In search of security position in DFW, Austin, or Houston TX

From: Brian Shepard (brian_d_shepardat_private)
Date: Fri Dec 14 2001 - 18:31:51 PST

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    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.
    
    
    
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