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Nashville, TN, US

Worldwide, OO

Worldwide, OO

Worldwide, OO

Worldwide, OO

Nashville, TN, US

• Manages the design, purchase, and installation of network infrastructure and the turnover of network equipment, including LAN/WAN/Firewall systems to Network Support.
• Lead architect for Emdeon’s air gapped enclave used to provide services to the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Responsible for large-scale network implementations and redesign including cost and benefit analysis, product “bake-off” comparisons, and vendor relationships.
• Designed, installed, and configured Emdeon’s large scale multisite TippingPoint IPS solution
• Manages assigned datacenter consolidation projects including the participation in and coordination of team action items
• Provides work leadership and training to junior network engineers.

Franklin, TN, US

• Responsible for the development and tactical execution of internal self assessment strategies including the development of an automated web based scorecard
• Managed operational compliance tasks by leading and mentoring IT security staff
• Revised IT Security Policies and SOX control objectives by aligning with the COBIT framework to ensure compliance with PCI, SOX, and HIPAA regulations
• Designed and implemented a web-based application to automate security self assessments to reduce organizational risk by mimicking tests performed by internal audit
• Responsible for all internal audit information requests, validation of exceptions, and the coordination of remediation
• Deployed tools to centrally analyze and monitor AS400 security configurations of over 100 mission critical AS400 systems.

Nashville, TN, US

• Designed and configured F5 load balancers
• Responsible for configuration and maintenance of 50+ Checkpoint firewalls in a distributed, high availability network
• Maintained Bind 9.X DNS and Bluecoat Proxy servers
• Responsible for building and troubleshooting site to site VPN connections on Checkpoint, Sonic Wall, Cisco 3020’s, and Adaptive Security Appliances
• Installed and configured Tipping Point IPS Systems
• Performed configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers and switches

Nashville, TN, US

• Responsible for performing quarterly and yearly SOX compliance audits and identifying process improvements based on findings
• Designed and implemented 802.1x authentication for wireless users
• Designed and implemented Symantec Enterprise Antivirus version 10.1 in a distributed environment
• Implemented Windows Server Update Services for server and workstation patching and responsible for coordinating QA testing with users and system engineers
• Implemented Checkpoint NGX (R60) firewall cluster using Smart Directory authentication
• Configured Microsoft IAS for authenticating router, switch, and legacy VPN users

Nashville, Tennessee, US

• Planned and conducted audits of information systems and technologies, including controls relating to computer operations, information security, and networks, in a variety of environments and in accordance with.
• Analyzed medical and university IT controls and the relationship of information system risks to business processes
• Recommended process improvements for IT controls and systems
• Identified significant audit issues, prepared audit reports, presented results, and coordinated with audit clients to develop appropriate action plans addressing audit findings
• Prepared and presented audit status reports to executive management

Global, US

• Responsible for all areas of firewall support and management including testing and evaluating firewall hardware and software
• Implemented network solutions for new projects and redesigned solutions for existing projects
• Identified technology trends and technical issues and proposed strategic product directions and solutions
• Monitored and reviewed Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and firewall logs
• Reviewed customer requirements, submitted RFCs, and implemented firewall exceptions
• Assisted in the implementation and enforcement of NASA, DOD, and MSFC security policies and procedures for data systems, firewalls, remote access, and networks

Bba, Management Information Systems, General

Education record