SUMMARY:

I am an accomplished Cyber Security Analyst, with a strong foundation in enterprise systems and networking. I have great experience with Information Security, Security Incident Response and Analysis, Network Security, Security Impact Analysis, and Security Controls analysis. I am currently using my vast experience as a Cyber Security Analyst for a Federal Agency.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Cyber Security Incident Response and Analysis
• Information Security
• System Security Analysis
• Security Impact Analysis
• IDS: Palo NGFW, Palo Magnifier, Snort
• Firewalls: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Continuous Monitoring (CDM)
• DIACAP (C&A), FISMA (A&A)
• Encryption, PKI
• Splunk SIEM
• NIST CSF and, ISO 27001, PCI
• Wireshark Traffic Analysis
• Penetration Testing
• Data Networks
• Data Center
• Cloud Integrations with Azure
• IT Operations
• Virtualization
• System Design and Architecture
• Linux, Windows, and OS X Operating Systems
• Some scripting experience (Python, Bash)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Mclean, VA

Senior CyberSecurity Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Security Impact Analysis for Change Requests
• Regularly review Threat Intelligence
• Provide Security Incident Response and Analysis
• Tune IDS and HBSS to reduce False Positives
• Review, update, and develop SOP documentation
• Set up tools to perform continuous monitoring (SafeBreach PenTest, Nessus Security Center, Sentinel One Endpoint Protection, Splunk, Palo Alto Magnifier IDS, PhishMe, SolarWinds, Windows ATP, SCCM)

Confidential, Vienna, VA

Senior Information Security Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Ensured proper ISO 27001/NIST controls were implemented
• Performed Risk Assessments for NFCU infrastructure, cloud, and software projects
• Studied system design documentation to look for Security Vulnerabilities
• Used Vulnerability assessment tools (Nexpose, nmap) to perform continuous monitoring
• Worked with project teams on fixes and verify remediation
• Used Dynamic (HP WebInspect) and Static Source Code (HP Fortify) scanning tools and analyze output, looking for vulnerabilities
• Developed Information Security Project Review (ISPR) documentation
• Performed Risk Assessments for firewall changes and server builds
• Performed Device Penetration testing
• Developed Firewall Policies standard
• Developed ICS Network standard

Confidential, Vienna, VA

Network Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Performed Network Assessment and remediation for key Network and Security Deficiencies:
• Migrated ASA Security Policies to Palo Alto firewalls
• Implemented Riverbed steelheads to optimize bandwidth for Office365
• Implemented QoS on Core and Access switches
• Upgraded software for Palo Alto Firewalls
• Implemented SSL Decryption on Palos
• Provided Incident escalation support for SOC
• Helped design and implement 2 - Factor Authentication for Office365
• Assisted with implementation of PIV card logins
• Performed Network Failover testing and documentation
• Reviewed security logs in Splunk
• Provided Tier 3 Support for OPIC Network and Security Infrastructure
• Participated in Technical Review Board (TRB)
• Participated in Change Activity Board (CAB)

Confidential, Oakton, VA

System Architect

Responsibilities:

• Led team of 60 engineers conducting nationwide UC Migrations for 600 disparate sites onto Centralized Platform
• Participate in Security Certification and Accreditation process
• Patch software vulnerabilities, perform mitigations
• Developed Survey and Import templates and processes
• Developed End User Training Curriculum and Kit
• Implemented and Supported a large Virtualized Server environment
• Performed Site Surveys and End User Training during Pilot Sites
• Trained NOC (Network Operations Center) on Technologies and Site Designs
• Provided Tier-4 Support
• Assisted Project Managers in developing WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)
• Led Engineering and Status meetings with customer
• Participated in Innovation Review Board (IRB) to add new technologies to

Confidential, Oakton, VA

Senior Principal Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Architect and Team Lead for two Confidential Contact Centers
• Migrated users onto new Cisco UC platform
• Performed DoD Certification & Accreditation (C&A) of UCCX
• Patched software vulnerabilities, performed mitigations.
• Developed Network QoS and Configurations to support VoIP
• Key Contributor to Architecture, Design, and Implementation of two large CUCM
• Clusters and supporting applications

Confidential, Chantilly, VA

Lead Pre and Post-Sales Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Led Team of Engineers
• Responded to RFPs
• Participated in Sales Presentations and Demos
• Developed Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Provided training to customers
• Designed/Implemented Cisco Solutions and Managed Projects

Confidential, Laurel, MD

Lead Unified Communications Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed network infrastructure to provide 2000+ users Internet Access in the New Embassy Compound in Baghdad
• Developed BoM
• Worked with engineers in Baghdad to implement final solution
• Lead telephony engineer supporting 1000s of VoIP users across five US sites and 90+ international sites.
• Led design, implementations, upgrades, and architecture evolution for network consisting of Cisco CallManager, Cisco CallManager Express, Avaya S8700, and legacy PBXs
• Configured network for VoIP and QoS
• Managed infrastructure and Dial Plans
• Provided Tier 3/4 technical support for entire VoIP telephony system and Video Conferencing

Confidential, Fairfax, VA

Senior Unified Communications Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Key Part of team that implemented VoIP assessments
• Lead Engineer for Cisco CallManager/Unity assessment
• Deployed Qovia for CallManager QoS monitoring system
• Conducted VoIP Site Surveys
• Analyzed customer’s Dial Plans, calling patterns, PSTN connectivity, services, and Data Network to determine best VoIP Solution and Call Routing
• Implemented SIP trunking to MCI/Verizon IP Advantage network
• Upgraded sites to Cisco 2800 and 3800 series routers and 3560 switches
• Developed QoS architecture and configurations
• Planned and executed site migration cut-overs

Confidential, Reston, VA

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Led Requirements, Design, Testing, and Integration of VoIP projects
• Filed patent applications to protect Confidential ’s Intellectual Property
• Documented requirements, design, and testing efforts
• RFP development and response analysis
• SOW development and negotiation
• Vendor selection and integration
• Tier 4 Support for VoIP projects

Confidential, Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Developed and Executed Test Procedures for switches and routers
• Performed interoperability testing of Marconi’s protocol implementations with Cisco Catalyst switches and 2600/4700 routers
• Configured and tested Networks: DSx, SONET, Frame Relay, MLFR, ATM, IMA, Ethernet, IP, VLANs, MPLS VPNs, Firewalls, ACLs
• Maintained lab (NT/Solaris/LINUX hosts, Ethernet/ATM switches, routers)
• Tested interoperability of Marconi equipment with other Service Provider products
• Configured and conducted demos for customers
• Conducted LAN design tests using 802.1p, DiffServ, and ATM rt-VBR to ensure QoS is met for ViPr terminals
• Automated test cases in TCL