Friday the 13th and got laid off :)

From: Mark Wolfgang (mwwolfgangat_private)
Date: Fri Jul 13 2001 - 16:13:33 PDT

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    Greetings all.  Just wanted to make my resume available to those who read
    the list seeking employees.  I am a Computer Security Professional with a
    recent background in Penetration Testing, and strong Unix/Linux sysadmin
    skills.  I am looking for employment with as a Security Engineer/Consultant
    in the Northern VA area.  I will also consider relocating on a case by case
    basis, but the only other area I would really like to live is Central
    Florida.
    
    Please see my resume below, and keep me in mind if you know of any positions
    I may be qualified for.
    
    Sincerely,
    
    Mark Wolfgang
    
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    Mark W. Wolfgang
    11709 Old Bayberry Lane,
    Reston, VA 20194
    Hm: 703-437-3108
    Wk: 703-593-7771
    mwwolfgangat_private
    
    Objective: To obtain a position as a security engineer/consultant in an
    environment that will allow me to utilize my knowledge security,
    system/network administration, and Unix/Linux.
    
    Highlights of Qualifications
    
    - In-depth knowledge of security, system/network administration, and
    IP-based services
    - An analytical thinker capable of thinking "outside the box"
    - Intimate knowledge of Linux, and most Unix variants
    - Experienced in writing packet-filtering firewalls
    - Excellent written and oral communications skills
    - Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    
    
    Professional Experience
    
    Network Security Corp.
    Reston, VA
    March 2001 - Present
    Position/Title: Computer Security Consultant
    Duties: I perform network and web application penetration tests.  When
    conducting network penetration tests, I analyze network topology diagrams,
    formulate an "attack" plan, conduct scans of the network, identify weak or
    exploitable services running, and attempt to exploit the machines to gain
    unauthorized access. To be successful in this task, a deep knowledge of IP,
    and IP based services is necessary.  Once testing is complete, I present a
    written report to the client, and when needed, conduct onsite presentations
    to high-level executives.  I often write custom "hacking tools" in perl and
    BASH shell scripting to automate tasks.  Excellent interpersonal and
    technical skills are a necessity for this job.
    
    Predictive Systems
    Reston, VA
    October 2000 - March 2001
    Position/Title: Computer Security Consultant
    Duties:  I acted as a Network Penetration Tester in their Ethical Hacking
    Division.  I performed numerous network penetration engagements, and
    successfully penetrated sensitive systems, gained unauthorized access, and
    obtained access to sensitive client data.  As the resident Linux/Unix
    expert, I often trained junior and senior personnel in the use of Linux in a
    hacking context.  I have extensive experience with commercial and
    underground hacking tools such as ISS Scanner, CyberCop, NetRecon, nmap,
    nessus, and frequently wrote in-house hacking tools in perl and Unix shell.
    
    Red Hat
    Durham, NC
    April 2000 - October 2000
    Position/Title: RHCE Instructor
    Duties: I taught all four Red Hat courses up to and including administering
    the Red Hat Certified Engineer Exam. I taught a wide range of topics, from
    network and host security, to setting up load balancing/high availability
    clusters. Some other topics taught include;
              - Setting up and configuring Bind 8, Apache, Sendmail, Samba, NFS,
    NIS, Pop3, IMAP, inetd/xinetd, and DHCP. OS installation, kernel tuning,
    system hardening, TCP wrappers, ipchains, iptables, PAM, Tripwire, firewall
    design, security policies, and implementation of IDS engines.  I also
    contributed to the Red Hat Linux OS by developing bug fixes for various
    software packages.
    
    Mike Theiss
    Virginia Beach, VA
    March 1998 - October 2000
    Position/Title: System/Network Administrator
    Duties: I acted as the primary Network and System Administrator for an
    entrepreneur's network. I designed and implemented a web server, DNS server,
    mail server, and an OpenBSD-based firewall.  I also implemented an IDS
    engine to monitor and assess current threats/risks.
    
    United States Navy
    Virginia Beach, VA
    February 1997 - March 2000
    Position/Title: Instructor/GCCS
    Duties: I taught an HP-UX based, C4I software suite to up to 30 students.  I
    also managed their daily schedules and was directly accountable for these
    students.  I was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, and Instructor of the
    Quarter for professionalism and performance.
    
    United States Navy
    Jacksonville, FL
    April 1992 - December 1997
    Position/Title: Operations Specialist
    
    Duties: I operated shipboard radar systems, established and maintained
    extensive data communications networks via UHF/HF and satellite circuits,
    and worked with encryption devices and cryptographic key material on a daily
    basis.  I was also directly responsible for over 400 SECRET/NATO SECRET
    publications.  I managed up to 15 personnel on a daily basis.
    I was recognized as Sailor of the Quarter for professionalism and
    performance.
    
    Bullpen Sports
    Virginia Beach, VA
    January 1999 - April 1999
    Position/Title: E-commerce Consultant
    Duties: I designed and implemented an e-commerce website for a small sports
    card trading store. I researched and chose the best e-commerce product for
    the task, and heavily customized the XML-based application. I managed to web
    server, and setup e-mail aliases and accounts, and engineered this site from
    the ground up.
    
    Education
    
    Saint Leo College
    Saint Leo, FL
    GPA: 3.75
    Degree: Bachelor of Science
    Major: Computer Information Systems
    Date Completed: August 1999
    
    Security Clearance
    SECRET/NATO SECRET
    



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