CULLEN BASS

**** ** **** ***** . *******, FL ****1 . 954-***-**** .

acn1cv@r.postjobfree.com

PrOFESSIONAL Summary

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete

variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Skilled

in interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,

diagram, or schedule form; with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Key Qualifications:

. Built 4 data centers and business offices; established communication

network which connected 9 countries, and developed communication POS

network for the Caribbean.

. Created and fostered the Cisco and other Security Devices for PCI

Compliance with the entire Finance Network for the Company in the US

and Central America.

Technical Skills

Databases: Microsoft SQL 2000/2005, MS Access 2003/2007,

OS400,

Programming Languages: RPG, SQL

Software: Microsoft Office 2008 & 2010

Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, 8, Linux-Red Hat, Windows Server

2003 & 2008, Cisco ASA,

RSA Application, Cisco ACS Application, AS400, Cisco

IOS

Hardware: Cisco Router, Cisco Switches,

Cisco ASA, RSA Token Appliance,

ACS Appliance, IBM Servers, HP Servers, Dell Laptops,

Hypercom NAC, Forecout NAC, RSA SEIM, Fortinet

Fortigate, Palo Alto, Sonicwall SuperMassive,

Sonicwall TZ series

Networking: IP, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS,

Switching/Routing, Ethernet, VLAN, VTP, HSRP, VSRP

Routing Protocols: RIP v1 & v2, EIGRP, OSPF, GRE, BGP,

IPv4, IPV6

WORK Experience

Lead Network Administrator (IV) & IT Supervisor

02/1997 to 11/2014

Credomatic of Florida

Miami, FL

Roles and responsibility

Network Security

. Firewall administration using Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper

and Sonicwall

. Cisco ASA VPN creation and management (IPSec and SSL)

. Cisco ACS, RSA SEIM Administration

. RSA Token Administration

. System Security planning using NIST

. Cisco IPS/IDS administration and implementation

Network Engineering/Server Administration

. Cisco Switching using various 2000/3000/6000/4500 series switches

. Cisco Routing using various 2900/3800/3900 series routers

. Secure design of layer 2 and layer 3 segments

. Diagramming and documentation using Visio and other tools

. Nortel BCM with Call Manager and Unity administration

. Designing, securing and managing of Microsoft Active Directory

. Enterprise network management using Cisco, VMware and Microsoft

technologies

. Process all ongoing activities that serve to provide appropriate

access to and the confidentiality and integrity of customers,

providers, employees, and business information in compliance with the

Company internal policies and guidelines.

. Documents security policies and procedures created by the IT Manager

. Provide direct security training and oversight to all employees, or

third parties, ensuring proper information security in accordance

with established policies and procedures.

. Initiates, facilitate and promote activities to create information

security awareness.

. Perform information security risk assessments for security issues

related to information systems.

. Assist the IT Manager to implement information security policies and

procedures.

. Review all system-related security plans throughout the network.

. Monitor compliance with information security policies and procedures,

referring problems to the appropriate department managers.

. Advise the department with current information about information

security technology and related regulatory issues.

. Monitor the internal control systems to ensure that appropriate access

levels are maintained.

. Prepare the disaster recovery and business continuity plan security

aspects

. Maintain Virus Protection Systems operations and up to date.

. Install and verify that all security patches are installed on servers

and workstations .

. Perform software inventory on all computers of the company on a semi-

annual basis for licensing compliance.

. Perform penetration testing of all routers within the wide area

network

. Make sure tapes are sent daily to Disaster Recovery Site for backup

recovery.

. Assist HelpDesk with overflow calls for support related maters.

. Group Policy creation and configuration

. DNS administration using Microsoft DNS/DHCP

. MS Windows server builds and hardening HP/IBM and Dell Windows

2008/2003/2000/NT

. Lotus Notes Version 8.x

. MS SQL server 2008/2005/2000 administration

. IIS administration

. Installation of Data and Voice Circuits

. Installation of Cisco and Server equipment at the NOC and Data Center

Virtualization

. VMware ESX/ESXi and MicroSoft HyperV server installation and

administration

. Sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks,

including overseeing installation of software releases and security

patches on network devices.

. Monitors network to ensure that communications are stable and secure;

examines network performance and recommends upgrades to meet increases

in workload.

. Recommends and implements new networking solutions, applications, and

modifications to meet business requirements; approves all network

changes and reviews them to ensure they meet security standards.

. Ensures that appropriate network security controls are in place and

operating; certifies that network security logs are reviewed for

security events that require resolution and ensures that they are

resolved.

. Assists in evaluation of proposed data processing projects to assess

adequacy of existing communications hardware and software; consults

with vendors and other establishment workers to solve communications

problems.

. Leads and directs the work of others in the department; assigns tasks,

adjusts priority of tasks for IT staff to ensure efficient operation

and completion of projects based on company needs.

. Visits vendors and attends training to learn about available products,

enhancements, or services and keep up with evolving technology

standards.

. Oversees installation of network and data cabling, as well as

documentation of network configuration.

. Oversees installation of three NOC and Data Centers in Miami, includes

creating an SLA's with AT&T, Sprint and Verizon for data circuits.

EDUCATION

Bachelor Science

Graduate May 1983

Southern University

. GPA: 4.0

. Relevant Coursework: All Programming languages, Cobal,Frotran,PL1,

Assembler Language,BASIC,

Master of Information Technology (Information Assurance & Security)

Expected: March, 2015

American InterContinental University

Schaumburg, IL

. GPA: 3.50

. Relevant Coursework: Enterprise Networks, Database Systems Designs and

Implementation, Principles and Information Security, Object-Oriented

Application, Applied Cryptography and Network Security, Legal Issues

in Information Security and Incident Response, IT Auditing and

Security Rick Management, CCNA, Cisco Security and Design, Cabling,NOC

and DATA Center buildout

Contact this candidate