Jonathan Kim
About Jonathan Kim
Jonathan Kim is a Network Engineer with extensive experience in network infrastructure management, currently working at Kite Pharma since 2019. He has held various positions in notable organizations, including Claremont University Consortium, SAIC, and Kaiser Permanente, contributing to network integration and support.
Work at Kite Pharma
Jonathan Kim has been employed at Kite Pharma as a Network Engineer since 2019. His role involves supporting Gilead Sciences, where he focuses on maintaining the network infrastructure. He has played a significant role in the integration of Kite Pharma into Gilead Sciences, ensuring that the network systems are effectively aligned. His responsibilities include managing the corporate data centers and overseeing network expansion initiatives.
Previous Experience in Network Engineering
Before joining Kite Pharma, Jonathan Kim held various positions as a Network Engineer. He worked at Claremont University Consortium for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at SAIC for eight years, from 2004 to 2012, where he worked within the Los Angeles Unified School District. He also served at Methodist Hospital of Southern California for 10 months in 2018 and at Kaiser Permanente as a Data Center Network Engineer from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Kim studied Computer Science at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 1989 to 1992. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills for his career in network engineering. His expertise includes managing network infrastructure, supporting firewall systems, and maintaining wireless networks.
Network Engineering Roles and Responsibilities
In his current role at Kite Pharma, Jonathan Kim supports Gilead's internal firewall infrastructure utilizing Palo Alto and Panorama technologies. He is responsible for maintaining the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Manufacturing network and the Meraki wireless network. Additionally, he manages legacy Kite FortiGates through FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer, ensuring that the network operates efficiently and securely.
Career Progression in Network Engineering
Jonathan Kim's career in network engineering spans multiple organizations and roles. He served as a Senior Network Engineer at MemorialCare Health System from 2013 to 2016. His extensive experience in various settings has contributed to his proficiency in managing complex network systems and infrastructure.