CV, Canadian Network Security Administrator seeking new opportunities

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Skills keywords: information security, network administration, private cloud, saas infrastructure, system administration

Short Bio:

I've worked in IT for a number of years now in multiple roles from Technician to Senior Admin. I'm now focusing strongly into the InfoSec domain as a result of years working in network security. I'm GIAC certified, a member of the SANS Advisory board, and also a Mentor for new InfoSec classes. I'm also big on volunteering and have made it a goal in life to continue this passion by leading various organizations and camps throughout my volunteering career.

Current location:  Québec, Canada - View on map

Nationality: Canadian

Preferred Sector of Employment:  IT and Technology, education and training, Travel and Tourism

Spoken languages: english, french

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2013: SANS 401 Security Course

A course for industry professionals that covers IT security from both a technical and management perspective. Topics are not limited to, but include cryptography, hacking techniques, packet inspection and security risk models.

2007-2008: Nova Career Center

Welding & Fitting: A complete 15 months course on the study of industry standard welding procesess, as well as detailed study of ANSI/ISO drawings and dimensions, study of welding theory, and a study of shop machinenery.

2005-2006: Concordia Univeristy

Bach. Mechanical Engineering: Brief studies in Mechanical Engineering including Technical drafting and Physics.

2004: Dawson College

Network Administration: The design and maintenance of a network infrastructure including several types of client/server-oriented systems like Windows, Novell and Linux. Courses also included the studies for Cisco Certified Network Administration and PC repair.

EMPLOYMENT

Senior Network Administrator

2005-Present – Rideau Recognition Solutions – St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Currently, I am in charge of the design, deployment and support of the physical and logical network infrastructure, including security technologies (IDS, Firewall) and multi-point (VPN) systems for a SaaS Provider servicing over 300 customer portals. I currently managed 3 primary locations, with a number of remote users and offices around the world. Due to the nature of my position, and my expertise in IT, I am one of 2 employees that are regularly on call (24/7) to support our mission critical assets.

Because of the size of the senior technical team, my work necessitates solid knowledge linux and windows environment in system, web, database and VMware administration. In addition to this, and due to my adaptability in IT, I play a key role in technology acquisition and implementation. At this point in time some of the projects that I am working on is Security Architecture planning and a state of the art private cloud with software-defined-storage.

Internal Support Technician

Feb 2005 to Nov 2005 – Hewlett-Packard – Kirkland, Quebec, Canada

During my stay I performed technical support in a variety of IT domains including connectivity (VPN, LAN), simple and advanced PC operations and junior domain account administration. I regularly dealt with Hewlett-Packard VPs and I was on critical teams to support income-generating, customer facing employees.

Intern

May 2004 to Sep 2004 – ALCIE Integrated Solutions – St-Laurent, Quebec, Canada

During my time at ALCIE, I was in charge of the revision and redesign of the entire ALCIE web site. I also designed and created a child company’s website. In addition to the graphic arts work that I did, I also advised them on revisions of their antiquated network solutions.

VOLUNTEERING

Co-Director

Oct 2010 – Dec 2014 – Visions Camp – Montreal, Quebec

Although I’ve only been volunteering for Visions Camp for a short time, I was fast-tracked into their Core-Team (middle-management) and finally to sit as Co-Director of the organization. As a volunteer leader of 25+ staff, I am ultimately responsible for everything that is camp related, whether that be our finances, our marketing, or our actual program.

Team Leader / Volunteer

2001 – 2010 – On Rock Community Services – Montreal, Quebec

I worked with On Rock Community services for nearly a dedicated, starting off as a simple volunteer in their Drop-In center program for teenagers. Over my time there, I eventually became a Team lead, volunteering up to 3 nights a week, and directing a drop-in program for young adults.

CERTIFICATION

SANS/GIAC GSEC – License 35177

SKILLS

Juniper, ScreenOS, JunOS, Fortinet, Foundry, Brocade, Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, Windows, Active Directory, Firewalls, VPN, Routing, NOC Monitoring, Cacti, Zenoss, Rancid, Suricata, Snort, Open Source, VMware, Virtualization, Switching, Networking, Server, Team Building, Leadership.