Franck Hochenedel
About Franck Hochenedel
Franck Hochenedel is a Lead Network Security Engineer at SWIFT, with extensive experience in network security and engineering across various companies, including Orange and Alcatel-Lucent. He holds dual Master's degrees in Networking from institutions in France and Canada and possesses skills in managing multiple firewall systems and load balancers.
Work at SWIFT
Franck Hochenedel has been employed at SWIFT as a Lead Network Security Engineer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network security measures and ensuring the integrity of network operations. His expertise in security protocols and network architecture contributes to SWIFT's mission of providing secure financial messaging services.
Previous Experience in Network Security
Before joining SWIFT, Franck Hochenedel held various positions that enhanced his expertise in network security. He worked at IQ Staffing B.V. as a Security Specialist for KLM in 2021. Additionally, he served as an Integration Solution Consultant - Security Expert at Orange Business Services from 2017 to 2019, where he focused on security solutions. His experience also includes roles as Architecture & Technology Director at Orange Business Services from 2019 to 2021 and as a Pod Lead / MSS Engineer at RelianceACSN in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Franck Hochenedel holds a dual Master's degree in Networking, with one degree from Telecom Lille 1 - Ecole d'Ingénieurs in France and another from Université du Québec - Ecole de Technologie supérieure in Canada. He studied at Telecom Lille 1 from 2006 to 2008, achieving an Ingénieur en réseau et télécommunication. At Université du Québec, he focused on Concentration réseaux de télécommunications, earning a Maîtrise en Génie from 2008 to 2010.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Franck Hochenedel possesses a range of technical skills relevant to network security and architecture. He is proficient in handling Juniper switches and firewalls, as well as Cisco and Fortinet firewalls. His expertise extends to deploying and maintaining F5 Big IP and Radware Alteon load balancers. He has also worked with Checkpoint firewalls and Dell and HP blade systems, contributing to network architecture design and troubleshooting.
Career Progression in Networking
Franck Hochenedel's career in networking began as a Network Administrator at Orange from 2004 to 2006. He then transitioned to various roles within Orange Business Services, including Pre-Sales Engineer and Network Engineer, from 2006 to 2016. He also worked at Alcatel-Lucent as a Certification Engineer from 2010 to 2011. His diverse experience in the field has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of network security and management.