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Information Security (IS) Analyst, IS Consultant, IS Specialist, IS Engineer Resume
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| Desired Industry: Information Technology |
SpiderID: 21364 |
| Desired Job Location: Chicago, Illinois |
Date Posted: 6/19/2008 |
| Type of Position: Contractor |
Availability Date: July, 17, 2008 |
| Desired Wage: $60,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
A position in an IT industry with a growth oriented organization that will benefit from my technical skill and interpersonal skills as well as offer me the opportunity to increase my level of responsibility and professional growth.
Experience:
More than 6 years of hands-on experience in security product handling including ISO 27001 (Implementor), Cisco Pix Firewall, Windows, Sun Solaris and Linux environments, security platforms such as Anti-Virus Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Perimeter Security with strong Quality/ methodology, continuous process improvement meeting the deadlines.
Expertise in analysis, development and implementation of security policies, standards and guidelines (IT governance frameworks), assuring that compliance is adhered as per the organization’s policies and standards.
Worked on Information Security Assessments to ensure that they comply with company policy and best practices. Identifying any issues, agreeing actions and tracking those actions using risk assessment process.
Skillful for monitoring security logs and alerts, and estimating suspected breach for corrective action.
Experience in conducting security/risk awareness programs and seminars for new joiners and business staff.
Expertise in internal audit for objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve organization’s operations.
Experience in ensuring the integrity and reliability of corporate data and systems through appropriate technology risk assessment. This includes involvement in business and IT projects to ensure that appropriate compliance is adhered.
Expertise in hacking tools such as network sniffer and traffic analysis tools.
Perform troubleshooting on application, server, desktop, and/or network problems.
Expertise in design, development and implementation of security policies, standards and guidelines (IT governance frameworks), assuring that compliance is adhered as per the organization’s policies and standards.
Worked with the Business and Technology teams to identify security issues and agree corresponding actions to accept or mitigate the risks.
Skilful in assessing any significant network changes – such as new offices connecting to the corporate network.
Handled branded/customize Server/PC/Laptop’s Hardware for assembling, installation, configuration, backup, troubleshooting, maintenance and manage problem resolution for system software and core application software.
Knowledge of Network administration on Windows and UNIX flavors (Solaris/Linux) and manages routers, switches and firewall.
Knowledge of network/ systems protocols, transmission methods and network/systems technologies.
Possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills that include the ability to communicate effectively with senior management, external solution providers, business partners and respective clients.
Education:
Masters Degree in Information Technology Security with Merit (University of Westminster, London, UK)
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering (Gulbarga University, Karnataka, INDIA)
Affiliations:
Qualified ISO 27001 Information Security (Implementor)
Cisco Certified Network Associate(CCNA)
Skills:
Security Standards:ISO-27001 Implementor
Internal Audits
Antivirus: Symantec
Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus, ISS Internet Scanner
Skilful: Foot Printing and Scanning techniques
Skillful: Microsoft Windows, Sun Solaris 10, Red Hat Linux 5 and LANs/WANs
Firewall: Cisco PIX
Familiar: Identity and Access Management System.
Language & Utility: C, Core Java and MS-Office
Web Server: Apache Web Server
Hardware: PC & Laptop Hardware break-fix, repair and troubleshoot/maintenance
Additional Information:
My Strengths:-
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Capability to form effective working relationships with all staff involved in an organization.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Willingness to update knowledge and skills.
Dedicated, disciplined .determined
Demonstrated Confidence, efficiency, initiative, resourcefulness & adaptability to change.
Proven communications skills & strong interpersonal skills, provides me with the ability to interact with Clients efficiently
Boundary less & team Player
Ability to stay focused handling multiple work assignments independently. Ability in prioritizing work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment
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My Covering Letter:-
Hi,
This letter is to express my interest in the Information Systems Security Professional position listed on thejobspider.com. Based on my skills in Information Security and System Engineering, I am confident that I would be a great addition to your team.
My resume will highlights my ability/knowledge/expertise in ISO 27001/2 Information Security Implementation, design/development/ documentation of an overall IT Security architecture to assure confidentiality, integrity and availability of company IT assets, information security risk assessment, development of policies, testing, security reporting processes, and procedures, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance of Server/PC/Laptops', installation & configuration of Cisco PIX Firewall, Window, Solaris and Linux. I am capable of advising technical and business groups in all disciplines within the information security domain, including: Technical Security Assurance, Investigations, Network Design Review, Application Design, and Business Relations. During my time at Laptop World London, I was able to succeed/save money/save time/increase business with respect to Information Security Management System of the organization.
I am especially interested in this position because my experience as a senior security professional will help me create a secure work environment and face challenges associated with unexpected events. I'm looking forward to using this experience for enhancing the security of a growing and expanding business.
I believe this is a challenging position, and my skills would be an asset in this role and gives me chance to execute my extensive academic and experienced skills. I currently hold Postgraduate Degree (Masters in Information Technology Security) from University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom and achieved certification for ISO 27001 Implementation.
I am pleased to inform that I hold H1B visa status, currently residing in Maryland and willing to relocate/transfer H1B and agreed to work on full-time/contract corp-to-corp.
I am excited about the Information Security Professional position and the ability to help your company and respective clients succeed. I feel my skills would be an asset in this role.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate an opportunity to review my qualifications and meet with you to discuss how my experience may best meet your needs. My ideas on how to improve your organization's security posture may be of particular interest to you.
Sincerely Yours,
IftequarUddin Syed
Phone: (443) 901 1987
Email: iu.syed@yahoo.com
Reference:
Available on request
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: IftequarUddin Syed |
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Phone: 4419011287 |
| City: Lutherville-Timonium |
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| State: Maryland |
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| Zip: 21093 |
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