Independent Contractor - SMB Computer Consultant Resume Stafford, TX - Hire IT People

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking an Information Technology Network Security Engineer or Enterprise Network Infrastructure Lead position to offer my 20+ years of technical skills in the IT field with 10 years
Network Security of large corporations, Large Data - Center Experience, Enterprise infrastructure support, Extensive Windows Server Installation and configuration experience. Organization and Time Management skills. Willing to travel anywhere, anytime.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Independent Contractor - SMB Computer Consultant

Confidential, Stafford, TX

Responsibilities:

Network Security Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

Systems Analyst IV on Global Network Security Internet Operations team. Fortinet, Checkpoint & Cisco Network Security configured & maintained, IDS, IPS, Proxy systems, and used ArcSight SIEM.

ERP Systems Administrator

Confidential, Richmond, TX

Responsibilities:

Lead System Administrator for Confidential Lawson-ERP Enterprise Resource Planning systems. As SME, On-call for IT support issues 24/7.

Independent Computer Consultant/Security Support

Confidential, Ferriday, LA

Responsibilities:

Marketed and Implemented Check Point SMB/SOHO UTM appliances with remotely managed and monitored policy and reporting.

Systems Analyst

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

Technical Engineer/Solution Architect for Firewall Security in Managed Services Global Delivery and Enterprise Network Infrastructure Solutions Integration.
Implemented the latest Cyber Security initiatives and provided incident & escalation support, problem resolution & changes to security devices in Confidential ’s critical IT infrastructure.
Built & operated large-scale Enterprise Network Security Infrastructure, including firewalls, IPS, VPN & load distribution technology.
Designed and deployed initial Check Point Provider 1 architecture in Confidential ’s Houston, New England, EMEA and Asia infrastructures.
Assisted with composing and maintaining Visio Network Infrastructure diagrams.
Collaborated with router team on Cisco router ACLs and Switch diagnostics.
Worked directly with Cyber Security Incident management team on mitigation efforts when required. Collected and Packaged forensics data for FBI.
Production incidents related to firewalls & VPNs problem escalations, 24x7x365.
Created, published and updated support documentation for network security devices.
Collaborated with monitoring team to ensure that all security deployed devices were monitored and running at optimal performance. Provided MIBs, OIDs, set triggers, etc.
Strictly complied with Change Management procedures and successfully executed scheduled changes without disruption to production environment.
Provided instructions, and mentoring to peers and other staff as needed.

Internet Operations and Firewall Security Administration

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

Systems Analyst. Supported Production, Integration, Test and Development environments.
Transitioned into Check Point and Cisco PIX firewall administration and operations.
Collaborated with engineering team during new project implementations and ensured that the proposed design was supportable by operations.
Worked flexible schedule, as needed, including overtime to meet required deadlines.
Shared on-call rotation with team members, provided Tier4 support assistance 24x7x365.