Rob Cerda

Security Engineer

United States14 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Extensive experience in security engineering at Netflix.
Proficient in managing complex systems and security initiatives.
Strong background in troubleshooting and technical support.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Security Engineer with expertise in Information Security and Systems Administration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Information SecuritySystems AdministrationCloud Applications

Other Skills

Operating SystemsSystem Management ToolsSecurity InitiativesSaaS ApplicationsThreat MonitoringServer ConfigurationAsset ManagementSystem MonitoringSecurity MonitoringUser Account ManagementTroubleshootingSoftware InstallationWindows 7Technical SupportCustomer Satisfaction

Experience

14 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

8 yrs

Average Tenure

12 yrs 6 mos

Current Experience

Netflix

8 roles

Senior Security Engineer - Attack Emulation Team (Red Team)

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Senior Security Engineer - Threat Intelligence

Apr 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr

Senior Security Software Engineer - Detection Engineering

Aug 2021 – Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Senior Security Engineer - Corporate Security

May 2018 – Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Senior Security Engineer - Information Security

Promoted

May 2018 – Feb 2019 · 9 mos

Information Security Analyst

Feb 2017 – May 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

Systems Administrator/Engineer

May 2016 – Feb 2017 · 9 mos

Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure
Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools
Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability
Monitor and test application performance for potential bottlenecks, identify possible solutions, and work with developers to implement those fixes
Maintain and carry out security initiatives
Write and maintain custom scripts to increase system efficiency and lower the human intervention time on any tasks
Participate in the design of information and operational support systems
Manage and Support Cloud and SaaS applications
Support and maintain Google Apps/AWS/VMWare Infrastructures
Identified and evaluated potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Monitored live systems to discover real-time threats
Ensure software is patched and able to protect from threats

Operating SystemsSystem Management ToolsSecurity InitiativesCloud ApplicationsSaaS ApplicationsThreat Monitoring+2

Client Technology Specialist

Nov 2013 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Systems Administration and Provisioning:
Engineering of IT solutions for various project and operational needs of our various services and products.
Installed new / rebuilt existing servers and configured hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
Installed and configured Asset Management applications.
Developed and maintained installation and configuration procedures.
Contributed to and maintained system standards.
Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, have automated daily tasks using Powershell and/or Python
Operations and Support:
Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
Performed regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
Created, changed, and deleted user accounts per request.
Investigated and troubleshooting issues.
Maintenance:
Applied OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.
Maintained operational, configuration, or other procedures.
HelpDesk
Supported Cloud and SAAS Applications including Google Apps

Server ConfigurationAsset ManagementSystem MonitoringSecurity MonitoringUser Account ManagementSystems Administration+1

Geek squad

Advanced Repairs Agent

Jun 2011 – Jan 2015 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Union City, California

Investigated and resolved software and hardware problems for PCs, MACs, tablets, smart phones, iOS devices, and Android devices in a fast paced environment. Performed all complex repairs relating to infections, network issues and server issues. Recommended proper solutions based upon each client's needs. Trained fellow employees and resolved problems based on different methods of problem solving. Successfully kept and maintained 3-4 day turn time while the district average was at 5 days. Ensured the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction all while protecting and improving the Geek Squad brand.