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Chris Burn is listed as Computer Security Consultant at UNJURY (R) Protein at UNJURY (R) Protein, based in Ashburn, Virginia, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Burn.
Chris Burn previously worked as Computer Security Consultant at Unjury (R) Protein and Network / Telecommunications Consultant at Reliable Communications Convergence, Llc. Chris Burn studied at Control Data Institute.
Started my IT career in 1975 as a field engineer for Sperry UNIVAC. Worked in Field Engineering jobs through at least 1985 when I was employed by Data General which was a perfect place to work at the time. We carried oscilloscopes and microfiche schematics and performed component level repairs in the field of highly complex mini-computer systems. Eventually moved into systems engineering and management as the industry changed over the years. After 30+ years in the industry it is now my goal to become Apple Certified and to provide support of Apple Servers, OSX and all Apple hardware products.Specialties: Networking, network security, Apple hardware and software, VoIP, Global Infrastructure.
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Provide daily support of computer systems, network security and desktop support. Maintain Watchguard firewall, Squid Proxy server, Intrusion Detection, Active Directory, Windows 2003 Server, and PCI Compliance via TrustKeeper. Provide telephone support for incoming calls and orders, plan for technology upgrades, implement new solutions and provide facilities management.
Provide daily support of computer systems, network security and desktop support. Maintain Watchguard firewall, Squid Proxy server, Intrusion Detection, Active Directory, Windows 2003 Server, and PCI Compliance via TrustKeeper. Provide telephone support for incoming calls and orders, plan for technology upgrades, implement new solutions and provide facilities management.Provide technical support for integration of VoIP solutions merged into existing PBX sites. Determine site-to-site WAN requirements, install and configure routers and install VoIP extensions / handsets. Analyze existing configurations to determine hardware and network requirements and ensure QoS for new voice paths.
Provide technical support for integration of VoIP solutions merged into existing PBX sites. Determine site-to-site WAN requirements, install and configure routers and install VoIP extensions / handsets. Analyze existing configurations to determine hardware and network requirements and ensure QoS for new voice paths.
IT Management and technical support. Originally hired by EDG in Washington DC to lead the Computer Support Group. EDG was acquired by General Electric in February of 2001 and was integrated into GE Power Systems. My role switched to supporting complex system integrations and acquisitions both in the U.S. and Europe. All hardware, software and security had to conform to GE Global standards. Eventually, my responsibilities included leading all support activities for acquisitions, mergers and divestitures which required integration, or separation from the GE Global IT standards, systems, applications and networks. Worked extensively on sites in Switzerland, Holland, Germany, the UK and various locations within the US.
Reported to multiple General Electric CIOs and CTOs for GE Energy, GE Industrial Systems, and GE Aircraft Engines. Utilized Six Sigma DMAIC processes for all projects. Managed global business migration for GE Industrial Systems upgrade from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 while migrating toward Active Directory. Responsible for design, engineering and implementation of GE Toshiba divestiture, which separated all networks, applications, Microsoft domains, Exchange 2000 systems, Firewalls, Proxy servers, VPN access, users, shared data, while allowing restricted common access between GE and Toshiba. Managed and participated in GE business acquisitions and reorganizations in the United Kingdom; and Singapore. Responsible for all network infrastructure changes, enhancements, integrations, upgrades and cost reductions while ensuring no downtime during business hours to any GE business
an independent consulting business focused on legacy network and Voice over IP integration Implemented several Computer Telephony (CTI) solutions for existing Enterprise Solutions by leveraging various T-1 architectures for remote office VoIP extensions to traditional PBXs. SIP trunking solutions and all alternatives are reviewed for cost effectiveness. Provided secure infrastructure solutions using WatchGuard firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Squid Proxy servers and site-to-site VPN solutions for clients and branch offices. Designed and implemented WebTrends Analytics solution for web-based business client.
Responsible for the Engineering Design Group's strategic planning initiatives, designed to provide for technology upgrades and enhancements. Ensured scalability and long-term success with strategic infrastructure upgrades designed to be compliant with industry standards for E-Commerce, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Business-to-Business (B2B), Office Automation Systems, Database Systems, Production Applications and Management Information Systems. Deployed standards based internetworking applications and protocols in conformance with IETF RFCs, and prevailing industry standards. IT business requirements were coupled with the ability to deploy applications and network services configured in a consistent manner in order to provide what was considered to be an acceptable level of security. Responsible for reviewing and enforcing policies for Engineering Design Group's network operating systems, office automation applications, production software packages, database systems, network access, and Internet security. Managed the configuration and operation of all Information Technology / Systems hardware, software and networking components. Provided day-to-day IT support and facilities management required for these critical information systems. Proactively monitored all systems and network components for abnormal conditions, and provided timely maintenance required to restore systems and fulfill the EDG mission. Designed, installed, configured, and maintained all in house systems: Windows NT 4.0 server and workstations, Exchange 5.5, Microsoft Office 2000 Professional, Cisco routers and Watchguard firewalls, virus protection suites for clients and servers, Windows NT Terminal Server and the Citrix client, remote access servers, and Virtual Private Networks to support PPTP and IPSec.
Provided technical support and consulting services for the Department of Justice. Two major contract responsibilities included designing the new Department wide network for the JCON II office automation solution. We were the first team to introduce an all Cisco solution within the DoJ. An additional DoJ contract was awarded by the JMD division for a Department-wide PKI Solution. Designed, documented and delivered an X.500 and X.509, DAP and LDAP solution based on Siemens hardware and software to meet all functional requirements.
Provided 24x7 contractual, technical support and management for the Criminal Division's two major IT systems. Project EAGLE environment consisted of 10 Data General servers and 900 Wyse 80386 workstations. AS/400 was using Image One and the Electronic Filing Cabinet to convert the Foreign Agent Registration Information System into 17GB of on line retrievable documents. AS/400 also supported various tracking systems and specialized applications. Ensured the integrity of all hardware, software, network and data elements associated with the various systems. Managed the day-to-day IT support staff for the Criminal Division. Hired and trained a staff of 10 senior operators, systems analysts, and programmers to effectively support the MIS mission. Ensured the coordinated support efforts of Syscon, Tisoft, TRW, Data General and IBM for all Hotline support calls routed through the Criminal Division's internal Hotline.
Provided level 3 support provider for the AMICUS Hotline.
DoJ PKI Infrastructure Developed Department wide directory services, public key infrastructure (PKI) and related network infrastructure upgrades. Requirements included expertise in performing requirement analyses, enterprise design, network engineering, and proof of concept laboratory testing for the X.500 directories, X.509 certificates, public key infrastructure, SMTP and X.400 messaging, Directory Access Protocol (DAP), and Lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP). Provided (1) a directory analysis, (2) a DoJ requirements analysis, (3) a concept of operations (CONOPS), (4) security services policies, and (5) recommendation of specific vendor products. Analysis of existing Worldtalk Netjunction messaging and directory system and provided a recommendation for a replacement system to solve their short term performance and reliability problems while addressing the long term PKI requirements.Responsible for writing each statement of work with the associated proposed budgets for each of the four new requirements added to the contract. Contract value increased by over 50 percent per contract modifications I proposed.
Network engineering, fault resolution, management and maintenance for the Axil SUN SPARC clone servers running Solaris 2.5.1 and GroupWise 4.1a as the primary mission critical application. Supported 19 UNIX servers in three cities and seven buildings within Washington DC. The LAN/MAN/WAN was comprised of 3Com Linkbuilder 1000 and 3000 switches, LanPlex 2500 routers, and CellPlex 7000 backbone switches.
Certifications include: CiscoWorks for Switched Internetworks (CWSI) Cisco Netsys Connectivity and Performance Tool Wrote and delivered sections of the JMD JCON II System Design Document, and all of the LAN Infrastructure Design Specifications for Justice Management Division. Developed technical specifications for IP WAN addressing, network core subnetting and VLANs. Documentation used by the Telecommunications Services Staff for JCON II implementation. Provided a detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) for both the validations labs and the production system for all hardware and software components used to build, configure and manage the Cisco Switched Inter-network. Performed LTD installation, configuration, testing, and validation of the new JCON II network system for the Department of Justice. Installed, configured, and tested three JCON II architecture validation labs connected through the existing Telecommunications Services Staff (TSS) managed production ATM MAN which provided DoJ with connectivity for all of their legacy systems. JCON II system design was comprised of MS Windows NT 4.0 file, print, and application servers, MS Exchange 5.5 messaging system, MS Windows 95 desktops, and a newly designed switched LAN/MAN/WAN inter-network infrastructure utilizing Cisco Catalyst 5500 series switches and Cisco series 7000 routers. Network hardware and software management using Cisco Works for Switched Internetworks (CWSI), and Cisco Resource Manager which are both running under HP OpenView 5.x on a Sun UltraSparc 1 running Solaris 2.5.1.; JCON II network designed from the ground up to provide a new, modern, high performance, integrated and centrally manageable network infrastructure for DoJ.
Originally hired by DoJ as a Facilities Manager for the AMICUS support contract within the Criminal Division. After several years of providing contract support, daily on-site management and technical support. Applied for a position opening to become the Network Security Specialist, but the day before starting in my new role I was asked to take over as the acting MIS Director. I worked in this capacity for almost three years and was confirmed in the position after the first 6 months.
Served as Director of the Management Information Staff (MIS) and managed the Hotline, Operations, Programming and Policy Staffs within MIS. Managed and guided thirty Government MIS employees and contractors. Successful integration and implementation of the Justice Consolidated Office Network (JCON) providing a client server environment consisting of Windows 95 on each desktop and Sun Microsystems UNIX / Solaris servers running native NetBios and Server Message Blocks embedded within TCP/IP to provide a seamless integration for GroupWise 4.1 and the Corel Office 7.0 Suite. Project EAGLE - a proprietary implementation of a TCP/IP Wide Area Network (WAN); using a combination of 56K/bps, T-1 and ATM circuits linked to multiple Ethernet switches to collapse the server and concentrator backbone while providing virtual 100 M/bps intra-building networks. Successful projects included:* Integration of Inter-America's Capitol Correspondence System using Netware 4.1 (IPX/SPX) for Citizen Correspondence Unit* Upgrade of existing Correspondence Tracking System on AS/400 to allow customized electronic mail transactions into WPOffice 2.12* Upgrade of Extradition Tracking System for the Office of International Affairs (OIA) under orders from the Attorney General to upgrade the existing system with an electronic mail notification and audit system designed to ensure that the attorneys in OIA and the U. S. Attorneys Offices (USAOs) exchange information related to extradition matters within the time frames allotted by treaties with foreign countries in matters dealing with provisional arrests in response to warrants issued in the United States by INTERPOL, State Department, FBI, and USAOs* Link resources through a "firewall" between the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) networks within the Criminal Division and the Civil Rights Division
responsibilities included interviewing prospective operators, conducting salary reviews, determining shift assignments and provide timely problem resolutions in the following areas; Hyperbus asynchronous network; Xodiac X.25 network, Amnet routing nodes; WordPerfect Office and, hardware problem identification. Provided management and served as point of contact for DoJ and third party vendors.
Department of Justice, Amicus facilities management level three (3) help desk expert.
Developed new customers by responding to Requests for Proposals in the CBD. Major contracts awarded in response to RFPs
450-6000 Responsible for implementation of $60 million Federal Aviation Administration IT integration and field service maintenance contracts, and networked 23 MV/8000s across North America. Duties included: presite inspections, physical design of data centers with specifications on power and process cooling demands, hardware and software installations, debugging, final testing, and ensuring a successful 30 day system acceptance period. Marshall Space Flight Center project: installed, integrated and tested $2.6M in upgrades for ten MV/10000 nodes within one week.
9680 Responsible for performing installations, preventive maintenance, and completing component level repairs for the entire Data General product line. Assigned sites included: Pentagon for the Secretary of the Navy and Army Retirement Management Information System, as well as the Library of Congress. Annual Data General, Field Engineering Awards Conference in New Orleans. Awarded for achieving the standards set for a branch office, field engineering leader.
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