SUMMARY:

• I'm responsible for the management of the companies' vulnerability management, incident management and response, and identity access management programs.
• My unique background in project management, network engineering and network operation is which has allowed me to successful in the IT security career field. .
• I’m a quick learner and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self - directed settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems and tools.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Systems: Windows 2008 R2/Server2012 R2, Windows7/8/10, Kali Linux,Ubuntu

Software: AlienVault, CB Defense, CB Protection, Crowdstrike, CyberArk, LogRhythm, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Security Compliance Manager 3.0,Bromium,FireEye, Nessus, Nexpose, SCCM, Sophos, Symantec DLP, VMware, ZenGRC

Skills: Compliance Auditing, Data Analysis, Data Recovery, Disciplined, Excellent Communication Skills, Excellent Problem Solving Skills, Extensive Background In Computer Hardware, Interpersonal Relationships, Policy Writing, Project Management, Reliable, Self-Motivated, Strong Work Ethic, Team-Builder, Software and Networking

Laws/Regulations: ISO 27002, NIST, PCI DSS, SANS Critical Security Controls, SOX

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

IT Senior Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the security of over 4000 systems and over 600 retail stores across the US.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining companies annual security budget
• Experienced with working with Senior Management in integrating security with current business goals and initiatives
• Knowledgeable in the implementation and management of Security Information and Event Management Systems (SIEM)
• Knowledgeable in performing vulnerabilities scans and reporting on those vulnerabilities
• Responsible for designing Confidential security infrastructure
• Responsible for the management of the company's annual PCI and SOX audits
• Implemented GRC tool to better maintain and manage company's compliance needs
• Knowledgeable in developing comprehensive roadmaps for IT Security
• Knowledgeable in planning and preparing a company for annual security and compliance audits.
• Knowledgeable in security architecture design and documentation
• Knowledgeable in implementing security tools to meet companies need

Confidential, Conshohocken, PA

IT Security Manager

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the security of over 3000 systems and over 330 retail stores spanning the US, UK, and Canada
• Implemented a 24/7 Security Operation Center
• Responsible for managing and maintaining companies annual security budget
• Experienced with working with Senior Management in integrating security with current business goals and initiatives
• Knowledgeable in the implementation and management of Security Information and Event Management Systems (SIEM)
• Lead project manager for implementing Symantec DLP to support companies PII program
• Designed and implemented patch management policy for corporate and retail network
• Responsible for creating a mobile device security baseline for companies’ BYOD program and iPAD device deployment
• Knowledgeable in performing vulnerabilities scans and reporting on those vulnerabilities
• Created process to assess the security of companies firewall and other hardware assets
• Responsible for designing Confidential ’s Bridal security infrastructure
• Knowledgeable in planning and preparing a company for annual security and compliance audits.
• Knowledgeable in security architecture design and documentation
• Knowledgeable in using tools to analyze malware to implement proactive security measure
• Responsible for managing and maintaining companies PCI certification

Confidential, Newton, PA

Senior Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation, infrastructure design, and troubleshooting .NET/IIS web applications
• Experienced in Capacity planning
• Created and manage companies Windows security policy
• Configured VMware vCenter Protect to manage server environment patches and third party software updates.
• Started and implemented a patch management schedule which limited the amount of down time needed to patch companies' critical systems.
• Configured WhatsUp to monitor network traffic and critical company applications
• Implemented and documented highly detailed recovery plan for companies’ disaster recovery site.
• Assisted management and directors in keeping the company current on today’s IT trends.
• Utilized Microsoft SharePoint to create a Configuration Management Database.
• Experienced in performance management and capacity panning.
• Utilized performance data to help the company make key business decisions.
• Configure and manage companies Netbackup and Data Domain infrastructure
• Configured Data Domain to replicate Netbackup, SQL, and Exchange data to offsite location
• Configured the Data Domain appliance to backup SQL databases, which allowed the company to recover 3 TB of SAN space.
• Configured HP Business Availability Center 9.0 to monitor IIS applications and used that data to assist development on future enhancements for those applications.
• Responsible for the architectural design of our web application infrastructure.
• Experience in managing Active Directory and Exchange environments

Confidential, Pennsauken, NJ

Network Operation Center Manager

Responsibilities:

• Supervised technicians in computer help desk operations
• Lead Project Manager in converting over a 1,000 DSL customers to Confidential DSL service
• Managed the Network Operations Center for Confidential Telecommunications
• Was a key component of the establishment of the Network Operations Center for Confidential
• Established policies and designed Standard Operations Procedures for the NOC
• Established a NOC intranet page that made readily available key information for all technicians and project management personnel
• Monitored and maintained applications, servers, and network equipment
• Scheduled and oversaw system outages for upgrades and installations
• Assisted system administrators in supporting all operating systems and network environments
• Installed, configured, monitored, and upgraded computer systems and networks

Confidential, Clovis, NM

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Proactively managed a network of over 6,500 users spanning over 3 countries.
• Assisted in the creation of the PMO office.
• Responsible for the acquisition and replacement of over 1,000 pc for a technology refresh
• Managed electronic e-mail, system management server, virtual private network (VPN), and anti-virus server.
• Worked closed with civil engineering in the construction of new buildings to ensure phones, power, and internet connectivity was properly placed
• Coordinated with customers to enforce local network security policies.
• Installed network monitoring tool to track and predict network faults
• Quarterly ran network security scans to search for vulnerabilities in the network.
• Experienced in configuring windows domain controllers, firewalls, and proxy server.
• Configured specialized anti - virus tool that inspected all incoming and outgoing e-mail attachments; blocked 20, 544 viruses.
• Migrated 6,500 individual/organizational e-mail accounts to Exchange 2003.
• Facilitated a $2.6M network backbone upgrade