Network Systems Specialist Resume
New York, NY
Professional Title - IT SYSTEMS ANALYST/ SPECIALIST
Currently, thirty-two years of professional experience in Information Technology and I have the skill set which will fill any IT Support role….
Imminent Career Goal
The positions of interest include, but are not limited to the following:Storage Systems Engineer, Security Systems Engineer, Network Systems Analyst.
(UNIX Administrator (HP), Database Administrator (Oracle), and Data Security Administrator (RACF)).(*)
Looking to work in an environment that requires board experience, adaptability, and the use of my problem solving skills as an ITSYSTEMS ANALYST/SPECIALIST.(**)
I am confident I would be a great addition to your team.
After a training period of 90 days in which I would be brought up to date on the system I will successfully succeed all of the requirements of the position…
With that said I would like to request an in person interview.
PROFILE
A.)NetworkSystems Specialist
2005 - 2012: years of service 7
Executed and monitored UNIX shell scripts which help to maintain system. (Tape backups, database cleanup, and user id installation)
Great technical skills using vi - mode ,quitting ,inserting text ,motion ,deleting text ,yanking text ,changing text ,putting text ,buffers ,markers ,searching for strings ,replacement ,regular expressions ,counts ,ranges and files.
Knowledge and understanding of the Open System Interconnection model the networking framework for implementing protocols - Application layer , Presentation layer ,Session layer ,Transport ,Network ,Data Link ,Physical.
- Provided quality technical support for both internal and external customers,
troubleshooting complex system faults, and supervised or correct failures.(SQL) - Used monitoring tools of CA Spectrum and MS SCOM
- I am an employee who is obsessed with uptime and high performance.
- Participated in the installation and operation of hardware, software and control elements of the network; and assisted with the systems programming, operations and maintenance staff connected to computing facilities on hardware and software interface matters.
- Enthusiastic creative problem solver. Great customer service skills & good interpersonal skills.
- Reviewed and documented existing network hardware, software, protocol elements and procedures for possible improvement and recommended new or revised elements or procedures.
- Researched specific questions relative to network connectivity and reliability information from management, programming, operations, maintenance and systems programming personnel.
- Work with and can maintain Storage Tek Silos.
- Monitored system, reported incidents, as well as making sure all documented policies and procedures have been enforced regularly. (TSM, OUTLOOK).
- Experienced with SAN/Data Domain, SSL VPN, Cisco VPN, Juniper SSL and Radius.
- Experienced with HP Open view (NNM & Operations).
- Extremely responsible for network site reliability.
- Fundamental understanding of network/application protocol operation Async, BiSync, SDLC, Frame Relay, and definition within the OSI model including IP, TCP, UDP, SNMP, ICMP, and SNA/SDLC.
- 6+ years of Information Security experience with at least 4+ years of hands on incident response experience
- Able to think strategically as well as tactically.
- Experienced with Anti-Virus tools
- Experienced with Security assessment tools
- Experienced with TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs and other network security devices.
- Experienced with IPS tools
- Knowledge of operating systems (Microsoft, Unix/Linux).
- Knowledge of database applications.
- Experience with Packet capture tools (e.g. wireshark)
- understanding of: Kerberos, RADIUS, SecurID, identity management.
- understanding of common network and system attack methods.
- understanding of security best practices.
- Strong Unix system background.
- Strong knowledge of Unix networking (sockets).
- Solid understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP and standard services).
- Knowledge of Windows XP and Windows 7 Functional knowledge of MAC OS.
- Computer hardware and networking troubleshooting skills in Active Directory.
- Strong knowledge of mobile devices - including blackberry, iphone, ipad.
B.)Network Security Specialist
2000 - 2004: years of service 4
Executed and monitored UNIX shell scripts which help to maintain system. (Tape backups, database cleanup, and user id installation)
- Developed security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms in a diverse systems environment.
- Assisted management in developing new security policy and revising existing policy. Worked closely with and advised senior management in various areas of the IT organization on strategic initiatives, including remote access, internal application development and selection, as well as risk assessment and migrations.
- Designed and implemented enterprise network security including firewall systems, public name servers, reverse proxy web servers (apache), RSA ACE/Server, network load balancing, intrusion detection, web and email content security, antivirus, enterprise operating system patching, incident handling and countermeasures, network and security documentation, and internal security audits.
- Evaluated, recommended, and implemented new and emerging products and technologies. Interfaced with business units to define requirements and with vendors and resellers to select the components that would most securely and cost-effectively protect the firm's information resources. Arranged demonstrations, evaluations, and obtained pricing information. Designed and implemented secure remote access architecture for 2,500 users.
- Installed, configured, and maintained Cisco switches/routers, DNS and DHCP services (UNIX, Win2k), reverse proxy web servers (Solaris).
- Planned and executed network infrastructure projects, including an upgrade from Check Point 4.1 SP6 to NG FP3 for a distributed enterprise.
- Researched and implemented anti-SPAM solution which prevents more than 15,000 junk e-mail messages per day from entering corporate network (this represents roughly 30% of total email traffic).
C.)Software Test Specialist
1999 - 1999: years of service 1
Worked in a test environment under the direction of a senior software engineer using TCP/IP, UNIX and Oracle.
Executed and monitored UNIX shell scripts which help to maintain system. (Tape backups, database cleanup, and user id installation)
- Generated and automated scripts for web agent testing, from Windows and character based software.
Decoded HexadecimalMemory Dumps. - Project management & software development experience with the ability to participate in and facilitate IS process improvement.
- I have the ability to get everyone on the same page effectively and quickly.
- The ability to create and maintain standards for Quality Assurance.
- Knowledge of RDBMS concepts, TPI, software development lifecycle, object-oriented technology and n-tier applications. I can identify test data requirements.
- Process development includes the following: ability to write clear, concise processes and standards, through in reviewing documents and processes, with the ability to focus on objectives as well as scrutinize the details.
D.)Data Security Administrator
(***)
1989 - 1992: years of service 3
- Coordinated and controlled system security access for over 6500 users across five data centers using IBM software package RACF.
- Performed all IT security related activities of the Enterprise Information Security program, including accessing, planning, testing, reporting and recommending appropriate remediation measures.
- Created, modified, deleted, maintained, and monitored system access for Mainframe (RACF and ACF2).
- Contributed to ensuring that the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of MCI Telecommunication information were available at all times.
- Assisted in oversight and monitoring of IT security risk mitigation strategies; coordinated with other departments to help ensure Central IT, Market IT and business units are taking effective remediation steps.
- Experienced in PC maintenance and administration.
- Designed, developed, tested, implemented and maintained structured programs using JCL, SYNCORT OS and EASYTRIEVE PLUS (flat files). Provided system documentation as well as system analysis.
Systems & Equipment (years used)
Confidential
- Macintosh hardware and software (Snow Leopard) Lion/Mountain Lion(2),Active Directory User/Computer Account Administration(3),Microsoft SMS/SCCM(3) ,Mobile Device support knowledge (Blackberry, iPhone, iPad, Android)(3) , (Sudo/RBAC)(2), Read Hat Linux system(3), Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE)(2), SUN/UNIX/LINUX based deployment(2), Veritas products including Cluster Server, Volume Manager, File System(3) , Solaris 10 / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.6(2) , VMware / x86 blades(2) , MPxIO for Multipathing(1) , Solaris ZFS(1) , Oracle RAC(1) , Installing/Maintaining Solaris Jumpstart and Kick start(1) , Updating OS patches using Satellite server(2) , Patch and Package administration(2) , Installation, configuration of NetBackup client(1) , System Fault Tolerance Design, Business continuity and Disaster recovery(1) , DTE, Equitrac, Workshare Compare, iFolder, PDF Creator, Acrobat, WinZip, Lotus Approach and Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Outlook, Document Management Software, ISG Mainframe Security products (CA-Top Secret, TSS Admin Express, CA-Cleanup, CA-Compliance Manager, CA-TOMCAT, CA-LDAP, CA-Top Secret for DB2) , Solaris, Kerberos, SOCKS, VPN, BIND , Firewall security devices (PIX, Netscreen) , IP protocols including IP, TCP, UDP, FTP, DNS, ARP , networking (e.g. OSI layers + functions + devices), Java, Weblogic, VMware, Remedy, F-Secure/ Putty and/or Market Data real-time applications , KVM, ILO, VMware, Microsoft Terminal Service, SiteScope. SCOM, Solarwinds, Topaz, Nagios, HP Openview, DWDM, SONET, Metro Ethernet*** (MPLS Layer3), ISP, and optical fiber network, AC/DC/HVAC/Fire protection, tcl, perl, python, SiteScope, SCOM, Solarwinds, Topaz, Nagios , HP Openview, BMC Control-M scheduling Tool, Veritas net-Backup, Lotus Notes eMail System, Microsoft Suite, HP and DELL Enterprise, IBM BLADE Enterprise, UNIX SUN, HP BLADE Enterprise Servers, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, CheckSite, Best Authority, Time Trax, LegalKEY, Windows OS, Interwoven, Desksite, Mailsite, Deltaview , Tomcat, JBOSS, or WebLogic. SQL experience with Unix, Linux, or Windows, Checkpoint and Cisco Firewalls (R65/75 VPN-1, Smart Center, ASA, FWSM, CSM), HTTP(S), network protocols suchas IP, TCP, UDP, DNS , Bluecoat as well as Cisco SSL VPN, Clean Access and ACS, Knowledge of Windows XP and Windows 7 Functional knowledge of MAC OS.Computer hardware and networking troubleshooting skills in Active Directory.Strong knowledge of mobile devices - including blackberry, iphone, ipad , Knowledge of Cisco network devices, Experience using Remedy Incident Management System.
Looking to use my current skills to move into one of the following fields: UNIX Systems Engineering, Performance Systems Engineering.
CERTIFICATIONS
Compu21 - Flushing, NY 11354, HP-Unix Systems Administration; ORACLE DBA
EDUCATION
Major: Computer Information Systems
Bachelor of Science Information Technology
*Additional positions of interest: Desktop/Workstation Technician + (cable installation), Helpdesk Specialist,
Computer Network Operations Specialist… (See chronological resume)
** I am a career IT professional with the ability to perform the duties and tasks of any IT support role…
***Additional years of computer systems experience located on chronological resume.
**** Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University, A +; Network +
***** I have the capability to perform the following tasks and duties…
- Analyzing system logs and identifying potential issues with computer systems.
- SQL Coding Skills for support level issues.
- Monitor Systems, Analyze alerts, Resolve Support tickets issues as they arise ,Code release ,
- Developing Scripts for Monitoring
- Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data center environments.
- Performing routine audits of systems and software.
- Performing backups.
- Applying operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes.
- Installing and configuring new hardware and software.
- Adding, removing, or updating user account information, resetting passwords, etc.
- Answering technical queries and dealing with often frustrated users.
- Responsibility for security.
- Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.
- Troubleshooting any reported problems.
- System performance tuning.
- Ensuring that the network infrastructure is up and running.