I am currently searching for a network security position in any of the following Texas cities: Dallas/Ft. Worth Austin Houston The position would challenge all areas of knowledge I currently possess, and force me to learn and experience those I do not. I've added my resume to the bottom of this email for those that may be interested. Thank you for your time. Brian Shepard Objective To obtain a position with a growing company to create and maintain a secure and efficient network environment. Education Microcomputer Technology Institute- Degree in Applied Science with emphasis in Information Systems Certifications and Training CCNA, MCP Currently pursuing SSCP and CISSP Sun Educational Center- Solaris Admin I & II Securing Solaris - Trained extensively on Snoop packet analyzer, Tripwire, SATAN, Courtney, and ASET auditing and assessment tools. Volume Managment Shell Scripting Experience 2000-present Weblink Wireless Dallas, TX Firewall/Security Administrator Reason for leaving: Reduction in Force · Redesigned and built all firewalls to the specification of the new firewall policy throughout the network comprised of 20 NT remote sites and 1 main Unix site with over 1300 users. Administered ten Gauntlet firewalls on NT and Solaris platforms. · Produced, deployed, and enforced firewall policies by which the company was required to follow to provide for an efficient and safe network. · Monitored logs and analyzed all security alerts. Documented, in full, all threat activity. Blocked all threats or, if necessary, contacted the ISP or company from which the traffic originated to notify them of the abuse. · Analyzed traffic monitored by Snort, and CyberCop ID systems. Acknowledged all possible threats followed by in-depth investigation of relevant traffic. Documented all findings and conclusions. · Used PGP Encryption software to automate the encryption/decryption of all billing files to external partners. · Evaluated Raptor and Checkpoint firewalls for possible new firewall solution. · Compiled traffic/bandwidth usage reports using Webtrends Reporting Software to convey the efficiency of newly designed firewalls to IT Director. · Oversaw and co-implemented two large BigIP Load Balancing solutions, which consisted of a detailed time line for the implementation including time allocated for evaluation, testing, and execution. · Administered 8+ Unix servers on hardware ranging from Sparc5 workstations to Enterprise 6000. Managed user accounts and database access for Solaris 2.6/2.8 environment. Managed volumes using Veritas Volume Manager. Handled Unix trouble tickets opened by end users. 1998-2000 Network Associates Dallas, TX Security Accounts Manager · Salvaged three accounts ranging in size from 30,000 to 50,000 nodes wishing to drop products and support. Appeared on-site to resolve all technical issues and discuss future support needs and options with customers. · Managed fifteen enterprise support contracts. Provided support for security products, security consultation, and analysis of various security alerts to each account. · Coordinated onsite installation and configuration of NAI products. Developed a detailed plan of steps to take to implement new software. · Gauntlet firewall support included setup and configuration of Gauntlet Firewall products. Analyzed traffic to determine most efficient firewall performance and security during initial setup and configuration of firewalls. · Installed, configured and supported PGP products including Encryption software, NetTools PKI, and Certificate Server support included configuration of email and command line based encryption. · Configured numerous VPN connections for customers using IPSEC tunneling protocols. Discussed differences and advantages for using IPSEC over PPTP and/or L2TP. · Configured id signature rules for the CyberCop monitoring software. Worked along side customers while performing risk assessment scans against their networks using CyberCop Scanner. Evaluated and explained scan results. Support Product Lead · Led team of 8-10 support administrators in providing support for Zero Administration Client software distribution package on NT and Novell environments. · Product lead duties included troubleshooting and resolving escalated issues from frontline technicians within SLA time specifications. · Established lines of communication with Development to discuss and further troubleshoot network problems primarily in NT environments impeding software performance. · Supported administrators with feedback of job performance with daily and weekly reports based on individual’s statistics. 1996-1998 Barrios Technologies Clear Lake, TX Information Systems Specialist Reason for leaving: Relocated to Dallas · Contracted to NASA to provide network administration to Mission Operations Directorate. · Acquired secret security clearance in order to enter Mission Control Center along with other classified locations. · Assisted Mission Control Center team on CAPCOM software with technical support. · Administered NT network consisting of approximately 250 nodes running within an NT domain. · Tracked the receiving, and registering of inventory. Metered software license usage. 1995-1996 Software Support Inc. Houston, TX Customer Service Rep · Selected to be part of the backline support team providing support to Enterprise level customers. Installed and implemented Windows NT when first released to public · Provided help desk support for retail Gateway computers. Support included all hardware and software components of the Gateway systems. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com
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