Security Engineer

ANTONIO G. THOMAS

*** ********* **.

Hm: 770-***-****

Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Cell: 404-***-****

Email:

************@*******.***

OBJECTIVE Seeking a Senior Level Network Security Analyst position

utilizing a diverse skill set that includes management skills in

a broad base of networking technology and internetworking

concepts.

EDUCATION SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY Marietta, GA

B.S., December 1997, Electrical Engineering Technology

DEKALB TECHNICAL COLLEGE Clarkston, GA

A.A.T, June 2004, Networking Specialist

CERTIFICATIONS

Cisco Certified Network Associate (September 2003), CompTIA

Network+ Certification (March 2004), Check Point Certified

Security Administrator (July 2004), Check Point Certified

Security Expert (April 2004)

Cisco Certified Security Professional ID#: CSCO10674415

(December 2008)

Juniper JNCIA-FWV Certification ID#: JPR56854 (August 2009)

SKILLS Software

Windows NT & 2000 Server, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook,

Lotus Notes, Visual Basics, C Programming, MySQL, Unix/Linux,

Remedy, Dragon, Real Secure Site Protector, Snort, NeuSecure,

StealthWatch, Proventia Appliances, Cisco PIX/ASA, Cisco

Adaptive Security Device Manager, Check Point VPN-FireWall

Management, NetScreen-Security Manager, and Juniper Networks

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Appliances.

Protocols

TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, InfoSec, Frame Relay, X.25, HDLC/SDLC, ISDN,

OSPF, BGP, EIGRP/IGRP, IPX EIGRP, RIP, PIM-Multicasting, IEEE

802.x - Ethernet, FastEthernet, Gig Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring,

and Source Route Bridging.

Professional Experience

IBM INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMS Atlanta, GA 06/05-

Present

Security Analyst

Device Management Team (February 08 - Present)

. Provide complex IT security services to clients within the IBM Managed

Security Services organization.

. Follow change management procedures and modify customer Security

Policies.

. Troubleshoot device outages, connectivity issues, and policy related

problems.

. Configure, establish, and troubleshoot VPN connectivity and tunnels.

. Maintain system health of managed devices for multiple platforms

including Checkpoint, Cisco, Proventia, and Juniper Netscreen appliances.

. Apply software updates and perform maintenance to managed applications

and platforms when applicable.

. Perform quality assurance of newly deployed security devices.

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Threat Analyst Team (June 05 - February 08)

. Perform analytical and technical role in the implementation, integration,

and delivery of technical IT security solutions for clients.

. Perform network and host monitoring, traffic analysis, vulnerability

assessment, and intrusion detection.

. Configure and monitor intrusion detection systems to read, interpret, and

analyze network traffic.

. Identify Security Incidents and complete required documentation.

. Research and assess new threats and security alerts and recommends

remedial action.

. Escalate Security Incidents to customers and discuss mitigation actions.

. Perform tuning and maintenance to security device policies.

. Provides on-call technical assistance.

GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY AUTHORITY Atlanta, GA 08/04-06/05

Telecommunication Operations Security Analyst

. Proactively resolve Network Outages for various State Agencies via

Network Monitoring tools by performing tier one and two trouble analysis

for the State of Georgia Network Operations Center.

. Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot frame-relay, MPLS, NMLI, and NetVPN

networks for select State of Georgia agencies.

. Test digital and analog circuits via T-Berd 224, Fireberd 6000, and

Hewlett Packard 4934 by performing loop-back tests to customer's premise

equipment.

. Respond to slow response tickets by scanning customer's network for

viruses/worms.

. Configure & monitor network intrusion detection systems (IDS), built on

Snort, Dragon, Stealthwatch, and Real Secure.

. Review logs and monitoring information system activity for possible

intrusions and attacks.

. Enforce security policy to protect internal network against unauthorized

access, and to make provisions for disaster recovery in the event of

successful intrusion/attack.

. Conduct network security assessment and penetration testing using open

source security tools Nessus, Nmap, and Superscanner, and manual methods.

. Block and shun internet protocol addresses that propose a potential

threat to State of Georgia trusted network via managed services provider.

ADCOM SOLUTIONS Norcross, GA 06/04-8/04

WAN Installation Engineer

1. Download Cisco IOS and running configuration from Solarwinds TFTP

server.

2. Remote installation of WAN equipment including Cisco routers and Adtran

DSU/CSUs.

3. Diagnose and troubleshoot Router and Frame-relay issues.

4. Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware issues: NICs, modems, hubs, routers,

switches, and etc.

5. Liaison between customers and AT&T in resolving Wide Area Networking

related issues including BGP, LMI, and PVC.

6. Creation of IP addressing schemes and sub-netting techniques.

7. Provide phone and email support for installation and management teams.

. Document all cases for customers using the ADCom ticketing system.

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MARCONI COMMUNICATIONS Norcross, GA 7/99-7/03

Network Design Engineer

. Design the integration of Telecommunications equipment into existing and

new facilities.

. Design and implemented AT&T Distributed Monitored Alarms and Control

System (DMACS) to monitor telecommunication equipment on a token ring

Local Area Network.

. Verify correct IP address, network traffic, and synchronization during

test and turn up of new network equipment.

. Apply the general understanding of electrical (AC & DC) and Network

systems design to each facility during scope of work.

. Interface with Job Quoters, System Engineers, Resource Managers,

Equipment Manufactures, Material Operations, Project Team Managers (PTM),

Installation crews, and Customers.

. Manage individual projects to ensure that each will maintain

profitability, and complete on time and with a high acceptable level of

quality.

. Perform site surveys through out the country as required for the purpose

of preparing quotations and/or laying out project requirements for AT&T,

AT&T Local Service, U.S. West, and Verizon.

. Create and update office records documentation for customers,

installation specification and Bill of Material as required for each

project.

. Write detailed job specifications package and method of procedures (MOP)

for scope of work and final documentation package for customer.

. Read, interpret, and create new office record drawings, equipment

schematics, and wiring diagrams.

. Oversee multiple projects at any given time.

ROSSER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Atlanta, GA 3/98-6/99

Design Engineer

. Design interior branch circuit wiring for commercial buildings where

energy is utilized.

. Compose single line diagrams for electrical distribution systems by

performing short circuit calculations for HVAC, Lighting, General Power,

and Equipment Loads.

. Analyze scope of work for building projects to make design requirements

meet those of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code.

. Travel to site locations to perform field survey of existing power and

lighting systems.

. Coordinate power and lighting design with the disciplines of Mechanical,

Plumbing, and Structural Engineers.

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