Network & Information Security Architect Resume
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking an exciting and challenging position as a Network & Information Security Administrator/Architect within a dynamic and innovative organization which offers variety and the opportunity for both career and personal growth. My goal is to play a pivotal role in an organization where I can achieve results by making a measurable contribution through creative leadership, teamwork, passion enhanced by the drive to succeed
SUMMARY:
Observing myself for past years, I was able to keep the commitments I had given to my superiors as a network and information security professional. I had good exposure as a team member and a team leader. I have done my projects in a challenging and competitive environment which will help me to work as a good team player and finish the assignments on time.
NETWORK & SECURITY ADMIN SKILLS:
- Establishing network specifications
- Installation, testing, and bringing network enhancements into production
- Diagnosis and quickly fixes of difficult user problems
- Network Backup and Recovery
- Performance evaluation and maintenance
- Server Virtualization and Cloud deployments
- Mobility and Smart Devices configurations
- Protection of proprietary and confidential information
- Securing networks, monitoring and controlling access
- Security Audits and Compliance
- Working on information security best practices awareness and training for users.
NETWORK/SERVER HARDWARE KNOWLEDGE:
Networking Products: Juniper NetScreen / Cisco ASA & PIX / FortiNet Firewalls + VPN, 3COM, DLink range of products
Servers: Compaq Proliant ML/DL Series, DELL PowerEdge Series
Standalones (Intel): DELL Optiplex Series, IBM PC300 GL, Intellistations Series. COMPAQ Desktops Series
Peripherals: HP/Canon/Konica/Kreocera Laser Jet products
SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE:
Operating Systems: Windows 2003/2008 Servers, Windows XP/7/8, CentOS /Fedura & Red Hat Linux.
Database: MS SQL Server, MySQL (Installation & Administration)
Packages: MS Office 2013, MS Visio 2013, Project Professional 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Confidential
Network & Information Security Architect
Confidential
Team Lead - Network & Security Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Excellent client interactions skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good communication and problem solving skills and ability to work in conjunction with a team of engineers.
- Capabilities include an extremely broad knowledge base and familiarity with the latest cutting-edge technologies, including Firewalls, VPN, IDS and IPS. In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, high availability, load balancing, and remote management. Outstanding relationship management, analysis, and problem resolution skills as well as outstanding organizational, multitasking, and team building skills at all levels.
- Design and deploy Ethernet 802.3, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, WINS, ARP, FTP, Secured FTP, Telnet, DSL/Cable, hubs, routers (Cisco IOS), cabling, SMTP, POP3, NAT, VPN, VLAN, RIP, LAN/WAN etc.
- IPv4/v6 address allocation, sub net design, develop scalable IP designs and ability to work with project teams and vendors to learn new platforms, drive new feature roadmaps and integration.
- Experience in configuring network security devices including CISCO ASA/PIX / Juniper NetScreen / FortiGate Firewalls + SSL VPN, RSA etc.
- Through knowledge in deploying and administration of Microsoft Technologies including Active Directory Services; Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPO); Group Policy Management Console (GPMC); WINS and DNS/ DHCP Servers.
- Thorough knowledge of Windows XP; Windows 2000 Server; Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008.
- In-depth installation and administration of RedHat Linux /CentOS Linux/Ubuntu Linux based Servers.
- Experience in Configuring Microsoft Hyper - V /VM Ware Virtual Server and administration.
- Experience in Microsoft Azure Cloud Configuration and administration of Cloud Virtual Servers.
- Managing and safeguarding company's Information/Data Assets and Intellectual property. Identify protection goals, objectives and metrics consistent with corporate strategic plans.
- Develop and enforcement of Information Security Policies, Standards, Guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of information security and protection. Information protections responsibilities include develop network security architecture, network access and monitoring policies, employee education and awareness.
- Experience on leading annual Information Security Auditing and Compliance using CIS CAT Audit Tool accordance with BS ISO/ IEC 27001:2005 BS 7799-2:2005 and PCI Compliance using Qualys Guard Security Tools. Working knowledge of industry standards such as NIST, SANS, and ISO/ PCI DSS Standards designing and securing IT Infrastructure.
OS: Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Professional workstations
Security: Smoothwall Express 2.0 Firewall.