SUMMARY

• Security Engineer with broad knowledge of hardware, software, and networking technologies.
• Which provide powerful combination of analysis, implementation, and support to customer base.
• Experienced in system and network administration and engineering, hardware evaluation, project management, systems and network security, incident analysis and recovery
• . Able to provide network, systems, and security experience, knowledge, and solutions in system and network - diverse environment.
• Known for protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems. Skilled advisor and engineer for secure solutions for business opportunities.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Checkpoint Firewalls
• Juniper Firewalls
• SSL Juniper VPN
• Bluecoat Proxy SG
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Networking
• Air Magnets
• Solar winds Orion
• Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
• Tripwire
• Palo Alto
• VMWARE
• LINUX/UNIX
• LDAP
• Systems Administrator
• Microsoft Windows 7-10
• Microsoft Windows Server
• TrendMicro Office Scan XG
• Cisco Umbrella.
• Cisco Amp.
• Secure Remote Access Solutions
• Cloud Based Authentication
• Trend Micro XG
• Pulse Connect Secure VPN

WORK EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Glenview Ill

Sr.Information Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Administration of Checkpoint firewalls including IPS and Anti - Bot, URL Filtering.
• Network Assessment and Documentation.
• Managing User accounts using Active Directory.
• Administration of Globalscape FTP.
• Administration of Bluecoat Proxy
• Administration of Duo Two-Factor Authentication.
• Administration of Pulse Connect Secure VPN

Confidential, Chicago Ill

Sr. IT Security & Risk

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and implementation secure network infrastructure
• Administration of Checkpoint firewalls and clusters.
• Network Assessment and Documentation (including technical, operational, and economic assessment)
• Implementation of TrendMicro Office Scan XG.
• Build and maintain Visio documentations for Clients.
• Managing User accounts using Active Directory.
• Implementation of Cisco Amp.
• Administration of Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP).
• Administration of Absolute Computrace for Firm Equipment.
• Implementation and Administration of Ivanti LANrev (Mac Management)
• Administration of Cisco Umbrella.
• Administration of Cloud Based Authentication. (Two - Factor Authentication)
• Administration of Secure Remote Access Solutions.

Confidential, Titusville FL

Sr. Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain operational guidelines and processes to directly support Confidential ’s security architecture and design.
• Administration of Checkpoint appliances, Firewall, IPS, URL Filter, RSA Secure Id, Cisco Asa,
• Support existing security solutions and partner with the security engineering team for the implementation and integration of any new enhancements made to existing security solutions in support of improving overall enterprise security.
• Ensure security tools and solutions hardware/software/devices are operating effectively and updated in a timely manner.
• Developed and maintain operating guidelines and procedures in support of Confidential ’s policies, standards and guidelines.
• Determine appropriate levels of security configuration, controls and monitoring.
• Use appropriate and effective measures to respond to network security alerts.
• Support the maintenance and deployment of new security solutions in multiple data centers.
• Support incident management processes and security monitoring alerts in preventing internal / external hackers from compromising Confidential ’s data and assets.
• Understand the latest threat techniques and support appropriate countermeasures, configurations and awareness.
• Support remote access and multi-factor technologies to internal/external users.
• Overall central management of web filtering and Internet proxy servers.
• Work with members of all BU to support the enterprise approach to security.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through enterprise networks.
• Perform ticket queue monitoring, resolution and prioritization, maintain diagrams and documentation as appropriate and support firewall rule set reviews, auditing and maintenance activities.

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Extensive experience in hardware support of desktops, laptops, printers and other peripherals, as well as PDA and wireless devices such as Blackberries, iPhones and iPads.
• Implemented and administered Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM). Prepared for client deployment: Configured firewalls and communication ports on servers and workstations, and otherwise prepare operating systems for remote deployment and management of Endpoint Protection clients.
• Provided systems administration support for Microsoft Windows systems including server and workstation upgrades, backup and disaster recovery monitoring, user account setup and security administration
• Created security groups for user’s web access as well as network and exchange accounts.
• Worked on PCI Firewall Hardening. Monitored incoming and outgoing traffic with Project Managers.
• PCI Validation, on-site security audit and quarterly network scan. Also, worked together with an Independent security assessor or internal audit if signed by an officer of the company.
• Supported Juniper Firewalls using Unix Shell Services.
• Using the Assyst ticketing system to provide reliable, and prompt support and follow-up
• Solved end user issues related to services and web applications of new data center site.
• Monitored network to ensure network availability to system users.
• Planned, coordinated and implemented various network security measures to protect data, software and hardware.
• Monitored Network Performance using Orion to detects, diagnosis, & resolve of network and firewall issues.
• Setup Apple IOS and Android devices to SSL VPN with two-factor authentication for PCI. Two-factor authentication significantly increases security by checking identity on a second factor that is unique to the individual.
• Implemented and administered Tripwire IT Security software. Prepared for client deployment: Configured firewalls and communication ports on servers and workstations, and otherwise prepare operating systems for remote deployment and management of Endpoint clients.
• Establishing role-based access rights to current AD infrastructure and other 3d party applications. Using Identity management and security groups.
• Performed troubleshooting on Grid Cards (Entrust) authentication issues and lockouts.
• Upgraded Juniper SSL (VPN) system for mobile laptops analyzed and implemented security policies based on reporting and user requests.
• User access administration (to include network, remote access, and application accounts).
• Monitoring local compliance of the security policy and procedures.
• Assist to investigate security breaches/incidents.
• Responsible for regular audits of access logs and assist performing risk assessments and analysis for critical technical platforms to ensure the information systems are adequately protected and meet PCI and other applicable regulatory requirements Using Host Vulnerability Assessment with Nessus, NeXpose(Rapid7)
• Actively participate in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Monitor local compliance of the security policy and procedures to ensure PCI compliance and analyze daily security risks and threats (Tripwire, Bluecoat Proxy SG, and Symantec DLP).
• Collaborated with network teams in troubleshooting routing issues with VPN connectivity on mobile devices utilizing Wire shark.
• Worked with vendor application analysts and programming team in converting and deploying critical apps via SCCM.

Confidential, Orlando, FL

IT Helpdesk Level II, Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Implemented new software and upgraded existing software on Microsoft Windows servers and individual workstations.
• Strong knowledge of application testing, maintenance and application compatibility.
• Implemented and administered Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM). Prepared for client deployment: Configure firewalls and communication ports on your servers and workstations, and otherwise prepare operating systems for remote deployment and management of Endpoint Protection clients.
• Automated installation of software to 500 end-user PCs via Admin magic, Acronis True image Workstation.
• Provided second level support to internal Help Desk to resolve user concerns with specific applications, including Windows Xp, Microsoft office, Great Plains, and numerous industry specific applications
• Identified and implemented technologies and methods of using existing technology to help users work more efficiently.
• Developed procedures and trained users in electronic data transfer between applications.
• Wrote articles for and reviewed Techie Tips, Tricks and News newsletter.
• Prepared documentation and training materials, coordinated technology related training for Standard operating procedures.
• Participated in company move of 500 PCs, Setup and configured new and exciting equipment.
• Assisted in deploying Help Desk, including software selection and development of procedures, and support for software, printing, and network access issues.
• Created over 500 accounts in active directory, Microsoft Exchange accounts, Televantage Accounts.
• Created test environment for evaluating VMware, performed initial test baseline for critical business apps for mobile devices.
• Training and coaching of employees regarding security through Security Awareness Program.
• Active Directory: Experience managing user and computers among the network via enabling or restricting access to certain computers. Would add new users to the system upon hire and grant them the proper rights to the system settings, and files. Would disable terminated user profiles on the network until set times then profiles are deleted.
• Migrated user data (Desktop, Favorites, and Documents) from old computer to new computer systems via transfer cable, external drives and manual migration to designated shared drives.
• Worked as Desktop Support Technician (level 2).
• Printer installation.