I am currently searching for a network security
position in any of the following Texas cities:
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Austin
Houston
The position would challenge all areas of knowledge I
currently possess, and force me to learn and
experience those I do not. I've added my resume to the
bottom of this email for those that may be interested.
Thank you for your time.
Brian Shepard
Objective
To obtain a position with a growing company to create
and maintain a secure and efficient network
environment.
Education
Microcomputer Technology Institute-
Degree in Applied Science with emphasis
in Information Systems
Certifications and Training
CCNA, MCP
Currently pursuing SSCP and CISSP
Sun Educational Center-
Solaris Admin I & II
Securing Solaris - Trained extensively on
Snoop packet analyzer, Tripwire, SATAN,
Courtney, and ASET auditing and assessment
tools.
Volume Managment
Shell Scripting
Experience
2000-present
Weblink Wireless
Dallas, TX
Firewall/Security Administrator
Reason for leaving: Reduction in Force
� Redesigned and built all firewalls to the
specification of the new firewall policy throughout
the network comprised of 20 NT remote sites and 1 main
Unix site with over 1300 users. Administered ten
Gauntlet firewalls on NT and Solaris platforms.
� Produced, deployed, and enforced firewall policies
by which the company was required to follow to provide
for an efficient and safe network.
� Monitored logs and analyzed all security alerts.
Documented, in full, all threat activity. Blocked all
threats or, if necessary, contacted the ISP or company
from which the traffic originated to notify them of
the abuse.
� Analyzed traffic monitored by Snort, and CyberCop ID
systems. Acknowledged all possible threats followed by
in-depth investigation of relevant traffic. Documented
all findings and conclusions.
� Used PGP Encryption software to automate the
encryption/decryption of all billing files to external
partners.
� Evaluated Raptor and Checkpoint firewalls for
possible new firewall solution.
� Compiled traffic/bandwidth usage reports using
Webtrends Reporting Software to convey the efficiency
of newly designed firewalls to IT Director.
� Oversaw and co-implemented two large BigIP Load
Balancing solutions, which consisted of a detailed
time line for the implementation including time
allocated for evaluation, testing, and execution.
� Administered 8+ Unix servers on hardware ranging
from Sparc5 workstations to Enterprise 6000. Managed
user accounts and database access for Solaris 2.6/2.8
environment. Managed volumes using Veritas Volume
Manager. Handled Unix trouble tickets opened by end
users.
1998-2000
Network Associates
Dallas, TX
Security Accounts Manager
� Salvaged three accounts ranging in size from 30,000
to 50,000 nodes wishing to drop products and support.
Appeared on-site to resolve all technical issues and
discuss future support needs and options with
customers.
� Managed fifteen enterprise support contracts.
Provided support for security products, security
consultation, and analysis of various security alerts
to each account.
� Coordinated onsite installation and configuration of
NAI products. Developed a detailed plan of steps to
take to implement new software.
� Gauntlet firewall support included setup and
configuration of Gauntlet Firewall products. Analyzed
traffic to determine most efficient firewall
performance and security during initial setup and
configuration of firewalls.
� Installed, configured and supported PGP products
including Encryption software, NetTools PKI, and
Certificate Server support included configuration of
email and command line based encryption.
� Configured numerous VPN connections for customers
using IPSEC tunneling protocols. Discussed differences
and advantages for using IPSEC over PPTP and/or L2TP.
� Configured id signature rules for the CyberCop
monitoring software. Worked along side customers
while performing risk assessment scans against their
networks using CyberCop Scanner. Evaluated and
explained scan results.
Support Product Lead
� Led team of 8-10 support administrators in providing
support for Zero Administration Client software
distribution package on NT and Novell environments.
� Product lead duties included troubleshooting and
resolving escalated issues from frontline technicians
within SLA time specifications.
� Established lines of communication with Development
to discuss and further troubleshoot network problems
primarily in NT environments impeding software
performance.
� Supported administrators with feedback of job
performance with daily and weekly reports based on
individual�s statistics.
1996-1998
Barrios Technologies
Clear Lake, TX
Information Systems Specialist
Reason for leaving: Relocated to Dallas
� Contracted to NASA to provide network administration
to Mission Operations Directorate.
� Acquired secret security clearance in order to enter
Mission Control Center along with other classified
locations.
� Assisted Mission Control Center team on CAPCOM
software with technical support.
� Administered NT network consisting of approximately
250 nodes running within an NT domain.
� Tracked the receiving, and registering of inventory.
Metered software license usage.
1995-1996
Software Support Inc.
Houston, TX
Customer Service Rep
� Selected to be part of the backline support team
providing support to Enterprise level customers.
Installed and implemented Windows NT when first
released to public
� Provided help desk support for retail Gateway
computers. Support included all hardware and software
components of the Gateway systems.
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