Demarco Ford

About Demarco Ford

Experienced security leader with 20+ years of experience protecting organizations across cloud, network, and on-premise environments. I\'m passionate about leveraging advanced security solutions (Cloud Security, Network Security, etc.) to proactively identify and mitigate threats.My expertise lies in:Architecting Secure Environments: I design and implement robust security solutions that safeguard critical infrastructure and data.Leading Collaborative Defense: I foster a culture of security awareness and empower teams to work together for comprehensive protection.Ensuring Compliance: I navigate complex regulations (PCI, FedRAMP, etc.) and implement controls to achieve and maintain compliance.Bridging the Security-IT Divide: With a strong grasp of both IT and security, I bridge the gap for seamless integration and collaboration.Driven by a commitment to proactive security, I\'m confident in my ability to elevate your organization\'s security posture.

Experience

1. Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

   AT&T

   Dec 2024 — Present · Alpharetta, GA, US

   Deployed and managed the Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway (SWG) to filter, secure, and optimize web traffic. • Troubleshot F5 load balancer issues in collaboration with Network and Server teams. • Upgraded legacy Squid proxy solutions to Forcepoint. • Managed legacy Squid proxies and resolved configuration misconfigurations or outages. • Collaborated with DLP colleagues to implement and troubleshoot DLP policies. • Tuned proxy policies to balance security best practices with user expectations while satisfying GDPR compliance. • Collaborated with Data Privacy teams to establish effective access policies in line with local regulations and GDPR requirements. • Wrote and assisted with troubleshooting custom Bash and/or Python scripts. • Investigated failed requests and error codes (e.g, 404, 500) in.har files to identify and resolve issues affecting web performance. • Leveraged Splunk to troubleshoot user access complaints, latency, or SSL errors.

Education

• California State University, Fresno

  Bachelor’s Degree, Criminology

Skills

• Computer Hardware
• Program Management
• Networking
• Disaster Recovery
• Information Technology
• System Administration
• Integration
• IT Management
• Network Administration
• Cisco Asa
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Cisco Ips
• Ccna
• Network Security
• Vmware
• Sdlc
• Firewalls
• Security
• Troubleshooting
• Cisco Technologies
• Vendor Management
• Sourcefire
• Servers