Ivan Bogović
Work Permits: All EU countries + Switzerland
Professional Profile
Seasoned Senior Network & Security Consultant with two decades of expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing secure and scalable network infrastructures. Demonstrates a proven record of success in cybersecurity, governance, and compliance, coupled with extensive experience in project management and delivering targeted training programs. Skilled at leading high-stakes projects and effectively resolving complex challenges in demanding environments.
Core Competencies
- Networking: Advanced knowledge with 15+ years of experience.
- Operating Systems: Proficient in Linux (15+ years) and Windows (10+ years).
- Cybersecurity: Expertise in firewalls, risk management, and compliance (8+ years).
- Languages: German (B2), English (Business Fluent), Croatian (Native Speaker).
- Certifications: Extensive list of industry certifications (detailed below).
Professional Experience
Senior Systems Engineer
Open Systems AG (11/2022 – Present)
- Technical lead for company Linux infrastructure.
- Spearheaded critical projects including:
- Network infrastructure refresh (LAN, WAN).
- Implementation and maintenance of SUSE Manager.
- Veeam and NetApp system upgrades.
- Palo Alto and ZTNA integrations.
- Oversaw the maintenance of three data center locations.
Service Bureau Infrastructure Engineer
Bottomline AG DACH (12/2021 – 11/2022)
- Led the technical management of two data centers in Zurich.
- Designed and maintained network architecture and PKI infrastructure.
- Managed Windows Servers (AD, DHCP, SQL) and SWIFT systems.
- Oversaw firewall infrastructure, including Watchguard and Firepower.
- Prepared data center migration to Nutanix.
Senior Consultant
IS4IT / Phoenix Pharma (10/2020 – 12/2021)
- Conducted network and security audits.
- Designed and implemented an SD-WAN project.
- Led device testing and project documentation.
Senior Network Engineer
Alten / Siemens (02/2020 – 10/2020)
- Managed Siemens customer sites and coordinated new locations.
- Proposed and documented advanced VPN solutions.
- Provided Level 3 support and acted as project manager.
Firewall Specialist
Hemmersbach GmbH & Co. KG (09/2017 – 06/2019)
- Revised and implemented secure network environments.
- Set up FortiAnalyzer and FortiManager for centralized monitoring.
- Conducted internal training on new systems and designs.
Technical Expertise
Networking & Security: Cisco, HP, Huawei, Mikrotik | Routing, Switching, Troubleshooting | Firewalls: Fortinet, Palo Alto, CheckPoint, Watchguard
Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu, RedHat, Oracle, SUSE etc.), Windows Server, Windows, OSIX
Programming & Automation: Python, Ansible, Shell Scripting, PowerShell
Virtualization & Containers: VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Docker
WiFi Solutions: Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, Starlink
Certifications
- 2022: CCNP
- 2021: NSE4 Network Security Professional
- 2020: Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Core
- 2019: Cyber Security Certified - Network
- 2018: CCNP Switching
- 2017: PCNSE Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer
- 2016: RHCSA Red Hat Certified System Administrator
- Full list available upon request.
Education & Training
- 2009: CCNA, Cisco Certified Network Administrator (Net Academy Croatia)
- 1996–1999: School for Hospitality
Awards
- 2009: Award for Outstanding Performance by Cisco
Additional Information
- Experience prior to 2017 available upon request (e.g., 2009–2017 with SPAN as Network & Security Engineer).
- Details on speciffic project (but limited company info) could be provided during interview.