Rubens Palhoni

Experience

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  Jornal Opinião Caeté

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2002

  IT Technical

  Maintained computer hardware/software, printers, monitors, and desktops.

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  Shallom Serviços de Processamento de dados

  Apr 2002 - Dec 2002

  IT Technical

  Provided support for computers, systems, printers, and monitors.Supported Windows and Linux servers, network connectivity, switches, and routers.Managed incident response and system availability.

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  Feedback Negócios Corporativos

  Dec 2002 - Apr 2004

  Lead IT Technical

  Managed computer support and network devices (Cisco, 3COM).Supported Windows AD, File Servers, RedHat mail servers, Oracle/SQL DBs, and application servers.Oversaw system licenses and 3rd-party contracts.Monitored networks, internet links, switches, and database servers.Analyzed security logs for firewall and proxy systems.Managed switch configuration, VLANs, port rules, and access policies.Managed Debian Proxy, FreeBSD Firewall servers.Maintained IT infrastructure for 28 branches across Brazil. Show less

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  NetSol Brasil

  May 2004 - Oct 2004

  Linux System Engineer - Security

  Supported RedHat and Debian Linux servers.Managed Apache, Sendmail, firewalls, proxy, FTP, Webmail, Groupware, MySQL, Samba, IDS, Jabber, and VPNs.Migrated servers from RedHat to Debian.

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  EPS Eletronic Protector System

  Oct 2004 - Apr 2005

  Linux System Engineer - Security

  Delivered 3rd-level security support for RedHat Linux and Unix/FreeBSD servers.Implemented web apps, databases, email (Qmail, Postfix, Sendmail), Jabber, Groupware, Proxy, and Samba servers.Set up NAGIOS monitoring, configured firewalls and IDS using OpenSource tools with HTTPS and SSL via IPFW and IPFILTER.

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  Siemens

  Apr 2005 - Feb 2007

  Senior Network Security Engineer

  Executed infrastructure security projects for Siemens LATAM.Collaborated with SOC teams for anomaly investigation and security analysis.Conducted vulnerability scanning, patch management, and IAM audits.Managed CheckPoint, Cisco PIX, NetScreen Juniper, SonicWall, VPNs, IPS/IDS, and other security tools.Maintained DNS, email, and proxy servers (FreeBSD), and managed OpenVPN, F5 Firepass, and Cisco VPNs.Administered antivirus and anti-spam systems.Performed patch auditing using ISS and Nessus.Monitored infrastructure with Nagios and IBM Tivoli. Show less

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  SONDA

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2011

  Tech lead in security for Enterprise, Service Provider, Finance, Utilities, and Regional sectors.Designed and supported security architecture for client projects.Led post-sales security engineering team.Supported commercial and pre-sales teams in developing applications and security solutions.Led security modernization for a major bank in Rio Grande do Sul.Delivered Cisco Security training for clients. Delivered solutions for Enterprise, Service Provider, Finance, Utilities, and Data Center sectors.Implemented Cisco ASA/PIX, Checkpoint, Nokia Firewalls, Cisco SLB ACE, CSS, CSM, IPS, SPA/VPN Module, FWSM Module, NAM, Endpoint CSA, ACS, MARS, and Cisco Security Manager.Expertise in Cisco NAC, RSA Token, and Catalyst 6500 networking.Experience in access switches and high-availability systems.

  • Tech Lead - Security Engineering Specialist

    Nov 2007 - Feb 2011

  • Security Engineering Specialist

    Feb 2007 - Nov 2007
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  Logicalis Brasil

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2019

  Managed and coordinated post-sales and services professionals in the Security discipline.Coordinated activities and technical development to address new market security solutions.Provided pre-sales support in portfolio strategy development.Delivered webinars to Brazilian and Latin American audiences on new technological trends.Oversaw strategic planning and project resource allocation in security. Led security projects for various industries, coordinated post-sales security teams, and managed network, collaboration, and security services for a major Brazilian bank. Security architect and implementer for sectors like Enterprise, Finance, Utilities. Led large-scale projects with vendors such as Cisco, RSA, Symantec. Supported pre-sales, conducted PoCs and technical training.

  • Security Manager

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Security Coordinator

    Mar 2015 - Sept 2018

  • Security Engineering Specialist

    Feb 2011 - Mar 2015
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  Logicalis Latam

  Aug 2019 - May 2021

  Pre-Sales - Security Manager

  Managed development of cybersecurity solutions across LATAM.Led go-to-market strategies and innovation initiatives aligned with business needs.Applied security frameworks to ensure technological consistency in consulting delivery.

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  Santander Brazil

  May 2021 - May 2022

  Cybersecurity Architecture Manager

  Defined and implemented the cybersecurity architecture roadmap across multiple domains: Cloud Security (Azure & AWS)Data ProtectionInfrastructure SecurityNetwork Security Collaborated with global security leaders to align security practices with international standards.

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  Logicalis Brazil

  May 2022 - now

  Sr Business Development Manager | Cybersecurity Specialist

  Leading the cybersecurity business strategy in Brazil, focused on market expansion, innovation, and client engagement.Identifying new market trends and opportunities to integrate advanced security solutions into client ecosystems.Strengthening alliances with tech vendors and strategic partners.Driving initiatives for AI-powered security, cloud-native protection, and regulatory readiness.Technical lead in client engagements and complex cybersecurity solution design.Worked closely with enterprise and financial clients to modernize their security postures. Show less