SUMMARY:

• Talented and accomplished IT Professional with extensive background in Networking and Network Security. 10+ years’ experience in Information Technology with extensive hands on experience with enterprise technology, to include network design, configuration management, QA/QOS testing and implementation.
• Extensive experience with Cisco IOS, NXOs, ISRs/ASRs, Core, Edge and Access layer switches.
• Experience with firewalls, Cisco ASA 5500x series.
• Familiarity with Cisco UCS technology, to include Cisco Flexpod solution Nexus 9K switches, Fabric Interconnects Spine/leaf, and Virtual Cloud based appliances.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Cisco ASA Firewall 5525
• Cisco ASA IPS
• Microsoft Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Server 2012
• Symantec (SEP)
• CISCO ACS 3415
• Juniper OS (JUNOS)
• AAA TACACS+
• Disaster Recovery (DRP)
• Cisco Prime 3.1
• IPSEC, PowerShell 3.0
• V - Center 5.5-6.0/ HYPER-V
• VMware, vSphere 5.5,6.0
• Confidential
• Cisco IOS /ASDM
• Juniper SRX, Router/Switches
• Active Directory / AGPM
• Solar Winds Orion
• Cisco APIC2
• MS Exchange Server
• RIPv2
• BGP, OSF, EIGRP
• ESX, ESXI 4.0. 5.1
• Nexus 7K, Nexus 9K
• Cisco Routing, and Switching
• Cisco UCS-B
• SNORT
• LINUX/ UNIX
• C, C#, C++
• Barracuda Spam &Firewall
• Checkpoint Firewall R70
• WSUS, SCCM
• Fabric Interconnects (FI)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network Engineer Lead, Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities:

• Perform systems analysis, data analysis, scheduled vulnerability assessments, and any assigned security monitoring Develop required documentation, design diagrams, inspection reports, user validation spreadsheets, checklists or update the same following system modifications or other change.
• Perform (advanced level) configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of IP network infrastructure.
• Recommend network design changes/enhancements for improved network security.
• Perform (advanced level) configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of IP network Infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to information Assurance (IA) compliance.
• Collaborate with other System Administrators on build and fielding teams to ensure system continuity in building and fielding the Confidential .
• Perform gap analysis with Cisco infrastructure and routers of current vs. previous STIGs and hardening guidance, enumerate and document conflicts IPS signatures, configuration changes, documentation, monitoring, tuning and day - to-day change management of all of the dedicated firewalls and IPS equipment.
• Research new and existing security technologies such as hardware, software or data networking.

Confidential

Information Specialist / Senior Network Engineer, Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities:

• Mitigate security vulnerabilities using Confidential .
• Build and design Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS), for Command level and internal/ external sites
• Configure and implement NETAPP SAN (Storage Area Network)
• Configure Cisco 2960X, 3650, 3750 - 12S, 3945 Series Router
• Carry out multi-million dollar Lifecycle Change Management (LCM) for N6
• Build and maintain VSphere Server/Client through ESXI 5.5 and VSphere
• Oversee implementation of network add-ons, track network configuration changes
• Maintain backups of Router, Switch, and server configuration, implement syslog, SNMP, TACACS+, RADIUS
• Build, Operate and Maintain, Management devices to include Cisco Prime 1.2, 2.2, Whatsupgold , Confidential
• Implement Security Technical Implementation Guide on Windows, Cisco, Juniper devices
• Maintain Checkpoint Firewall to include Standalone and Distributed setup, change/modify Checkpoint firewall rule sets

Confidential

IT Manager /Network Engineer, Norfolk, VA

Responsibilities:

• Perform and manage daily, weekly, monthly systems testing
• Troubleshoot Enterprise network devices such as Cisco router, switches, and Juniper Firewalls Utilize Juniper M10i, M120, J series, Juniper SRX, Juniper ERX - 1440.
• Update and Track Cisco IOS archives.
• Maintain encrypt Confidential, maintain configuration logs.
• Provide documentation, and scheduling as needed for reporting.
• Oversee configuration and Utilization of Cryptography tools RSA, SHA-1, SHA-2, MD5, Key pairs
• Provide professionals and technical support/training to new personnel as well as provide professional assistance to remote sites.
• Provided support for Worldwide LAN/Wg AN and Cisco Firewall
• Build, Operate and Maintain, Management devices to include Cisco Prime 2.2, 3.0, 3.1
• Utilize management technology to monitor national and international sites 24/7
• Ensure all Communication and Network closets are locked and secure.

Confidential

Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform Retina assessment of hardware and software assets
• Support Fleet s Servers, Workstations, and Virtual machines, along with various operating systems such as XP, Linux/Unix, applications, and user - support
• Perform Installation of VOIP & video conferencing systems (POLYCOM)
• Setup Wireless devices, firewalls and other IT resources, printers, scanners, KVMs.
• Conduct IA Life Cycle Management and Risk Mitigation tasks consisting of scanning, reports, analysis, assessment, testing, STIG check of finalized tested platforms, and perform remediation and/or mitigation
• Performing data gathering through questionnaires, interviews, document reviews.
• Plan, execute and document risk assessments against known vulnerabilities based upon security approaches and known hacker techniques and exploits.
• Identify and perform security analysis of connectivity relationships between the system and the equipment to which it interfaces, both physically and virtually.
• Involved in VMware updates manager to install & troubleshoot patches and updates on ESX & ESXI hosts and virtual machines.
• Installation of Compose Patches through SCM tools.
• Provide patch disk for Compose network users, administrators and high level Executives for reporting and Diagnostics.

Confidential

Network Security Analyst, Oklahoma City, OK

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure and implement security appliances and integrate technologies.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, and security risk via SNMP.
• Work with other analyst, engineers, programmers, help desk technicians, and top - level managers to design, test to evaluate system and the infrastructure needs.
• Involved with designing and implementing VMware backup products and disaster recovery solutions
• Consult customers and vendors visit workplaces and conduct surveys to determine present and future user needs
• Provide security training for new users and best practices for utilization of security appliance and equipment
• Utilize monitored Data Loss Prevention (DLP) accounts for HIPPA, FERPA, and PCI-DSS compliance
• Generate Certificates for internal systems, purchase third-party Certificates. Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system
• Create budget charts, Cost benefit analysis sheets, formulas, design and make purchase recommendations

Confidential

Client Technical Support Sr. Associate, Oklahoma City, OK

Responsibilities:

• Provided overall daily router and server administration including monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting and performance tuning.
• Conferred with vendors to develop, test, evaluate, and install enhancements.
• Designed and conducted end - user training.
• Established network policies and procedures handle highly confidential information on daily basis while working with end users in a secure environment
• Conduct everyday business through Remedy for the Global Desktop Support
• Solve desktop and any hardware or software problems
• Take calls from users, diagnose problems, and provide recommendations and solutions to questions and/or problems, for management
• Provide client support and technical issue resolution, through E-Mail, telephone and other electronic mediums
• Read technical manuals, confer with users, and conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems.
• Receive, analyze, resolve, direct and document customer-processing problems
• Establish professional relationships and communicate effectively with clients, external customers, team members, and vendors
• Coordinate and communicate the impact of planned changes to systems owners and program Managers
• Meet weekly reporting requirements for both the client and program management team
• General technical support and assistance in troubleshooting
• Maintain and provide secure remote desktop support.
• Maintain network and remote file sharing capabilities
• Troubleshoot login and VPN site- site connection issues
• Track and report security issues and violations
• Answer user inquiries about login access, new updates and new software releases

Confidential

Administration Specialist, San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

• Configured, installed, and managed domain controller, exchange, and public key infrastructure servers.
• Configured, installed, and managed routers and switches.
• Acted as primary contact for computer hardware and software problems, as well as network emergencies.
• Configured and installed storage devices used for server back - ups. Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Implement corporate or departmental policies, procedures, and service standards in conjunction with management
• Train or instruct employees in job duties or company policies or arrange for training to be provided
• Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate personnel action
• Review records or reports pertaining to activities such as production, payroll, or shipping to verify details, monitor work activities, or evaluate performance
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff