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Thank You Patrick S. Harper, Sr. - MCSE 726 Horncastle Channelview, Texas 77530 Home: 281-862-3553 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Engineer with 7 years experience, including Network Design, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Networking Protocols, Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments seeking to obtain a Senior Systems/Security Engineer position with fast paced and challenging company. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE INTRUSION.COM FEBRUARY 2001 - AUGUST 2001 (E-Commerce security solutions provider) Network Security Engineer * Level 3 Support of NIDS systems (Network Intrusion Detection Systems), Checkpoint firewalls and appliances, Vulnerability Assessment Software, and Computer Misuse detection systems * TCP/IP trouble shooting, subnetting, and routing * Setup and maintenance of departmental IRC server, Terminal Server, Test Lab, and Support web * Documentation of procedures and practices for all products for support web * Sat on the IPT team for the development of Security Assessment Products, interacting directly with development teams and Executive personal. Directly influencing development and product enhancement * Installed and maintained Checkpoint 4.X and Small Office on RedHat Linux 6.2 and Solaris * Sun Solaris 2.6 and 2.7 setup and configuration with Computer Misuse Detection Systems * Teaching classes on Security Assessment products, Intrusion Detection Products, and Computer Misuse Detection. WHITEFROG.COM AUGUST 2000 - FEBRUARY 2001 (Security Consulting firm) Sr. Network Security Engineer * Vulnerability testing, Ethical Hacking, IIS Security * Windows NT to 2000 and Active Directory conversions * Exchange 5.5 to 2000 conversion and administration * Configure and maintain DNS on an Enterprise level * Configure and maintain Cisco 4500 router * Configure and maintain Cisco 5200 ACS * Installation and administration of Intrusion Detection Systems * Developed secure web hosting environments * Performed internal audits and security assessments * NetIQ Appmanager installation and administration * Web Server Security documentation and setup * Cisco Router setup and configuration * Sun Solaris 8 setup and configuration * Security scanning with Bindview, Cybercop, WebTrends Security Analyzer, ISS, Retina, Nessus, Saint, and Sara RARE MEDIUM, INC SEPTEMBER 1999 - AUGUST 2000 ($150M hyper-growth web services firm, employing 1300 people world-wide) Sr. LAN/ NT/Security Engineer * Developed NT and 2000 Web Hosting Environment utilizing Exchange 2000, SQL 2000 for both corporate and client sites * Administered, Monitored, and Maintained Web Hosting Environment * Used Tivoli and Net View to monitor the enterprise and Hosting Facility * Disaster Recovery for the NT Web Hosting Environment * Documented Load, Security, Migration, and Implementation Plans * Installed and maintained Microsoft Terminal Server * Installed and maintained RAS, RRAS, and PPTP * Evaluated OS and Security Patches, as they became available, preformed regression testing. * Worked with Developers and Solutions Partners in the building and implementing of new web solutions * Monitored security logs for suspicious activity * Performed regression testing for new software * Performed migrations for sites coming into the Houston NOC environment from our other locations * Be available 24 x 7 x 365 for any problems that may arise with any NT based solution * Perform domain maintenance for Enterprise servers in Houston * Perform maintenance on desktops systems and installation of desktop software * Exchange Server installation and administration, create and change properties on user accounts, enable blackberry (Wireless E-Mail) * Deployed Norton Anti-virus Enterprise Solution * Installed and managed Checkpoint FW-1 on a Sun Solaris E250 * Interacted with procurement on the recommendation and purchase of hardware and software for the enterprise * Coordinating Contract service with electricians, building maintenance, telephony, and upstream providers * Use WebTrends and Net Tracker to provide web server log feedback to clients * Interview potential new hires NEW DATA STRATEGIES APRIL 1998 - AUGUST 1999 (Network Consulting firm) LAN Engineer * Assigned to EUTeC (Exxon Upstream Technical Computing Company) * Assisted in the support and maintenance of a LAN/MAN for 5000 users at Exxon. * Duties included Third level support for desktop and server products, Setting up new users, Developing Machine loads, Trouble Shooting Network Problems, and supporting a wide variety of Desktop Software DEERPARK COMPUTERS JULY 1995 - JULY 1996, SEPTEMBER 1998 - JULY 1999 (Internet service Provider and computer store) Internet Network Administrator * Setup, design and administer a Windows NT 3.51 and NT 4.0 based Internet Service Provider * Installed and managed Cisco 4500M+ Routers, Motorola FT100s csu/dsu, DNS, NNTP servers, FTP servers, Microsoft IIS 4.0. * One of the first 100% NT based ISP's in the country * Added Users, Setup Domains, interact with Customers to provide proper solution . PRO STAFF SEPTEMBER 1997 - MARCH 1998 (Network Consulting firm) Network Engineer * Performed contract work for a consulting company * Install and administered MS Exchange 5.5, NT 4.0, and IIS 4.0 managed various client sites and resolved network and desktop problems * Installed and Upgraded network and PC hardware and software * Lead 260 PC Windows 95 rollout COMPUTER PEOPLE, INC FEBRUARY 1997 - JULY 1997 (Network Consulting firm) Network Engineer * Preformed duties at Heresy Foods in Heresy Pennsylvania * Migrated all data from the Novell 3.12 systems to a NT 4.0 domain * Installed and maintained 3270 emulation package, TCP/IP and DHCP * Installed and maintained SNA server connected via satellite to mainframe in China. * Responsible for documenting procedures for all MIS functions EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS * MCSE * MCP * Internet Security Specialist * Exabyte Certified Storage Engineer CLASSES * SQL 7.0 * Netware 4.0 Administration and Advanced Administration * NetIQ Appmanager Installation and Administration * Windows 2000 Advanced Administration * RedHat 7.0 SKILLS * LAN/WAN Configuration * Active Directory Implementation and security * Network topology design and implementation * Novell 3.12, 4.X, 5.X * PGP and other encryption/PKI products * RedHat 6.2, 7.0, 7.1 (gnome, VI, and base System V as well as various daemons) * NT 3.51 and 4.0 and 2000 Servers and Workstations, Windows 95, 98, ME, Windows 3.X, and DOS * Internet Information server version 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 * Intrusion Detection Systems (setup, support, administration) * Installation and maintenance of Microsoft VPN Services * CyberCop Scanner, CIS scanner, Saint, Sara, Kane Security Analyst, WebTrends Security Scanner * Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, 7.0, and 2000 * Wide variety of servers including Compaq, HP, Acer, Dell, Gateway 2000, Micron and clones * TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, VIP, NetBios * Cisco Switches, Routers, Bridges, Hubs (10 MBPS, 100 MBS, and Gig) * Installation and Maintenance of Exchange 5.0, 5.5, and 2000 * Network backups and disaster recovery utilizing Backup exec, ARCserve, Palindrome and Legato on NT, Unix and Novell Platforms * DNS, DDNS (Domain Name service) Bind on Unix and native Windows NT/2000 * NNTP, FTP, HTTP, POP3. SMTP - protocols and servers * Webpage development and design * Ability to teach and mentor to any experience level * Installation and maintenance of Microsoft RAS and RRAS on NT 4.0 and 2000 * Setup and maintenance of MS SNA * NET IQ App manager installation and support * Technical documentation * Virus protection and removal in the Enterprise Patrick S. Harper | MCSE ISS www.internetsecurityguru.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
