SUMMARY

• Seasoned and fully dependable Information Security Engineer with exceptional record of competence and discretion.
• Adept at communicating with other engineers and clients in a clear and understandable manner.
• Able to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive client information.
• Superior breadth of experience in network administration and information security
• Excellent proficiency with encryption firewalls authorization methodologies and Web filtering authentication
• Profound facility with security policy development implementation and enforcement
• Sound grasp of a variety of Internet protocols
• High skills in data analysis and network security threat identification
• Strong expertise in detecting intrusions via network scans
• Exceptional skills in critical issue identification and resolution
• Outstanding skills in conveying complex technical information clearly and accessibly to technical and non - technical customers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Information Security Engineer

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Ensured risk reduction through information security policy development.
• Employed various technical methods to safeguard customer data.
• Engineered, implemented and monitored security measures for the protection of computer systems, networks and information.
• Took necessary preventive action to ensure chronic information security threats were not repeated.
• Developed technical solutions to help mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Preformed Netflow analysis on a major network separation project and acted as the security liaison to both Nisource and CPG separation teams.
• Utilized Nessus and various other tools located within the Kali linux suite to conduct external and internal vulnerability assessments.
• Conducted analysis, investigated Netflow data for anomalies.
• Evaluated systems using vulnerability scanners and manual techniques to verify system security settings and configurations.
• Wrote comprehensive reports, including assessment - based findings, outcomes and propositions for further system security.
• Tested and Provided feedback on multiple SIEM tools (Splunk Enterprise Security, McAfee Enterprise Security Manager)
• Tested multiple internal tools and provided feedback, bugs and new feature suggestions to DEVOPS team.
• Reviewed Log files and Netflow data to provide network separation support and abnormality detection, troubleshooting for Nisource/CPG separation teams.
• Installed, Maintained, Configured and utilized various linux operating systems (Kali, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)
• Collected, Analyzed, and interpreted qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources for the purposes of documenting results and analyzing findings to provide meaningful products.
• Analyzed threat Intelligence, Identifying attach vectors for clients.
• Lead multiple projects simultaneously without compromising quality or timely completion of projects

IT Administrator

Confidential, Artesia, NM

Responsibilities:

• Monitored security systems for any and all signs of hackers or fraudulent activity.
• Performed security system updates on a regular basis with associated technical documentation.
• Updated all departments on potential new cyberthreats.
• Conducted evaluation of intranets and firewalls on a regular basis.
• Resolved all fraud and virus infections in coordination with computer security incident response teams.
• Preformed External and Internal vulnerability assessments, penetration testing of city-wide LAN.
• Conducted regular audits against the police, fire and ambulance service against HIPPA and CJIS compliance.
• Conducted regular audits against the city’s infrastructure in compliance with PCI, STIGGS and NIST Guidelines.
• Coached and mentored Junior associates
• Maintained, configured, and analyzed network utilizing Junos Space, Palo Alto and Nessus CV.
• Evaluated new and emerging security technologies, protocol and standards.
• Conducted testing new security software and/or technologies for companies as the primary tester and as an assistant to the lead tester.
• Worked with vendors and procurement to research and select new solutions, including setup and testing of a Proof of Concept then briefing City Council and Mayor to effectively make a purchase decision that directly benefited the security of the City.
• Installed, Configured and Maintained Active Directory
• Supported Brocade switches and Fortigate (200B’s) firewalls before transitioning to Juniper.
• Installed, Configured and Maintained Juniper SRX’s, 4500, 4550,3300’s, Junos space, security director and network director.
• Wrote and implemented Disaster Recovery Plan and Business Continuity Plan.
• Installed, Maintained, Configured and utilized various linux operating systems (Kali, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)

Network Engineer/Security Engineer

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Preformed network documentation and created disaster recovery plan
• Designed, Configured and Installed $190,000 Juniper Network
• Implemented security within the WAN, within accordance of NIST and FIPS standards
• Achieved Network Accreditation with the minimal “High” and “Medium” vulnerabilities
• Resolved all IP network issues to reduce waste and downtime while also ensuring client Service Level Agreements.
• Managed assigned project /program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives
• Responded to inquiries from staff/administrators/service provider’s/site personnel/outside vendors to provide technical assistance/support
• Added Windows XP/Vista/7 Workstations and Windows Server 2003/2008 servers to the domain
• Configured Windows 2008 Active Directory, DNS and DHCP
• Stabilized/expanded /protected client network and PC environment
• Developed and Implemented Security Policies and Guidelines
• Designed and implemented security solutions to support corporate information security policy, regulatory requirement and security best practices while collaborating with teams technical and non-technical teams.
• Installed, Configured and Maintained Active Directory
• Supported Cisco 2961’s 4948E’s and 2960’s before transitioning to Juniper.
• Installed, Configured and Maintained Juniper SRX’s, 4500, 4550, 3300’s, Junos space, security director and network director.
• Wrote and implemented Disaster Recovery Plan and Business Continuity Plan.
• Installed, Maintained, Configured and utilized various Linux operating systems (Kali, Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS)

Help Desk Technician

Confidential, Goose Creek, SC

Responsibilities:

• Provide networking/desktop support and performed repair/preventive maintenance tasks.
• Earned commendations for teamwork/flexibility/work excellence in providing IT support to customers
• Maintained 300 Desktop/Laptop Computers. Email set up and Data Back-up Transfer
• Solved complex issues involving Java/various other software
• Upgraded 200 Desktop/Laptop’s from Windows XP to Windows 7 x64
• Solved various wide format/regular printer issues saving the company $60,000
• Handled the tasks of diagnosing/repairing/testing computer hardware parts
• Performed system check-ups/on-site computer setup/tune-ups/assessment/diagnostics
• Adapted to complex problems (Solved 99% of the tickets effectively and within the allotted time frame

Information Management Officer

Confidential, Ashland, KY

Responsibilities:

• Handled technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment (EX: system crashes/slow-downs/data recoveries)
• Engaged/tracked Priority 1 issues/resolution and closure of trouble tickets
• Handled the tasks of diagnosing/repairing/testing computer hardware parts
• Responsible for maintaining network and computer systems/software installation/configuration/repair/troubleshooting
• Installation of Antispyware and Antivirus/hardware installation/testing/cleaning/troubleshooting/repair/ maintenance
• System check-ups/on-site computer setup/tune-ups/assessment/diagnostics
• Email set up/ Data Back-up Transfer
• Maintained secure network/kept operating systems running effectively