Proficiencies

 

·    Over 15 Years of professional experience working in Network Environments with multiple work disciplines and responsibilities

·    10 progressive years working with Network Security in particular configuring DMZ Firewalls, Packet Shaping, IDS, IPS and Access Control appliances

·    Provide consulting and training on all aspects of today’s computing environment including Network Security design and implementation, security audits, intrusion detection and prevention, installation and maintenance of high-speed Internet access, corporate servers, and software applications, on-site and remote support

·    Best practices approach with all aspects of business, production,
professional services, network design, sales, security

·    Strong ability to design end to end process flows, network diagrams,
schematics, flowcharts, that depict technical environments

·    Well versed in LAN/WAN Technologies, business packaged concepts that result
in a higher return, while delivering a value

·    Professionally trained and affiliated with the following technology
companies in InfraGard, Microsoft, (ISC) ², ISACA

·    Extensive working knowledge of IT support practices:
 Formulation and maintenance of policies, standards, procedures, baselines and   guidelines:
* Incident, Problem, Change and Configuration management
* Project inception, design and delivery management
* Internal auditing to Industry standards

Project management and technical lead on the implementation of:
* Information Security Architectures
* Desktop and server operating system migrations
* Network restructures
* Security Monitoring, analysis and testing tools

Extensive support experience in the following technical disciplines:
* Desktop
* Network & Firewall
* Server & server based applications
* Midrange & Mainframe

Technical skills:

  • -Packeteer Packetshaper 3500 to manage bandwidth and prioritize QOS applications. 

  • -Configure and manage Cisco routers with various service modules.

  • -Able to connect various WAN circuits including fiber, DS3, T1, DSL, cable, wireless and frame-relay.

  • -Project manager for migrating 1200 Novell clients over to Microsoft Active Directory Infrastructure.

  • -Configure and manage various switches, wireless access points and IP security cameras.

  • -Implementing TippingPoint X505 IPS to shape bandwidth and add additional layer of perimeter defense.

  • -Managed equipment leasing agreements and planned equipment upgrades to LAN infrastructure.

  • -Microsoft products including SQL 2000 & 2005, Server 2000 & 2003, Exchange 2003, Office SharePoint Server and WSUS Server.

  • -Configured and administered authentication server, email server, web server, SQL server to service 1200 user accounts with appropriate permissions to network resources.

  • -Managed co-location contracts for equipment and WAN services through various types of businesses.

  • -Installed and configured Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell PowerVault storage systems.

  • -Configured and administered four Lucent Technologies PM3 Network Access Servers to allow 800 Internet dialup customers to access the Internet in local dialing areas.

  • -Project manager for installation of fixed wireless RF equipment on radio towers with leasing agreements. 

  • -Auditing of software licenses and hardware specifications on all nodes connected to the LAN.

  • -Reviewed firewalls and routers to analyze filtered traffic in LAN/WAN environment.

  • -Trained systems/network administrators on security procedures.

  • -Negotiated services and equipment with vendors and reviewed maintenance contracts.

  • -Implemented SSL/TLS encryption, CA certificates, digital signatures.

  • -Installed intrusion detection systems (IDS) for LAN.

  • -Monitored network traffic for malicious attacks (Nessus, nmap, ethereal and GFI Languard).