Barbaros Baş
Verified Expert in Engineering
Security Architect and Systems Developer
İstanbul, Turkey
Toptal member since December 27, 2022
Barbaros is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and AWS Certified Solutions Architect with a strong background in disaster management. He worked with the largest ISP networks in the country (30+ million subscribers) to secure backbone infrastructure and customer networks. Barbaros has 17 years of experience in secure network design, operations, and implementation. He has troubleshot and configured security devices and developed CRM, network, and security-based software.
Portfolio
Experience
- DDoS - 10 years
- Firewalls - 10 years
- Load Balancers - 7 years
- SSL - 7 years
- Security Architecture - 6 years
- Automation - 4 years
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) - 3 years
- Cloud - 3 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
Load Balancers, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), SSL, DDoS, Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Unified Threat Management (UTM), HTTPS, IPsec, Security Architecture
The most amazing...
...project I've delivered was the implementation of secure infrastructure to ISP networks.
Work Experience
Senior System Engineer
A10 Networks
- Implemented security solutions (SSL, DDOS, load balancer) for enterprise customers (finance, government, eCommerce).
- Developed automation scripts for a new installation and operation.
- Trained the new customer on implementation and operations.
- Met with customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues and drivers, and future technology requirements.
- Reviewed and analyzed new products and compared similar competitor products.
- Designed low-level and high-level security projects.
Senior Security Architect
T. Garanti Bankas? A.S.
- Created micro-segmentation of the banking network infrastructure.
- Conducted zero trust network access research to implement the infrastructure.
- Redesigned the security network based on the new security requirements.
Senior Security Architect
Turkcell
- Developed Python, Java, and PHP-driven software for DDoS and Firewall automation.
- Designed the network architecture and integrations for security devices.
- Assessed, reviewed, and improved risk, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
- Managed fault isolation and root cause analysis for customer problems.
- Implemented new devices to secure infrastructure.
Security Engineer
Türk Telekom
- Managed, troubleshot, and configured security devices (DDoS, firewall, IPS, content filter, and load balancer).
- Installed and administered network security solutions on customer premises.
- Developed CRM, network, and security-based software for automation.
Experience
Cloud DDoS Protection for ISP Backbone
Education
Master's Degree in Disaster Management
Istanbul Technical University - Turkey
Master's Degree in Business Administration
Maltepe University - Turkey
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Cukurova University - Turkey
Certifications
AWS Certified Solutions Architect–Associate
Amazon Web Services
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²
Skills
Paradigms
DDoS, Security Software Development, Automation
Industry Expertise
Network Security
Languages
C#, Java
Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Other
Firewalls, Load Balancers, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), SSL, Unified Threat Management (UTM), HTTPS, IPsec, Security Engineering, Security, Communication, Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), IT Security, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Risk Management, Data, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Security Architecture, Content, Assets, Cloud, Electronics, Electric, Software, Networks, Administration, Scripting, Security Planning, Zero Trust, Network Design
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