SUMMARY

• Engaged to provide and Coalition forces freedom of action 
• Developed an Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) platform consisting of nearly 100 sensors in three different Network enclaves for the DCO team (formerly known as RCERT). This IDS platform greatly enhanced visibility of malicious events and actors within the network, improving analyst’s reaction time to potential malicious attacks.
• Monitored various security information management tools and performed incident handling and response to generated alerts.
• Designed and implemented a file server system and Multiple Domain Infrastructures
• Migrated NT 4.0 Enterprise/windows 2000 platform. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

EXPERIENCE 

Confidential, Security Specialist, NY

• Engaged in a 24/7 Defensive Cyber Operations to provide US and Coalition forces freedom of action e
• Developed an Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) platform consisting of nearly 100 sensors in three different Network enclaves for the platform greatly enhanced visibility of malicious events and actors within the network, improving analyst’s reaction time to potential malicious attacks.
• Monitored various security information management tools and performed incident handling and response to generated alerts.
• Locked down all IDS using DISA Guidelines & STGS.
• Monitored the availability of the entire IDS platform in three network enclaves  using Nagios to reduce downtime, detect security breaches, and spot problems before they occur.
• Address any deficiencies identified through bi - annual CCRI's (commander's critical readiness inspections). For issues that can't be directly fixed, recommend plan of action & mitigation to the military.
• Interface with Analysts performing IDS Signature Writing to address any sensor admin, operations & maintenance issues.
• Performed computer forensic analysis using Encase Enterprise software with other forensic tools and investigation methods to find specific malicious data within the Internet usage history, word processing documents, pdf documents, images and other files.
• Performed forensic analysis of digital information and physical evidence of all DoD units in the USCENTCOM AOR. Provided specialized support by gathering, handling, examining, preparing, entering, searching, retrieving, identifying as well as comparing digital and/or physical evidence. Used forensically sound procedures to determine results. Observed and followed proper evidence custody and control procedures.
• Supported the design and implementation of two multimillion dollar enterprise level projects for the deployment of SourceFire Intrusion Detection Systems, and NetScout full network packet capture capabilities across the SWA Theater. The scope of those projects included the installation of more than 50 defensive network monitoring devices in multiple enclaves within USCENTCOM AOR

Confidential Doha, Kuwait

Network Engineer

• Active member of Automated Information Security team assigned to network security audits
• Evaluated the Network infrastructure for upgrade and testing requirements
• Developed technical and process documentation for servers, routers, switches and Data Center
• Worked within Classified and Unclassified DOD networks both legacy and development systems as a vital member of the Department of Information Management

Confidential, Fort Lee, NJ

Systems Engineer 

• Designed and implemented a file server system and Multiple Domain Infrastructures for NBC, CNBC, CNBC
• Migrated NT 4.0 Enterprise/windows 2000 platform. (PDC, BDC, DNS, DHCP, IIS, SQL, file/Print Servers)
• Implemented a disaster recovery, and storage management for all continental  using Arcservit Enterprise Edition Package
• Maintained IP address distribution and inventory as well trouble shot WAN issues
• Coordinated with vendors for installation of new circuits, T1 CSU/ DSU and ISDN circuits, vendor feeds such Reuter RDF, Reuter plus, Bridge information, Instient, Nielsen Marketing Research
• Reduced team travel and living costs by implementing remote control software in all CNBC’s National/international offices to provide remote troubleshooting and administration from the Networking Operating Center (NOC) using Site scope software,  Openview Management tools

Confidential, New York, NY

Network Engineer 

• Installed and configured Client Access AS/400, Setup AS/400 prints session, VPN 
• Team Leader, GE Tech performance rollout for office97, win95 Y2K for 2000:
• Document/verify all the information and have the user complete satisfaction
• Established help desk Department for quick respond for problems or troubleshooting
• Performed user roll out support for common installation and upgrade problems
• Verified the quality & integrity of backup software Arc Serve 6.5.
• Document/verify all the information and have the user complete satisfaction sheet after testing.

Confidential,NY

Risk Management Officer:

• Acted as Business Engineer between the client, the GE team, and GE management.
• Conducted software project analysis on special user applications.
• Troubleshot various network problems resulting from user application roll out conflicts
• Performed user roll out support of problems encountered as a result of new installs
• Provide documentation to management for PC quality assurance performance
• Worked with the  NETWORK group to ensure connectivity to LAN Servers, AS/400’s