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I am a highly motivated, diligent and reliable professional going through a career change and seeking employment in an entry-level position or internship related to Computer/Network Security or Computer Forensic Investigations. I work well under pressure, love to face new challenges, am an excellent team player, and an efficient self-starter.
Technical Skills
Computer/Network Security
• Configured and managed required network services (TCP/IP, DNS) and security devices.
• Configured and managed network routers and switches.
• Configured firewalls and intrusion prevention/detection tools.
• Installed and configured multi-node wireless network utilizing WEP and WPA encryption protocols.
• Deployed and evaluated intrusion detection/prevention and penetration testing tools.
• Designed and deployed a honey pot to analyze and understand network intrusion attempts.
• Eradicated viruses/malware from desktop computers.
• Performed penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on live production systems.
Computer Forensics
• Conducted forensic analyses on bit stream disk images using EnCase and FTK.
• Examined hard drives with various hex editors.
• Understand regulations related to computer forensic investigations and evidence handling.
Server Administration (IIS and Apache Web Server)
• Configured and managed services (SMTP, POP3, and FTP) and perform administrative tasks required for Linux based web hosting services.
• Deployed security patches/updates required to protect production websites.
• Configured and managed user email services and accounts.
Web Design and Administration
• Designed and maintained database-driven websites and portals.
• Maintained websites written in CGI, PERL, PHP, and JavaScript.
• Created websites using various HTML editors (WYSIWYG and code only).
• Designed and implemented E-Commerce website to sell construction tools.
Regulatory Compliance
• Familiar with compliance issues related to Information Security laws and regulations (SOX, GLBA, and HIPAA).
Hardware
• Configured and managed Cisco PIX 501 firewall and Netscreen firewalls (models 5GT and 5XP)
• Installed, configured desktop computer and server hardware.
Software
Security : AccessEnum, AutoLogon, Autoruns, DiskMon, Ethereal, HoneyD, NMap, Process Explorer, PSLogList, RootkitRevealer, ShareEnum, Snort, Streams, TCPView, TDIMon, Tokenmon and Nessus.
Forensics: Encase, Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), Hex Workshop, Hex Editor.
Server Administration: Plesk (Apache) Remote Management, SSH, Telnet.
Server OS: Microsoft IIS Server, Apache Server
Operating Systems: Windows 2003 Server, XP, 2000, ME, 98, 95 and Suse Linux, RedHat Linux, Fedora Core Linux, Various Linux Live CD versions
Digital Imaging: Photoshop, ImageReady, Print Shop
Web Design: Dreamweaver, Golive
Database: SQL Server, mySQL, SQL
Office: Microsoft Office application suite, Open Office open source suite
Professional Work Experience
My employment history from has consisted of work in the Masonry Industry as a Stone Mason/Bricklayer at various times with the following construction contractors. These contractors tend to hire Masons on a seasonal basis in consideration of their work load requirements. Past employers are listed most recent first.
• Hansen & Hempel – Elmhurst, IL
• J.& E. Duff, Inc – West Chicago, IL
• Crouch Walker Corp – Chicago, IL
• Ward Contracting & Bldg – Hodgkins, IL
• Horn Inc. – Barrington, IL
• ALL Masonry Const – Chicago, IL
• D.H. Johnson Company – Villa Park, IL
• Esche & Lee. Inc. – Arlington Heights, IL
• G. Porter & Co. – St. Charles, IL – Stone Mason in 1999
• Garth Masonry Corp. – Chicago Heights, IL
• Cornerstone Construction – Milton, Wis.
• J.P. Cullen Construction – Janesville, Wisconsin – Apprentice Mason and Bricklayer from 1990 - 1995
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Education
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Computer Security
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| Course Title |
Grade |
Completion Date
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| General Network Technology Essentials |
A |
Jan. 2005 |
| Introduction to Information Security |
A |
May 2005
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| Information Security Systems Analysis |
A |
Dec. 2005
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| Information Security Technology |
A |
May 2006 |
| Internet Vulnerabilities and Investigative Procedures |
A |
May 2006 |
| Information Security Domain |
B |
July 2006
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| Received certificate |
GPA 3.875 |
Dec. 2006
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Computer Forensics
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| Course Title |
Grade |
Completion Date |
| Information Security Program Management |
A |
Dec. 2006
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| Introduction to Cyber Crime |
A |
May 2005 |
| Financial Cyber Crime |
A |
Aug. 2005 |
| Computer Forensic Technology |
B |
Dec. 2005
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| Computer Forensics and the Law |
enrolled |
June 2006 |
Professional Affiliations
• Member - ISSA (International Systems Security Association)
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