SUMMARY

• A highly skilled Network Security Engineer who provides project management, network design and configuration support and management, Security management, server management, daily backup and recovery and network security Confidential, a large security services global security services provider.
• Expert in teh design and development of information technology infrastructures to address complex business problems. Trusted by co - workers for competence and integrity as well as strong interpersonal skills. Has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science as well as related certifications.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• ISO and ITIL Process Control and Support activities:
• Linux and UNIX
• Layer 2 and 3
• Switches
• Firewalls
• Authentication and RADIUS
• SIEM
• Wireless and WAP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Information Security Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Support Mission Critical global network security operations center supporting 4 geographically diverse scrubbing centers providing for DDoS security and protections.
• Configuration and change management for global network security operations involving over 29 Threat Management Systems along with BGP redirection and DNS redirection countermeasures.
• Network Analysis using Splunk, Graylog and Kentik tools
• Anuta ATOM provisioning tools for Juniper OS routers
• Deep packet analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump tools
• Develop, enhance and execute documented procedures, focus on real-time security alert analysis, perform network administration, and take corrective actions against ongoing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) security attacks targeting customer networks.
• Act as an escalation point within teh team.
• Experienced with Citrix NetScaler’s, Arbor Sightline and Arbor TMS, UTM and APS/AED products

Network Security Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Support Mission Critical global network security operations center supporting 4 geographically diverse scrubbing centers providing for DDoS security and protections.
• Configuration and change management for global network security operations involving over 29 Threat Management Systems along with BGP redirection and DNS redirection countermeasures.
• Deep packet analysis using Wireshark and tcpdump tools
• Develop, enhance and execute documented procedures, focus on real-time security alert analysis, perform network administration, and take corrective actions against ongoing Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) security attacks targeting customer networks.
• Act as an escalation point within teh team and participate in On-Call rotation.
• Experienced with Citrix NetScaler’s, Arbor SP & Sightline and TMS & UTM products

Network Security Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed network and router security configuration upgrades and security policy management services for select business partners.
• Support and configuration for security and access list controls on Cisco network firewalls, routers and switches. Maintained continuity of business operations through network security policy deployment on firewall and router devices.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed multiple site consolidations into Reston, Virginia, EastPointe corporate headquarters.
• All Cisco network hardware and related servers relocated and integrated over a 72 hour period, on time and without negative mission impact, sustaining continuity of operations.
• Implemented Identity Based Network Security (IBNS) using Cisco ACS and 802.1x supplicant using Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policies.
• Performed multiple site consolidations into Reston, Virginia, EastPointe corporate headquarters.
• All Cisco network hardware and related servers relocated and integrated over a 72 hour period, on time and without negative mission impact, sustaining continuity of operations.
• Provides support and management of teh following:
• Cisco Any Connect SSL VPN support and administration.
• Maintained SLA objectives for network uptime and customer contracts.
• Level 3 network centric technical issue resolution for teh Servicedesk.
• VOIP support using Cisco Call Manager and Unity management consoles.
• Voice and Data VLAN configuration and technical support.
• Configuration and change control for network infrastructure, server infrastructure and VMware infrastructure using ESXi server infrastructure, vSwitch and vNetwork.
• Server relocation, Active Directory migrations, server build outs, network monitoring, daily backup, recovery and off-site data.
• Cisco wireless network support.Citrix Access Gateway configuration and support.
• Implementation of IBM BladeCenter projects with IBM DS44xx series SAN hardware.
• Data Center support for infrastructure operations and business continuity.

Confidential

Principal Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained four National Internet Gateways supporting teh largest Federal Government network, second only to teh Department of Defense.
• Supported all network traffic utilized by teh U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for Internet, Client VPN and Site-to-Site VPN traffic through a fully managed enterprise network operations center.
• Utilized remote configuration management using SSH, SSL and HPOV technologies.
• Managed teh installation, maintenance and usage of complex networks dat linked numerous computing platforms, operating systems, and network topologies across widely dispersed geographic areas.
• Troubleshot and resolved complex network problems to ensure minimal disruption of mission-critical applications and network services.

Senior Network Administrator

Confidential, Berryville, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Led team of Network Administrators in day-to day project management activities and Helpdesk support calls. Installed, configured and maintained network for entire company.
• Applied complex technical concepts and noledge for operation of multi-faceted networks with multiple protocols and network architectures.
• Recruited and led consultants and contractors who provided services to facilitate teh implementation of new network systems and infrastructure necessary for plant expansion.
• Managed network security to safeguard teh company from exposure and financial loss.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Winchester, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Led three member team of network engineering consultants to fulfill teh information technology needs of local businesses.
• Implemented ISP and managed all aspects required to operate teh network for dial and dedicated access.
• Maintained and configured Cisco and Sonicwall firewall products for perimeter security.
• Designed, architected and implemented IP addressing schemes for TCP/IP networks.