Security Engineer Senior
Resume:
Michael Fread
Plano, TX 75023
ad2mla@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE (OVER FIFTEEN YEARS COMBINED)
Senior SIEM Engineer/Senior Security Engineer DXC Technologies, DFW/Fully Remote
Mar, 2017 – Present
Architecture, configuration, and implementation of global scale enterprise projects into the DXC leveraged and dedicated security and SIEM Solutions for fortune 500 clients. Projects range from gathering data from dozens of devices to large global scale integration of thousands of infrastructure and server devices, in some cases a single project might span 60 different technologies each with their own challenges.
Highlights
Lead technical efforts for network, security, firewall, and cloud integration in DXC leveraged environments for more than 30 enterprise and government organizations.
Lead projects to integrate strict PCI compliant clients including major financial companies.
Integrated cloud and sentinel clients as well as automating and scripted azure deployments that could be deployed on a button press for a major healthcare client who resold our services as part of a HIPAA compliant solution to hundreds of third parties.
Primarily ArcSight but also utilized Sentinel, Splunk and management of Trellix and FireEye IDP/IPS solutions, email and cloud security products.
Assisted and aided other team members and generally noted as the most technically proficient team member by my manager on semi-annual assessments.
Assigned Client Engineer (Automations)/Senior Unix Administrator Verizon Enterprise Services, DFW (Hybrid Remote)
Feb, 2014 – March 2017
Verizon has had me assigned as part of a small team dedicated to a single client, American Airlines with globally scaled PCI compliant operations with HQ in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. In this position I serve as both as the final escalation point Senior Unix Administrator and as the teams automations specialist for administration and security. of the global PCI compliant backend infrastructure of aa.com, mobile, airport check-in kiosks, Cargo and baggage handling systems, and automated phone systems for bookings and flight status notifications including web application security and participation in vulnerability scanning.
Highlights
Would serve as technical lead during outages, coordinating both AA and Verizon personnel.
Perl and Bash automation of security parameters including vulnerability assessment and patching for all class “A” airline applications and systems.
Perl and Bash automation of deployment mechanisms in a highly secure environment including updates for continuous deployment.
Principal architect and implementer of the Puppet Enterprise 4.x for aa.com.
Extensive day-to-day production of documentation for use by peers and RTS guides/articles for Tier I/II/III support and professional services staff.
Senior Linux Administrator Nexum Inc, Albuquerque NM (Hybrid Remote)
Dec, 2009 – Feb, 2014
Primary duties included the architecture and development of the Nexum First*Defense high availability platform.
Hands on role in both the operational and development aspects of the First*Defense platform. This is a custom built leveraged SIEM.
Highlights
Advanced from level 1 security analyst to Senior Administrator and technical lead of nexum First*Defense managed services within my first year. This was and likely still is the fastest advancement in the history of Nexum.
Built and configured all backend systems using either Windows Server or Redhat/CentOS using HP Servers. This included additional infrastructure including mysql and later maria clusters and vmware esx backends, backup.
Supervised or performed all patching, including testing and vulnerability scanning and security guideline development and documentation.
Implemented ITIL compliant change management process.
Extensive Perl and Bash scripting for automations and security.
Onsite Technician/Owner Rental Geek, Vero Beach FL
N/A, Self-Employed
Feb, 2005 – Oct, 2009
Provided on-site repair, deployment, and consulting services for Redhat/CentOS and Windows servers, network equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls. Additionally provided software and hardware repair for laser printers, desktop and laptop PC computers, as well as small business workstations and servers. Troubleshooting of connectivity issues, mail and web services, remote access solutions, accounting and small business productivity applications. Special emphasis on promoting open solutions and open source technologies.
Onsite Technician MASS Computers, Effingham IL
Feb, 2002 – Feb, 2005
Build, repaired, and troubleshooting servers, desktops, and printers. RedHat, Debian, WinNT, Win2k servers. Assisted to build wireless ISP infrastructure.
Rapid internal promotion from Service Technician to be youngest Onsite Technician in the history of 15yr old Company. Multiple non-annual merit based increases for performance.
Technical Service Representative Sony Electronics, Ft. Myers FL
March, 2001 – Nov, 2001
As a Tier 1 TSR (Technical Service Rep), I assisted Sony customers with their Vaio Desktop and Notebooks computer issues as well as providing Clie Handheld support. Additionally I helped to provide knowledge base support to other representatives via the in-house CS Cube application.
SKILLS
SIEM Integration and Management
Perl, Python and Bash
Puppet Enterprise Automation
Azure Cloud
Vendor Neutral Linux Administration Skills
VPN and Firewall
Enterprise Routing/Switching
IDP/IPS
Proxy Administration
Load Balancing
Many others, please ask if interested in anything specific.
EDUCATION
2023
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (Cert ID 994728109)
2019
MIT 6.00.1x Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
2016
2016 – Puppet Architecture Course (Puppet Labs)
2016 – Puppet Practitioner Course (Puppet Labs)
2016 – Puppet Camp Dallas
2016 – Puppet Fundamentals Course (Puppet Labs)
2015 – Puppet Camp Austin
2013
Penetration Testing with Backtrack
Expired/Inactive
JNCIA-ER – Juniper Enterprise Routing
JNCIA-EX – Juniper Enterprise Switching
JNCIA-FWV – Firewall and VPN
JNCIS-SEC – JunOS for Security Platforms
F5 LTM Essentials
BCCPA – Bluecoat Certified Proxy Administrator
LPIC Level 1 ID: LPI000064003 Code: pwnvgr4s7q
Novell Certified Linux Administrator
Novell Certified Data Center Technical Specialist
WIU
Information Technology, 4.0/4.0 GPA (1yr)
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