Experienced Network and Security Engineer
Rochester, New York Area
Experienced Network and Security Engineer
Rochester, New York Area
Always growing and learning. I work in a MS environment, but am vendor agnostic.I am strong with Linux, Windows, Network and Data forensics and analysis, as well as performance tuning. I'm familiar with current legislation affecting IT systems. I thrive on a busy environment and work well in a team or individually.
Active Directory, Windows 2003/2008 Security, Cisco networking, Security Compliance, Network Monitoring, Network and Server forensics and analysis, Vendor Relationships, Penetration Testing, Web Application Security
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Teaching Network Security and Forensics, and Networking classes in the Networking, Security, and System Administration (NSSA) Department
(Privately Held; Mining & Metals industry)
March 2004 — Present (5 years 5 months)
Implemented backup system and reporting for 10 locations and Data Center
Manage, Maintain and Deployed Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003-2007.
Standardized Server Infrastructure, Cicso Network Infrastructure, Firewalls, maintained global site to site connectivity (500 users)
Deployed and standardized 500 Windows XP Desktops, Anti-Virus and applications company wide (9 of 11 plants)
Standardized network connectivity and infrastructure (firewalls, switches, routers) among 11 plants
Assist in coordinating, implementation of new technology across all global locations
Manage and maintain IT and Security policies, network and security monitoring, and incident response procedures
2nd and 3rd level support of all IT related application, network, security, email and server problems
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 2008 — November 2008 (6 months)
Responsible for coordinating Professional Development Seminars, and increasing Rochester's Young Professionals soft skills through group learning.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; RARE; Restaurants industry)
August 2000 — August 2004 (4 years 1 month)
Led restaurant in sales 4 years straight, corporate trainer, provided exceptional friendly service, interacted with guests constantly
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)
March 2002 — June 2002 (4 months)
Used network forensic tools to find unknown computers to move them to new network.
Interfaced with Hospital staff to assist in move.
MS , Computer Security and Information Assurance , 2005 — 2008
BS , Information Technology , 2002 — 2005
AAS , Computer Information Systems , 2000 — 2002
Management, Computer Security, Cryptography, Computer Forensics, Public Key Infrastructure, Snowboarding, Penetration Testing
IEEE, Rochester Young Professionals, Couchsurfing
CISSP #328183, MCSE + Messaging, Certified Sonicwall Security Administrator (CSSA)