Sql Server Security

Resume: James Rodger

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Described by executive managers as an honest, hard-working professional who works well in a

team based environment. Looking to secure a position that will engage my skills, knowledge and

interests particularly within the information security industry. I would like to work for a middle sized

to large sized corporation where I can continue to learn and use this to help the business grow.

2 Professional Qualifications and Education

1 Competencies 2 Education

• CISSP: Certified Information Security

Microsoft Certified Professional

Systems Professional

MCPS 2.0 – AOS: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

MCPS 2.0 – AOS: Windows NT 4.0

• EC-Council: Certified Ethical Hacker CEHv7

MCPS 2.0 – AOS: Competency- Mid-market

Solution Provider

• Microsoft MCTS: SQL Server 20008,

OEM Competency

Implementation and Maintenance

AOS: Application Integration Competency

MCPS 2.0 – AOS: Data Platform Competency

• Microsoft MCTS: Windows Server 2008

AOS: Hosting Platform

Network Infrastructure – Configuration

AOS: Business Intelligence Competency 2

AOS: Microsoft Dynamics AX – SQL server

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AOS: Microsoft Dynamics NAV – SQL server Linux Professional Institute Certificate I

AOS: Advanced ERP Competency: Microsoft • Novell Certified Linux Administrator

SQL Server • Novell Data Centre Technical Specialist

AOS: Advanced Small Business Solution

Provider3 • Managing Microsoft Systems Management

AOS: Gold OEM Competency Server 2003,

AOS: Small Business Solution Provider

Competency • Managing and Maintaining a Windows 2003

AOS: SBSC Networking Solutions Server Environment

Windows Server® 2008 Network

Infrastructure, Configuration • Microsoft Certified Professional (Server NT

SQL Server® 2008, Implementation and 4.0)

Maintenance

• Microsoft Certified Professional

MCP Site Access

(Workstation NT4.0)

AOS: Advanced ERP Competency: Microsoft

• Microsoft Certified Professional (Network

Dynamics GP – Server

NT4.0)

AOS: Advanced ERP Competency: Microsoft

Dynamics SL – Server

Security Architecture and Design

• Server roll-outs following either Server Management System (SMS), or from standard methods, and

according to Company policies and procedures

• Continuity Planning during merging of multiple domains into one under primary domain

Resume: James Rodger

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• Cultivating a security culture through advisories and discussions

• Correcting Security on server file systems to prevent breaches in confidentiality and protect data

integrity.

• Active Directory, DNS maintenance, interrogation & repair to enable availability and integrity of

networks

• Working across Diverse technologies and with internal/external stakeholders in close collaboration

for security projects.

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

• Quarterly testing of backup

• Instigation of third party secure storage of backup tapes

• Half yearly meetings with management on any new requirements, backup reports and future planning

for data expansion.

• Researched and organised third party data recovery when required (damaged disks/raid array

controllers)

• Testing systems on hot sites and correcting inconsistencies in case required. Bringing up the systems

using parallel testing.

• Data recoveries from tapes, disks or network area storage snapshots.

• Assisting clients with continuity planning, backups and user maintenance

Access Control

• Creating Users according to policy

• Changing permissions when changes of roles require.

• Creating administrative accounts (Disabled Administrator)

• Removal (set up archive of user data)

• Implemented password age and complexity project company wide to confidentiality of business

systems.

• Set up and changed administration passwords across company software and data stores.

• Educated the staff about passwords and why complexity is important.

Information Security Governance and Risk Management

• Firewall maintenance, replacement, changes in policies and configuration backups.

• Server maintenance, build, recovery and upgrade following discussed continuity planning guide

discussed with management

• Engaging management through pragmatic, risk based approach to information security projects and

management

Telecommunications and Network Security

• Networking discussions with third party and running internal requirements for external network

connections (WAN/MAN).

• Data transfer and securing between data sets according to company requirements

• Delvering projects on time and within budget, ensuring that customer is educated with progress

throughout.

Security Operations

• Testing systems for vulnerabilities and ensuring system integrity, reporting back to projects team for

mitigation.

• Port mapping and scanning to verify only required ports are open. Reporting back to management for

action in case of unauthorised ports.

• Headed up project plan for including security into common business health checks on clients. Including

external scans, password complexity advices, checking for unauthorised internet gateways.

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• Security service delivery, internal and external network perimeter scans, footprints and advices going

forward.

• Promotion of security through educating emails and passing information across from meetings and

gatherings with others in the security industry.

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3 Employment History

Dates Employer & Position Sector

Mar 2011 – Present Huon I T – Senior Consultant Information Technology

Services

Jul 2006 – Jan 2011 Suntory Australia Pty Ltd – Systems FMCG – Alcohol

Administrator

Jul 2003 – Jul 2006 Sandvik Australia Pty Ltd – Server Mining & Industry

Administrator

Mar 2000 – July Alstom Australia Pty Ltd – Helpdesk & Electronic Engineering &

2003 SysAdmin Transport

December 1999 – HIH Insurance – Helpdesk Insurance

Mar 2000

Prior to 1999 Various Admin positions FMCG, Insurance, Banking

4 Memberships

• Australian Information Security Association (AISA)

• Mensa Australia

• Systems Administration Guild of Australia (SAGE-AU)

References

References available upon request though please refer to my Linked In Profile for

recommendations and endorsements.

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