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Amarillo, Tx, Us

Implement firewall replacement and migration to next generation firewallsDesign and implement secure networks and cloud environmentsRefine and maintain IronPort email security solutionProxy troubleshooting and administrationProvide network monitoring activities utilizing IDS and logsProvide incident handling activitiesDesign and implement networking tapping infrastructure

Build new robust virtual infrastructurePlan and implement aggressive P2V migrationInstall new blade hardwareAided in VPN access solutionsAided in VDI deploymentEnded with 90% of server environment virtual

Install, upgrade and maintain server and network systemsPlan and implement the installation of the following: IPS Network monitoring tools Logging devices Email and Web Security Install and maintain VMWare environmentMigrate VMWare to new physical location and storage environment without downtimeImplement and Upgrade firewallsCreate secured connections to ancillary networksExpand Citrix installation to include HotDesktop, RemoteAccess and Password ManagerUpgrade Citrix to XenApp 5 and 6Add procedures for both remote access and site to site VPNInstall PKI environmentUpgrade Active Directory from 2003 to 2008Responded to security eventsAid in planning and implementation for migration to a new Data CenterEnvironment: Windows NT – 2008, Unix, Linux, IBM Storage, Cisco, 200 Servers, 2000 Desktops, 3000 Users, 20 sites

Configured firewall policies for both network and host-level firewallsConfigured VPN for home users to access the networkInstalled and updated SSL certificates for secure e-commerce serversInstalled and maintained perimeter virus and spam scanningPerformed traffic analysis to determine need of new or rewritten security policiesInvestigated security-related issuesResearched, suggested, and implemented new security productsResearched, suggested, purchased, planned and implemented enterprise backup solutionPromoted from Network Engineering Specialist 08/2005Environment: Unix (Solaris 8, 10, HPUX 11) Windows 2000, XP. 2003, ADS, Novell 6.5, Macintosh X, Linux (Redhat), EMC Clarion, 36 servers, 2000 desktops

Install, upgrade and maintain server and network systemsPlan and implement Novell NDS to Microsoft ADS conversionPlan for future growth for disk space, systems and networkConfigure, maintain and plan for upgrade of SANConfigured VPN for home users to access the network. Environment: Unix (Solaris 8, 10, HPUX 11) Windows 2000, XP. 2003, ADS, Novell 6.5, Macintosh X, Linux (Redhat), EMC Clarion, 36 servers, 2000 desktops

Traveled to support banks on-site for installation and upgrades of UNIX systemsProvided phone support for technical issues Aided banks with federal regulations for security within the banking industryEnvironment: Unix (NCR), Windows NT 4

Upgrade all PCs on networkAssisted in the creation of a citywide networkMigrated users from Novell to Windows 2000 and Exchange Administered internet connections for remote sightsEnvironment: Novell 4.1, Windows 9x, 2000, ADS

Established a consolidated general use computer lab for the campusMaintained the integrity of the lab networkMaintained the confidentiality of student filesResponded to any security-related issuesCoordinated scheduling for employees and classesEnvironment: Novell 4.1, Windows 9x, Macintosh 8,9, 4000+ active users per semester

Masters Of Science, Information Security

B.S., Computer Science