Joshua Swanson

Joshua Swanson is a seasoned Solutions Architect with a wealth of experience spanning over 14 years in Network and Security Design, Architecture, and Operations. His primary professional focus involves translating business goals into technological solutions that seamlessly integrate with the digital landscape and software-defined environments.

Joshua's expertises encompass a wide array of key areas such as SD-WAN (specifically with Cisco Viptela, CloudGenix, and SilverPeak), SDN Data Center (particularly Cisco ACI), and Security covering NGFW (including Cisco FirePower, Palo Alto Networks, and Meraki MX), Endpoint security (with Cisco AMP, Palo Alto Traps/Cortex XDR, and VMWare Carbon Black), Cloud security (involving Cisco Cloudlock and Palo Alto Prisma), Network Access Control (like Cisco ISE and Aruba Clearpass), and IAM/MFA solutions (like Okta, Cisco Duo, MS, and RSA).

In addition to security, Joshua Swanson excels in LAN technologies where he has expertise in Cisco, Meraki, HPE/Aruba, and Arista setups. He is also proficient in WLAN technologies, particularly with Cisco, Meraki, and HPE/Aruba. Furthermore, Joshua has a strong background in Application Delivery platforms including Citrix NetScaler, F5, and A10.

Having pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology with a focus on Computer Systems from Illinois State University, as well as an Associates degree in Applied Science from Illinois Central College, Joshua Swanson has a solid educational foundation to complement his extensive professional experience.

Throughout his illustrious career, Joshua has held key positions at renowned organizations. Presently, he serves as a Senior Solutions Architect at Burwood Group. Previously, he held roles as a Senior Network Security Consulting Engineer at MassMutual Financial Group, Senior Network Engineering Consultant at LogicalisUS, Senior Network Engineer at Silicon Valley Bank, Senior Network Consultant at Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Fennemore Craig, Epicor Software Corp, Apollo Group, and through OpenSky Corp, Client Network Engineer at PSAV, and Technical Analyst - Network Engineer at State Farm Insurance.

Joshua Swanson's wealth of experience, coupled with his educational background, makes him a proficient and sought-after professional in the domain of Network and Security Design, Architecture, and Operations.