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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
To provide direct support and guidance for a leading organization in the realm of system, application, and network security. With 19 years of computing technologies, demonstrating remote and hands-on technical expertise to support enterprise information security initiatives. Ability to demonstrate leadership experience with significant dealings to external customers. Lead Cyber Security architect with capabilities to provide guidance on security technology aspects from network and architecture level to embedded levels for core platform technologies for customer engagements. Responsible for assessing and overseeing all IT-related compliance issues including privacy, business continuity, identity management, user access and data integrity.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Extensive experience working effectively with customers, interpreting their needs and translating them into workable solutions.
Working knowledge and understanding of national and international regulatory compliance frameworks such as ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Payment Card Industry/Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and NIST Cybersecurity.
Experience working with some of the largest public and private organizations in the world as well as with directors and C-level executives.
Strong understanding of networking and relevant protocols including TCP/IP, IPSEC, VPN, NAT, PAT and DNS.
High level of technical expertise with multiple IT tools and technologies including but not limited to: CheckPoint, Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, BlueCoat, f5, Firemon, Symantec, McAfee, FireEye, Nagios.
Project Management training and experience.
Experience running & managing automated vulnerability scanning and related tools including but not limited to: Nessus, Qualys and Rapid7
Proficient in applications and related tools including but not limited to: ServiceNow, Remedy, SharePoint, SolarWinds, Visio
Strong ability to take a complex problem and break it down into logical parts.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
EXPERIENCE:
April 2011 – June 2017
Security Architect
Comerica Bank
www.comerica.com
Responsibilities:
Configured, deployed and managed CheckPoint, Juniper, Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls for production environments.
Proposed, implemented, and upheld security policies, network layouts, change control policies, and encrypted remote access solutions.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) setup and support on CheckPoint and Cisco firewalls.
Configured, deployed and managed BlueCoat and f5 security devices.
Worked with vendors to troubleshoot high risk security tasks and issues.
Develop and maintain information security standards, policies, and procedures.
Lead Cyber Security Engineer responsible for migrating from Juniper to CheckPoint firewalls.
Work with consultants, vendors, department leaders to accomplish IT goals and initiatives.
Troubleshoot complex WAN and LAN issues across a broad range of platforms throughout various networks for large corporate enterprises.
August 2008 – January 2011
Security Administrator
AT&T
Managed Security Services
www.att.com
Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain security and change control policies for CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Juniper and Cisco firewalls.
Vulnerability scanning Penetration testing.
Troubleshoot intricate LAN and WAN issues across a broad range of platforms throughout various networks for large corporate enterprises.
Configured, deployed and managed BlueCoat security devices.
Virtual Private Network setup and support.
Worked with Infoblox to monitor and manage servers remotely.
Develop and maintain information security standards, policies, and procedures.
Train and mentor IT support teams.
Review and audit security posture for assigned accounts.
Configured and deployed CheckPoint, Juniper and Cisco firewalls for production environments.
Work with consultants, vendors, department leaders to accomplish IT goals and initiatives.
Provide analysis related to the design, development, and integration of VMware solutions.
November 2000 – August 2008
Security Engineer
IBM
INTERNET SECURITY SYSTEMS
Managed Security Services
www.ibm.com
www.iss.net
Responsibilities:
Configure, deploy, and manage Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, WEB filtering and Antivirus servers for managed security service customers including fortune 500 companies.
Kept updates on new threats/vulnerabilities to corporate systems and the industry in order to provide proactive solutions.
Administer and support network security hardware and software including CheckPoint, Cisco, Juniper, Websense, BlueCoat, and ISS RealSecure.
Directed activities of performing suppliers and vendors supporting global Information Security threat management initiatives.
Design, implement, and maintain security policies, change control policies, network layouts, and encrypted remote access solutions.
Troubleshoot complex LAN and WAN issues across a wide range of platforms and applications in cooperation with upper and lower level administrators for large enterprise customers.
Setup and support secure remote client users thru multiple methods, including RSA management.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) setup and support.
High Availability support including: VRRP and StoneBeat.
September 1998 – October 2000
System Administrator
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
www.wayne.edu
Responsibilities:
Team leader for design, development, and construction of the Science & Engineering Advanced Computer Facility.
Installing, monitoring, configuring Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 and 2000 workstations and servers.
Team leader for identifying, troubleshooting, tracking, and repairing over 2000 network PC systems.
Working with faculty and administrators in implementing automation procedures to streamline business process.
Research of software, security, and system threats, compatibility, and compliance.
Provided insight, research, and data for strategic IT modifications, implementation, or abandonment.
EDUCATION:
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, Detroit, MI.
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science
September 1997-Present
Major: Computer Science
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