Carmine Attanasio

Long Island, New York · [email protected]

Security Operations (SOC) Engineer

A dedicated SOC Engineer and master's graduate in Cybersecurity at SUNY Polytechnic Institute with hands-on experience in threat detection, data protection, and network security for clients in diverse industries. Adept at leveraging advanced security tools to defend network infrastructure and respond to incidents.

Key Proficiencies:
  • NGFW/IPS: Forcepoint
  • Endpoint Security: SentinelOne EDR
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Forcepoint
  • Secure Web Gateway (SWG): SkyHigh
  • Email Security: Zix/AppRiver Email Encryption

    • Experience

    Network Security Engineer

    eScope Solutions
      Network Security & Firewall Management
    • Engineered and administered network security for over 100 clients in highly regulated sectors, deploying and managing a diverse environment of Forcepoint NGFW/IPS, Cisco ASA, and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls.
    • Configured, deployed, and managed Cisco and Fortinet routers and switches to optimize network performance and ensure infrastructure integrity for key client accounts.

      • Threat Management & Endpoint Security
    • Strengthened client security posture by deploying and managing SentinelOne EDR across 1,500 endpoints to proactively detect and respond to threats.
    • Conducted comprehensive vulnerability assessments using Tenable Nessus to identifying and prioritize critical vulnerabilities per scan for remediation.

      • Data Protection & Compliance
    • Secured sensitive client data by implementing and managing Forcepoint DLP policies, enterprise email encryption, and SkyHigh secure web gateways (SWG) to prevent data exfiltration and ensure regulatory compliance.

      • Client Support & Operations
    • Delivered expert remote and onsite technical support, resolving an average of 15+ tickets per week using ConnectWise Manage.
    May 2022-Present

    Network System Administrator

    United Commercial Inspections
    • Administer a virtual server environment utilizing Proxmox to maintain operational stability and performance.
    • Manage the complete Google Workspace lifecycle, including user provisioning, security configurations, and group policies for 10 employees.
    • Provide comprehensive technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
    January 2025-Present

    Education

    Suny Polytechnic Institute

    Master of Science
    Cybersecurity

    GPA: 3.25

    August 2022-May 2025

    Farmingdale State College

    Bachelor of Science
    Computer Security Technology

    GPA: 3.13

    January 2020-May 2022

    Suffolk County Community College

    Associates of Science
    Information Technology

    GPA: 3.1

    August 2016-May 2019

    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

    Campus Wide Senator & Speaker of the House

    Student Government Association, Farmingdale State College | Sept 2020 – May 2021

    Campus Wide Senator

    Student Government Association, The University of Tampa | Sept 2019 – Dec 2019

    Interests

    Outside of work, I'm passionate about my personal homelab. Built on a Proxmox hypervisor, it's my playground for exploring secure networking, deploying cloud services, and practicing cybersecurity with tools like Kali Linux. It’s the perfect blend of my passion for technology and my curiosity to learn.

    Outside of working in my lab, I enjoy getting away from a screen and enjoy spending time outside whether it is fishing, snowboarding and golfing.

    Certifications

    Cisco 200-301: Cisco Certified Network Associate - November 2024
    Cisco Networking: On-Premise and Cloud Solutions - February 2023

    Skills

    Programming Languages & Operating Systems and other skills

    Projects

    • Barmine Tech Linked Here

      Founder and host of Barmine Tech, a YouTube channel focused on practical, beginner-toadvanced tutorials and project walkthroughs in the world of homelab, virtualization, and open-source tools.

      Produced over 100+ in-depth tutorial videos covering Proxmox, TrueNAS, Docker, Linux, and self-hosted applications.
      Created high-performing Shorts and Reels explaining complex topics in under 60 seconds.
      Create scripts, videos and edit content to be posted on YouTube as well as social media platforms
      Manage social media accounts such as Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter)

    • Homelab Practice/Test Environment

      I actively maintain a comprehensive homelab to apply and expand my skills as an IT professional. My lab is centered around a Proxmox hypervisor, which serves as the foundation for a secure, segmented network I manage with a dedicated firewall. On this platform, I host a variety of practical services, including a TrueNAS system for network storage, a personal cloud platform, and several containerized media applications via Docker. This environment is my testing ground for new technologies and is crucial for my continuous hands-on learning in virtualization and network administration.