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MY SKILLS
IT SECURITY
Design, implement, and change computer systems to ensure they are compliant with required regulations, such as HIPAA, NIST, IRS, etc.
MICROSOFT AZURE
Design and implement secure systems in azure, including IaaS and PaaS solutions. This includes migrating and replacing servers and data centers, using Azure services for data analytics, and implementing serverless architecture.
WINDOWS SERVER
Install, maintain, and administer Windows Server, from NT 4.0 to 2019. This includes installing almost all features and roles, in Azure as well as on-premises.
DATA AND DATABASES
Install, configure, maintain, and administrate MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle, and Informix databases and servers.
Configure and utilize Azure data services, including Data Lakes, Azure SQL, and ETL services.
NETWORKING
Design and manage networks and network devices, including firewalls, routers, VPN systems, switches, and other networking devices, from various manufacturers.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
(ISC)2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (2014, Active)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (2018)
Microsoft MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (2017, 2018)
Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (2018)
Cisco CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate (2013, Expired)
(ISC)2 CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional (2019, Active)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (2019)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (2020)
MY EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT, INFRASTRUCTURE / AZURE & WINDOWS SERVER
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April 2016 - Present
Security support for hospitals, financial institutions, medical research programs, and large multinational companies, to ensure compliance to various standards and laws, including HIPAA, SOX, FedRamp, NIST, and others.
Currently a P-CSA (Cloud Solution Architect) in the Microsoft P-Seller program. This grants access to Azure pre-preview products and direct access to the engineers developing them.
Infrastructure support for Microsoft Azure for large multinational corporations, including VNets, ExpressRoute, Virtual Machines
Main lead for SharePoint and OneDrive migrations to SharePoint Online for companies larger than 5000+ users,
Instructed clients in the use of Microsoft Azure, including Virtual Machines, Web App Server, Azure SQL, VNets, Application proxies, VPN connectivity, and Network Gateways, plus other systems.
Migrated servers from On Premise Hyper-V, VMWare and Physical to Microsoft Azure utilizing Azure Site Recovery, for large companies with over 500 servers.
Creating and Documenting systems and solutions for clients.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR CONTRACTOR
INE.COM
December 2017 - present
Created web instruction courses for learning Microsoft Azure.
Instructed courses on the basics of Azure, which included Infrastructure as a Service, and Platform as a Service examples, as well as subscriptions and the interface.
Instructed courses on in-depth Azure Networking, which included ExpressRoute, virtual networks, routing tables, network security groups, and other advanced networking concepts.
SC DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF INFORMATION SECURITY
May 2015 – April 2016
Main lead for software installation projects. This included ThreatStop, Microsoft System Center 2012 (SCCM & SCOM), as well as Microsoft BitLocker, and CyberArk Privileged User Management.
Advised IT Operations on security issues with regards to new systems and migrations.
Utilized PowerShell and SQL to analyze logs and data, as well as change configuration. This includes DHCP, Active Directory, DNS, SQL, etc.
Assisted in the migration from Windows 2003 to Windows 2012 R2, due to 2003 end-of-support and security issues.
Created Social Engineering tests, including email phishing, to test the effectiveness of Security Training.
Administered[CG1] Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Operations Manager for approximately 450 servers and 5,500 end user devices.
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Analyzed Windows Servers (around 400 servers consisting of 2003 – 2012 R2), Active Directory, MS SQL servers (MS SQL 2005 – 2014), Windows 8.1 clients (over 5,000 devices) and network devices (over 300 Cisco Switches, Routers & Firewalls; plus DNS, DHCP and other services) for Security issues, and provided detailed directions to mitigate discovered issues, using IRS Pub 1075 and NIST 800-53 as security guidelines. This included GPO settings, system updates, configuration changes, implementation of new systems, etc.
IT INSTRUCTOR​UAE ACADEMY, ABU DHABI, UAE
September 2014 – December 2014
Instructed students in how to install, use and administer Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft SQL 2014, and VMWare ESX 5.5, as well as security.
Educated students in the use of Microsoft Office suite and the Windows client operating system.
IT MANAGER
IT CONSULTANT
SOUTHLAND LOG HOMES
March 2008 – July 2011
August 2011 – January 2015
Managed IT Team, IT budget and all other IT duties. Created company security policies and procedures.
Responsible for all IT systems, including Windows Servers, EMC SAN, VoIP Phone systems, 16 location MPLS WAN, Siebel CRM, and all other IT systems.
Implemented Spice Works to assist in Server and Client monitoring, as well as Helpdesk requests.
Reconfigured the company network, including WAN links, LAN and WLAN, to take advantage of newer technologies such as MLPS and VPN, and optimized LAN and WAN networks for VoIP traffic.
Administered all network devices including routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, SSL VPN, Anti-Virus & Spam gateway appliances.
Initiated and managed IT Projects including system implementation, system upgrades, and custom software development.
Enhanced IT Security on all systems, including networking, servers, and ERP.
Increased customer contact by initiating, designing and implementing a system to contact customers, via phone or email, while they are still engaged on the company’s website, and have the customers supplied information inserted or updated in the company’s CRM database automatically.
Assisted Legal, HR and Marketing departments with security and legal issues, including PCI DSS and software licensing compliance; copyright infringement cases; Personally Identifiable Information protection; and other legal issues.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
SENIOR NETWORK AND WINDOW ADMINISTRATOR
QUALSERV CORP
May 2005 - April 2008
IT MANAGER
LANG-MEKRA NORTH AMERICA
November 1998 - October 2005
MIS MANAGER
RAPIDLINK TELECOMMUNICATIONS
February 1998 - November 1998
NETWORK ENGINEER
BURNHAM SERVICE CORP
January 1997 - February 1998
EDUCATION
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
March 2017 -Â February 2018
Studies focused in IT Foundations, Computer System Design and Security
Courses included IT Project Management, Data Management, IT applications, and operating systems