Information Security Professional in Colorado looking for a job anywhere

From: James & Melissa Burton (burtonjmat_private)
Date: Thu Aug 23 2001 - 17:56:26 PDT

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    Hello to you all once again.  I have posted my resume here in the past
    looking for a better opportunity.  Now that I am the latest victim of a RIF
    I am looking for any opportunity.  I would be very interested in pursuing
    any and all opportunities that any of you may have or know of.
    
    My ability to contribute to your company's efforts in information security
    not only as a security professional and engineer but as an individual
    contributor, and as a team member has been well demonstrated in my previous
    positions.  I have extensive knowledge in information security, security
    policy development and implementation, network/system engineering, system
    integration, support, as well as physical security.
    
    I have over 7 years total IT experience including but not limited to 6 years
    experience in Windows 3.x - 2000, 2 years experience with Cisco products and
    have been focused on information security, network and system implementation
    and support, network monitoring for over six years.  I have been
    instrumental in implementing and maintaining security policies, networks,
    monitoring tools and applications for corporations and government agencies.
    
    I know your organization would benefit from someone with my talents.  I have
    current Cisco and Microsoft credentials and am working on CISSP and CISA
    with a strong security and system auditing background as well as being able
    to work independently with added responsibility.  I would like to hear from
    you at your convenience. I can answer any questions you may have and discuss
    my availability for personal interviews as soon as possible.
    
    My resume is attached and I can be available to commence employment almost
    immediately.  I reside in Colorado Springs with my family and am open to
    relocation.  I can be reached at (719) 291-7705 during the hours of 8AM and
    6PM or (719) 266-0211 from 6PM to 6AM. My email address is
    burtonjmat_private  If you need the job done, your search is over.
    
    Thank you for your consideration.
    
    
    
    Sincerely,
    
    James D. Burton
    6117 Whirlwind Dr.
    Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    (719)291-7705 days
    (719)266-0211 eves
    burtonjmat_private
    
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    James D. Burton
    6117 Whirlwind Dr.
    Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
    Home-719-266-0211
    Email: burtonjmat_private
    
    Career Objective
    
    To continuously grow in a challenging information technology career with an
    industry leading company and leverage proven experience and a "can do"
    attitude to successfully obtain company and individual goals and objectives.
    
    Career Profile
    
    Information Technology Specialist who is a dedicated professional, fast
    paced and adaptive learner, with solid interpersonal and communications
    skills.  I have a proven record in information security, network and system
    engineering/administration, disaster recovery, desktop support, hardware and
    software troubleshooting and configuration.  I have built, expanded, and
    diagnosed computers and networks for over seven years.  I am familiar with
    IBM mainframe, Intel, and Unix platforms.  I also hold certifications with
    Cisco and Microsoft and am seeking a CISSP and GIAC.
    
    Areas of Expertise
    
    
    ·  Information Security Management
    ·  Physical Security Management
    ·  Intrusion Detection System Development
    ·  Security Policy Development and Implementation
    ·  Incident Handling and Reporting Procedures
    ·  Strategic and Operational Planning
    ·  Visio
    ·  Microsoft Project
    ·  LAN-WAN- Engineering and Architecture
    ·  Quality and Performance Improvement
    ·  Decision Making and Problem Solving
    ·  System Engineering and implementation
    
    Professional Technical Skills
    
    ·  5 years experience in security audits, research, analysis, and compliance
    testing utilizing Cisco Secure Policy Manager, Cisco Secure Scanner, Cisco
    PIX firewalls and routers, Cerberus Internet Scanner, Tripwire, and event
    management software.
    ·  6 years experience in network implementations, server/desktop setups, and
    help desk integration.
    ·  7 years desktop client/server experience in DOS, Windows 9x, NT4, and
    2000.
    ·  7 years experience Ethernet, 10BaseT/100, Token Ring, TCP/IP.
    ·  6 years network administration/management of BANYAN Vines, and Microsoft
    Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000 Servers/workstations.
    ·  5 years Information Systems/Technology management of resources, and
    personnel.
    ·  3 years physical security keyless access systems using Win ACAS and Win
    PAC, CCTV.
    
    Education and Training
    
    Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs, Colorado, Graduate 12/2002
    Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Information
    Security
    
    SANS/GIAC – Denver, Colorado 2001 Firewalls Perimeter Protection & VPNS
    
    University of Phoenix - Denver, Colorado 2000 Bachelor of Science in
    Information Systems
    
    MISTI - Denver, Colorado 2000 Guide to Network Vulnerability Testing
    
    USMC Computer Science School - Quantico, Virginia 1995 Small Computer
    Systems Specialist
    
    Experience with Highlights and Achievements
    
    Information Security Specialist, Global Healthcare Exchange, Inc.,
    Westminster, Colorado Feb 2001 – Aug 2001
    ·  Responsible for overall management of network and system security and
    physical security for a corporate network and production environment for a
    web-based, business-to-business healthcare exchange.
    ·  Technical responsibilities include designing intrusion detection system
    combined with Cisco IDS, Cisco Secure Policy Manager, Tripwire, and Syslog.
    Analyzed logs and data for incident handling and reporting.  I developed
    incident handling and reporting procedures, Acceptable Use Policy, and
    disaster recovery procedures.
    ·  Work with third party vendors to develop and implement CCTV system,
    keyless access system, tape backup system, and off-site storage of tape
    backups.
    
    Consultant, Idea Integration, Denver, CO May 2000 – Feb2001
    ·  Performed a network analysis of a public utilities company to expose
    network bottlenecks and assess the security posture of the systems and the
    network.
    ·  For a city planner’s office, I upgraded the office technology from a DOS
    based Lantastic environment to the current Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0
    network.  I implemented a domain controller with WINS, DHCP, and DNS.  I
    also reconfigured the Bay Networks Instant Internet 400 unit network
    protocols from IPX/SPX to TCP/IP with NAT.
    ·  Migrated the corporate office of a national insurance company from Token
    Ring to Ethernet and installed and configured their domain controller
    utilizing NT 4.0.  The conversion included installing and configuring new
    Network Interface Cards for all desktops and printers.  The Token Ring MAU’s
    were upgraded to 3Com Ethernet hubs.
    
    Contract- Information Security/System Administrator, Citidirect, Golden, CO
    Nov 1998 –May 2000
    ·  Established and maintained the setup of multi-million dollar E-Commerce
    Data Center for one of the world’s largest banking organizations.  Setup and
    administered over 100 NT 4 servers and workstations and over 50 SQL 6.5
    databases.
    ·  Technical responsibilities included maintaining compliance with corporate
    guidelines on information security utilizing security management software.
    I developed a backup policy utilizing Veritas Netbackup for NT and
    coordinated with an offsite storage facility for a daily, weekly, and
    monthly tape rotation and for disaster recovery.
    ·  Acted as a Desktop Support Administrator with the responsibility of
    setting up, configuring, and maintaining over 100 desktop computers.
    
    Small Computer Systems Specialist, United States Marine Corps, Oct 1994 –
    Oct 1998
    ·  Managed and administrated mainframe security for an entire organization
    which included granting and monitoring access to 87 subordinate security
    officers, and over 1000 user accounts in three different geological sites
    utilizing CA TSS, TSO, and CICS.  Provided daily support to six SNA 3270
    services to accommodate all users.
    ·  Acted as an Assistant Network Chief for a large Marine Corps support
    organization overseas with the responsibility of overall administration of a
    multi-platform network consisting of 40 Banyan Vines servers, six NT
    servers, and 230 services.
    ·  Additional responsibilities included providing the LAN team direction,
    guidance, supervision, and implementation of server upgrades, cable
    conversions, hardware installations, and software configurations.  I helped
    maintain a help desk reachable 24 hours and provide customer support to over
    2500 users.
    ·  As a Small Computer Systems Specialist in a Marine Corps division, I
    administered over 2000 user accounts and 300 services on a Banyan Vines
    network consisting of links to 49 servers.  I provided help desk support and
    training for all users and technicians in need.  I consistently produced
    NATURAL programming extracts upon request.
    ·  Was the lead administrator and network planner for a Global Command and
    Control (GCCS) and Tactical Combat Operations (TCO) network utilizing UNIX
    platforms and TCP/IP, providing guidance to the security officer on
    mainframe issues and contributed all HP-UX experience when needed and
    administered e-mail gateways through X.500 and SMTP.
    



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