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Bangor, Me, Us

Oversee function of Security Engineering group. Supports and maintains information security systems, to include: Firewalls, LAN/WAN equipment, web filters, VPNs, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Operations Center.Responsible for ensuring deployed systems are:Proactively managed for performance and system healthProtected by security controls consistent with established standardsManaged and maintained to remain secure as the threat environment changesEffectively monitored by internal and third party security event monitoring systemsCommunicates up to the Director of IT Infrastructure regarding functioning, initiatives and efficiency.Ensuring that relevant documentation for network and security elements of the IT environment are accurate and up to date.Communicate and maintain relationships with relevant vendors in regards to sales, support and contracts.Configures and installs IT security systems in accordance with licensing agreements.Configures and deploys software according to Bank policies and procedures while adhering to licensing requirements.Responds to, devises and implements mitigation efforts to Bank IT infrastructure threats, vulnerabilities and breaches.Assists with investigatory efforts into security breaches and incidents, and participates in developing appropriate mitigation strategies.Develops and maintains high levels of knowledge of Bank systems and software, and of the capabilities of those systems and applications.Creates and maintains accurate diagrams and documentation of supported systems and applications.Participates in the development of Bank IT policies, standards, procedures and processes, as well as their maintenance.Participates in the development and maintenance of Bank IT security best practices in accordance with business needs and industry recommendations.Participates in Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity exercises.Provides outstanding customer service.

Portland, Maine Area

Install, configure and maintain a statewide network consisting of roughly 850 devices (400 switches, 300 Access points, over 100 routers, 45 ASA's, 12 Pix's)Lead Engineer for EMHS Perimeter, VPN, Core Routing and Video ConferencingRolled out statewide VPN network consisting of 35 nodesConfigure and Maintain 65 IPSEC LAN to LAN tunnels with endpoints throughout country Configured implemented and maintained 10Gbps Metro Area NetworkRoutinely answer questions and recommend solutions to numerous site IT departments regarding networking technologiesTravel throughout the state to perform installations and maintenanceMaintain wiring database and document network structure by means of detailed drawings, Microsoft Visio, and schematicsKnowledgeable of network monitoring tools, Wireshark, nGenius Performance ManagerMaintain inventory of replacement units and spare partsWork with vendors, ISP's and telcom carriers to resolve service problems

Primary technical point of contact for organization wide TeleMedicine initiativeResearch, design, test, implement infrastructure to support state wide TeleMedicine programEnsure decision makers are aware of emerging technologiesProvide education and training to usersProvide technical support for infrastructure

Install, configure and maintain a statewide network consisting of roughly 850 devices (400 switches, 300 Access points, over 100 routers, 45 ASA's, 12 Pix's)Lead Engineer for EMHS Perimeter, VPN, Core Routing and Video ConferencingRolled out statewide VPN network consisting of 35 nodesConfigure and Maintain 65 IPSEC LAN to LAN tunnels with endpoints throughout country Configured implemented and maintained 10Gbps Metro Area NetworkRoutinely answer questions and recommend solutions to numerous site IT departments regarding networking technologiesTravel throughout the state to perform installations and maintenance Maintain wiring database and document network structure by means of detailed drawings, Microsoft Visio, and schematicsKnowledgeable of network monitoring tools, Wireshark, nGenius Performance ManagerMaintain inventory of replacement units and spare partsWork with vendors, ISP's and telcom carriers to resolve service problems

Supported Cerner Millennium Medical Record Publish and Remote Report DistributionSpearheaded renovation of downtime printing processBuilt user interface to assist HeIS associate accurately print downtime reportsWorked with other Database Analyst to maintain systems that support Health Information departmentsUsed ASP and Visual Basic to build interface monitoring apps

Maintain 300 Pc's, 14 servers across 7 sitesConfigure and support Definity switch and Audix voice mail systemsResearch emerging technologies and recommend actionDelegate and monitor equipment usageAdminister AS/400Vital part of Microsoft Exchange 2003 rolloutUpgraded Windows 2000 Domain to Windows 2003 DomainCo-ordinate between Administration, staff and vendors to provide quality data solutionsUtilize COTS hardware to facilitate economic solutions to technological obstaclesEducated all level of employees on proper computing techniquesMaintained Frame Relay WANConfigured Cisco 3005 Concentrator

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity

Bachelor'S Degree, Computer Information Systems

A.S, Computer Networking Technology