| Contact Information | |
| Name: | Salvatore Mauro |
| Email: | scmauro72 (at) gmail (dot) com [email concealed] |
| Location: | branford, Connecticut, United States |
| Resume | |
| Position/Title: | Security System Administrator |
| Resume: |
Salvatore C. Mauro Phone (203)-668-1799 scmauro72(at)gmail(dot)com (email concealed) Career Objective: To obtain a position as a Network Security Engineer utilizing my professional experience and my various industry recognized certifications to integrate network security solutions which will improve the overall information security of an organization. Skills and Abilities: Certified as a GIAC GSEC Certified Professional Certified as an MCSA, MCP, A+ and Network+ Professional. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Excellent leadership and organization skills Solid communication, both verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure. Develop cooperating and constructive working relationships with others. Professional Experience: Community Health Network of Connecticut Wallingford, CT Network Security Administrator March 2006 to Present Major Project Accomplishments Increased internet security by deploying a Barracuda Web Filter 310 , allowing for better monitoring, and reporting of user internet activity. Eliminated approximately 75% of spam by installing a barracuda 300 spam firewall as well as an Open Source greylisting server Increased network security by redesigning physical network configuration. This design incorporates a back to back perimeter network as well as a DMZ. Deployed and configured version 10.1 of Symantac Antivirus Corporate Edition to all workstations and servers. Currently upgrading to Symantac 11.0 Endpoint Security. Redesigned Active directly structure as well Group Policy objects locking down workstations and servers improving security at the workstation and server level. Utilized Microsoft resource kit tools to create an open source auditing system to track changes to server configurations. Implemented an open source security information management system called OSSIM to monitor network events. Consolidated all server window security event logs into a SQL database allowing for easier analysis. Consolidated and migrated 25 servers to a VMWare GSX high availability server cluster in conjunction with an Equallogic PS300 SAN. Duties and Responsibilities Monitor all aspects of security related events within network including Cisco PIX firewall logs, SourceFire IDS events, Windows security event logs , Antivirus reports and juniper SSL VPN access logs and RSA Secure ID tokens. Maintain backups jobs and disaster recovery plans using various imaging technologies. Conduct various types of audits on a regular basis and prepare reports for ISO. Performs various tasks in absense of the ISO including Risk Management and Risk Analysis Prepare security incident reports should users violate any security policies. Manages a highly effect patch management program for all workstations and servers as well as all network devices. Periodically conduct vulnerability assessments on workstations and severs using Nessus , eEye Retina Consistently review various security bulletins from various vendors for known software exploits and vulnerabilities. Prepares and presents Security Awareness Training to all new employees and refresher test to existing users. Monitor and troubleshoot VMWare servers and virtual machines. Create new virtual machines when needed for testing or production. Knowledge of vartious network security tools such as nmap, tcpview, tcpdump and wireshark. Reads various industry magazines in order to stay current with current technologies and best practices and attend various webcasts and webinars from various vendors in order to keep skill set current. Housing Authority of the City of New Haven New Haven, CT Desktop Support Engineer October 2002 to March 2006 Respond to all incoming support calls and create workorder tickets for a mixed mode Windows domain. Maintain all workorders in Track-It Call management application. Maintain all aspects of the Windows Active Directory Database including user accounts, OU structure and Group policy maintenance. Conducts troubleshooting on network connectivity (DNS,DHCP) printers connectivity, and network access issues regarding permissions when necessary. Restructured and improved the support desk by restructuring the workflow, promoting a mission statement and creating an SLA. Provide user training on various software applications and hardware when requested as well as training tutorials, policies and procedures. Oversee daily operations of checking Event logs for all servers checking for errors and warnings and researching errors for solutions. Purchase hardware for agency , maintaining effective asset management control. Maintain and update the Websense Internet filtering application database. Prepare reports on user internet use when requested. Southern New England Telephone New Haven, CT Technical Analyst May 2000 to April 2002 Collegiate Healthcare Norwalk, CT Project Manager / Implementation Specialist May 1999 to February 2000 United States Surgical Corporation North Haven, CT Associate Programmer Analyst February 1997 to May 1998 Programmer Analyst February 1998 – May 1999 Connecticut Conference of Municipalities New Haven, CT Help Desk Support Technician April 1996 to December 1996 Education and certifications: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Boston, Mass GIAC GSEC 2006 Corporate Training Center Branford , CT Corporate Training Program May 2001 - May '2002 Certified as an MCP, MCSA, A+ and Network+ Professional Quinnipiac University Hamden, Ct Bachelor of Science in Computer Science ; Minor in Management 1997 References: Available upon request |
