CISSP with a current CCNA and MCSE who is a dedicated professional, fast paced and adaptive learner, with solid interpersonal and communications skills looking for a permanent position or long term contract position. I have been working in the IT field and focusing on information security for over seven years. I have a proven record in information security, to include but not limited to security policy development, system and network auditing, incident handling procedures, disaster recovery planning and implementation, acceptable use policy development, Cisco Secure, ACE and RADIUS implementation and administration, SecureID Token Card management, firewall implementation, IDS implementation, and physical security. I also have a firm background in network and system engineering/administration, hardware and software troubleshooting and configuration, desktop support. I have built, expanded, and diagnosed computers and networks for over seven years. I am familiar with IBM mainframe, Intel, and Unix platforms.
If there is any other information that you may need from me please do not hesitate to contact me immediately. CONTACT INFORMATION James D. Burton 6117 Whirlwind Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (719)266-0211 home (719)213-8477 mobile [EMAIL PROTECTED] Areas of Expertise � Information Security Management � ACE/RADIUS Management/Implementation � Security Policy Development and Implementation � Disaster Recovery Planning � Intrusion Detection Development/Implementation � PIX Firewall Administration and Training � Incident Handling and Reporting Procedures � Physical Security Management � LAN-WAN- Engineering and Architecture � Strategic and Operational Planning � Quality and Performance Improvement � System Engineering and implementation Professional Technical Skills � 8 years experience in information security analysis, compliance testing, audits, and research utilizing Cisco Secure Policy Manager, Cisco Secure Scanner, Cisco PIX firewalls and routers, ISS Real Secure, Cerberus Internet Scanner, Tripwire, and event management software. � 5 years of implementing and administration of remote access and authentication systems utilizing Cisco Secure Access Control Server, RSA ACE Server, RADIUS, RADIUSx, and SecureID hardware and software Tokens. � 4 years Veritas Netbackup for NT experience developing backup/restore and disaster recovery policies and procedures. � 5 years Information Systems/Technology management of resources, and personnel. � 7 years network administration/management of Microsoft DOS, Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, BANYAN Vines, Ethernet, Token Ring, TCP/IP. � 3 years physical security keyless access systems using Win ACAS and Win PAC, CCTV. EDUCATION 12/2002: Colorado Technical University, Master of Science in Computer Science, concentration in Information Security 2000: University of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems CERTIFICATIONS 2002: ISC2 � Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2002: Colorado Technical Univ., Computer System Security � Graduate Level Certification Colorado Technical Univ., Information Systems Security Architecture � Graduate Level Certification Colorado Technical Univ., Information Systems Security Certification � Graduate Level Certification 2001: Microsoft � Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 2000: Cisco � Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) TRAINING 2001: SANS/GIAC � Denver, Firewalls Perimeter Protection & VPNS � Corporate Training 2000: CCTI - Colorado Springs, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2000: MISTI - Denver, Guide to Network Vulnerability Testing � Corporate Training 1996: USMC Camp LeJeune, Introducation to TCP/IP and Cisco Routers 1995: USMC Computer Science School - Quantico, Small Computer Systems Specialist EXPERIENCE ACE/RADIUS & Cisco Secure ACS Administrator, Spherion, Denver, Colorado Jan 2002 � Present � Work with Agilent Technologies to provide authentication and access control to remote users and business partners. � Manage, implement enhancements, and configure RSA ACE/Servers and RADIUSx Servers running on HP-UX, Cisco Secure ACS servers running on Windows 2000 with over 14,000 SecureID Token users and over 1,600 Cisco Secure users and five Network Access Servers. � Additional duties include on call support for systems and primary point-of- contact for all ACE, RADIUS, and Cisco Secure problems and inquiries. Develop Perl scripts for administrative tasks when needed. Also documenting all processes and troubleshooting procedures for business continuity and entry- level administrator training. PIX Instructor, MATCOM, Hampton, Virginia Sep 2001 � Jan 2002 � Traveled to Air Force bases across the United States training personnel in basic setup, configuration, and management of the Cisco PIX Firewalls. � Responsibilities included courseware development, teaching a group of Air Force personnel on cabling, hardware/software upgrades, basic configurations, advanced configurations including failover and AAA. � Additionally was responsible for configuration and maintenance of a mobile classroom with eleven laptop computers, four Cisco PIX 515 Firewalls, one 2621 router, and one 2912xl switch. Information Security Specialist, Global Healthcare Exchange, Inc., Westminster, Colorado Feb 2001 � Aug 2001 � Responsible for overall management of network and system security and physical security for a corporate network and production environment for a web- based, business-to-business healthcare exchange. � Work with third party vendors to develop and implement CCTV system, keyless access system, tape backup system, and off-site storage of tape backups. � Designed an intrusion detection system combined with Cisco PIX Firewall 525, Netscreen 10/100, Cisco IDS (Netranger), Cisco Secure Policy Manager, Tripwire, Syslog and event logging tools. Analyzed logs and data for incident handling and reporting. I developed incident handling and reporting procedures, Acceptable Use Policy, and disaster recovery procedures. Upgraded the backup system to Veritas Netbackup for NT and developed a backup schedule and tape rotation schedule. IT Consultant, Idea Integration, Denver, CO Nov 1998 � Feb2001 � Established and maintained the setup of multi-million dollar E-Commerce Data Center for one of the world�s largest banking organizations. Setup and administered over 100 NT 4 servers and workstations and over 50 SQL 6.5 databases. Responsibilities included maintaining compliance with corporate guidelines on information security utilizing security management software. Developed a backup policy utilizing Veritas Netbackup for NT and coordinated with an offsite storage facility for a daily, weekly, and monthly tape rotation and for disaster recovery. � Performed a network analysis of a public utilities company to expose network bottlenecks and assess the security posture of the systems and the network. Optimized the tape backup system to perform efficiently. � For a city planner�s office, upgraded the office technology from a DOS based Lantastic environment to the current Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 network. Implemented PDC/BDC with WINS, DHCP, and DNS. I also reconfigured the Bay Networks Instant Internet 400 unit network protocols from IPX/SPX to TCP/IP utilizing NAT. � Migrated the corporate office of a national insurance company from Token Ring to Ethernet and installed and configured their domain controller utilizing NT 4.0. The conversion included installing and configuring new network hardware and Network Interface Cards for all desktops and printers. Small Computer Systems Specialist, United States Marine Corps, Oct 1994 � Oct 1998 � Managed and administrated mainframe security for an entire organization which included granting and monitoring access to 87 subordinate security officers, and over 1000 user accounts in three different geographical sites utilizing CA Top Secret. Provided daily support to six SNA 3270 services to accommodate all users. Provided recommendations and solutions to the security officer on mainframe issues and contributed all HP-UX experience when needed. Lead administrator and network planner for GCCS and TCO network utilizing UNIX platforms and TCP/IP. � Served as Assistant Network Chief for a large Marine Corps support organization overseas with the responsibility of overall administration of a multi-platform network consisting of 40 Banyan Vines servers, six NT servers, and 230 services. Administered e-mail gateways through X.500 and SMTP. � Additional responsibilities included providing the LAN team direction, guidance, supervision, and implementation of server upgrades, cable conversions, hardware installations, and software configurations. Helped maintain a help desk available 24/7 providing customer support to over 2500 users. � As a Small Computer Systems Specialist in a Marine Corps division, administered over 2000 user accounts and 300 services on a Banyan Vines network consisting of links to 49 servers. Provided help desk support and training for all users and technicians in need. 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