Rich Foster Email & Phone Number

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Working in the Global DDI team providing support and expertise on the external and internal DNS and DHCP infrastructure. Providing expertise on Syslog, Splunk, user privilege logging, monitoring and reporting via Infoblox web API automation, and security and policy compliance creation within HP Network Automation.

Independent contractor open to new opportunities in Cisco networking, Solarwinds Network management products, Syslog, SNMP, DDI infrastructure, including Infoblox.

Hull, United Kingdom

Responsible for the IT Security and network management of the Cattles Group.Design/recommend and support technologies such asSophos SPX secure mail and Data loss prevention policiesIPSEC + SSL VPNsCisco + Checkpoint firewallsWeb proxiesNetworks and log management Design and implementation of cisco based networks. Infoblox DHCP/DNS infrastructure.F5 global and local traffic management.Support, management and migration of 500+ site MPLS networkIT Security audit reviews/assessments and recommendations.Key skills: Supplier relationship management, project management, IP, Frame Relay, Routing and switching, Cisco, linux, solarwinds, DHCP/DNS, firewalls, splunk logging, security, checkpoint.

Hull, United Kingdom

Team Leader with responsibility for maintenance and management of frame relay network for over 250 sites. Design and migration from frame relay to ADSL and LES circuit network with new supplier, providing resilient core network services for the Group. Weekly meetings and project planning with suppliers. Relationship management. Use of solarwinds management platform for network monitoring config and change management.Active involvement in security audits and reviews.Network instatallations, provision and setup of new DR site.Key skills: Supplier relationship management, project management, IP, Frame Relay, Routing and switching, Cisco, lunix, solarwinds, DHCP/DNS, firewalls.

Hull, United Kingdom

Responsibility for migration of old leased line network to frame relay network for over 100 sites. Weekly meetings and project planning with supplier. Relationship management. Use of Castle Rock SNMP to manage network routers and switches.Project leader in design and migration of old IP addressing system over 100 branch networks.Project leader in installation of new Internet services at HQ.Key skills: Supplier relationship management, project management, IP, Frame Relay, Routing and switching, Cisco

Technical Support Dept - Day to day user support, administering of networks and unix and installation of pc’s, unix and novell file servers. Installation, setup and support of 50 user Novell SFTIII with no training. Order placement for network hardware and circuits.Conversion of old accounting system from bespoke Unix system to mainstream accounting software. Support of unix systems with no prior knowledge or formal training.

Hull, United Kingdom

Writing macros for spreadsheets for accounts processing and gift voucher issues/transfer various other desktop applications, this included major rewrites and creation of completely new spreadsheet with macro engines and a rewrite of a major branch account system. Installation of Novell 3.11 network with no prior knowledge or training on it followed be day to day support of 10 user Novell 3.11 network. Installation and support of Novell 3.11 SFT servers.