Network Security Specialist

RICHARD SOWER

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Atlanta, GA. 30346

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OBJECTIVE

A position with an IT solutions company that allows me to further the cause of the company and expand upon my current experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Certifications

CCNP, SSCP, MCP, CSSA, Security +, TippingPoint, Watchguard

Products

VMware ESX 3.5, TippingPoint IPS, 3Com VCX, Watchguard Firewalls, Sonicwall Security products, Windows Server 2003/XP, Cisco ASA, Kaspersky Security Suite

EXPERIENCE

Securas Consulting Group, LLC. Janurary 2009 – Present

 Performed Network Vulnerability Assessments by running vulnerability scans, auditing security procedures and policies and creating a Report for management.

 Installed and managed Kaseya agent on client’s network to gather performance information, manage patch installation and manage Anti-Virus installation and scans.

 Resolved support tickets including server issues, workstation issues, exchange problems and certificate errors.

 Documented procedures and policies regarding best practices for Kaseya Agent Installation and Implementation.

Capital Data Service, Inc. February 2007 – December 2008

 Installed, configured and maintained TippingPoint IPS hardware including adjusting filters, writing reports and troubleshooting network issues.

 Installed, configured and maintained 3Com VCX IP phone system including managing current and future users, merging systems and troubleshooting problems.

 Installed, configured and maintained Watchguard firewalls including IPS, Anti-Spam and Webblocker modules.

 Installed, configured and maintained various Sonicwall security products including TZ and NSA model firewalls, Email Security Appliances, Continuous Data Protection Appliances and Aventail Remote Access Appliances.

 Installed, configured and maintained VMware ESX 3.5 servers including creating virtual machines, converting P2V and troubleshooting issues.

 Installed, configured and maintained Windows Server 2003 products including troubleshooting issues such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Exchange, Windows Updates, backup solutions and remote access.

 Worked with a variety of technologies including IP Camera systems, Cisco ASA’s, IBM AS/400 and i5 servers, 3Com and HP switches, Windows Vista, network printers, tape storage, network attached storage and anti-virus solutions.

Gladiator Technology Inc. June 2005 – February 2007

 Configured and managed network security components for 300+ financial institutions.

 Monitored network devices including servers, firewalls, IDS/IPS and network traffic for threats.

 Evaluated 200 alerts daily regarding network activity to determine possible threat and countermeasures.

 Collaborated with coworkers to resolve client initiated alerts and problems.

EDUCATION

The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

BBA in Management Information Systems May 2001

GPA: 3.6, Major GPA: 3.9 Dean's List

 Member of The Society for Management Information Systems from August 1999 - May 2001.

 Personally financed 80% of college expenses.

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