Resume of Principal Consultant

Title
Principal Consultant

Primary Skills
Data center Expertise & Solutions, Cisco Network and Security Infrastructure Solutions, Cisco Datacenter Design

Location
US-DC-Washington

Posted
Jul-21-08


Key Skills and Knowledge

Data center Expertise & Solutions
Cisco Network and Security Infrastructure Solutions
Cisco Datacenter Design
Cisco Self Healing Network Design

Server Operating Systems
Windows Server 2003
Windows 2000 Server
Red Hat Linux
Sun Solaris

Networking Protocols
TCP/IP
DNS
DHCP
WINS
NetBEUI
IPX/SPX

Routing & Transport Technologies
BGPv4,OSPF,ISIS,EIGRPRIPv2
MPLS, SONET/SDH Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Gigabit Ethernet, FDDI, OC-192, OC-48, OC-12, OC-3, DS3, T-3, T-1, DS0, DSL

Software Firewalls
Microsoft ISA Server 2006
Microsoft ISA Server 2004
Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server

Cisco Hardware
Cisco Switches (3750, 3560, 2900, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6000, 6500)
Cisco Routers (2500, 2600, 2800, 3600, 3800, 4000, 7200, 7500, 7600)
Cisco PIX Firewall ( 501, 505, 506, 515e, 525, 535)
Cisco ASA Firewall (5510, 5520, 5540)
Cisco IPS/IDS (4215, 4240, 4255, 4260, 4270)
Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators

Juniper Hardware
Juniper Routers (m40, m7i, m160, j2320, j2350)
Juniper Firewall (NetScreen 5gt, NetScreen 204, NetScreen 208)





F-5 Hardware
BIP-IP
3DNS
FIREPASS

Remote Control Software
Symantec pcAnywhere
Microsoft Terminal Server Client/RDP
Microsoft NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Funk Software Proxy & Carbon Copy
RealVNC
RAdmin

Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
PPTP
L2TP
RRAS
IPSec
SSL VPN

Skills Summary
Mr. Thomas provides technical solutions for enterprise clients in his Cisco network and security architecture practice with a key focus on Cisco datacenter and enterprise design from the edge network to the network core following Cisco best practices for datacenter design and self-defending networks, enterprise security architecture from SSL VPN, IPSEC client VPNs, site-to-site VPN's, QOS, voice and video network engineering and implementation. He is a Cisco Architect with extensive experience securing, designing, implementing, and supporting large Cisco and Juniper environments.
Mr. Thomas offers value through enterprise analysis, design, and implementation with focus on redundancy and no single points of failure. He has an exceptional ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems using personal experience and available resources when needed. Mr. Thomas is able to prioritize tasks based on business needs and explain technical information and concepts to non-technical senior management.

Education
1991 Barnes Business School, Denver, Colorado - A.S. Business Management
1999 University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado - Computer Information Systems

Professional Certification
2001 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
2001 Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
2003 Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
2003 Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
2004 Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
2004 Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)
2005 Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE)
2005 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Project Experience
U.S. Department of Defense * NMCI, Consultant
Public Sector, Sr. Principal Architect 02/2006-Present
* Projects include enhancements to existing BAN/LAN core, designing BGP load sharing and failover capability, as well as various lifecycle replacement and capacity upgrades throughout the network.
* Design and plan network engineering modernizations for the enterprise network.
* Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
* Ensure that all projects include engineering solutions that meet current architectural standards, responsible for maintaining and raising our technical standards by mentoring and reviewing the work of other engineers.
* Lead Engineer for Riverbed WANX design and network implementation.
* Provides reports regarding effectiveness of penetration tests and risk assessments and makes recommendations for risk mitigation.
* Interface with COI-user community to defining end security.
* Providing enhancements establishing performance and technical standards for the infrastructure and overall technical architecture, developing written engineering practices, and methodologies.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security * Transportation Security Administration, Consultant Public Sector, Sr. Enterprise Architect 01/2004-02/2006
* Projects include, US-VISIT, Electronic Security Surveillance, Alien Flight Student Program, and Threat Imaging Projection also HHS and "ESS" ITSC network integration design.
* Designed and built Multi-Client interconnecting network for both government and commercial clients. Construed security operating guidelines and security zone matrix.
* Lead Network Engineer for the Electronic Security Surveillance project consisting of designing and implementing digital electronic surveillance systems utilizing Network Digital Video Recorders (NDVRs), Brocade SAN Fibre Channel Switches and storage solutions with requirements supporting 50 to 75 terabytes of stored data.
* Developed and implemented the security infrastructure and field deployment solution for the Electronic Security Surveillance project designed intrusion prevention systems develop solutions for Cisco LANs/WANs, server hardening, penetration testing.
* Designed accepted firewall solution and configuration for the US-VISIT pilot site, using Sidewinder G2 and Cisco PIX technologies.
* Provide application security polices architecture, implementation guidance, compliance, and process definition.
* Engineered load balancing architecture using BIG IP "F5", designed SSL offsite web-based VPN architecture using F5 Firepass.
iTechnologies Inc., Consultant
Commercial, Cisco Solutions Architect 01/2003-12/2003
* Support all aspects of WAN network infrastructure in a 24 x 7 NOC environment.
* Configured and managed Cisco access layer routers, Lucent CBX switches, and Juniper M40 core routers.
* Responsible for continuous availability of data network services, including training and serving as Lead Support point.
* Designed and implemented point-to-point WAN Frame Relay over ATM access and multiple VPNs using TCP/IP.
* Created, developed, and deployed NetScreen, SonicWALL, PIX and Linux-based firewall solutions for various clients.
* Created internal security group, developed working procedures, and developed security templates for network routers.
* Provided mentoring and training to the network operating center "NOC" engineering community on complex technical issues.
iTechnologies Inc., Consultant
Commercial, Cisco WAN Engineer 01/2002-01/2003
* Support for all aspects of managing and maintaining corporate LAN/WAN environment.
* Developed performance monitoring solution with Inter-exchange IP network.
* Configured Cisco (7200, 7500, 4000, 2600) routers, Cisco (6500, 2550, 2900) switches and Cisco PIX (515, 520, 535) firewalls.
* In this role evaluated multiple vendor products specific to enterprise and WAN network requirements for multiple datacenter sites.
* Provided feedback and purchase recommendation to upper management.
* Conducted performance monitoring for all portions of network infrastructure devices and ensured proposed network designs and implementations met with security policies procedures.
* Designed, implemented, and developed security solutions for network WAN architecture, Implemented network design for regional data centers.
* Created and maintained all network architecture technical documentation; developed security policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Fujitsu Company LLC, Consultant
Commercial, Cisco Solutions Architect 01/2001-01/2002
* Network monitoring and troubleshooting of networks from layer one (Frame, Point-to-Point, ATM, SONNET), to layer three (routing with OSPF, EIGRP, BGP Protocols).
* Ensured that the site network and network management environment are reliable and all performance exceeds that of contracted service levels.
* Preformed monitoring of multi-customer ISP network, event notification acknowledgement, and correlation, providing on-site customer training for client(s) field engineers.
* Team Lead for Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to management.
* Developed security policies, practices and guidelines
Level3 * Global Services, Consultant
Commercial, Sr. Cisco Engineer 02/1999-01/2001
* Configured, implemented and maintained POP equipment including CM DSLAMs, AC120 switches, CE200 CSU/DSUs, and Cisco routers.
* Managed Linux based firewalls, including rule creation, network security evaluation and Cisco PIX security policy management.
* Provided IP protocol management for frame-relay and frame over ATM networks IDS configuration and management
* Responsible for monitoring the backbone network, and related security devices though HP Open view, Micomuse and ensuring proper network performance and fault identification and remediation.
* Performed network maintenance upgrades to support network stability and growth. Configured DS1, DS3 and OC3 circuits.
* Performed remote DS1 and DS3 testing and fault isolation.
* Monitored and reviewed all security related logs including syslogs, firewall logs, proxy logs, and IDS/IPS logs.
AT&T BIS , Consultant
Commercial, Technical Lead 04/1997-01/1999
* Senior Team Lead and escalation point for advanced network troubleshooting of @HOME's internal and external network elements.
* Provided leadership and guidance in the creation of the detailed plans assess both the current and planned technology environments.
* Provided, design and implementation of point-to-point networks over a frame relay and ATM backbone.
* Act as a key liaison across various internal groups/clients, map enterprise customer requirements into future features and functionalities while supporting new emerging markets acting as security lead for corporate IT Systems, and OPS team on technology solutions for customers.

Professional Training
CCDA Boot Camp
CCENT e-Camp
CCNA Boot Camp
CCDP e-Camp
CCNP e-Camp
CCIE Routing and Switching Mock Labs Boot Camp
CCIE Routing and Switching Prep Boot Camp
CCIE Security Boot Camp
Firewall Intrusion Prevention Systems
Firewall Service Module Firewall Specialist
Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention Systems v6.0
Cisco Network and Host IPS
Cisco Router Security
Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks v4.0
Cisco Security Accelerated

Certifications
See above


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