Senior Network Security Specialist

JEFFREY E. MCCARTHY

** ******* **** **. ( Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 ( *******.****@*****.*** 585-***-****

SENIOR NETWORK SECURITY SPECIALIST

Solutions-oriented Senior Network Security Specialist with notable success directing a broad range of corporate IT initiatives while participating in planning and implementation of information-security solutions in direct support of business objectives.

* Track record of increasing responsibility in secure network design, systems analysis and full lifecycle project management.

* Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative security programs that decrease exposure, and increase business’ ability to expand in a secure environment.

* Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading project teams.

* Adept at developing effective security policies, standards, and procedures to support new and existing regulations and changes to systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Network & Systems Security; Business Impact Analysis; Regulatory Adherence; Data Integrity/Recovery; Disaster Recovery Planning; Contingency Planning; Research & Development; Risk Assessment; Cost Benefits Analysis

* Platforms: Microsoft Windows® operating systems, VMWare, Citrix, and UNIX/Linux, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL.

* Networking: TCP/IP, Novell, ISO/OSI, IPX/SPX, Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, IPSec, SSH, Safeword, PGP, PKI.

* Languages: UNIX/Linux Shell Scripting, HTML, JavaScript.

* Tools: Internet Scanner, NMAP, VMWare Virtual Center, IBM Internet Security Systems Site Protector, CyberGuard, Sidewinder, and SnapGear Firewall/VPN appliances, iPrism and Webwasher Web Filtering Systems, IronMail Email Filtering System, Sophos and Symantec Antivirus Management Systems, Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook®), Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio®.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Birds Eye Foods, Inc., Rochester, New York 1995 – Present

Senior Network Security Specialist

Establish and manage enterprise-wide information-security program. Oversee companywide efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement security policies, processes, and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies. Conduct vulnerability assessments of all new systems and any changes to the networking environment, presenting all results to senior management. Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training for management and employees. Supervise daily activities of Computer Security Assistant and Internet Administrator.

Key Contributions:

* Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP & DRP) Plans for corporate site to our Disaster Recovery facility.

* Analyze all critical systems, developing reports to document systems vulnerabilities, and recommending appropriate solutions.

* Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email and Internet usage, access control, and incident response.

* Implemented an effective Web 2.0 filtering system to protect the corporate environment from today’s web based threats reducing both the frequency and impact of malware coming from malicious web sites.

LORAL AEROSPACE, Silverdale, Washington 1990 – 1995

Simulator Technician

Provided operational and maintenance support of submarine simulator systems to include detecting, diagnosing, and repairing various computer systems.

UNITED STATES NAVY 1983 – 1989

Sonar Technician First Class (E6) Submarines

Sonar Supervisor – responsible for the operation and maintenance of the submarine sonar systems during operational shifts.

Awarded Expeditionary Medal.

Member of the pre-commissioning crew aboard the U.S.S. Helena (SSN725).

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

1992 Associate of Technical Arts Degree in Computer Information Systems

OLYMPIC COLLEGE – Bremerton, Washington

Professional Training and Certifications

2006 CISSP – Certified Systems Security Professional ID# 99086

2004 Global Security Essentials Certified

1998 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

1991 Novell Certified NetWare Administrator

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

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