TECHNICAL SKILLS:

PC Operating Systems: MS - DOS, Windows 3.x, Win95/98, WinNT, WinME, Win2000, WinXP, Win 2003, Win2008, Win7

Services: Citrix, DNS, SMS, NT directory services, Active Directory, Netware Directory Services, BorderManager, ZenWorks, eDirectory

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, New York

Enterprise Security Architect

• Co - Lead in the development of the security practice for the corporation, developing; SOWs’, work processes, staffing requirements, etc.
• Practice lead for developing strong relationships with strategic clients and industry partners
• Architected complex solutions using the latest technology
• Initiated pre-sales activities, consulting services and products - Developed projects’ scopes (SOW, scope of work) and prepared proposals
• Performed competitive analyses.
• Conduct security reviews of organizations to ensure regulatory compliance
• Conduct overall security assessments of financial, educational, medical, and retail businesses, and assisted in developing roadmaps to mitigate these risk including Fortune 500 companies
• Worked with the sales team to develop selling strategy within the target accounts. Created and delivered effective training, presentations and sales tools for the sales team.
• Work with regional sales managers to provide pre/post-sales support. Worked with the sales team to design, propose, and close new deals and opportunities with customers.
• Met with channels/customers to understand their current technical environment, key business issues and drivers, and future technology requirements
• Worked closely with customers on the technical requirements to provide practical solutions. Identifying their requirements, including technical details sufficient for product definition
• Provided product updates and technical advice to clients - Explained technical capabilities and business benefits of solutions to the customer from engineering level to senior executives
• Presented the company products to clients - Showcased drivers and value that supported the business case for the total cost of ownership to the customer
• Corporate conference representative at blackhat, Ignite, etc.

Confidential, New Jersey

SOC Manager

• Conducted review of the eCommerce architecture to ensure PCI compliance, and made recommendations to improve the security posture
• Tuned Dell Secure Works SIEM for effective analysis of alerts
• Defined security appliances policies and alerts for; Imperva WAF, Tripwire, and McAfee ePO server
• Developed SOC operations and procedures, and implemented a Run Book for the department

Confidential

Security Consultant

• Conducted incident response analysis of Confidential, a subdivision of SEDESOL which is the second largest ministry in Mexico
• Performed interviews of key stake holders, as well as analysis of present and future state security posture and architecture
• Performed table tops exercise, and workshops
• Presented final document in Spanish

Confidential, New York

Implementation Engineer

• Coordinated and performed move of network for a fashion design company
• Configured network using Cisco switches and Fortinet Firewalls
• Implemented Active Directory structure for network using Windows 2008 R2, addressing printing, backups, DHCP, and file access

Confidential, New York

Information Security Department Manager

• Project lead on the selection and implementation of the LRS printing solution to ensure HIPAA compliance (clinical printing)
• Technical lead on the Server Build Team, using MS Secure Compliance Manager to develop the templates for each server build, and scanning for compliance using Foundstone
• Security lead in the architectural design of Windows Active Directory built on 2008 R2
• Lead engineer and architect in the deployment of a corporate Secure File Transfer Solution for the organization, ensuring HIPAA compliance using the Accellion solution
• Project manager in the deployment of McAfee Endpoint Encryption to the enterprise including USB media
• Project manager in the deployment of MobileIron and MDM solution to address mobility needs of the organization
• Project manager in the deployment of McAfee IDS/IPS across the environment
• SOC Manager using ArcSight as our SIEM and McAfee EPO Manager
• Developed policies and procedures following NIST guidelines to ensure HIPAA compliance
• Process manager of MS and Adobe patch management to the corporation using SCCM
• Chair of the weekly divisional meeting covering projects and other initiatives
• Introduced RFP process, subsequently adopted by HHC IT
• Introduced TCO, ALE, and ROI methodology, subsequently adopted and applied to other IT Department initiatives
• Introduced Project Management methodology within the department, to improve process control
• Created a department Security Portal in MS SharePoint with present, future, and historical data with real time feeds
• Developed department roadmap covering five years, in a business plan format
• Prepared department long term budget projections

Confidential, New York

Senior Project Manager

• Made project recommendation to implement IT standardization for the United Nations globally, to fulfill General Assembly Resolution A/62/793
• Provided the project strategy which was presented and accepted by the Secretary General
• Reviewed governance, and policies and procedures to ensure harmony with the General Assembly Resolution and project plan
• Reviewed organogram and made recommendations on the required personnel to execute the project and maintain the standards
• Wrote the Term of Reference for the required personnel functions to be submitted to the General assembly for ratification

Confidential, New Jersey

SOC Manager

• Performed review of the organization's security posture, including governance, disaster recovery, business continuity, policies, and procedures
• Reviewed PCI Version 2.0 compliance, and recommended changes for improved adherence
• Conducted gap analysis to addresses short and long term personnel needs, and hired the required personnel accordingly
• Made long term recommendations for the corporation based on the findings of the review, and gap analysis
• Daily management of Security Operations Center

Confidential, New York

Information Security Department Manager

• Managed Security Team’s day to day functions
• Created incident response reports and solutions
• Created procedural documentation for incident management
• Managed the organization security response to a business agreement breakdown
• Prepared weekly presentations for executive management, covering security issues and projects

Confidential, New York

Infrastructure/Security Specialist

• IT Manager for 123 country offices, managing budgets, personnel, and IT project approval and delivery
• Deputy to the agency lead in the relocation of UNFPA-NY to new international facilities, which included managing architects, engineers, and contractors both union and non-union, encompassing different trades
• Lead architect, engineer, and Project Manager for the deployment of a worldwide VPN mesh used for VOIP, Video Conferencing, e-mail, data, and AD synchronization
• Lead architect, engineer, and Project Manager in the deployment of Riverbed WAN accelerators to address VSAT throughput
• Project Manager for the datacenter relocation, addressing cooling, power, structural reinforcements, and coordination of entities involved in the move of IT equipment
• Agency lead and Project Manager in the development and implementation of the agencies Business Continuity Plan, ensuring business continuity for HQ and Field Offices
• Member of the World Wide Pandemic Response team, addressing HQ and Field Offices’ issues, including education, preparation, and contingency plans in case of an outbreak
• Lead Architect and Project Manager of the Disaster Recovery Plan for UNFPA - addressing agency survivability both for HQ and 123 field offices, with the DR site in Geneva Switzerland.
• Implemented off site, over the wire, backup for the HQ data to multiple external locations
• Lead Architect and Project Manager in the development of IT based security policies and best practices for UNFPA
• Architect and Lead Engineer in the implementation of the agencies security posture, using CheckPoint
• Firewalls in High Availability mode, BlueCoat content filtering with A/V engine, and Enterasys Dragon IDS/IPS (in conjunction with Enterasys Policy Manager for the network core policy enforcement). Subsequently upgraded to Stonesoft Stonegate Firewalls and IPS, with a ForeScout CounterAct NAC for access control.
• Project Engineer in the design and implementation of Network Topology and Security Architecture for the UN Reform, encompassing all continents (except Antarctica)
• Lead Engineer in the development of full communication redundancy for the organization, implementing multiple T1s’, T3, and Ethernet lines, using an Alteon Link Optimizer 143 for load balancing; upgraded to Radware Linkproof appliance
• Architect and Project Engineer in the implementation of the Alcatel VOIP solution for the organization
• Agency lead in the implementation of the infrastructure and security for the ERP (PeopleSoft) system using CA SiteMinder for access control. Migrated 16 and 32 bit proprietary financial applications to Oracle database
• UNFPA representative to the construction committee for the organizations HQ renovation project, acting as onsite Project Manager. Dealing with the negotiation of items with architects, contractors, and sub-contractors of the project
• Project Manager in the agencies Novell 5.1 to Novell 6.5 upgrade, and ZenWorks for Desktop 4.0 to 7.0
• Project Manager for the Implementation of ZenWorks for Desktop 4.0 for remote support and automation of workstation processes
• Project Manager in the implementation of a new backup solution using Veritas NetBackp for Sun Solaris, Windows NT, 2000, 2003,and Novell 5.1
• Architect and Project Manager of the Tandberg Video Conferencing solution for the agency, using a Tandberg Gateway and Gatekeeper for both IP and ISDN calls
• Lead in the selection of an external partner for ITIL implementation and compliance
• Implementation of WebEx for worldwide ERP (PeopleSoft) training and other training sessions, saving millions in training costs
• IT Lead for the Global Meeting in 2004, supporting network and security access for the facility and Video Conferencing for worldwide viewing
• Implemented the usage of a ticketing system for Help Desk events and process tracking
• Created network diagram standards and reconfigured the Datacenter to these standards, with color coordination based on the diagrams for quicker troubleshooting

Confidential, New York

Latin America Project Manager

• Directed operations for Latin America continued operations, communication recovery, and support, due to the September 11th incident. Brought Latin America to full functionality in two months
• Member and lead engineer for the development of corporate Disaster Recovery Strategy, covering worldwide communications and data survivability
• Management of IT infrastructure staff and resource teams constituting of over 200 personnel
• Project Manager and/or Lead Engineer of LAN and WAN projects, from inception to completion. Project types were: OSPF, Norton ESM V.5 rollout and configuration, Messaging, Website deployment, RAS, DMZs’ in three tier and five tier architecture using CheckPoint firewalls, SNMP, HOOT and Holler, QIP v.5 rollout and v.6 upgrade, VOIP using Cisco gear, etc. Designer of IP/VPN solution for world wide access, using Checkpoint Firewall v.5 on Nokia boxes
• Established, and coordinated vendor relationships for product procurement and quick delivery, minimizing tariff costs for Latin America’s branches
• Latin America representative for the Global Asset Center inception and deployment
• Member of virus rapid response team, which has addressed NIMDA, CodeRed worm, etc.
• Instituted procedural changes to better address audits, and security issues for Latin America, which helped the department achieve higher ratings consistently during audits
• Developed, directed, and formulated strategies for project presentation and approval within the company

Confidential, Kearny, New Jersey

Chief Technical Officer

• Directed development of an all-in-one operatory computer
• Established vendor and manufacturing relationships with national and international partners
• Manage a twenty-three person Information Technology staff, including the Web Development group
• Designed and installed a Terminal Server2000 and MetaFrame2000 farm
• Designed, implemented, and maintained disaster recovery platforms. Using Backup Exec, Arcserve, and
• NT/Win200 backup, with redundant UPS architecture
• LAN/WAN design and implementation, including a VPN mesh
• Designed and configured hybrid networks
• Implemented Z.E.N. versions 1 thru 2 with Netware 5.0 and 5.1, pushing both 16 and 32 bit applications with NAL (Netware Application Launcher). Performed several migrations from Netware 5.0 to Windows 2000
• Designed, implemented, and maintained a Win2000 network using Active Directory in the enterprise
• Lecturer for computer technology addressing HIPAA regulations

Confidential, New York

Project Manager

• Supervised Information Technology staff of twenty-two people, including Web developers
• Implemented access control for data center and secure premises
• Installed DMZ’s in accordance with FCC regulations, using Cisco PIX Firewalls for market data feeds
• Implemented an Application Service Provider and Application Hosting solution using NT 4.0 Terminal Server,
• Citrix MetaFrame 8.0, and 2000
• Instituted Citrix Metaframe 1.8, and 2000 farm for Application Hosting of clients applications
• Designed and configured hybrid networks, including Win2000, NT 3.5 and 4.0, Novell 3.11-4.11-5.0-5.1, UNIX, Linux, Sun Solaris, and DOS.
• Installed, configured, and maintained WAN and LAN-based printing
• Installed and configured Cisco routers from 1000 to 7300, Cisco PIX Firewalls, Catalysts, and CSU/DSU’s
• Developed vendor relations for thin client providers
• Designed, implemented, and configured of trading floors for multiple firms
• Installed market data feeds, including Bloomberg, LexRoc, Archapeligo, etc.
• Managed 1.6 million dollar project for Wall Street brokerage firm and trading floor, with
• Voice over IP to Chicago
• Supervised 600K installation of LAN/WAN for a law firm in a clustered environment
• Project lead for an 800K LAN/WAN design and implementation for a hospital with remote sites
• Developed Information Technology staff changes and operational procedures

Confidential, Clifton, New Jersey

Project Manager/Programmer

• Project Manager and member of worldwide project teams, addressing IT implementations, upgrades, manufacturing automation, and new building constructions using PMI principals
• Installed and maintained an Exchange 5.5 cluster
• Project Engineer on the implementation of a NOC for nationwide management of the P.L.C. network
• Managed the automation of the manufacturing process for the United States
• Supervised the maintenance and programming of Robotic equipment
• Engineer in the conversion of the corporate network operating systems for 800 personnel from NetWare 3.11 ton NT 4.0
• Designed and implemented a co-axial, twin-axial, and a multiplexers LAN for Ethernet, using a fiber-optic backbone
• Programmed and maintained the largest Texas Instrument P.L.C. Network system in the world, with over twelve thousand I/Os’.
• Managed multiple projects from design to inception, with the largest being a 6.2 million automation initiative
• Managed budgets for multiple projects, from inception to completion
• Lead of project teams composed of contractors and internal professionals, for construction, automation, and IT tasks and projects
• Conducted engineering training of personnel in areas of network usage
• Participated in presenting projects to corporate officers for approval of funds
• Developed policies to achieve better audit scores, consistently achieving one of the highest score in the company