Security Engineer Resume Profile
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
I strongly desire a position where I am constantly challenged by new projects, technology, and your team.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Possesses 12 years of end user support within a Windows/Linux enviromet. Intermediate knowledge of Checkpoint, Juniper and Cisco firewall solutions. Intermediate knowledge of Linux operating systems. Possesses intermediate knowledge of RPM, PXE, YUM/YAST, tar/gzip, SSH, SFTP, APACHE web server, webalizer and command line interface, Linux based firewalls and network attached server devices. Founding member of local Linux/Unix user group. Experienced in network monitoring and management, encryption techniques, tools and procedures and classified information management. Extensive training in Public Key Infrastructure.. Functional knowledge in, DOS, Windows NT Server, Windows 2000 Server, CISCO router/switch operation IBM RDM setup. Recognized and commended for leadership skills while serving in the US Air Force. Managerial skills include Risk Management, Hazardous Materials, Human Resources, Safety, and Quality Assurance. Able to read schematics and blueprints.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Security Engineer
Confidential
- Security Engineer on the Verizon Business Managed Security Operations Center team responsible for change control and incident response during critical outages.
- Responsible for changes on Juniper NSM, Checkpoint firewalls, Cisco Pix/ASA, F5 load balancers, Bluecoat Proxy and insuring 100 accuracy during change process.
- Responsible for incident troubleshooting using Smart Tracker, MARS, LogLogic, Juniper NSM as well as packet capture and tcp dumps run from the command line.
Security Monitor
Confidential
- Responsible for engagements with Local exchange carrier per customer for Circuit testing and possible Vendor engagements for hardware/software dispatches.
- Responsible for first level troubleshooting to devices such as: Cisco PIX firewalls, routers, switches, Checkpoint firewalls running on Solaris and Nokia IPSO platforms, WebSense URL servers, Lucent Brick firewall, Blue Coat and NetCache Proxy servers, Cisco Intrusion Detection, Baytech modems and US Robotics modems
Test Engineer
Confidential
- Assisted team and group lead to determine any defects with pre-production hardware.
- Write defect reports on any problems that arise during testing.
- Installed Linux PXE server decreased software install time by 50 .
Level 2 helpdesk technician
Confidential
- Assisted and Mentor Level 1 helpdesk technicians with computer problems they were unable to resolve.
- Primary public key infrastructure PKI technician directly in charge of 2500 PKI devices
- Local registration authority LRA for Air Force PKI program in charge of recovering and issuing PKI certificates
- Trained to perform LRA duties by attending Department of Defense class in Columbus, Maryland
- Completed PKI rollout 2 months ahead of schedule
- Prepared work center for inspection/VPN access/30 computer network/wired wireless
- Managed six classified message incidents secured data sanitized network
- Spearheaded critical update on backup NCC power worked hand and hand with American Power Conversion to enable smooth transition on 18k upgrade to equipment
Confidential
Level 1 Helpdesk Technician
- Quick thinking saved U2 mission allowing critical mission to proceed saving the US Air Force over 150,000 in fuel cost and lost time
- Maintained 95 uptime on deployed network
- Provided critical satellite communications to US Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Developed COMSEC distribution/tracking system supported 400 influx in preparation for offensive actions for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Managerial skills:
- Risk management
- Hazardous materials handling
- Human resources
- Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Read schematics and blueprints
- Classified information management
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Participate in Pride Patrol roadway beautification project
- Volunteer off duty time to support base wide anti drunk driving campaign.
- Donate furniture for younger Airmen
- Red Cross blood donor
- Prior CPR /First Aid instructor
- Founding member of local Linux users group
