Security Engineer

BARRY SILBIGER

*** ******* ****** • Staten Island, NY 10314 • Phone: 917-***-****

E-Mail: ******@*****.***

SUMMARY of QUALIFICATIONS

Talented and accomplished security technology leader with proven ability to successfully direct information

technology, enterprise architecture, security management and support services operations. Demonstrated expertise and

ability to increase reliability, maximize productivity, and introduce system efficiencies. Highly proficient

communicator effective at managing relationships between users, strategic leadership, and third-party vendors. Skilled

trainer and mentor effective at conveying complex technical issues to end users and technical staff. Areas of expertise

include:

• Security Administration • LAN/WAN Network Operations • ISO 2700x

• Network Architecture • Systems Analysis and Integration • Project Management

• SOX Compliance • Training and Development • Staff Leadership

• Risk Management • Strategic and Tactical Planning • Virtualization

• SAN / NAS Architecture • Disaster Recovery

•Windows Technologies

• Technology Deployment

• Datacenter planning / Relocation

• Budget / CAPEX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Discoverready LLC 2010-2014

Director of Information Technology / Security Manager

Direct, manage and participate in all aspects of dynamic Information Technology operations including Security

Management, procedures, planning and implementation for a division of a publicly traded company which provides

legal electronic discovery services. Infrastructure consisted on Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, Cisco UCS, 700

servers (virtual), Cisco ASAs, Fortinet Firewalls, 5 SQL clusters supporting 1000+ databases, large Citrix

implementation, and Citrix Netscalers used for load balancing multiple applications.

Implemented multiple security policies using ISO 2700x framework and systems including proxies, data loss

prevention (DLP), automated critical system auditing, intrusion detection systems, multi-factor authentication,

anti-virus and end user security training.

Planned and implemented secure wireless infrastructure to ensure network security and mobility.

Developed Risk Management Framework and Governance

Plans and policies to comply with internal, external and regulatory auditors.

Responsible for maintaining security access for network and operating system.

Developed Incident Management program to handle all security related events.

Member of the Emergency Response Team.

Managed Physical security requirements for all locations.

Contact person for all external client security audits which included Fortune 100 companies.

Completed seamless integration of an acquired company’s infrastructure including existing IT staff and

systems into the existing Discoverready environment.

Reconfigured SAN storage architecture from iScsi to 8 Gb Fiber Channel and managed over 2 Petabytes of

data on EMC, NetApp, Isilon and Synology low-end archive devices.

Implemented disaster recovery plan due to outage caused by Hurricane Sandy accomplishing return to

operations with the stated SLA.

Completed a data center migration followed by a data center move adhering to schedule and budget with

minimal client impact.

To meet business demands increased internal staff to 18 with matrix management through acquisition of talent

and via internal promotions.

Implemented full helpdesk and associated system with integrated asset management. This implementation

included an on-call schedule and escalation points.

Converted network infrastructure from site to site VPN to a meshed MPLS network to better support the

business needs and elimination single points of failure.

Opened 3 new offices and multiple temporary offices nationwide to support large projects while ensuring

company security policies and procedures were followed.

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HumbleMonkey / StorageMonkey, LLC 2009 – 2010

Manager of Disaster Recovery Operations

Manage all aspects of a real time disaster recovery environment for multiple financial services clients. Develop plans

based on application criticality and risk, comprehensive pre and post-test documentation to comply with multiple

regulations both internal and to external auditors as well internally depveloped Risk Management plans. Created

multiple VMWare (3.5 and VSphere 4.0) HA clusters using an EMC Clariion SAN infrastructure to speed the creation

and migration of new or upgraded Windows and Linux servers. Secured replication using multiple VLANs and VPNs

to completely isolate individual client data and access.

Using VMWare and EMC SanCopy technology created an isolated testing environment that did not stop

disaster recovery replication nor impact the production environment. This infrastructure added increased

flexibility to the timing and scheduling of disaster recovery tests.

Virtualized multiple servers to shrink the footprint, power, and HVAC needs in the data center.

Set standards for monitoring and resource utilization.

Created an easy testing platform using SSL-VPN appliances for clientless testing using Citrix and Terminal

Servers

Managed failover of Active Directory, Exchange, SQL and application servers for disaster tests.

Outside Venture, LLC, New York, NY 2008 – 2009

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Develop comprehensive disaster recovery, business continuity plan, and IT processes for building network security

framework to address corporate compliance, privacy, and security risks including PCI-DSS requirements. Manage

external development vendor and implement best practices and controls for application stability. Ensure departmental

infrastructure to be strategically positioned to support major future company growth and industry changes, including

SAN and NAS reconfiguration using DFS to free up storage hardware for 2009 disaster recovery project. Direct all

aspects of information technology operations and the affiliated company’s technological road map, staffing, budgetary

planning, and IT administration.

Effectively planned for future implementations of a BlackBerry Enterprise Server and e-mail migration from

IpSwitch IMail POP3 server to Microsoft Exchange 2007 to increase reliability and operational control.

Improved IT service and justified staffing levels by implementing a ticket management/work-tracking system.

Lowered costs for new products by reutilizing existing hardware and licenses.

Produced cost savings by planning and executing a move of business group to consolidate locations.

Reduced telecommunication costs by 40% via restructuring services, eliminating extraneous services, and

consolidating accounts to achieve larger volume discounts.

Meridian Capital Group, LLC, New York, NY 2005 – 2008

Director of Network Services and Facilities Management

Oversaw all aspects of technology operations, telecommunications, security procedures and facilities for eight

nationwide offices. Managed team of administrators and consultants responsible for day-to-day computer operations,

telephony systems, and all network connectivity and security framework. Implemented development controls and

quality assurance/user acceptance testing policies to stabilize mission-critical applications. Installed Web filerting and

monitoring / reporting system for all offices to track and report Web usage and utilization as well as to provide web

based data loss prevention. Developed strong relationships with external technology vendors and service providers to

improve service and pricing. Recommended and approved all nationwide technology and facility purchases. Managed

a $2.5 million office construction project for corporate headquarters.

Increased security by implementing robust centrally managed Check Point firewalls for all offices with VPN

access; switched spam filter from internal product to Postini for increased virus and spam protection.

Developed and established a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for all network and telephony products.

Developed DLP and filtering products to protect internal networking environment.

Centralized systems management to corporate headquarters for ease of administration using Microsoft

operating systems, Microsoft Exchange, SQL databases, and Citrix presentation servers as well as to increase

security of the enterprise.

Improved performance and reduced cost by designing new WAN infrastructure to an MPLS network.

Produced cost savings and increased functionality by implementing VOIP services to outer offices.

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City of New York, HRA, Brooklyn, NY 2004 – 2005

Senior Computer Specialist

Served as Lead Systems Engineer in the support, design, and implementation of a Windows-based LAN for 15,000

users. Implemented a high-availability Microsoft Exchange 2003 server; migrated from an environment that consisted

of seven independent Exchange 5.5 servers containing over 15,000 accounts. Set up new infrastructure using a

Symantec Veritas cluster in an N+2 configuration for failover with all data stored on a storage area network (SAN).

Played key role in the redesign, implementation, and integration of multiple NT 4.0 domains into a single new

Active Directory forest.

Improved efficiency by reconfiguring and consolidating WINS servers from 12 down to five with a plan in

place to de-commission all servers.

Private Consultant 1995 – 2004

Consulted with broad range of corporations on policies as well as performance improvements, expansion of network,

and OS environments. Provided consulting services primarily focused on financial and distribution sectors for clients

using Windows and UNIX-based operating systems.

Increased reliability by implementing redundant, load-balanced firewall solutions using various

technologies, including Check Point FireWall-1, SonicWALL, and WatchGuard devices.

Improved security by implementing Internet connectivity remote access using VPN technology.

Designed and configured network routers/switches, desktop, and server standards for clients.

Implemented Microsoft Exchange e-mail system.

Served instrumentally in providing WAN connectivity of multiple sites via leased lines.

Managed the design and implementation of Windows-based production systems in a new secure

environment consisting of developers for custom applications and engineers for the support and systems

implementation. Supervised department and mentored lead architect

Implemented and management of Windows NT 4.0 domain infrastructure including e-mail, backup,

and monitoring for 3500 users financial services company

Managed network infrastructure of an Internet Startup.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Computer and Information Sciences, Brooklyn College, CUNY

Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Compaq Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE)

Certified Check Point Security Administrator (CCSA)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP – currently in progress)

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