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I'm Florian Paternostré

Network security architect

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With over 11 years of experience in IT infrastructures, I contribute to designing and maintaining secure, efficient networks as a Network & Security Architect at Almond. My expertise spans network engineering, routing protocols, and advanced security solutions, supported by certifications such as Fortinet Certified Professional - Public Cloud Security and Zscaler Certified Delivery Specialist.

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At Almond, I work collaboratively on critical projects for large organizations, ensuring robust network performance and security compliance. Passionate about delivering secure solutions, I aim to empower businesses with reliable and innovative network architectures tailored to their needs.

  • Fullname: Florian Paternostré
  • Birth Date: October 20, 1991
  • Job: Network & Security Architect at Almond
  • Email: fpaternostre@almond.eu

Skills

  • SASE & ZTNA
  • NGFW, WAF & Web proxy
  • Azure Public cloud
  • LAN/WAN architectures
  • Systems & virtualization
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Certifications

Work Experience

Network & Security Architect

June 2019 - Present

Almond (Rampar prior 2023)

Secure Cloud & Digital Technology - Managed Services

- Design and implement SASE & ZTNA solutions using Zscaler and CATO Networks for enhanced network availability & security
- Design and implement NGFW solutions using Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks strengthen cybersecurity posture
- Lead Azure go-to-cloud migrations and managed LAN & WAN designs for optimized network performance
- Act as the technical officer for 3 Almond clients, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction
- Contribute to the drafting of RFP responses related to network and security architecture
- Coordinator for internal technical training sessions to support team development
- Supervised and mentored trainees during multiple internship programs

Production engineer

October 2018 - June 2019

NetXP

LiveXP
Hosting and outsourcing of technical infrastructures

Network consultant

October 2014 - September 2018

NetXP

- Energy Industry : NOC team managing WAN, LAN, Firewalls, Proxy & WiFi
- Energy industry : networks management (MAN, WAN)
- Luxury retail : project management assistance for a new physical shop
- Aerospace Industry : networks management (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi)

Final-year internship

March 2014 - September 2014

NetXP

Conducting a study of WAN optimization solutions
- Market study of WAN optimization solutions
- Eperience feedback : interviews with large companies (most of them CAC40 members)
- Proof of Concept : Ipanema Technologies : Test architecture, design and development

Internship

July 2013 - September 2013

State of Geneva - IT department (DGSI)

Security department - Integration team
Project : Technical password change and propagation tool
- Script development for UNIX (Debian, AIX, SunOS) and Windows systems (Server 2003/2008/2012)
- Involvement in the propagator too global design
- System testing for Windows servers and Control-M automation sotware
- Technical accounts referencing
- Technical and functional documentation

Software developer

Jun 2012 - July 2012

Harmonie Mutuelles IT Department (GIE SIHM)

Publishing department (document publishing for Harmonie Mutuelles adherents)
- Scripting for the publishing system (Shell and Perl)
- Software design and developement of a tool that detects a faulty published document (C++)
- Error tickets solving for faulty published documents
- Documentation and process modeling of the publishing system

Education

Engineer's degree, Computer Science

2011 - 2014

Polytech Nantes, Ecole polytechnique de l'université de Nantes

IT department - Network, Systems and Cloud
Activities and Societies:
- Student Union - in charge of Polytech network relations
- Regional engineer student union (BREI Nantes) - in charge of communications
- Atlantic Surf Cup (Student association) - vice-president

PeiP - L2 Applied mathematics

2009 - 2011

Polytech Tours, Ecole polytechnique de l'université de Tours

Activities and Societies:
- PeiP Student Union president.

Contact

Where to find me

Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Email Me At

contact@paternostre.fr

Call Me At

VoIP: +33 1 46 48 26 31
WhatsApp: +971 54 588 60 60