Windows Operating Systems
Andrew Roberts
Information Security
Marietta,GA
Quote
The question to ask when you look at security is not whether this makes us safer, but whether it's worth the trade-off.
Bruce Schneier
Summary
Well rounded IT professional with an educational background in Information Security and IT infrastructure seeking a position as an Information Security Analyst. Innovative, results-driven professional with hands-on experience planning, analyzing, and implementing solutions in support of business objectives. Successful in providing secure network design, systems security analysis, and full life-cycle project management of IT implementations. Extensive skills in network and systems administration provide a comprehensive understanding of infrastructure while educational background ensures an in-depth understanding of security best-practices and security policy compliance and regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Programming Languages
Work History
Network/Information Systems Administrator
Red Rook iPaaS.com
Kennesaw, GA
06.2017 - Current
- Reviewed network NAT/ACL configuration and made immediate updates, which improved overall security measures by updating or removing over 30+ malformed or insecure ACL rules within three weeks of employment.
- Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations for 45+ business critical Datacenter VMs and successfully recovered from domain wide ransomware attacks within one business day.
- Researched, planned and deployed centralized endpoint security solutions throughout several production networks matched with mandatory patch management deployments via SCCM.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Implemented SIEM systems to constantly monitor and report endpoint risks.
- Established company-wide security best practices and enforced PCI compliance within our Point-of-Sale Server Hosting services.
- Migrated on-premise business critical server hardware into co-location rack space while isolating intranet from hosted client data creating several securely isolated networks within shared network hardware devices.
- Planned and deployed Multi-Factor authentication VPN systems to provide secure work-from-anywhere access during COVID-19.
Quality Assurance Lead
VisiKard Inc.
Atlanta, GA
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Promoted to Lead QA tester within 3 months of employment.
- Managed QA team, technical writing and documentation.
- Proposed and implemented automated testing processes to supplement previous testing models that were based on manually testing daily builds on physical devices.
IT Technician
ExecuSoft Controls Inc.
Peachtree City, GA
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Researched, planned and implemented new IT management system (ConnectWise) to streamline ticket resolution time, upgrade remote access troubleshooting and enable better customer relationship management.
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices with information security as the highest priority.
- Enforced secure networking practices for over 30 local companies.
- Successfully ran a fiber optic network cable over 500m and configured termination hardware on both ends to enable two adjacent buildings to successfully tap into a single LAN.
Education
BBA - Computer And Information Systems Security
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA 01.2015 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA 01.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
Windows Active Directory
Cisco Routers and Switches
Disaster Recovery planningMicrosoft Exchange Admin
Network Design and Administration
OSI Model and Network Protocols
Technical writingNetwork security oversight
Analysis and critical thinking
Collaboration
Vulnerability Assessment
Social Engineering Techniques
Physical Security Controls
SIEM
Microsoft SCCM Patch Management
Endpoint Protection
VMware VCenter Admin
Office 365 Admin
Kubernetes Cluster Admin
Azure Service Fabric Admin
Data Loss Prevention
Cybersecurity
Conflict Resolution
Penetration Testing
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Erecting Firewalls
Developing Security Plans
Microsoft 365 Compliance Center
Implementing Security Programs
SAN Storage Administrator
Multitasking abilities
Verbal and written communication
Cultural awareness
Certification
Comp TIA A+
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Linux Operating Systems
Mac OSX Operating Systems
Microsoft Office
VMware
Nessus
NMAP
Wireshark
Kali Linux
ParrotOS
OSSEC
AlienVault SIEM
Metasploit
TCPDump
Aircrack
Hashcat
John the Ripper
Snort
Hobbies
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Camping
- Kayaking
- Snowboarding
- Home Automation
- Woodworking
- 3D Printing
Timeline
CompTIA Security+
02-2021
Network/Information Systems Administrator
Red Rook iPaaS.com
06.2017 - Current
BBA - Computer And Information Systems Security
Kennesaw State University
01.2015 - 06.2018
Comp TIA A+
07-2014
Quality Assurance Lead
VisiKard Inc.
12.2012 - 07.2014
Mac OSX Integration Basics
06-2012
IT Technician
ExecuSoft Controls Inc.
01.2012 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Southern Crescent Technical College
01.2010 - 06.2012