Paul Johnson
About Paul Johnson
Paul Johnson serves as the Principal Network & Security Systems Engineer at Rhode Island Airport Corporation, where he has worked since 2011. He has over 8 years of experience with Fortinet platforms and has previously held positions at CharterCARE Health Partners and National Grid.
Work at Rhode Island Airport Corporation
Paul Johnson has served as the Principal Network & Security Systems Engineer at Rhode Island Airport Corporation since 2011. In this role, he has been responsible for enhancing the security infrastructure by managing the transition from Cisco ASA to Fortinet Fortigate hardware and VM platforms. He has also implemented a redundant core solution using VRRP for failover across multiple data centers, ensuring high availability and reliability of network services.
Previous Experience at CharterCARE Health Partners
Prior to his current position, Paul Johnson worked as a Network Engineer at CharterCARE Health Partners for one year from 2010 to 2011. During this time, he contributed to the management and optimization of network systems within the Providence, Rhode Island area, gaining valuable experience in network engineering.
Experience at National Grid
Paul Johnson has extensive experience in network engineering, having worked at National Grid as a Senior Network Engineer from 1994 to 2010. Over his 16-year tenure, he operated across various sites in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. His responsibilities included leading the replacement of outdated flight systems core equipment and implementing monitoring platforms to oversee network devices.
Education and Expertise
Paul Johnson studied Information Technology at the University of Phoenix, where he achieved an Associate of Arts in Information Technology from 2008 to 2009. He has over eight years of experience supporting Fortinet platforms, including Fortigate and Fortianalyzer. Additionally, he is Nutanix Certified for VDI and has completed training in VMware Datacenter administration for VCP, showcasing his expertise in virtual desktop infrastructure.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Paul Johnson possesses a range of technical skills, including running vulnerability and penetration testing using the TRUSTWAVE suite of scanning products. He has implemented HP IMC and OPmanager monitoring platforms to oversee network devices and isolated Glycol operations for secure access with additional VPN access using Fortigate security products. His training includes a comprehensive HP Procurve routing and switching class.