TYRONE SMITH SR.
CELL: 469-***-****
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
Committed, Energetic, and Astute leader with extensive global experience in Enterprise Architecture with a prior focus on LAN/WAN Networks, Systems Administration, Data Center Operations and Security. Over 15 years of successful engagement in designing, configuring, managing and integrating enterprise networks through exceptional communication, leadership, and close partnership with clients and vendors.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Check Point Administration
Palo Alto Management
Cisco ASA Management
Cisco Routers/Switches 3750 – Nexus Series
Alteon Load Balancers / SSL’s
Aruba Wireless
NetApp C1100 – C1200 Series Cache
Big IP Load Balancers
Google Server Administration
AppGate Administration
Service Desk Administration
Configuration, Routing (MPLS,IGRP,BGP,OSPF,RIP) Network Design and Documentation
Cabling, Patch Panel, Fiber Runs
Circuit Configuration
BISOX and Asset Tag Administration
VPN Connectivity
Security
Documentation and Design
Data Center Operations
Hosting Operations
Solarwinds
Splunk
HPNA, HPSM
Live Action
Service Now / Remedy
Business Continuity
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Capital One Mar 2017 - Present
Manager, Network Data Ops
Overseeing daily upkeep of Security Firewalls which include Checkpoint and Palo Alto devices. Ongoing project to upgrade all Checkpoint and ASA Firewall devices to most current code and move to AWS cloud. Managing tools: Tufin, HPNA, EasyIP, Archer, Global Protect, Prolexic, Splunk and HP Service Manager. Daily duties include rulebase adds and deletes, Vulnerability checks, FW Council meeting for approvals and general upkeep of all Security devices.
HCL Mar 2013 – Feb 2017
Network Team Lead
Key driver of enterprise systems integration, sustained system operations, and continuity of business and resources despite various merger and acquisition challenges. Leverages advanced technical expertise to lead: network management, network design, configuration and installation of new client, superior technical support, engagement with various external partners (including consultants, agencies and vendors) resulting in effective design and system integration without compromising business functions. Takes a hands-on approach with the team maintaining system capability via testing devices. Responsible for the day to day operational activities of help-desk support and network administration.
NOKIA Dec 2001 – Mar 2013
Support Specialist, Operations Delivery
Information and Capability Management
Technical specialist duties includes providing business infrastructure solutions services support. Job duties include network design, configuration and installation of new client connections for Nokia and NSN and CheckPoint Security administration. Daily duties include IT platforms management and development, installation and maintenance, Client VPN connectivity, computing and network operations and system analysis and design. Individual Contributor: Variety of complex tasks within areas of responsibility. I strive to demonstrate initiative & contribute to problem solving. I Act with independence & discretion in routine matters. I have the knowledge to make sound decisions that might affect the network. Managerial/Supervisory: I can act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments. I work a variety of complex tasks within the network and work well individually or as a team.
RAPP COLLINS/DMSP Aug 1998 – Dec 2001
Systems Engineer
Responsible for LAN and WAN circuits, Documentation, CSS and Router configurations, Day to day administration of network and Vendor support, SNA configurations, Router, Switch and SQL Database configurations.
Achievements:
Coordinated circuits and moved Datacenter from one location to another.
Consolidated 3224 IBM boxes to run SNA sessions on Cisco 6500 series router.
Documentation of network LAN/WAN
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS MAGNET HIGH
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS