Objective:

I would like to put my existing skills to work in a team where I can continue to learn and progress with technology to enhance the success of an organization.

Checkpoint Certified Security Expert NGX (CCSE) 2008
Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator NGX (CCSA) 2008
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) 2007
RSA Certified Security Administrator -SecurID (RSA-CA) 2007
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-SSL) 2009

Confidential – brooklyn, New York 7/2008 – Present
Computer Specialist III, Technology & Information Services

• Monitor security information event management system (SIEM) for correlated events from our monitored systems and take appropriate action based on event.
• Provide backup support to firewalls administrators for both juniper and checkpoint firewalls.
• Provide backup support to Juniper SSL administrator.
• Generate operational status reports as required.
• Monitor mazu network analyzer events and respond accordingly.
• Monitor mirage network admission control system.
• Implemented backup solution for all firewalls, vpn concentrators and routers.

Confidential – Summit, New Jersey 5/2006 – 7/2008
Security Lead Analyst, Global Network Services-Engineering

• Managed Global Checkpoint firewall-1/VPN Enterprise deployment to include:
• Policy changes/reviews
• Creation of network objects
• Creation of user accounts
• Usage of firewall log for investigative and troubleshooting purposes.
• Managed a mixture of Nokia IP650, 710 & 1220 devices in high availability utilizing VRRP and ClusterXL.
• Managed globally disperse Juniper SA1000, SA3000 & SA6000 SSL VPN devices in active passive configuration to include:
• Operating system and hardware upgrades.
• Setting up new remote access.
• Troubleshooting access issues.
• Upgraded organizations SecurID from RSA 5.1 to 6.1 to support remote access authentication.
• Worked with Citrix team to Implement centralized solution for remote administrators to access RSA administration tool
• Setup site to site VPN tunnels with business partners utilizing Cisco 3000 vpn series concentrators.
• Setup SNMP monitoring of enforcement points for utilization and health statistics.
• Worked with technical writer on ways to improve documentation being submitted.
• Lead engineer on upgrade project to remove all 4.1 enforcement points and management stations from environment by upgrading to NG AI.

Confidential – Princeton, New Jersey 3/2004 – 5/2006
Network Security Engineer

• Rollout of RSA 6.0 Ace Server and Client for Windows Logon & VPN Authentication
• Designed & Deployed upgrade of all remote offices from checkpoint 4.1 to NG_R55
• Upgraded company from mixed hardware platform [Nokia & Intrusion] to 100% intrusion PDS (linux) appliances
• Designed and implemented DMZ for organizations public services.
• Managed Global mixed Checkpoint firewall-1/VPN Enterprise Consisting of eight sites to include:
• Policy changes/reviews
• Creation of network objects
• Creation of user accounts
• Creation of all Site to Site rules and access.
• Usage of firewall log for investigative and troubleshooting purposes.
• Implemented Checkpoint SecuRemote VPN for high speed remote access
• Migrated VPN to a Meshed topology.
• Implemented Front Bridge messaging solution for organization.
• Re-designing company’s primary network from a VPN network to a private point to point.
• Implemented Companies backup network utilizing AT&T MPLS
• Implemented VRRP for router and T1 redundancy at remote sites
• Implemented OSPF routing protocol.
• Provide backup support to the Windows Administrator.

Confidential – New York, New York 1998 - 2004
Network Administrator 1999 - 2004

• Maintain and troubleshooting 40 Windows 2000 severs and 3 NT 4.0 servers.
• Create and manage network, Exchange and Lotus notes accounts.
• Implemented terminal services on numerous servers for remote administration and application sharing.
• Create and manage user home directories and network shares.
• Setup and maintain network services: DHCP, WINS, DNS [Public & Private] and Print services.
• Maintain all hardware on Compaq, IBM and Dell servers and trouble shoot device conflicts.
• Install and configure Cisco 2500/2600/3600 routers.
• Responsible for all internal static routing.
• Setup of internal routing protocol EIGRP
• Created PPP multilink bundles to increase bandwidth between offices.
• Implemented multi router graphing tool to monitor the company WAN links and Internet T1’s
• Created weekly reports on wan utilization.
• Troubleshoot all network connectivity issues at all of our three locations.
• Troubleshoot all client connectivity issues with the following clients: Johnson & Johnson [Orthobiotech, Janssen, OCD, Ethicon, Centocor, Cordis, Ibis, OrthoNeutrogena, Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics] Schering Plough, Wyeth Ayerst, Roche, Cibavision, American Express, Organon, Eisai, Medicis, Novo Nordisk, PDI, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Dupont Pharmaceuticals. This usually involved performing a diagnosis first then contacting the clients IT team, presenting them with my findings and working with them to resolve the issue.
• Implemented numerous Site to Site T1’s utilizing hardware from Cisco & Netopia
• Implemented and managed Norton’s corporate anti-virus solution.
• Implemented What’s Up Gold 8.0 to poll network servers, routers and switch availability.
• Implemented the company dial up networking solution utilizing a Cisco 3600 with 24 digital modems and a PRI.
• Migrated the company from bay networks 100mbit hubs to HP managed switches.
• Incorporated Vlans to segment traffic on managed switches.
• Manage Checkpoint 2000 v.4.1 firewall to include:
• Policy changes/reviews
• Creation of network objects
• Usage of firewall log for investigative and troubleshooting purposes.
• Use of TCP Dump to troubleshoot access issues.
• Upgrading IPSO on Nokia IP440 security platform.
• Installing service pack upgrades.
• Implemented SecuRemote VPN for high speed remote access.
• Manage netscreen firewalls to include:
• Creation of site to site VPN tunnel
• Creation of rule base to support site to site VPN.
• Led a group of 2 helpdesk techs and another network administrator.
• Created and maintained detailed network diagrams on the infrastructure of the company utilizing Visio.
• Implemented Secure FTP site utilizing SSL encryption.
• Managed APC Symetra UPS, and network shutdown client on all servers.
• Performed Moves, Adds and Changes on Lucent Definity G3 PBX and Intuity Audix Voice mail system.
• Monitored Veritas network backup solution for job completions.

Steelhead Appliance Deployment & Management
Checkpoint NGX management
Juniper Networks- Secure Access (formerly neoteris) Managment
Internetworking Routers and Switches
Checkpoint/VPN Management
Completed coursework towards a degree in Computer Information Systems
Military Occupational Specialty 31U - Signal Support Specialist