SUMMARY:

• Network Engineer and Information Security specialist with over 10 years of experience, 7 of those years having been spent improving and securing a high availability US Department of Homeland Security sensitive system.
• Very knowledgeable in the Certification & Accreditation process, as well as the extensive documentation and vulnerability mitigation procedures required to succeed during security audits.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software & Services

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Group Policy
• Microsoft WSUS
• Microsoft IIS
• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
• Microsoft Office Suite 2007, 2010, 2013
• Linux RedHat, Fedora, CentOS, Mint, Knoppix, Kali (BackTrack), Ubuntu
• MAC OS
• Cisco IOS, ASDM, Network Assistant
• VMWare
• Citrix MetaFrame
• PKI
• DHCP
• DNS
• Veritas Backup Exec
• Symantec Ghost
• PNL Tools Hyena
• SIMS Vapor Paper
• Security Information Systems (SIS)
• Google Earth
• HTML

Hardware

• Cisco ASA Firewall Appliance
• Cisco Switches & Routers
• Nortel Switches
• Wireless Routers
• Dell Workstations, Servers, Laptops
• HP Workstations, Servers, Laptops
• Distributed Fiber (MDF/IDF)
• Network Time Servers
• Biometric Time Clocks
• Digital Video Recorders
• Printers, Copiers, Fax Machines
• Smartphones, Blackberries, Tablets
• Network Cabling
• Patch Panels

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Network Engineer

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• Serving as the lead Information Technology contractor at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Philadelphia MegaCenter - a Federal Protective Service dispatch center providing 24x7 emergency response services to government agencies nationwide.
• Overseeing all contract IT support responsibilities at the Philadelphia MegaCenter.
• Designated Information Systems Security Officer well-acquainted with FISMA requirements, the NIST SP 800-53, DHS Sensitive Systems Policy Directive 4300A, System Engineering Life Cycle procedures, and other such laws, policies, and regulations.
• Responsible for implementing all Information Security requirements against multiple DHS sensitive systems, having been through the DHS Certification & Accreditation process several times requiring the creation of SOPs, Security Plans, Contingency Plans, Maintenance Plans, vulnerability controls, Plans of Action & Milestones, etc.
• Providing comprehensive support for a Windows Server 2008 & 2012 domain environment with Windows 7 clients.
• Maintaining the many system services and applications required for the Philadelphia MegaCenter’s emergency response mission: Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, DHCP, Microsoft SQL 2008 & 2012 Databases, Microsoft Office 2010 & 2013 Suites, IIS, File & Print Services, Security Information Systems (SIS) Alarm Handling Software, Dispatch Operations Event Logging, NICE Voice Logging Systems, E-Mail, Veritas Backup Exec, SIMS Vapor Paper, and emergency alarm services hardware and applications, such as Bosch, Radionics, DMP, Honeywell Compass, etc.
• Playing a lead role in the planning and implementation of all system upgrades and refreshes for not only all hardware and software, but also for modernizing the overall architecture. (i.e. IT Systems Refresh, Network Infrastructure Refresh, Domain Upgrades, Desktop Migrations, etc.)
• Providing Tier II support for the Federal Protective Service’s fleet of Mobile Command Vehicles, assisting vehicle operators with onboard systems troubleshooting and maintenance.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• Operated as part of the law firm’s Network Infrastructure and Server Management team.
• Worked with team to manage 100+ Windows and Linux servers, including VMWare virtual machines.
• Ensured that the Firm had its high availability system services available on a 24/7 basis.
• Provided Tier II Support to both the firm’s main Center City location and its regional satellite offices.
• Coordinated with third party support teams to improve network performance and security.
• Worked with team to perform major network core upgrade utilizing Nortel BayStack switches.
• Managed the Windows 2003 Active Directory structure and Group Policies.
• Developed scripts to perform smooth user and data migrations during a Windows Vista desktop refresh.
• Installed, configured, and maintained Microsoft WSUS and all Windows updates for the Firm.
• Managed the Symantec Backup tape backup system and off-site storage rotation.
• Configured and maintained the Sensaphone IMS-4000 environmental monitoring system.

Network Administrator

Confidential - Marlton, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Supported the school district’s network infrastructure in a LAN/WAN environment covering 6 miles.
• Maintained Cisco Catalyst switches and cable farms residing in data closets throughout the facilities.
• Troubleshot distributed fiber connections at sites to resolve WAN network connectivity issues.
• Implemented desktop security solutions to prevent unauthorized changes, insider threats, and malware.
• Performed Microsoft Windows XP desktop refreshes with user and data migration across multiple sites.
• Provided deskside support for the 8,000+ user community.
• Managed Windows 2003 Active Directory and Group Policy when necessary.
• Maintained an inventory of all hardware assets and their locations throughout the district.

IT Consultant

Confidential, Pennsauken, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Subcontracted at the Cherry Hill School District to assist them during a desktop refresh effort.
• Implemented security measures to protect small business data.
• Installed home office networks.
• Provided small business owners and home users with deskside support.
• Educated clients on a wide range of topics, from productivity suite usage to disaster recovery.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Cherry Hill, NJ

Responsibilities:

• Supported the facility’s network infrastructure, Cisco switches and routers.
• Maintained the campus server room functionality and tape backup system.
• Installed and configured servers, workstations and laptops for a wide range of requirements.
• Responsible for Information Security and incident response with all students being local administrators.
• Maintained all Active Directory Users and Computers for the site.
• Provided deskside support for the school’s classroom and business environments.
• Managed all hardware and software assets provided by the school to its students and staff.
• Created and administered accounts in the card access and phone systems.