Engineer Security
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BYRON ATER
Ashburn, Virginia 20147
*****.******@*****.***
NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER
Network Administration / Disaster Recovery / Problem Solving / Wire line & Wireless / System Analysis
VPN & LAN/WAN / Project Management Maintenance & Integration / Top Secret Security Clearance
Technical Summary. Broad knowledge of hardware, software, and networking technologies to provide a powerful combination of analysis, implementation, and support. Experience in system and network administration and engineering, hardware evaluation, systems and network security, incident analysis and recovery. With over 10 yrs of engineering experience. Areas of expertise include, Alcatel, Nortel, Cisco VPN concentrators, switches i.e. ASA, Nortel contivity, Alcatel/Bay networks and firewalls, i.e. Pix and Symantec Raptor firewalls.
Objetive. Provide network, systems, and security experience, knowledge, and solutions in a system and network-diverse environment. Protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information systems. Advise and engineer secure solutions for business opportunities. Learn and experience, mentor and share.
Throughout my career, I have successfully deployed and managed network infrastructures and coordinated service operations. Skilled in technical support and customer satisfaction, I simplify complex technical information to provide end-users with effective resolutions. Some highlights include:
Automating and simplifying recovery systems to ensure data access without increased overhead
Protecting data by ensuring reliable computer systems operations
Maintaining technical documentation and reference material for training
Ensuring information control and integrity
Facilitating optimal use of technology
My MBA and BS both in Information Systems are from Point Park University. I also achieved certifications as an A+, Security Network Architect and Windows NT 4.0 - 2003 servers systems administrator. Dell, Compaq, HP, IBM, Lexmark and Kyocera certify me to repair and install equipment. I am a dedicated high achiever who always gives 120%.
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Improved disaster recovery. Serv Steel, a client of LANtek, did not have a disaster recovery plan. Client experienced a fire causing $150K in damages and lost data. Pulled hard drives, removed and re-assembled data panels. Developed disaster recovery plan installing external servers to minimize down time. Decreased systems recovery time by 50%.
Prevented costly data access delays. Verizon’s Dept. of The Treasury client had too many users than the system could support, delays and system failure. Conducted root-cause analysis of delay. Identified VPN on-site and remote password log-ins producing lag in system functionality. Simplified log in process adding flexibility for easy access.
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Expanded service. Verizon wanted to expand systems access capability for Dept. of Treasury by creating a secure remote network access point. Assessed and exposed flaws with 2-factor authentication. Recommended decreasing from two servers to one and implemented a key fob access. Established new remote access and technical support.
Safeguarded information systems. A client of LANtek requested analysis of an employee’s laptop for a possible internet policy violation. Evaluated existing protocols identifying opportunity to enhance security network capabilities. Introduced and installed a software security program, designed to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Setting up remote services utilizing Terminal server, citrix, vpn tunnels, firewalls, routers depending on each medical projected requirements.
Facilitated equipment repair at zero cost. Client of LANtek was experiencing security intrusion encryption software and system boot problems. Conducted equipment evaluation, revealing vibration of the cooling fan was dislodging PCI card on hardware. Prevented replacement costs by invoking manufacturer equipment and hardware service guarantee.
CAREER HISTORY
Network Engineer, Verizon Federal Network Systems, 2002 to 2010. Recruited to develop and manage VPN service and remote access security for U.S. Department of the Treasury. Developed guidelines and security standards, and prepared financial feasibility studies. Designed and implemented complex VPN network and authentication systems. Upgraded and maintained layer 2 switches and layer 3 routers including firewalls i.e. raptor, sidewinder, IPv4, IPv6, IPSec, OSPF, BGP, EBGP. Utilized HP Openview and Peragrine for monitoring and opening tickets.
Network Engineer, LANtek Computer Services, 1998 to 2002. Led installation and integration of security and firewall systems for companies such as Allegheny Energy, PPG, and Alcoa. Maintained support for Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 servers for internet, DNS, DHCP, File/Print, Terminal Server and FTP. Locked down desktops with Pol editor. Trained developers and user groups nationally.
Earlier: Information Technology and Security Engineer/Consultant, TAD Data, Inc. Repaired new servers for clients and provided server-to-desktop migrations. Break/Fix Technician. Allegheny Energy.
Certifications: A+, Webmaster, CSNA, CSNP
OS's and Programming languages: Server NT- 2003, XP, Vista, Linux, Pearl, Java Script, VB,
CGI, Office, Outlook, HP Openview, Peragrin. BGP, RIP, EIGRP, HSRP, VLAN, Trunking, Spanning Tree, Wireless 802.11, Frame-relay, ISDN, Encryptors, Sniffer Pro, Fluke, LAN,MAN, Wan Technologies, Routers/Switches, Extreme Switches, Visio.
Skills. IP Packet Analysis – Ethereal now Wireshark, TCP dump, Intrusion Detection – snort, Penetration Testing – Nmap, Pearl, HTML, CGI, Cisco IOS Configuration- ACLS, Tacacs, Netflow, Citrix, Pix Firewall, Symantec Raptor, Nortel Contivity VPN, Firewall, Management software, Unix.
Additional: In my spare time I enjoy science fiction movies, football and hockey.
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