Parts Technician Network Engineer
Resume:
PORTER F. BANKS
Houston, Texas
adrkz1@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a Network Architect/ Sr. Engineer, or Security Architect/Sr. Engineer that will take advantage of my interest to augment my technical knowledge of Security and Networking.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Cisco Routers; GSR 12000, 7900, 2800,2600, 2500, 1700
Cisco Switches Nexus 5000 series, Nexus 7000 series, Catalyst 6500 series, 5000 series, 4000 series, 3650, 3750, 2900 series.
Cisco PIX 515, PIX 525, and ASA 5510 Firewall
Palo Alto Network Firewalls
Palo Alto Networks Panorama Systems
Remediate Audit findings on Various Systems
Juniper Routers: MX 480 and MX 960
Juniper Firewalls: SRX 3600, SRX 5800, NS 5200, ISG 1000
Checkpoint FW-1 VPN-1 4x / NG AI / (Nokia IP 380, 650, 1220 IPSO 4.1-4.6)
Load Balancer’s Cisco CSM, ACE, F5, A10 and Radware
Cisco Wireless Controll System (WCS), WiSM, Access Points(AP), Wireless Supervisor Module
Cisco Route Switch Module(RSM), Supervisor Module, Flex WAN Module
Nortel Router and Switches.
InfoBlox DNS1
TippingPoint
Routing Protocols (BGP4, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP), routed protocols (TCP/IP).
SNMP Implementation for network management.
HP OpenView Network monitoring and management.
ACL’s access lists Standard, Names Extended, Distribute-Lists, and Route Maps.
LAN / WAN HSRP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, NAT,ATM, Frame-Relay, ATM IMA, and PPP Multilink.
VPN Tunnels: GRE, GRE with IPSEC, and DMVPN Multipoint
Monitoring and Data Analysis NetCool, Solar Winds, Remedy, Alter Point, MRTG, Eye of the Storm, and IPSwitch.
Dial Backup ISDN, analog modems, V.35.
NOC environment monitoring and support Team Lead supporting managed network services.
Network OS, Win XP, Win server 2000 /2003, Active Directory, Red Hat Linux.
Resolved SOX Audit Issues
EMPLOYMENT
iSphere/on site at Spring ISD Spring, TX
Palo Alto Engineer/ Consultant May, 2021 -Nov,-2021
Remediate audit findings on the Palo Alto NGFW environment
Review and remediate Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama Environment
Remediated Policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
White Listed URLs and IP Addresses
Consulted withSecurity manager about certain security issues
Create standards and implement the standards for the Palo Alto NGFW environment
Upgrade 5 Cisco Asa5525 AsAs TO 5 PALO ALTO 5520’S
Configured Cisco Catalyst 3750
Configured 5500 Series Wism
ALKU/on site Bay Schools Palm Beach, FL
Network Engineer/Consultant November, 2020-December,2020
Remediate audit findings on the Palo Alto NGFW environment
Review and remediate Palo Alto Networks Firewalls Environment
Remediated Policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
White Listed URLs on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
Consulted with CISO about future products deemed for purchase
Revolution Technologies/on site Blue Cross Blue Shield S.C. Columbia, S.C.
Network Engineer September,2019 – February,2020
Remediate policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Create very secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama in preparation for Security Audits
Make recommendations for making existing policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama more secure, whether architectural changes or more scrutiny on existing policies
Design standards for creating secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Design procedures for creating secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Design procedures for remediating secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Analyze existing access methods of accessing Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Design secure access methods of accessing Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Create routing and NATs on Palo Alto systems
Create HA and repair HA on Palo Alto systems
Configure SSL decryption on Global Protect and management interfaces
Upgrade the PAN-OS on Palo Alto devices
Install FIPS on Palo Alto devices (Part of HIPAA Compliancy)
Hardening Palo Alto devices
Installing SNMP on Palo Alto devices
Remediating audit findings on Palo Alto devices
Troubleshooting operational issues on Palo Alto devices
Configured and administered OSPF on Palo Alto devices
Configured and administered IPSEC VPN Tunnels on Palo Alto devices
Resolved Hippa audit as well as PCI audits
UPGRADE 15 CISCO 5520 Series ASAs TO PALO ALTO 5520 SERIES and 3600 Series.
Configured Cisco Catalyst 38500
Configure Cisco Wismn 5500 series controller
Oxford International/on site Chevron Houston, TX
Senior Security Engineer June, 2016 – July,2019
Troubleshoot and configure PA-7050 firewalls
Remediate policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Create very secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama in preparation for Security Audits
Make recommendations for making existing policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama more secure, whether architectural changes or more scrutiny on existing policies
Design standards for creating secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Design procedures for creating secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Design procedures for remediating secure policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Analyze existing access methods of accessing Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Design secure access methods of accessing Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Train other Security engineers how to remediate policies on Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama
Palo Alto Networks/ Infinite Resource Solutions Atlanta, GA
Professional Services Network/Security Engineer September, 2015 – May, 2016
Troubleshoot and configure PA-7050 firewalls
Troubleshoot and configure PA-5060 firewalls
Troubleshoot and configure PA-3060 Firewalls
Migrated Juniper firewalls to Palo Alto Network firewalls
Migrated ASA firewalls to Palo Alto Network firewalls
Responsible for knowledge base documenting of corrected problems in order to provide as a post engagement report
Design, Troubleshoot and Configure a BGP Core Network
Design, Troubleshoot and Configure an OSPF Core Network
Troubleshoot and configure Palo Alto Networks central management system (Panorama)
Implement and troubleshoot security policies
Implement and troubleshoot NAT policies
Implement and troubleshoot User-ID.
Implement and troubleshoot High Availability
Verizon Telematics Atlanta, GA
Senior Network Engineer December, 2012 – September, 2015
Troubleshoot and configure Cisco Catalyst 3750G, Catalyst 3650G, Nexus 5000 Series, Nexus 6000 Series, Nexus 7000 Series Switches.
Troubleshoot and configure Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers.
Troubleshoot and configure Cisco ISR 3800 Series and Cisco 3900 Series Routers
Troubleshoot and configure Cisco ASA 5010 and 5020 Series Firewalls
Troubleshoot and configure Check Point Firewalls.
Responsible for knowledge base documenting of corrected problems, to include team wide training on the corrective process and procedure manuals
Design, Troubleshoot and Configure a BGP Core Network
Design, Troubleshoot and Configure an OSPF Core Network
Create VIPs on A10 AX 2500 and AX 3300 series Load Balancers.
Design and implement networks for specifically designed purposes.
Manage and monitor day to day network activities.
Devise solutions to make our network more efficient and trouble free.
Utilize remote network access methods and tools to isolate networking issues
Monitor network elements via SNMP and network monitoring tools.
Ivision/Experis/ British Telecom on site at Nokia Atlanta, GA
Network Engineer January, 2012 –December, 2012
Troubleshoot and configure Cisco Catalyst 6509, 4506-E, 2960, and Nexus 5020 switches.
Troubleshoot and configure Juniper MX 480 and MX 960 routers.
Troubleshoot and configure Juniper SRX 3600 and SRX 5800 firewalls.
Responsible for knowledge base documenting of corrected problems, to include team wide training on the corrective process and procedure manuals
Troubleshoot and repair minor issues on a BGP MPLS Network with an OSPF core.
Utilize remote network access methods and tools to isolate networking issues
Monitor network elements via SNMP and network monitoring tools, Eye of the Storm.
Implement policy rules on the Juniper SRX 3600, SRX 5800, NetScreen 5200, ISG 1000 firewalls to allow desired connectivity.
Create VIPs on F5 Viprion, 3900, and 8900 Load Balancers
Manage and monitor day to day network activities.
Devise solutions to make our network more efficient and trouble free.
Logisticare Atlanta, GA
Network Engineer II December, 2007 – January 2012
Design and implement network topologies with Cisco equipment and other various vendors’ networking equipment.
Configure an implement Cisco 2800 and 3800 series routers, Cisco 3700 series Catalyst switches, and Cisco PIX and ASA firewalls.
Design, implement and configure VPN tunnels on Cisco routers and Cisco Firewall.
Responsible for knowledge base documenting of corrected problems, to include team wide training on the corrective process and procedure manuals
Designed, configured, and implemented a BGP Network
Design, configure, and implement DMVPN networks with Cisco routers, Cisco Catalyst switches and Cisco ASA and PIX firewalls using EIGRP and BGP.
Utilize remote network access methods and tools to isolate networking issues
Responsible for opening, tracking, executing, and resolving trouble tickets with our telecommunication providers.
Monitor network elements via SNMP and network monitoring tools.
Manage and configure internal DNS via InfoBlox DNS1 servers.
Configure, troubleshoot, and repair InfoBlox DNS1 servers.
Manage and monitor IPS issues via TippingPoint Appliance
Configure, troubleshoot, and repair TippingPoint appliance.
Troubleshoot and resolve BGP/EIGRP routing issues and problems, security related issues, connectivity issues, peering issues, hardware problems, etc on Cisco equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve different network connectivity issues related to Network OSes (Win XP, MS Server 2003, and Unix/Linux).
Monitoring and managing of firewall anomalies to include corrective action for access or deny with Cisco ASA and PIX firewalls.
Work with circuit carriers to activate new circuits and upgrade existing circuits.
Test and Implement new technologies in development stages
Configure, Troubleshoot, and Repair Cisco Routers; 3800, 2800,2600, 1700
Configure, Troubleshoot and Repair Cisco Switches 3750 and 2950.
Configure, Troubleshoot and Repair Cisco PIX 515, Cisco PIX 525, and Cisco ASA 5510 firewalls.
Configure Troubleshoot and Repair VPN Tunnels: IPSEC, GRE, GRE with IPSEC, and DMVPN Multipoint on Cisco equipment.
Manage and monitor day to day network activities.
Devise solutions to make our network more efficient and trouble free.
Analyze different networking solutions from vendors
Design Cisco Networks
Resolved SOX and Hippa Audit Issues
Comforce / on site at AT&T Mobility Atlanta, GA
Network Engineer April, 2007 – December 2007
Resolve Tier 3 network issues and anomalies on Cisco equipment within a high speed data backbone network, to include nation wide retail outlets, remote business and administrative offices, and business partners /vendors, Call Centers, and Data Centers
Resolve Tier 3 upper layer anomalies and outages, i.e. Radware and Cisco Load balancers: CSM and ACE, cluster (real server) issues, latency in web client connections and slow application responses
Resolve issues on a Cisco Wireless network using Cisco WCS and Cisco ACS.
Responsible for knowledge base documenting of corrected problems, to include team wide training on the corrective process and procedure manuals
In 24x7 operations utilize remote network access methods and tools to isolate issues
Responsible for opening, tracking, executing, and resolving trouble tickets through remedy ticking system, technical intervention, and follow-up.
Monitor network elements via SNMP and network monitoring tools
Troubleshoot and resolve BGP/OSPF routing issues and problems, security related issues, optical circuit problems, connectivity issues, peering issues, hardware problems, etc on Cisco equipment.
Trouble shoot and resolve different network connectivity issues related to Network OSes (Win XP, MS Server 2003, Unix/Linux).
Monitoring and managing of firewall anomalies to include corrective action for access or deny with Check Point firewalls on Nokia Appliances and work with field personnel on problem resolution.
Work with circuit carriers to ensure proper process of outage escalations and resolutions
Conducts continual education training for Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers for emerging technologies being implemented in the production environment
Test and Implement new technologies in development stages
Configure, Troubleshoot, and Repair Cisco Routers; GSR 12000, 7900, 3800, 2800,2600, 2500, 1700
Configure, Troubleshoot and Repair Cisco Switches 6500, 5000, 4000, 3500, 3700, 2900.
Configure, Troubleshoot and Repair Cisco PIX 515, Cisco PIX 525, and Cisco ASA 5510 firewalls.
Configure Troubleshoot and Repair VPN Tunnels: IPSEC, GRE, GRE with IPSEC, and DMVPN Multipoint on Cisco equipment.
Design Cisco networks
State of Georgia - Department of Revenue Atlanta, GA
NT Desktop / Network Administration Consultant July, 2005 – April, 2007
Responsible for opening, tracking, executing, and resolving trouble tickets through various ticketing system, technical intervention, and follow-up.
Troubleshoot and resolve OSPF issues routing problems, security related issues, optical circuit problems, connectivity issues, peering issues, hardware problems, etc.
Trouble shoot and resolve different network connectivity issues related to Network OSes ( Win XP, MS Server 2003, Unix/Linux).
Network Administration on Windows 2000/2003 Server.
Install, configure, and support Exchange Server 2000.
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers and laptops (i.e., IBM and Dell).
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000/XP Professional on desktops and laptops.
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000/2003 Server on network servers.
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers and laptops (i.e., IBM and Dell).
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000/XP Professional on desktops and laptops.
Install, configure, and support network printers.
Configure, Troubleshoot, Install and Repair Cisco Routers: 2600, 2500, 1700
Configure, Troubleshoot, Install and Repair Cisco Switches: 6500, 5000, 4000, 2900.
State of Georgia - Department of Motor Vehicle Safety Atlanta, GA
NT Desktop / Network Administration Consultant September, 2001 – July, 2005
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Responsible for opening, tracking, executing, and resolving trouble tickets through various ticketing system, technical intervention, and follow-up.
Troubleshoot and resolve OSPF issues routing problems, security related issues, optical circuit problems, connectivity issues, peering issues, hardware problems, etc.
Trouble shoot and resolve different network connectivity issues related to Network OSes ( Win XP, MS Server 2003, Unix/Linux).
Network Administration on Windows 2000/2003 Server.
Install, configure, and support Exchange Server 2000.
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers and laptops (i.e., IBM and Dell).
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000/XP Professional on desktops and laptops.
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000/2003 Server on network servers.
Install, configure, and support network printers.
Install, configure, and support telephones.
Wire workstations for data communications and telecommunications.
Configure, Troubleshoot, Install and Repair Cisco Routers: 2600, 2500, 1700
Configure, Troubleshoot, Install and Repair Cisco Switches: 6500, 5000, 4000, 2900.
Comforce / on site at J. D. Edwards Atlanta, GA
NT Desktop / Jr. Network Administration Consultant May, 2000 – September, 2001
Junior Network Administration on Windows NT 4.0 Server and Windows 2000 Server.
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers and laptops (i.e., IBM and Dell).
Install, configure, and support Windows NT 4.0 on desktops and laptops.
Install, configure, and support Windows NT 4.0 Server on network servers.
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000 Professional on desktops and laptops.
Install, configure, and support Windows 2000 Server on network servers.
Install, configure, and support network printers.
Configure, Troubleshoot, Install and Repair Cisco Routers: 2500
Configure, Troubleshoot, Install and Repair Cisco Switches: 5000, 4000, and 2900.
PROSYS INFORMATION SYSTEMS Atlanta, GA
PC Technician August, 1999 – May, 2000
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers and laptops (i.e., IBM and Dell).
Install, configure, and support Windows NT 4.0 on desktops and laptops.
Install, configure, and support Windows 95 on desktops and laptops.
VANSTAR, INC. / INACOM Atlanta, GA
Field Service Engineer June 1998 – August, 1999
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers (i.e., IBM, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, and AST).
Repair, troubleshoot, support, and configure various workstations, servers, and printers (Hewlett Packard and Okidata) on Windows NT 4.0 networks.
Install, configure, and support Windows NT 4.0 on desktops and laptops.
COMPUTER CITY Atlanta, GA
Bench Technician March 1998 – June, 1998
Repair, troubleshoot, and configure various personal computers (i.e., IBM, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, Dell,
Toshiba, Acer, Sony, NEC, Packard Bell, and AST).
Install various computer components.
Provide customer service and personal computer technical knowledge to customers, and sales people.
Ordered various personal computer parts.
1-800-NETWORK Atlanta, GA
Parts Technician November 1997 - March, 1998
Diagnosed IBM and Apple computers and monitors.
Ordered IBM compatible and Apple computer parts.
Maintained an inventory of computer parts and monitors.
EDUCATION
Lanier Technical College
CISCO Networking Academy Program for CCNA
CISCO Networking Academy Program for CCNP
Center of Industry and Technology, Inc.
Microcomputer Repair, Certificate.
A 680-hour hands-on A+ Certification program.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Microelectronic Engineering.
90 Semester Hours.
Morehouse College
Physics.
90 Semester Hours.
CERTIFICATIONS
Palo Alto Networks ACE
Palo Alto Networks PCSNE
Cisco CCNP
Cisco CCNA
REFERENCES
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