security Groups in Azure firewalls. Configure and troubleshoot site-to-site VPN, SSLVPN and secure tunneling. Configure and deploy firewalls and networking equipment, ensuring proper security policies and access controls are implemented. Collaborate with team to improve security standards. Analyze network traffic and review logs to determine blockages and security threats. Implement solutions in response to CVEs. Set up monitoring for network devices. Complete large-scope project work and adhere to deadlines and standards. Participate in on-call rotation. Client visits to install new gear and troubleshoot.

Education

• Southeast Community College

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2021

• Lincoln East High School

  Diploma, College/University Preparatory

  2009 — 2013