Experienced CISSP, MCSE, and Checkpoint Systems Engineer looking for a new security position in Houston, TX. My specialties focus on firewall management as well as VPN's, PKI, e-commerce security and remote access but remain very much a generalist in all other aspects of IT security. Thank you, Michael Cowen Resume below - Michael Cowen 3406 Cedar Mill Drive Kingwood, Texas 77345 E-mail: skullyhsdat_private Day: 713-828-1176 Evening: 281-361-7201 OBJECTIVE: Information Systems Security Manager/Analyst, where excellent supervisory, communication and resourceful problem solving skills will contribute to an organization's competitiveness and profitability in the area of Information Security Management. BACKGROUND SUMMARY: More than 4 years experience in Information Systems Security. Experience and skill sets include: · Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) · Certified Microsoft Systems Engineer (MCSE) · Certified Firewall Systems Engineer (CCSE, CCSA) · Experienced IS Security Manager · Firewall and Anti-Virus Leader · Strong communication skills · Change Agent · Leadership experience · Project Management Leader · Firewall subject matter expert · Business Continuity Planner · Team oriented · Risk Manager · Problem solver Proficient in the use/security administration of: · Checkpoint Firewall-1 · Windows NT Server · Entrust PKI Encryption · Windows 95, 98 · HPUX 10.20 · Netscape Proxy · SAP R/3 · RSA SecurID · WebTrack · SNORT · ISS RealSecure · SnifferPro · Microsoft Access · Microsoft Project PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Implemented and managed a comprehensive anti-virus software solution on over 110 Windows NT enterprise class servers that resulted in a decrease in the number of computer virus incidents by over 40%. Cost savings estimated at over $2 million in computer virus avoidance. Successfully implemented a virtual private network for advanced remote access users connecting to the company through the Internet. The project resulted in substantial productivity gains for remote sales personnel equipped with DSL service. This project increased the level of confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted remotely corporate wide. Managed project that successfully filtered out 99% of offensive Internet content at the corporate Internet firewalls. This resulted in a significant decrease in the amount of risk to the company from potential lawsuits due to pornography in the workplace. Recipient of the Dow 2001 Global Award of Excellence, as part of a merger implementation team, awarded one of Dow's highest team honors for role as network firewall administrator in the successful network integration of Union Carbide Corporation and the Dow Corporation. Developed and implemented a large percentage of Information System Security policies, procedures and work processes for the department in use today ranging from firewall monitoring to corporate investigation guidelines. These processes have resulted in substantial departmental effectiveness as recognized by our Chief Information Officer. WORK EXPERIENCE: IS Security Manager, Dow Chemical Company, Houston, Texas. Formerly Union Carbide Corporation, managed and directed the efforts of 15 IS Security Analysts and Administrators. Directly managed the system status, rule base policies, intrusion alerts, and network troubleshooting for multiple firewalls. System Administrator for all Netscape Internet proxy servers and over 3,500 corporate Internet accounts. Responsible for the system and user administration of multiple authentication servers and over 4,000 hand-held tokens. NT Domain Administrator for a 15,000 node network. Provided role-based user administration to a host of business applications and databases structured around SAP R/3, SQL, and Oracle. Technical security manager for all server and workstation anti-virus security systems. Subject matter expert for corporate firewalls, Windows NT security, intrusion detection, Internet security, corporate investigations, and computer security incidents (1996 - June 2001) Voice/Data LAN Manager, Genesis Telecom, Inc., Houston, Texas. Responsible for the development and marketing of voice, data, and video solutions to businesses in the Houston area, primary agent for Southwestern Bell, marketing their network services and LAN equipment and computers, responsible for data wiring equipment sales. (1993 - 1996) Regional Account Manager, Houston Cellular, Inc., Houston, Texas. Managed several major business accounts such as Shell Oil and Tenneco in the sale of wireless telephones, modems, and disaster response kits designed specifically for pipeline or offshore catastrophes. (1992 - 1993) National Account Manager, GTE Corporation, Houston, Texas. Successive positions of increased responsibility that included Collections Representative, Sales Account Executive, and National Account Manager. Created new national retail and agent sales channel to market GTE Mobilnet wireless telephones and wireless data equipment. Winner of numerous sales awards for exceeding objectives each year. (1986 - 1992) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: BA, Business Administration, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina Concentration in Management Information Systems CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - (ISC)2, 2001 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - E-TEC, 2000 Checkpoint Certified Systems Engineer (CCSE) - ISS Secure University, 1998 Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) - ISS Secure University, 1999
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