Robert D Hughes 2004 Auburn Dr. Richardson, Texas 75081 Ph. 972-856-3232 (Days) Ph. 972-918-0980 (Evenings) Ph. 214-282-7996 (Cell) Email: robat_private Goal Employment as a second level or higher Networking or Security Analyst or Consultant with a progressive, dynamic company that will help me continue to broaden my experience and knowledge in Network Security and the LAN/WAN and Systems Management arenas. Summary of Qualifications Versatile LAN/WAN Network Analyst and HP Openview Certified Network Management Integration Expert with over 8 years experience in the installation, configuration, and support of networking and server hardware and protocols, performance of various network security related functions including analysis of applications requirements, protocols, and vulnerabilities. Network Operating Systems experience that includes Novell 3.x through 4.x, Windows NT 3.x through 2000, UNIX flavors including the BSDs and SUN Solaris 2.6 through 2.8, MAC OS and OS/2. Hands on Network Management experience using components of the HP Openview Suite with heavy emphasis on Network Node Manger, OpenView Operations, Vantage Point for Windows, ManageX, Veritas Manage Exec, and others. Hands-on experience using Intrusion Detection, Firewall, Network Security, and Analysis products from Cyberguard, Cisco, Checkpoint, Network Associates, and others. Network protocol experience that includes LAN and WAN communications using AppleTalk, IPX/SPX, and TCP/IP, including constructing 3DES IPSec Virtual Private Network solutions and Network Address Translation routing, running on infrastructure devices from Shiva, Cisco, and Nortel. Experienced with the setup and configuration of web servers, OS hardening procedures, network auditing, setup and maintenance of Domain Name Services and WINS, caching servers and proxy servers. Analysis of network performance and security issues using a variety of network diagnostics tools such as NAI Sniffer Pro and others. Proven organizer, problem solver, and team player in heterogeneous Enterprise networking environments. Work Experience August, 2001 through October 2001 ISManaged, Inc. Dallas, Texas Enterprise Management Specialist Responsible for designing on a case-by-case basis fault tolerant Network Management and Security Management Solutions for widely varying Customer environments. Responsible for then implementing these designs at Customer site. Analyze and document the functionality, requirements and associated risks of vendor's products with regards to firewall compatibility and requirements, network and systems impact, integration and versatility. Successfully deployed solutions including such companies as SEMA (responsible for network running the Olympics), Telepak Networks, and others. April, 1998 through July, 2001 CompuCom Systems, Inc. Dallas, Texas Network Analyst Responsible for designing on a case-by-case basis fault tolerant Network Management and Security Management Solutions for widely varying Customer environments. Responsible for then implementing these designs at Customer site. Analyze and document the functionality, requirements and associated risks of vendor's products with regards to firewall compatibility and requirements, network and systems impact, integration and versatility. Responsible for Network and Server support of multiple companies' Networking Services by CompuCom's Enterprise Management Services practice. Led or was involved in the successful deployment of solutions for such companies as Gallo Wineries, John Hancock, Vlasic, own internal systems, and others. Responsible for management of departmental servers and workstations including database functions, OS and application security issues, policies and data integrity. Provide information to the department on the latest Network Management, Network Security, and Virus issues. Responsible for implementing new system for disaster recovery of Mission Critical Workstations and Servers. Additional Special Research Projects and White Papers as requested by Management. Mentored Junior Engineers to assist in the learning process. April, 1996 through February, 1998 Food Services of America Seattle, Washington Support Associate Successfully designed a new method of client workstation installation that reduced set up times by over 150%, and then played a large part in its implementation. Authored internal documentation detailing new set-up processes. Authored and reviewed internal documentation detailing server configuration, user setup, and administration procedures. Administered and monitored a 2400 user Lotus cc:Mail network. Administered several subnets of a 500-user multi-protocol network based on Novell and Windows NT running on systems from Compaq. Administration of all Novell related functions including server hardware, configuration, implementation, and testing. Maintained fault tolerance for the network that minimized system down time through proactive monitoring with Compaq Insight Manager and HP Openview Network Node Manager. Administered System Policies for Windows 95 and NT clients. Fully versed in the use of backups as a disaster recovery and re-implementation of the repaired servers. Supported DOS, Windows 3.1 through Windows 95, Windows NT 3.1 through 4.0 Workstations, and 3.51 through 4.0 Servers. Provided desktop and network support both in person and over the phone. In addition, performed various duties such as purchasing and evaluation of vendors. Education and Training 1983 * AE Computer Technology and Repair Control Data Institute Dallas, Texas 1994 * Introduction to Networking with Novell 3.x Richland College Dallas, Texas 1998 * MSCE Certification Training Sento Dallas, Texas 1999 * Microsoft SQL Server 7 Administration ARIS Corporation Dallas, Texas 2000 * HP Openview Network Node for NT Level I Technology Insights Dallas, Texas 2000 * Cisco Secure IDS Installation and configuration Cisco Systems Austin, Texas Miscellaneous * Various technical seminars and lectures on security, network management 2001 * HP Openview Manage X Technology Insights Dallas, Texas * Cyberguard Firewall Security Administrator ISManaged, Inc. Dallas, TX. * HP OpenView Operations on UNIX I HP OpenView University Ft. Collins, CO. * HP OpenView Operations on UNIX II HP OpenView University Ft. Collins, CO. * HP Vantage Point Reporter HP OpenView University Ft. Collins, CO. Certifications * Cyberguard Firewall Security Administrator * Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer * Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 * Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise * Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4 * Networking Essentials * Microsoft Internetworking with TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 * Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 * HP Openview Network Management Certified Integration Expert * HP Openview Network Node Manager on NT * HP Openview Network Node Manager on UNIX * HP Openview ManageX * HP Openview Network Node Manager II * Nortel Partner Certification * A+ * Network+ Additional Contributing author credit in SANS Security Awareness course training manual Leader of Openview Forum International North Texas Area Chapter Member FBI Infragard Outreach Program Frequent contributor to various on-line forums and Network Security and Management mail lists Currently working on additional research projects for publication and serving on the OpenView Forum International Paper Review Committee. References Available upon request