LUCIUS ATKINS, JR.

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Phialdelphia PA 19119

267-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I am a Sr. Network/Cyber Security Analyst Engineering with Project Management experience. Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills. Outstanding problem solver with the ability to rapidly identify and analyze problems. Work on multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines. Team player with the ability to work independently.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Networks: Setup and configured 10/100Mb & 1000/10000Gb LAN Ethernet and Fiber optic networks.

Routers: Setup and configured WAN device(s); Cisco2800, 6000 and 7000 series devices w/RSM & Supv modules.

Wireless Cisco1260.

Protocols: Configure Bridging, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, QOS, Multilink, HSRP and AAA.

Switches: CISCO Catalyst 2900, 3500, 4500, 5000, 6500, 7500, Nexus 5000-7000 series and FEX. Nortel 470, 5510, BPS and Passport 8000’s.

Load Balancers: F5 Big-IP LTM and GTM Appliances, Foundry Load Balancers.

WAN Services: MPLS, VPN, Frame Relay, Fast Ethernet, T-1, DS-3, OC-12, Point-to-Point.

WAN Accelerators: Riverbed optimizers.

Secure Devices: Cisco VPN Concentrator 3030, Checkpoint NG/R65, R70, R75 & R77.20-30 Firewalls, Cisco IDS’s, JUNIPER NSM, Shiva’s VPN Client, ASA5505, ASA5520, ASA5550 and Pulse PSA5&7000 Firewalls.

Platforms: Experienced in Troubleshooting Ethernet, Fiber connectivity issues on AS400, HP, and SUN.

Tools: Firemon, CiscoWorks/PRIME, NAC appliances, CiscoASDM, Solar Winds NCM/NPM, INFOBLOX, Provider-1, SKYBOX, NETSCOUT, Checkpoint MDS/MLM, HP OpenView, NG Sniffer, Firebirds and Polycom, NETINFO, SMARTS, APERTURE, TPAM, RSA-Archer.

Software: Microsoft’s DNS, DHCP, Windows XP, Windows7-10, Excel, MS Word, Exchange, Visio, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Snag it SharePoint, winscp.

Servers: Windows NT, Windows Server 2003 & 2008, Windows 2005 SQL, Radius Authentication Server, TACACS, TFTP Servers, VMware “vSphere” client and ENTRUST.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FMC – Philadelphia PA (11/2019 – Present), Network Security Engineer

Network Security Team

Run, export and provide Analytic reports from the FortiSIEM for Stakeholders.

Use the FortiConverter tool to perform upgrades from Juniper to Fortinet.

Modified configurations to FMC standards after the conversion.

Coordinate with site engineers for all site remedy efforts.

Setup and configure firewalls in the lab, prior to site migration and implementation.

Provided global firewall metrics to Sr Management.

Barclaycard – Wilmington DE (8/2018 – 11/2019), Sr. Network Engineer

Solutions Delivery Team

Provide Infrastructure support to client lines of service.

Migrate, configure and document Cisco CSP 2100’s into multiple datacenters.

Install Symantec ProxySG virtual appliances into multiple datacenters.

Perform admin modifications to FortiManager, Fortinet firewalls and FortiSiem reports.

Perform DNS, ZONE and sub-domain builds changes within INFOBLOX.

Cisco ASA Install, configure and coordinate with vendors for remote setups.

Perform core, man, bgp, routing, access-list configuration changes.

Upgrade and install Out-of-band network devices and configurations.

Raise data center patching request for device migrations.

Configure devices via ACI fabric.

Utilize Service Now/Service First.

Citi – New Castle DE (9/2015 – 8/2018), VP of Perimeter Security

Infrastructure Defense/Configuration Management:

Perform Risk analysis and QA checks to Juniper, Checkpoint, Palo-Alto and Pulse Secure devices.

PAN configure security policy rules for traffic btwn zones and enable logging for troubleshooting.

QA all newly installed, decommissioned and firewall upgrades.

SIEM reports to management for status and problem resolution.

Coordinate and schedule Internal Vulnerability Assessment scans.

Use Continuity Of Business (COB) tracking system

Raise and resolve RFI’s, INC and Change tickets.

Review and approve RFT’s and RFP’s raised by engineering team.

Perform QA Standard Build Configuration Checks for all Perimeter devices. (CiscoASA, JuniperSRX/Junos SSLVPN, Algosec and Palo-Alto’s).

Liaison support between management and engineering.

SME for Algosec firewall analyzer, replaced by SKYBOX.

Wrote ‘Security Operations Run Book of Standards’ for Quality Assurance.

Host weekly status meetings Operations and Service Delivery Teams.

Perform Root Cause Analysis reports for Perimeter devices.

Daily Tools; ‘Service Now’ ticketing system, SMARTS Portal, NETINFO, HP Network Automation and INFOVISTA, TPAM, Linux Backups, automation scripting in BASH and Baseline configuration standards.

Bank of America – Newark DE (2/2015 – 9/2015), Cyber Security Services Engineer

Checkpoint Engineer:

Refresh Checkpoint firewalls appliances.

Perform firewall rule remediation and redacts on Checkpoint and Juniper firewall policies for rule cleanups.

RUN FireMon reports, tcp dumps, database installs on both Juniper and Checkpoint firewalls.

Use BMC Remedy, FWDB, MAXIMO, clish, bash and perform pre-engineering checklist for installs.

Peer review install steps and policy rule remediation’s of other team members.

Check device health on old and newly installed firewalls.

Barclaycardus – Wilmington DE (10/2013 – 02/2015), Sr. Network / Firewall Engineer

Sr. Network Engineer:

Perform DNS, ZONE and sub-domain builds changes within INFOBLOX.

Cisco ASA Install, configure and coordinate with vendors for remote setups.

Perform core, man, bgp, routing, access-list configuration changes.

Upgrade and install Out-of-band network devices and configurations.

Switch port configurations create SVI interfaces, vlans, trunks and port spans and channel groups.

Create and troubleshoot tunnels on core routers to Member Firm locations.

Perform F5 create and modify VIPS, i-rule editor, pools and other LTM services.

Work with ticket system CA UniCenter.

Router HSRP configurations, add routes

Support Cloud, Tsys, Open Stack and F5 developer’s migrations and other projects.

Add new users to the NAC manager groups, Radius auth. Server and Cisco switchport configs using 802.1 protocols.

Communicate with outside vendors for support and troubleshooting

Firewall Administrator:

Checkpoint Firewall installations, project upgrades, migrations and operations.

Migrate Checkpoint MDM-1 and MLM onto the network and perform administrations.

Create firewall rules and perform rule modifications.

Troubleshoot and filter connectivity issues using “Smart View Tracker”.

Import / export firewall database(s), work with GIA appliances.

Deloitte Touché Tohmatsu – Glen Mills PA (11/2012 – 10/2013), Sr. Network Engineer / Firewall Administrator: (Global Team) Data Centers Team.

Sr. Network Engineer:

Create and troubleshoot F5 VIP’s, create and import certificates, SSL-Offloads, i-rules, pool members and perform failovers on LTM’s, GTM’s.

Administer, upgrade and failover BIGIP Edge Gateways.

Nexus 7000, 5000 and FEX, administrator duties, VDC configs, Channel Group Configs for virtual chassis and FEX setups.

Coordinate with Akamia for content delivery additions and troubleshooting.

Router HSRP configurations, add routes, configure acl’s and Radius setups.

Enter all devices into ORION’s NPM and NCM also configured backups for devices.

Make additions to “Info Box” for IP Addressing and DNS lookups.

Coordinate and configure ROUTERS for BGP to MPLS migrations to US and Europe sites.

Create and troubleshoot tunnels on core routers to Member Firm locations.

Support troubleshooting calls upon request and work on call for 24X7 technical support.

Reviewed, modified and composed a Network “Run book” for the company standards.

Work from Service Desk tickets and assigned project work.

Firewall Administrator:

Checkpoint “Provider-1” SPLAT administrations and Global Firewall migrations / individual firewall policy pushes.

Create firewall rules and rule migrations on local and global firewalls.

Troubleshoot and filter connectivity issues using “SmartView Tracker”.

Perform failovers when necessary.

De lage Landen – Wayne PA (10/2010 11/2012), Operations Specialist / Firewall Administrator

(Contract: Insight Global) Data Center Team.

Backup Commander for Command Center Operations:

Open Command Center establishes video conference feed to Eindhoven NL.

Coordinate with remote team members for Command Center issues and status.

Take calls from Service Desk and assign jobs to appropriate team(s) for Priority 1 & 2 resolutions.

Report all Priority information to Management tier with business explanations.

Network Operations Specialist “Senior”:

Monitor network connectivity with Solar Winds and OPNET, identify the type of data and the cause for latency within the bandwidth.

Support all network related request from the Server, Database, Desktop and SAN teams.

Coordinate with vendors for product support, upgrades and modifications.

On a daily basis work, support tickets in HP Service desk network queue.

Firewall Administrator:

Review request contact requestor to confirm task.

Create internal change, submit to security officer, team lead and IT manager for approval.

Setup, configure, migrate and maintain Network Management tools Solar Winds, Ciscoworks and OPNET for netflow data. Support Cisco 6500’s to 4500 switch refresh w/p.o.e. and Ten gig configurations. Administered configured and troubleshot ASA5505 VPN at home devices and ASA5520 appliance. Compose a Network Operational Runbook in PowerPoint and share point for US and European peers. Train and deploy new members into the network environment. Perform liaison role with ATT, Verizon in the US and KPN in Europe for WAN problem resolutions and SLA findings. Create, maintain ticket status and updates within HP service desk. . Provide statistic and graphic illustration reports to upper management on a daily or as need basis. “Firewall” daily administrations, create objects, rule modification and troubleshoot connectivity issues on Checkpoint R65, R70 and R75 firewalls. Monitor and review logs on “Riverbed” WAN analyzers, Tipping Point IDC and Juniper Network and Security Manager.

Northern Home – Manyuank, PA (11/2009 2013), Network Engineer / Server Administrator

(Contract)

Designed, documented and migrated network devices for a redundant infrastructure with subnet capabilities. Coordinate with vendors for new site voice and circuit turn-ups (MPLS and T1). Configured, installed Cisco3750 switches, 2811 routers and Juniper SSG5firewalls. Administrator Server2003/ MS Exchange servers with Active Directory for client configurations. Setup and configure wireless/Wi-Fi networks, utilize Netstumbler and MRTG Tools.

Apex Systems – Dulles, VA (11/2008 06/30/09), Senior Network Engineer / Firewall Administrator

(Client: GEOEYE) Data Center Team.

Design and setup Local Area Networks with redundant configurations in a Cisco environment. Support and install Checkpoint R65 Nokia560 firewall clusters on secure platform. Support end user request for firewall port and rule set configurations. Update IOS codes on Cisco routers, switches monitor networks via Solar Winds. Assist desktop support and IT-Production with daily network and server related communication issues. Design, configure and migrate new tier3 MPLS, OC12, DS3 and T1 WAN Connectivity. Perform network WAN analysis and throughput issues for DS3, T1 and Fast Ethernet applications. Setup, install and support corporate wireless (WIFI) network. Interact with ISP’s and other network supporters for client operations. Prepare technical documentation for team support and provide 24/7 on-call support. Provide vendor support for circuit installation and satellite communications. Call in troubled WAN lines, order equipment and submit status reports for all duties.

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) - Moorestown, NJ (2004 2008), Firewall Administrator

Build, maintain and configure Checkpoint V4.1, NG/R54 and NGX/R62 SPLAT, Cluster High Availability firewalls. Setup and configure Cisco’s PIX firewall and create rules, NAT statements and network objects. Provide security patches for Solaris 9 platform firewalls and support vendor audits and remediation by Information Risk Management team. Support the SOX audit group with firewall audits by making changes to be complaint with company standards. Resolve help desk tickets and attend meetings to support firewall changes and migrations. Administer wireless network and perform access point software upgrades, supply encryption and SSID’s for secure networks. Provide a daily status to upper management and write justifications to management for network redesigns and migrations. Migrated from Cisco to Nortel switches throughout the campus. Configure Radius, Syslog server and TACACS for secure device authentication. Also support Tier3 sites with network migrations and tunnel applications. Administered QIP database for ip and subnet information.

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) - Moorestown, NJ (2000 2008), Network Engineer

Coordinated with ISP’s for WAN provisioning and installation of SONET ring topologies. Configured routers for OSPF, Multilink, EIGRP and BGP protocols and created and installed access lists. Performed duties as Checkpoint Firewall Administrator. Performed duties as Dynamic Name Servers (DNS) Administrator on UNIX platform. Configured and migrated network switches. Performed duties as LAN / WAN Administrator. Setup and Configured wireless networks, Foundry Load Balancers, Active Directory and Red Hat Servers as Proxies. Administered Radius Server for device authentication. Scheduled site visits for external vendors for new data connections and overall LAN issues. Monitored WAN circuits and activate switch ports to LAN. Provided detailed documentation of Network Topologies. Configured users for wireless networking. Coordinate with end-users to resolve daily help desk tickets. Provide training documentation on shared engineering network drive. Contacted external vendors for company equipment repair. Participate in daily status calls to resolve production issues.

SunGard Recovery Services - Philadelphia, PA Data (1998 2000), Communications Engineer

Provided data communications support to subscribers during network tests and actual recoveries, including first level problem determination and resolution. Reviewed subscribers previous test status, profiles, network diagrams and contractual information to identify subscribers network requirements and potential problems. Provide documentation of network test status, subscriber profiles, network diagrams, telecommunications billing and monthly reports. Implemented subscriber’s disaster recovery networks according to coordinated requirements including the interconnectivity and configuration of all Network equipment.

EDUCATING AND TRAINING

BURLINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Moorestown, NJ

INTRODUCTION TO UNIX OPERATING SYSTEMS, August 1997

INTRODUCTION to CISCO ROUTER CONFIGURATION, June 12, 1998

INTERMEDIATE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR SOLARIS 9, September 2003

LANWAN PROFESSIONAL CCNA/CCNP BOOTCAMP, May 2010

ISO27001, Standard, November 2015

ADVANCED LINUX ADMINISTRATION, May 2017

PALO-ALT0 Administration, February 2017

SKYBOX Administration, March 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified in Total Quality Management

Cisco Certified Network Administrator

Symantec ProxySG, Advanced Administration, March 2019

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