I'm looking for job in NYC

From: Mark (mbresnikat_private)
Date: Tue Dec 04 2001 - 22:25:20 PST

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    Hi.
    
    I a currently looking for a job in the NYC area.  I have 
    6 yrs experience installing and supporting/managing 
    firewalls (interlock and checkpoint) for ANS/UUnet & 
    Qwest.  Much of that experience was as a working 
    manager.  I've done 1000's of unix installs/hardening, 
    and done the necessary planning and network 
    troubleshooting of countless firewall installs for 
    hundreds of different companies unique scenerios; 
    including firewalls used for internet connection, within 
    LAN, in hosting environment, and in VPN setup.
    
    My resume is included below.
    
    Thanks,
    Mark
    
    33 Riverside Dr., #2DA	
    NY, NY 10010
    Home Phone: 212-724-8087
    Email: mbresnikat_private
    
    Summary
    Extensive experience as technical lead and 
    engineering manager in areas of network security, 
    troubleshooting, and design.   In-depth knowledge of 
    installation, configuration, and support of Unix 
    systems, firewalls, and their interaction with 
    associated network devices.  Completed 1000+ 
    installations of Solaris and firewall software.  Flexible 
    team player with excellent organizational, analytical 
    and communication skills. Proven ability to work 
    effectively with customers, sales, vendors, 
    engineers, and management; prioritize and manage 
    multiple projects; and tackle new challenges in 
    various fields.
    
    Education			B.S. 
    Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech
    
    Operating Systems 		Unix (Solaris, 
    AIX, BSD), Windows 95/98/NT
    
    Languages 			Perl, ksh, 
    HTML, CGI, C, FORTRAN, VHDL, COBOL, Pascal, 
    Assembly
    
    Protocols 			TCP/IP, 
    SMTP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, Telnet, SSH 
    
    Networking 			Network 
    Security, Firewalls (Checkpoint and InterLock), 
    VPN’s, Routing, DNS,
    LAN, WAN, High Availability (F5 BigIP)
    
    Software			Netscape Server & 
    Communicator, MSIE, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 
    Access,
    Remedy, Kerberos v4 & v5, Real Audio, Networker 
    (backups), Eudora, PGP
    
    Work Experience		
    
    Qwest Communications, New York, NY
    Operations Manager, August 1999 - June 2001
    
    Built and managed a team of 8 provisioning, install, 
    and support engineers.  Developed, from the ground 
    up, the procedures for deployment and support of a 
    managed firewall service using Checkpoint software 
    running on Nokia hardware, a managed IDS service, 
    and a network scanning service.  Worked with sales, 
    product management, engineering, NOC, and other 
    operations teams to design scalable processes and 
    ensure seamless customer experience for 
    customers getting multiple products from Qwest.  
    Manage sales and customers expectations.  Helped 
    develop business model and continually re-evaluated 
    headcount needs to achieve goals.  Point of 
    escalation for customers and sales on all 
    implementation and support issues.  Top of Qwest 
    escalation chain for all technical firewall issues.  
    Developed vendor relationships and negotiated 
    pricing discounts.  Interviewed and hired new 
    employees.  Trained the trainer.
    
    
    UUNET / ANS,  Reston, VA
    Installation Manager,  February 1996 - May 1999
    
    Managed a team of 5 security installation engineers 
    and installation coordinators.  Handled escalated 
    installation issues involving complex hardware 
    configurations, routing, dns, and network design.  
    Conducted on-site installs and pre-sales planning 
    calls for strategic business customers.  Worked with 
    product marketing to set prices and sales 
    procedures.  Developed installation processes for 
    new sales channels and new product lines including 
    a managed firewall service called InterManage (using 
    InterLock or Checkpoint) and a high availability 
    solution (using F5 Lab’s BigIP).  Evaluated and 
    procured SPARC hardware.  Developed and 
    managed vendor relationships and negotiated pricing 
    discounts.  Developed installation tools and scripts to 
    automate software upgrades and installs.  
    Interviewed, hired, and trained new employees.  
    
    Installation Engineer,  October 1995 - January 1996
    
    Worked with new firewall customers to get systems 
    installed and operational.  Conducted planning calls 
    to discuss firewall configurations as well as design 
    and configurations of associated networks and 
    systems.  Assembled SPARC hardware to customer 
    specifications.  Installed and configured Solaris and 
    firewall software including both InterLock and 
    Checkpoint Firewall-1.  Solved routing, network, and 
    configuration problems to complete install and make 
    firewall usable.
    
    Senior Support Engineer,  July 1995 - June 1996
    
    Handled escalated UNIX and firewall software support 
    requests.  These requests included complex mail, 
    web, and routing scenarios; developing custom 
    scripts to solve unique problems; and integrating third 
    party products.  Wrote chapters in the InterLock 
    firewall administrator’s guide.  Taught 3 day firewall 
    administrators course. Trained junior support 
    engineers.  Went on pre-sales calls and to trade 
    shows to help close technical sales and conduct 
    product demonstrations.
    
    Support Engineer,  March 1995 - June 1995
    				
    Responded to real time and email support requests 
    from network administrators at Fortune 1000 
    companies.  Fulfilling requests involved diagnosing 
    and debugging configuration and software problems 
    in Unix and firewall applications.   Questions and 
    problems included networking, routing, http, dns, 
    mail, ftp, high availability, telnet, snmp, and backups.
    
    				
    Deet’s Place,  Blacksburg, VA
    Operations Assistant Manager,  February 1994 - 
    March 1995
    
    Involved in all aspects of preparing for a grand 
    opening including developing products and pricing, 
    researching and purchasing hardware, and 
    formulating processes and procedures.  
    Programmed and maintained retail data terminals.  
    Setup and installed software on mainframe computer 
    terminals.  Trained management and new employees 
    in use of RDT’s, PC’s, and software packages.  
    Trained and supervised 30+ employees in proper 
    customer service, production techniques, and 
    presentation of food items.  Created forms and 
    maintained reports and records involving cash 
    handling, inventory, and purchasing.  Interviewed and 
    hired new employees.  Created work schedule to 
    regulate labor hours while providing optimal customer 
    service.
    
    
    				
    Certifications & Honors:	
    Certified Checkpoint Systems Administrator & 
    Engineer
    Certified InterLock Systems Administrator, Engineer, 
    & Instructor
    Culinary Services Student Employee of the Year 1993
    M. Buford Blair Award for Outstanding Community 
    Service 1988, 1993
    
    Hobbies & Activities:		
    Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Ultimate 
    Frisbee, Tennis, Community Service
    



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