Alex Flores
416 Cold Mountain Trail
Fort WorthTX, 76131
817-817-306-9114
E-Mail:
Objective: To attain position that utilizes my experience and work ethics.
Work Experience:
September 2007 – Present
ITT Systems-US Air Force
Saudi Arabia
Sr. Systems – Supervisor (Secret Clearance)
Responsible for the administration of the following server systems: Four Windows 2003 Servers with Active Directory, fourExchange 2003 Servers, fourSMS Servers, twoSymantec Antivirus Server, two Cisco Works, five MS-SQL 2005 Servers with Business Intelligence Tools, four EMC CX3 NAS with a capacity for 1TB of data storage, and two HP OpenView and eighteen servers comprising the SharePoint servers.
Network administration of Cisco Systems routers and switches in a virtual network and implementation of network security systems. Monitoring of systems to maintain performance levels utilizing Cisco Works and Cisco Call Manager. Application of Six Sigma statistical analysis to demonstrate trends in applications and network systems to resolve issues by utilizing Minitab and SigmaXL analytical tools to improve processes and quality assurance.
Current network management and performance platforms consist of: HP OpenView for network systems management, CA eHealth is utilized for the performance analysisof applications such as Exchange, DNS, and Active Directory, hardware systems analysis, and network performance analysis. Cisco Works is utilized for the day to day management of Cisco network devices to collect availability information, software inventory, connectivity states, and inventory.
September 2006 – September 2007
ITT Systems-US Army TAC-SWACAA
Bagram AFB
Senior NetworkSupervisor (Secret Clearance)
Responsible for the architectural and design development of a large scale Department of Defense network to encompass a wide geographic area. Design of infrastructure requirements for the following: Cisco Routers and Switches Network utilizing VPN’s, EIGRP, and BGP routing protocols, designed and implemented the total network management platform consisting of Cisco Works, Cisco ACS, Solarwinds, and Spectrum Systems Manager. Provided architectural and technology design for the implementation of real time video from aerospace systems to be integrated in military networks.
Provided redundant network design and was responsible for its implementation as well, this network consisted of satellite and radio frequency systems to provide emergency network communications. Utilization of CA eHealth to analyze the performance WAN systems on a regional basis. Sniffer/Ethereal software was utilized for the analysis of network systems problem resolution pertaining protocol analysis as well as the prevention of possible security breaches by analyzing protocol packets.
January 2005 – September 2006
AMAA
Fort Worth, TX
Network Technician – Team Leader
Position Responsibilities involved the day to day operations of data center consisting of 11 Windows 2000 Servers, 6 Windows 2003 Servers, 1 Exchange 2003 Server; Pix Firewalls, and SQL 2003. Provided direct support to network systems to insure a 7 by 24 working environment.
Configuration of network systems, daily backups, information security safeguards to comply with existing federal laws regarding HIPAA laws. Administration of Windows 2000 network, Implementation and management of Exchange Server 2003. Management f security systems, IDS, and firewalls to prevent unauthorized access to health information as mandated by HIPAA requirements.
Design of Windows 2003 SQL Server architecture for the purpose of utilizing Business Intelligence software from Cognos for data mining to establish trends and analysis of emergency services delivery to the community of TarrantCounty.
HillCollege
August 2003 - May 2004
Student
February 2002 - January 2003
Texas Workforce Commission
Enrolled in training program for MCSE/MCDBA program
New Data Strategies
Aug 2001 - Jan 2002
Addison, TX
Applicationsand Networks Performance Consultant – Team Leader
Responsible for reviewing and enhancing the corporate wide network architecture. Performed reviews of network systems, designs, and implementations in order to provide enhancements to network systems deployed. Deployed and optimized the OpNet performance analysis suite of products to conduct application performance analysis to optimize applications and network systems to deliver high availability products and systems.
This implementation of OpNet was instrumental in the organization’s delivery of products and services to financial services customers.
Genuity
Feb. 2001 to Jul 2001
Dallas, TX
Senior Optical Network Engineer – Team Leader
Responsible for the architectural design of optical nationwide and metropolitan networks. Provided full analysis and feasibility of deploying advanced systems to deliver high speed connectivity to business and consumers. The project involved the full life cycle of design, testing, and final acceptance of networks based on Cisco Systems optical platforms.
Delivered full product consisting of network design, requirements for implementation, and as build diagram. Directed the work of a team consisting of electrical engineers, field testers, documentation specialists, and implementation personnel.
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MCI/WorldCom Developers Lab.
Nov. 2000 to Feb. 2001
Richardson, TX
Senior Test Engineer
Network Engineering of ATM networks Voice over ATM, Voice over IP, and Voice over Frame Relay Lucent CBX ATM Switches MainStreet 36170 Digital Communications Analyzers SmartBits, Chariot, and Optimal Testing of Frame Relay Networks and SONET Networks UNIX Systems Voice and Data Radcom ATM Analyzers. Systems integration AIN networks Protocol Analyzers (Agilent and Network Associates) Process and Procedures development. MS-Sql Server installation, programming and administration duties corresponding to an entry level DBA.
Netigy Corp.
Apr. 1999 to Sept. 2000
N. Richland Hills, TX
Senior Network Consultant – Project Leader/Manager
Design and implementation of metropolitan ATM area network based on Cisco ATM solutions to support large oncology provider. Provided overall architectural design for the integration of Video, Voice, and Data services delivery.
Responsible for the security architecture of Health Care provider to comply with HIPPA regulations. Detailed specification of systems requirements to deploy TACACS and Radius servers. Evaluation of RSA authentication systems for deployment in large scale user base to insure, access, accountability, and identification.
ATM infrastructure architecture, design preparation, configuration, build out specifications, and implementation of systems in a wide area network configuration. Responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and problem resolution of network systems. Implementation of Cisco Works management platform to integrate with ACS to provide network management and access management to network systems this implementation involved the design of network management architectures to support the systems management.
NewData Strategies
Nov. 1998 to Apr. 1999
Addison, TX
StaffConsultant – Project Leader
Deployment of digital RF networks to support ATM operations. VHF/UHF RF Systems troubleshooting and maintenance VHF Data network integration UHF Systems integration to EMS and Police Services LOS verification Use of advanced software and hardware test tools Spectrum Analysis of RF network (Agilent) CAT 5 and Fiber Optical cable plant maintenance schematic reading and interpretation Cisco equipment: Catalyst 5500 and 7200. Configuration and implementation of ATM systems to support voice, video, and data. Protocol analyzers from: Agilent and Network Associates. ATM integration with Digital RF systems Deployment of 100 central site RF nodes and integration with ATM and Fast Ethernet. Integration of all nodes and sub-nodes into a meshed redundant network. Problem resolution Data packet analysis, Software quality assurance.
Insource Technology
Jun. 1998 to Nov. 1998
Houston, TX
Senior Technology Consultant
Responsible for the development of security architectures based on: Firewall-1, VPN access, and RSA encryption software. HIPPA compliant network design and implementation. OC48 network architecture and testing High-speed optical networks testing and evaluation (SONET, ATM, and DWDM) Development of test procedures and execution. Documentation of results and presentation. CA-Unicenter: Installation, Administration, Architecture, and Maintenance Fiber optic cable plant design Penetration Testing Encryption Policies Secure Communications Architecture Remote Access Implementation DMZ design and implementation Threat analysis Intrusion detection utilizing: ISS Real Secure products. Distributed network defensive mechanisms. Secure communications design and implementation. Security Practice development.
Preparation and development of security infrastructure for health care provider, architecture consisted of full DMZ design, Authentication utilizing RSA product line, and Cisco firewall systems. This architecture was fully documented and designed for deployment in a production environment. Developed and implemented PKI systems utilizing Network Associates and PGP Security systems to secure all electronic forms of communications. Conducted assessment of telephone infrastructure to insure only those systems that needed connection was connected. Development of secure facility for all sensitive HIPPA information storage and safeguard of such data.
Integrated Partnerships
Apr. 1998 to Jun. 1998
Houston, TX
Network Engineer
Network Analysis, Bay Networks Router Management, Cisco Systems installation and configuration Network Operations/Support. Configuration and monitoring of Axent Firewalls, security issues tracking and emergency response to data network attacks. Responsible for the total design of the high speed Northwest network consisting of high speed optical systems based on Cisco Systems ATM solutions and AT&T high speed optical network.
Provided full scope of hardware based on StrataCom equipment, Cisco Node Manager Software, path architecture, circuit design and their implementation in the overall solution.
Marathon Oil
Dec. 1997 to Mar. 1998
Houston, TX
Senior Network Engineer
Storage Area network design and implementation. High speed ATM networks architecture and implementation to support nationwide and worldwide operations. Responsible for the maintenance of Satellite communications global network Fore: ASX1000, ASX200-BX, Powerhub, and Fore Management Systems Fiber optic and CAT5 cable plant maintenance. Installation of power systems CA-Unicenter: Installation, Administration, Architecture, and Maintenance SAN: Architecture Development of migration strategy from Ethernet networks to ATM networks. Implementation of security systems based on Checkpoint Firewall-1 systems. Protocol analysis to prevent intrusions.
Network management platform based on Cisco Works and HP OpenView platforms to provide nationwide network management of Cisco and Bay Networks hardware infrastructure. Utilization of Network General Sniffer products to conduct network analysis and problem resolution by inspecting high level functions of network protocols.
Education:
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
CFE – In Progress
ISACA
CISM – In Progress
Aveta Business Solutions
Six Sigma Black Belt Certified
United States Army Information Assurance Program
Fort Gordon, GA
US Army Information Technology Center
Information Assurance Manager Level III
Information Assurance Security Officer Level II
Information Assurance Technician Level I
New Horizons Dates: Jun 2002 - Jul 2002
Fort Worth, TX MCSE Program Completed
New Horizons Dates: July 2002 - Sep 2002
Dallas, TX MCDBA Program Completed
Telcordia Technologies Dates: Various
Lisle, IL Program: Digital Carrier OAM
Program: Cisco IP Telephony
Program: Cisco WAN Switches
Cisco Systems Dates: May 1999 to June 2000
San Jose, CA Program: CCIE WAN Switching-Program completed
New Data Strategies Dates: Jan - Jun 1999
Addison, TX Program: Windows NT 4.0
Global Knowledge Date: Various
Dallas, TX Cisco Voice Over FR/ATM/IP
Cisco ATM
Teknowlogy Resources Dates: Oct. 1997
Houston, TX Program: NT 4.0 Core
Technologies
Cabletron Systems Dates: April 1996 - August 1997
Rochester, NH
Program: Advanced Broadband Networks
Sanford Brown College Dates: Mar1991-Mar 1992 St. Louis, MO
Program: Computer Systems
USAICS Dates: Mar. 1989 to Jul. 1989
Ft. Huachuca, AZ
Program: Intelligence Analyst/Information Security
University del Turabo Dates: Spring 1986
Caguas, PR Program: Computer Programming
U.S Army Signal School Dates: Jan. 1985-Mar1985
Ft. Sill, OK
Program: RF Technician/Operator
Professional Memberships: IEEE
Specialized Experience:
Foreign Languages: Spanish