NETWORK/SECURITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
An IT professional with extensive experience managing networks, information security systems, and projects to successful implementation. A results-oriented professional committed to maintaining an effective and efficient network and security infrastructure in accordance with security and industry best practices. Current goal is to attain the CISM certification this year. Key skills/competencies include:
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• GISP (GIAC Information Security Professional)
• Security Management duties/responsibilities
• PCI DSS compliance (Level-1)
• Risk Assessment/Management
• Vulnerability Scanning/Assessment/Remediation
• Firewall (HA), IPS, SIEM, perimeter security solutions
• Remote Access, Endpoint Security, Malware protection
• Identity Management, Strong Authentication
• Working in complex LAN/WAN/corporate environments
• Manager for National DSL Service Provider - Jato Communications
• Data Center Manager for Qwest Communications (now CenturyLink)
• Team Lead for IP Services (Inflow Inc.; now Sunguard Availability Services)
• Masters, Telecommunications
• Bachelors, Computer Science
PLEASE NOTE: Not willing to relocate outside of Colorado.
Senior Security Engineer @ Senior member of Security Team working on a variety of platforms and solutions associated with manufacturing and corporate security. Working with best-of-breed systems and fantastic people! From August 2015 to Present (5 months) Greater Denver AreaSenior Security Engineer @ Worked with awesome security tools (Arbor Networks, Palo Alto, SPLUNK) and great people. From March 2015 to May 2015 (3 months) Network Team Lead @ Performed Security Manager duties and responsibilities on behalf of ClickBank. Attained PCI Level-1 compliance for the last 3 years by managing all aspects of compliance including planning and deliverables; vendor relationships (Accuvant, Trustwave, CoalFire); security awareness training; vulnerability assessment and remediation; PEN testing and remediation; and PCI policies, procedures, and corresponding documentation.
• Team Lead for network/security infrastructure with direct staff reports.
• Primary focal for PCI (Payment Card Industry) DSS compliance for company.
• Successfully migrated offices to cloud-based VoIP provider and call center solution.
• 24x7 support of network/security equipment in high availability (HA) environment.
• Upgraded/upgrading network/security infrastructure to Juniper for 2 data centers and 2 offices.
• Support of GigE/10G switch fabric, MPLS/VPN full-mesh backbone, and partner connectivity.
• Support of Meraki Wi-Fi nets, strong authentication platform (RSA), and remote access solution.
• On call engineer for one week (24x7) based on 6-week rotating schedule. From March 2011 to January 2015 (3 years 11 months) Firewall/Network Engineer @ Responsible for major security infrastructure upgrade (replaced aging firewalls with next gen CheckPoint/Juniper platform for Michelin North America). The next gen, high availability (HA) firewalls replaced 18 firewalls reducing security equipment by 66%, lowered support costs, significantly improved management and provided a more robust, secure environment.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CheckPoint and Juniper/Netscreen firewalls.
• SME on new projects involving firewall implementation and operational support.
• SME on variety of diagnostic/troubleshooting tools (sniffer, snoop, tcpdump, wireshark)
• SME on IBM/ISS Proventia enterprise security roll out to customer.
• Participated in change management including representation, implementation and validation.
• 24x7 operational support for firewalls, URL/content filtering, and content analysis for customer.
• Rebuilt firewall policies for QA/DEV/PROD environments to be more effective and efficient. From June 2007 to February 2011 (3 years 9 months) Virus Security Engineer @ Migrated Fluor Daniels Construction (16K+ nodes worldwide) from an unmanaged to managed Symantec AV environment.
• Provided tier 1 thru 4 support to global customer.
• Provided security incident response to significant malware outbreaks.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate Edition version 9, 10.
• SME on malware defense for company.
• Worked as member of the IBM Virus CERT (computer emergency response team.)
• Provided SOX support including requirements and formal responses. From June 2005 to March 2007 (1 year 10 months)
Master of Science, Telecommunications @ University of Colorado BoulderBachelor's Degree, Computer Science @ University of Colorado Boulder Larry GCIH is skilled in: PCI DSS, Vulnerability Assessment, Threat & Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Security Best Practices, Industry Best Practices, Defense in Depth, IDS/IPS, Checkpoint, CheckPoint UTM, CheckPoint Smart1-25, Cisco IOS, High Availability, Juniper, Juniper Switches