Senior Firewall Engineer Resume
Charlotte, NC
SUMMARY:
- Lead design, installation, and support of quality networking and security solutions
- Excel at driving critical security enhancements and aligning business groups to a common security vision
- Solid s in Tier3 Security configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Resolute and focused in analyzing complex structures and processes, identifying security issues and threats, recommending appropriate actions, and driving state - of-the-art solutions. Able to guide projects and teams to targeted objectives while multitasking effectively in fast-paced, dynamically changing business environments. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; excel at partnering with business groups and building consensus across organizational levels to ensure seamless and timely security implementations.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Technology and Tools: Information Security Strategy & Execution Project Management / Team Leadership Security Vulnerability Scanning Intrusion Detection & Access Restrictions Network Infrastructure Design / Implementation Disaster Recovery / Backup Strategies Tier3 Support Troubleshooting / Quality Assurance Change Control & Process Documentation Multiple & Remote Location Network Oversight
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Senior Firewall Engineer
Confidential, Charlotte, NC
Responsibilities:
- Successfully established and managed site to site VPN connectivity with 200 vendor locations.
- Led collaborations with cross-functional teams to make Confidential PCI compliant.
- Successfully established and managed remote access for 50,000 employees using Cisco any connect.
- Successfully established Juniper SSL VPN connectivity for vendors.
- Successfully manage Juniper Netscreen and SRX firewalls.
- Provide Tier3 support .
- Train Tier2 teams.
- Learning Python
Network Security Engineer
Confidential, Rocky Hill, CT
Responsibilities:
- For key client Time Warner, Implemented various security devices and built entire security infrastructure.
IT Manager
Confidential, West Springfield, MA
Responsibilities:
- Spearheaded installation of Cisco PIX Firewall and VPN to ensure top-quality system security.
- Managed installation of new Toshiba telephone system, and set up Cisco wireless network using Cisco 1200 Access Points.
- Provided extensive troubleshooting of hard drive and tape drive issues during OEM development, integration, manufacturing, and repair depot.
Senior Network Engineer
Confidential
Responsibilities:
- Designed new network to support major office relocation. Installed Cisco Catalyst 00 series switches and 00 / 00 routers.
- Provided outstanding maintenance of DHCP, DNS, and Check Point Firewalls, and worked with Cisco Works and VPN to strengthen overall network security.
IT Manager
Confidential, New Hartford, CT
Responsibilities:
- Added seven new stores and one regional office to network, successfully integrating all new users with minimal to zero downtime.
- Enhanced network performance through installation of MS Exchange Server, SMTP Mail, direct Internet connection, voiceover Frame Relay, and Cisco routers / switches.
MIS Manager
Confidential, Suffield, CT
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to company vice president, managed performance of information systems across four plants, including one U.K. site. Purchased and maintained all computer systems, and annual IT budget of $150K. Developed Y2K strategic plans. Led critical system installations and upgrades.