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Vancouver, Wa, Us

Christchurch, Dorset, Gb

Architect and implement security infrastructure including IPS/IDS, Logging, SIEM, Web Filtering, Spam Filters, and EDR. Continuous improvement of existing infrastructure and finding cost-effective ways to better Cobham’s security posture. Advising and designing closed area infrastructure to comply with security standards such as RMF, DAAPM, and STIGs. Performing continuous analysis of the existing computing environment to identify gaps in the established NIST 800-171 controls. Performing security reviews on infrastructure and applications.o Ensured IT and InfoSec projects aligned with the CMMC model, baseline configuration standards, and best practices by designing a checkpoint process used to review each phase of a projecto Developed and executed the process for auditing firewalls and other network gear which helped to ensure proper segmentation of legacy systems and securing VLANs o Designed and coordinated migration of on-premises logging solution to a cloud-based SIEM saving a recurring annual cost of $180ko Architected and managed AWS environment for information security toolsetso Modernized critical network/server infrastructure for closed areas, positively impacting their government security rating and enabling them to win more lucrative contractso Trained and empowered staff to better understand and more securely support their environment o Enhanced edge security posture by leading the team in implementing IPS/IDS solution

Christchurch, Dorset, Gb

Architect and implement switches, routers, and firewalls to support and expand Cobham’s MPLS infrastructure. Support routing protocols including EGRP, OSPF, and BGP. Assist with implementing and maintaining the remote site network infrastructure. Maintain network environment using Solarwinds for netflow, snmp, syslog, IPAM, and Visio for network diagrams. Implement and maintain firewall rules. Maintain secure access for switches and firewalls Cisco TACACS. Support VSS and HSRP environments. Implement and support Cisco routers/switches, Juniper firewalls, and Palo Alto firewalls.o Lead migration specialist –Migrated Cobham’s 20+ locations worldwide to centralized Active Directory and Exchange infrastructure using the Quest migration toolset. Implemented routers, firewalls, and security stacks. Traveled to each site to ensure smooth transitions. o Migrated Cobham locations to centralized Cisco Wireless Lan Controllers. Designed updated guest wireless and internal wlan security.o Assisted with the design and build-out of primary and secondary datacenterso Architected and led the implementation of datacenter routers, switches, and firewall re-design.o Led migration from Cisco 6509s to Nexus 7000s. o Coordinated and implemented migrations for Juniper firewalls to Palo Alto firewalls.o Designed and implemented upgrade of the closed area network including firewalls, switches, cabling infrastructure, and logging which directly helped in bringing the site back up to RMF compliance

Christchurch, Dorset, Gb

Setup/support datacenter servers including Active Directory, snmp/alerting systems, and others. Install and maintain switches and routers at the local site. Assist migration team in moving Cobham’s 20+ locations to a single Active Directory and Exchange infrastructure. Lead migration of servers at remote locations to centralized Active Directory Infrastructure. Travel to each location to support their migrations.o MigratedCobhamlocations, including servers and desktops, to a centralized AD, Exchange, and helpdesk system using the Quest migration toolset.o Migrated Cobham locations to centralized Cisco Wireless Lan Controllers. Designed updated guest wireless and internal wlan security.

Christchurch, Dorset, Gb

Responsible for configuring, installing, and administering network infrastructure and telecommunication systems that supports a staff of 220+ employees at two locations. Oversee budgeting and procurement of computer and network devices. Maintain Active Directory, Exchange, and SQL servers. Implement switches and routers. Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of IT. Set up and maintain both Windows and Linux servers.o Designed and migrated all physical servers to a VMWare environmento Implemented helpdesk ticket system and IT inventory systemo Lead IT role in the migration to a new ERP systemo Built company intranet site using Sharepointo Implemented CCTV system

Responsible for configuring, installing, and administering network infrastructure and telecommunication systems that supports a staff of 1,000+ employees. Manage backups of 5 terabytes of data. Support remote locations using Cisco ASAs over cable modems and DSL connections. Manage a 20Tb iSCSI Equalogic SAN environment. Oversee budgeting and procurement of network devices. Design communication closets and network layouts for new buildings. Implemented Cisco switches for end users and phones. Set up and maintain both Windows and Linux servers. Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the IT Helpdesk and providing upper-level support and guidance to helpdesk technicians.o Migrated Novell infrastructure to Microsoft Active Directory Infrastructure. Migrated Groupwise email to an Exchange 2003 server.o Designed, implemented and managed the Cisco VoIP network, including Unity voice mail and unified messaging. Established and maintained border network security using Cisco ASA firewalls.o Planned and managed the VMWare environment. Migrated physical hosts to virtual guests.o Implemented an enterprise-wide virtual fax solution o Designed and installed a gigabit backbone fiber optic network using dark fiber from a local cable provider.o Migrated WinNT 4 Domain environment to Windows 2003 Active Directory infrastructure o Designed and implemented Wireless network using Cisco WLC, WCS, and Cisco APs.

1. Provide customer assistance for approximately forty-seven ISP’s2. Troubleshoot DUN connections, ISDN connections, and email over the phone3. Setup accounts for customers over the phone

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Master Of Science - Ms, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance