Resume of Network Security Analyst

Title
Network Security Analyst

Primary Skills
Firewall, VPN, Multi-Factor Authentication, Backup/Recovery, Anti-Virus, Operating Systems, Server Platforms

Location
US-LA-Lafayette (will consider relocating)

Posted
Aug-20-07

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Over 5 years of successful completion of networking and information systems engineering projects to include requirement analysis, planning, development, testing and evaluation.
Extensive experience in design, configuration and implementation of IP LAN/WAN voice and data services using equipment from major industry vendors.
Strong security background, including firewalls, web application security, PKI, VPN, routers, smart cards, and related technologies.
Strong analytical and planning skills, including product scope and design documents, test plans, and supportability/usability.
Experience in enforcing compliance for corporate information systems through proper network auditing and assessment methodologies, as well as efficient management of software licensing and end-user policies.
Proficient problem-solver with strong research capabilities who understands the business and technical perspectives to develop workable solutions that make sense.
Effective user of technology to increase profits, productivity, and complete edge while simultaneously delivering significant reductions in the cost of doing business.
Proactive, forward thinking individual with high energy, motivating personality.
Understand and comfortable working in high-availability (24/7) and crisis situations.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Backup / Recovery: Symantec GHOST, Acronis TrueIMAGE, OnTrack, VSS, eFolder, rsync, VERITAS Backup Exec
Firewall / IDS / VPN: Microsoft ISA 2004 , 2006, Cisco PIX 501, 506E, 515, Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator, Astaro Security Gateway, Snort, honeypot
Anti-Virus / Filtering : Symantec AntiVirus Corporate, Kaspersky Enterprise, SmartFilter, GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server
Operating systems: MS-DOS, Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT 4.0, 2003 Server, VISTA, Server 2008, Red Hat, Fedora Core, FreeBSD, LinSpire, Debian GNU Linux
Server platforms: MS Exchange 2000/2003, VmWARE Server, MS Virtual Server, MS Operations Manager 2005, MS Live Communications Server 2005, SQL Server 2000/2005, MS IIS 6.0 / 7.0, Apache Webserver.
Office productivity suite: MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Outlook
Network auditing: Ethereal, Cain & Abel, QualysGuard, Acunetix, Nessus, netcat, SARA, metasploit, nikto, nmap
Networking: PPTP, L2TP, IPSec, IKE, SSL, SSH, SMTP, FTP, SMB, NFS, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, BIND, WEP, EAP, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, RADIUS
Routing Protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IGRP, IP, RIP, IPX RIP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Verssa Consulting ( 5/2006 - Present )
Network Security Analyst
Provided network consulting services and leadership to customers on short or long term contracts.
Prepared consulting documentation templates including design planning, best practices, knowledge transfer, configuration reviews, and customer recommendations.
Performed sound independent analysis of network and systems security design and implementation of such designs.
Responsible for the requirements gathering, requirements analysis, design, installation, integration testing, documentation and enterprise wide compliance to information security standards.
Implemented network wide security management solution, including firewall policies and configuration, router access-lists, and agent based network monitoring.
Configured and maintained routers, switches, firewalls and load balancing solutions from leading industry vendors in a Web-hosting company and other mission critical environment which includes financial sectors.
Planned, coordinated, implemented and supported the LAN/WAN hardware, software and Internet/Intranet/Extranet integration network connectivity, diagnosed network failures and resolved any problems.
Experienced in provisioning and troubleshooting networking and server products from Cisco, Microsoft, RSA Security, and other industry vendors by serving as lead technical liaison for vendor relationships.
Implemented unique disaster and recovery planning strategy for customers using hardware-based virtualization technology which allows a speedy recovery of all critical based servers in less than 15 minutes.
Conducted technical audit of all server functions and network hardware within the company and for customers.
Implemented business planning survival guides via information security compliance policies based on ISO-17799 best practices.
Implemented and taught training classes, provided 1-on-1 training and call feedback in order to improve technical team's ability to resolve customer's technical questions on the front line.
Other duties include partner/channel technical trainings, RFP/RFQ/RFI response support and LTDs (Live Test Demonstrations). Also responsible for fostering direct touch relationships with customers, providing engineering product technical support and information technology consulting.

InfoSphere Pte. Ltd ( 2/2007 - 7/2007 )
Independent Consultant
Served as lead technical coordinator on contract responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the company's Voice-over-IP (VoIP) networks.
Performed routine assessment on the company's VoIP LAN/WAN network security, server load capacities and updating documentation on disaster recovery and systems planning.
Configured the company's billing and routing platforms (PortaBilling, PortaSwitch) for retail VoIP telephony and calling card services.
Responsible for configuring and setting up web servers for automatic provisioning of IP phone devices using both TFTP and HTTP protocols.
Developed standardized procedure for provisioning of IP phone devices (GrandStream, Sipura, Linksys) for integration with PortaBilling platform.
Supervised a team of remote engineers who supported the local network infrastructure and systems. Reviewed their technical solutions for consistency with the industry best practices in networking and information security.

Generis Technologies Inc. ( 5/2005 - 5/2006 )
Technical Lead, Systems Engineer
Designed and documented data networks from the ground up, trained customers and managers on system capabilities and proper usage.
Performed all aspects of several network implementations including network planning, design, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows Active Directory systems.
Served as technical lead for migration of enterprise legacy servers and messaging platforms including NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Exchange 5.5/2000 into current technologies based on Microsoft Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 messaging infrastructure.
Engineered, deployed, and managed enterprise wide monitoring systems (SolarWinds, Whatsup, EMCO, Level Platforms).
Developed company knowledgebase system for efficient tracking and documentation of resolved technical issues for internal and external use.
Developed companywide instant messaging environment using Microsoft LCS technology to increase employee productivity across the entire organization via video conference and data sharing capabilities.
Configured and tested all necessary network platforms under extreme time constraints resulting in successful customer acceptance of required test bed network.
Managed the day to day support operations of physical network components of LAN/WAN. These duties included but were not limited to reconfiguration, troubleshooting, and customer satisfaction.
Performed network growth and capacity analysis to identify upgrade scenarios for customers through extensive network modeling and simulation procedures.
Responsible for project management, budgeting, schedules, requirements analysis, implementation, post-sales problem isolation, as well as new technology briefings to customers.
Responsible for enduser and channel partner design configurations, product training, order management and post sales support activities.

Acadiana Safety Association ( 1/2003 - 3/2005 )
Network Administrator
Installed and maintained entire network, including cabling for the office as well as preparing computer resources including servers, workstations, laptops, printers, and multimedia equipment.
Administered a Windows NT 4.0 domain environment which includes user accounts assignment, access controls and file permissions, security and system patches, and storage backup.
Standardized suites of desktop software products allowing greater ease in document sharing, as well as the ability to upgrade software remotely and to troubleshoot more efficiently.
Implemented electronic store database using Barcode technology resulting in efficient video rental collections tracking and higher revenue for the company.


Nang Hong Communications Pte. Ltd ( 1/2001 - 10/2002 )
Network Systems Technician
Responsible for maintenance of customer's network, including desktop and server maintenance, help desk, training, and troubleshooting. Planned and implemented migration and hardware upgrades.
Responsible for performing extensive systems research and simulations prior to implementation and deployment stages.
Coordinated all aspects of new network installations which includes Ethernet wiring/cabling, setting up server rackspace, and securing physical access to crucial network access points.
Converted piles of handwritten notes and technical manuals into highly usable documentation to track, monitor, and assess IT infrastructure environment.
Researched and recommended all Server hardware & software products, RAID/data storage configurations, operating system/application installations, patch management services, repairs, upgrades, new backups/recovery and life-cycle management.
Researched product bugs and new issues in order to discover and document solutions before customers became aware of them.

EDUCATION
M.S, Engineering and Technology Management, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.S, Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications Major), University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Certifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator / Engineer (MCSA/MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Firewall Specialist
Cisco IDS Specialist
Cisco VPN Specialist
Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
RSA SecurID Certified Systems Engineer (RSA/CSE)


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