SUMMARY

• CISSP with over 20 years of experience across multiple disciplines, including system architecture and administration, network engineering, training, and information security.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and management skills with proven ability to communicate complicated technical material to a diverse audience. Able to navigate difficult situations with composure and tact. Proficiencies
• Clustered VMWare ESX 5/6 servers with vCenter
• Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and later
• Legacy and next - gen Firewalls (Cisco PIX/ASA and Checkpoint R77.x)
• Enterprise backup (Symantec Backup Exec and Netbackup)
• Enterprise antivirus management (Symantec and Kaspersky)
• Enterprise patch management/change management
• Vulnerability assessment (Nessus Security Center, Qualys)
• Log correlation/Event Management (Nessus LCE, AlertLogic cloud service)
• Web proxy/URL filtering (Blue Coat Certified Proxy Professional)
• Network monitoring (Solarwinds, Microsoft System Center)
• Network inventory and asset management (Lansweeper)
• Threat intelligence (Check Point ThreatCloud, Symantec DeepSight)
• Light scripting/development (Powershell, Java)
• Enterprise endpoint management (Symantec, Check Point, Microsoft)
• Multi-factor authentication (Verisign, Symantec VIP)
• Physical security (surveillance and access control systems, Lantronix, CCTV, IP Camera)
• Network security protocols and packet analysis (Check Point, Alert Logic)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Brandon, Florida

Senior Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate project plans in support of Enterprise IT initiatives. Provide subject matter expertise for Information Security architecture activities. Evaluate systems for risk, provide defense-in-depth strategies, and assist with Proof of Concept and system design efforts.
• Implement and maintain vulnerability management platform and provide guidance to multiple business units for risk remediation. Provide security awareness and develop security training program.
• Assist in developing Information Security Management Program policies and procedures in preparation for ISO 27000 certification. Promote best practices in accordance with CIS/SANS Critical Security Controls.
• Lead initiatives for deployment of Checkpoint next-gen firewall platform (URL filtering, IDS/IPS, DLP, Identity Awareness, Policy Compliance, Event Management)

Confidential, Springfield, Missouri

Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Managed the security systems/applications on the Confidential network. Represented the security needs of the organization by providing expertise and consulting assistance for all IS projects and managed systems.
• Consulted with other IT teams to ensure that adequate security solutions are in place throughout the firm, and mitigated any identified risks sufficiently to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements also consulted in product selection, procedure development, application development, database design, network and/or platform (operating system) efforts. Provided configuration and support for enterprise anti-virus, patch management, two-factor authentication, and intrusion detection/prevention and logging systems
• Implemented and maintained approved user access permissions for appropriate systems, including VPN remote access requests.
• Participated in the development and adoption of standardized incident response procedures. Managed secure firewall configurations in next-generation security appliances across multiple service offerings

Confidential, Springfield, Missouri

Network Services Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Managed a team of 5 and supported 30 locations. Maintained, designed, and troubleshot remote connections, phone systems and networks. Developed detailed plans with timeframes and deliverables to meet internal IT objectives.
• Monitored, tuned, and maintained a range of computer and network components and systems across enterprise network facilities including physical media, routers, gateways, servers and related software and hardware, and network management components.
• Drove the prioritization of a portfolio of IT initiatives in support of business strategic objectives and partnered with the end-user community to create solutions that enabled productivity. Single point of contact for all end user/infrastructure escalations; WAN/LAN management; phone/cable management.
• Ensured that information assets were appropriately identified and valued, and were protected by complying with and enforcing all local and worldwide compliance and security policies.
• Provided strategic and tactical planning, evaluation, execution, and coordination of IT applications and infrastructure to ensure all were proactive to the needs of the company's growth and objectives, and advised executive management on strategic systems direction, operations, conversions, and integration.
• Conducted performance evaluations and development planning for team members. Built and maintained effective relationships at all levels in a team-oriented environment.

Confidential, Springfield, Missouri

Proprietor/Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided technology consulting to regional businesses, health care facilities, law firms, and federal agencies. Designed and implemented Microsoft Server and Exchange in both new and existing environments.
• Designed and implemented internet security systems, including firewalls, VPN solutions, and content filtering. Consulted with clients and vendors to create and maintain network infrastructures, using networking and security best practices.
• Managed office and technical staff, and managed service work flow and helpdesk software.

Confidential, Nixa, Missouri

Proprietor/Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Designed IP video surveillance systems for clientele needing to monitor multiple sites for loss prevention and security. Solutions consultant and sales in video and security convergence for situation awareness, investigation, and evidence.
• Maintained municipal wireless IP video for local law enforcement and educational facilities, provided fixed IP video and access control, biometrics
• Logical and physical security integration, identity and access management, converged network infrastructure, and secure data management. Managed a team of installers and sales staff.