Federico Hach
Designing and delivering enterprise security, network visibility, microsegmentation, and AI-driven automation solutions across the Americas.
Who I Am
Cybersecurity and Zero Trust Architect with 16+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise security, network visibility, microsegmentation, and infrastructure solutions across the Americas. Proven track record leading Cisco Security engagements for banking, insurance, telecommunications, government, and enterprise customers. Recognized for combining deep architecture expertise with Python and AI-driven automation to reduce manual security operations from hours to seconds.
Zero Trust Architecture
Designing and implementing Zero Trust frameworks with microsegmentation for enterprise customers.
Network Security
Cisco Secure Workload, Secure Network Analytics, Umbrella, Secure Access, Firewall, and ISE across banking, telecom, and government.
AI-Driven Automation
Building intelligent agents with Claude AI and Python to reduce manual security operations from hours to seconds.
Python & DevSecOps
Developing dashboards, API integrations, MCP servers, and automated reporting tools.
PCI Compliance
Helped banking customers achieve PCI compliance using Cisco Secure Workload and Secure Network Analytics for microsegmentation and traffic visibility.
Certifications
Education
2024 - 2026
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Tecnologico de Monterrey - EGADE / ITESM
2021 - 2022
Master in Cybersecurity
Tecnologico de Monterrey
2003 - 2008
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems
Tecnologico de Monterrey
Professional Experience
Customer Delivery Security Architect
Cisco Systems - Professional Services CX · Mexico City, MX
Lead Security Architect for enterprise customers across the Americas, responsible for security solution design, delivery, and post-deployment optimization across Cisco’s security portfolio. Drive Zero Trust, Secure Access, microsegmentation, network visibility, and AI automation initiatives within the Security Consulting team.
- Led AI adoption initiatives within the Security Consulting team by developing Python and AI-assisted automation tools that accelerated document processing and operational analysis.
- Designed and deployed Zero Trust microsegmentation architectures using Cisco Secure Workload for enterprise customers across LATAM.
- Supported early customer adoption of Cisco Secure Access, including migration scenarios from Cisco Umbrella to Secure Access.
- Delivered architecture guidance, validation, and optimization for environments involving Secure Workload, Secure Network Analytics, Secure Access, ISE, NGFW, and Umbrella.
- Recognized by Cisco CX leadership for innovation, automation, and measurable productivity impact.
Consulting Engineer, Security Solutions
Cisco Systems - Professional Services CX · Mexico City, MX
Delivered end-to-end Cisco Security projects across the Americas, managing the full lifecycle from architecture design and implementation to documentation, validation, and operational handover.
- Delivered 50+ enterprise security solution deployments across Canada, United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina.
- Created HLD, LLD, NRFU, and NIP documentation for complex security engagements across Cisco’s security portfolio.
- Implemented Cisco Secure Workload microsegmentation policies across multi-site enterprise environments.
- Delivered Cisco Secure Network Analytics projects, including flow collection, host group hierarchy design, custom security events, and response management integration.
- Served as Change Management lead for complex engagements, building lab environments to validate edge cases and coordinate escalations with Cisco TAC and Business Unit teams.
Earlier Experience
Security Specialist
Axtel - Nationwide Telecommunications Carrier
Deployed ISE, VPN, ASA, and Sourcefire security solutions for enterprise carrier customers; led security technical initiatives and designed LAN/WAN architectures using BGP, OSPF, DMVPN, and Cisco Nexus platforms.
Field Engineer
Hola Innovacion - Network Services
Deployed Cisco Unified Wireless Network solutions, including site surveys with Ekahau, LAN/WLAN integration, and security hardening for enterprise customers.
Solutions Architect & Systems Engineer
Cuatro Networks - Network Services
Designed Cisco LAN, WLAN, Data Center, Security, and Meraki cloud solutions following the PDI lifecycle for enterprise and mid-market customers.
What I've Built
Tools and solutions built with Windsurf IDE, combining cybersecurity expertise with AI-powered development to solve real enterprise challenges.
CSW OpenAPI Agent
AI-powered interactive agent that uses Claude AI to interpret natural language questions, generate live API calls to Cisco Secure Workload, and present results in real-time.
Features natural language Q&A about your CSW deployment, live API calls with sandbox validation, pre-built queries for common operations, safe mode that shows API calls before executing, and CSV export. Built with Python, Claude AI via ClaudeGate, and the Tetration REST API.
CSW Red Button
Emergency evidence collection tool for Cisco Secure Workload. One-click pre-uninstall data gathering: agent metadata, workspace policies, and denied flows bundled as downloadable evidence packages.
WSA Policy Review Dashboard
Interactive dashboard for reviewing Cisco Web Security Appliance configurations. Displays access policies, identification profiles, HTTPS policies, custom categories, routing, and security features at a glance.
CSW Vulnerability Reports
Automated vulnerability analysis by label with detailed reporting. Processes CVE data across workloads and generates actionable security intelligence.
Let's Connect
Interested in discussing security architecture, Zero Trust strategies, or AI-driven automation? I'm always open to new opportunities and conversations.