About Me
Hello! My name is Kathryn Rouse. I am passionate about cloud computing, network infrastructure and cyber security. I am a skilled cloud engineer and excellent with on premise systems.
Email
kathryn@kathrynrouse.com
Phone
715-853-9444
Linked In Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-rouse
Professional Skills
Infrastructure as Code - Terraform/Ansible
Google Cloud Platform
VMWare, Linux Operating Systems, Windows Operating Systems
SSL/TLS HTTPS Configuration
Google Security Command Center, Prisma Cloud
Network configuration, load balancing, firewall configuration
Work Experience
Sr. Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Breakthrough Fuel
April 2020 - November 2023
- Migrate all on-premise current applications and data to cloud infrastructure, utilizing both compute engine and serveless configurations
- Architect and implement cloud platform solutions, using git, terraform and ansible to standardize deployments across environments
- Configure and maintain IAM access policies across all environments, allowing users and developers to troubleshoot applications
- Participate in Agile scrum team using both sprint cadence and kanban boards.
- Utilize Bitsight Risk Mitigation Platform to remediate cyber security risks across the company, improving the total score to the advanced category
- Configure and maintain all networking within the cloud platform including vpn connectivity to the office and other sites
- Replace existing sensitive application configurations within secure repository and configure policies for access
- Implement Prisma Cloud software for motioning and enforcing security policies
- Manage all SSL certificates, external domains and DNS entries for multiple domains
- Respond to Google Security Command Center findings, documenting remediation steps
- Implement Prisma Cloud software for motioning and enforcing security policies
- Participate in yearly penetration test, analyzing, documenting and resolving findings
- Conduct yearly disaster recovery test, testing redundancy between systems
Systems Administrator at Breakthrough Fuel
October 2015 - April 2020
- Install configure and maintain VMware environment of Windows and Linux systems
- Responsible for equipment, systems, and connectivity between data center and office facilities
- Enhanced public presence by introducing web application firewalls & deploying updated UCC SSL certificates
- Daily monitoring and troubleshooting of development, pre-production and production systems utilizing metric and log monitoring systems
- Improve processes with documentation, standardization and communication
- Architect and implement cloud platform solutions, using terraform to standardize deployment
- Research, configure and deploy switching, firewalls and wireless in office and data centers
- Design highly available systems to allow for non-disruptive updates and patches
- Participate in information gathering and policy updates for SOC audit
- Maintain block and file based storage systems, providing solutions to fit business needs
- Introduce vulnerability management applications to provide system patches on end user Windows and Mac systems providing faster patching with less staff intervention
- Migrate and upgraded current LDAP authentication systems
- Configure disaster recovery solution, utilizing SAN, Veeam and database replication between sites
- Support PostgreSQL database environment, utilizing streaming replication and whitelist access controls
- Administer the Atlassian development tools suite
Network Engineer at RGL Logistics
August 2009 - October 2015
- Responsible for designing and deploying complex network solutions to meet requirements, and improve overall performance.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
- Develop documentation, training tools, and knowledge base for system issues
- Virtualize new and existing servers with a SAN and disaster recovery site
- Maintain database servers and replication
- Implement IT ticketing system
- Manage multiple PBX servers between alternate branches of the company
- Create and monitor IT yearly budget
- Evaluate project fit and design, utilizing best practices and vendor comparison techniques
- Implement wireless controller software for large open floor buildings
- Survey wireless infrastructure with Air Magnet software
- Configure/upgrade all email and DNS systems
- Build, configure and maintain end user equipment including smart phones, workstations and tablets
- Perform senior level help desk duties
- Install network routing equipment at all facilities
Network Administrator at SparkNET Interactive
January 2008 - July 2009
- Maintain the integrity of the network infrastructure
- Maintain database servers
- Configure load balancers and switches
- Maintain web servers
- Maintain all voice systems
- Install and maintain firewall applications
- Research equipment and software packages for network upgrades
- Manage email and DNS systems
- Build, configure and maintain workstations
- Increase server uptime & availability
Technical Support Associate at Greatland Corporation
December 2007 - January 2008
- Answer inbound customer calls
- Use internal applications for entering and tracking trouble tickets
- Research issues to prevent and solve common error occurrences
Education and Certifications
Cerification - Google Associate Cloud Engineer
September 2022
Associates Degree - Network Specialist Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
May 2007