Objective

To work in a professional environment where my analytical and problem solving experience can be utilized

Skills

• Analytical: Software use and development, Database development and management, Conceptual orientation of information for managerial decisions
• Software: JDEdwards, Peoplesoft, MS Project, Visio, Access, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, 4694 - Point of Sale (POS) software, Netsuite, Business Object, Network Authority
• Hardware: Checkpoint R70 Firewall, Bluecoat Proxy, Xceedium Jump Server, Cisco ASA, Juniper SSL VPN, Qualys, eEye Vulnerability, TripWire

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Concentration: Information Systems/Technology awarded
Masters Program
Concentration: Information Systems Security

• Security+ Certified
• Check Point Certified Security Administrator ( CCSA) Certified
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certified
• MCP Certified
• Certified Ethical Hacker (Candidate ID: ECC023740)
• Process of Obtaining CISSP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Dallas, Tx
Information Assurance Analyst/Engineer July 10 - Present

• Provide security administration for all IT Security applications such as eEye vulnerability , Tripwire, and SecureWorks.
• Performed installation and configuration of TripWire and eEye Vulnerability Scanner.
• Participate in designing and managing IT Security strategy including both infrastructure and applications.
• Lead security and compliance based projects.
• Performed regularly scheduled software upgrades/updates.
• Consulted with users to determine requirements, and provide security solutions to meet needs.
• Assist with projects involving database and security issues and requirements.
• Served as a conduit to clients / partners regarding SAS70 compliance and data security initiatives, assuring standards are in place for ongoing compliance with regulatory bodies and governing laws.
• Experience applying DoD STIGs/Gold Disk and DoD RETINA scans for DIACAP
• Run and evaluate weekly DoD RETINA scans for DIACAP

W Confidential,Chicago,IL
System Security Analyst April 08 – July 10

• Troubleshoot and resolved advanced network/firewall issues Checkpoint R70 Firewalls/Vendor’s Cisco ASA, and Cisco routers including policy/ACL creation/review and log review
• Provide MPLS, SSL VPN, and IPSEC Tunnel configuration and support.
• Vulnerability analysis on all corporate systems. Includes performing vulnerability scans and risk assessments, and working with system administrators regarding remediation and adhering to compliancy requirements.
• Assisting in HIPAA and PCI compliance related initiatives and finding compensating controls.
• Provide consulting and advisory services related to strategy development, project preparation and planning
• Interact with technical and non-technical business users to provide understanding, interpretation and documentation requirements
• Helped with design solutions and alternatives to meet PCI DSS and other compliance requirements
• Review and modify security policies for application and host based encryption and remote access technologies such as jump servers.
• Review and develop company wide security policies for computer usage, password management, and other security related areas
• Work with internal teams and business partners to create secure web, application, and host based security configurations
• Perform reviews of new and existing infrastructures for new applications and servers

Confidential, Irvine, CA
Project Coordinator for New Site Development Jan 06 – Jan 08

• Created strategic plans to meet project needs
• Recommended process improvement to achieve maximum capabilities
• Analyzed process improvements for each project to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Provided support to district/area management for 75 to 100 projects budgeting $100,000
• Maintained progress, task completion, budget and scheduling
• Ran financial data reports using Business Objects and Excel
• Managed assigned projects to completion
• Developed accurate plans and budgets for all assigned projects
• Lead status update meetings to review projects and implement

Confidential, Santa Ana, CA
Business Analyst II (Contractor) Jan 05- Jan 06

• Supported the Enterprise Resource Planning implementation
• Used Netsuite (and/or PeopleSoft) to track order management
• Understand client’s business and help them achieve their goals
• Analyzed accounting data and developing spreadsheets, charts and other presentation materials
• Measured inefficiencies and implemented operational improvements
• Prioritized and organized multiple concurrent assignments within tight time constraints and changing
• Handled business planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting functions

Confidential, Cary, NC
NOC Analyst /IT Analyst Dec 99- May 02

• Responded to technical transmission issues in the long distance network
• Provided technical information and developed relationships with engineers and customers
• Provided analysis and diagnostics for hardware/software related issues concerning the DACS
• Was responsible for detecting, isolating and clearing alarms on all NBDXC, BBDXC, WBDXC
• Gained experience with DS1/DS3/OC3/OC12

Confidential, Durham, NC
Network Analyst / Desktop Support Nov 97 – Dec 99

• LAN Administration for 25 – 50 Desktop
• Provided assistance to users through the setup and configuration of VPN/LAN/WAN
• Verified user accounts, Security Policy and GPO
• Familiarity and experience with Active Directory
• Configured TCP/IP, DNS,WINS and DHCP on clients
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing connectivity issues with design and implementation of security best practices for servers and services.
• Sent feedback to the Knowledge Base located in Remedy