Eric S. Weaver, Security Professional
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Networking
Purdue University
1991 : 1997
Specializing in Endpoint Security!
2016 : Present
Sallie Mae
Information Security Senior Analyst
Focused on managing 4 key areas of Information Security at Teradata :
1) Monitoring and Detection
2) Vulnerability Management
3) Protecting the Perimeter
4) Incident Management
2015 : 2016
Teradata
Senior Security Engineer
Firewall and Network Administrator at FHLBI.
Managed firewalls and switched network infrastructure for primary and disaster recover sites
Completed upgrade projects, involving consultants and internal Security Operations team
Managed switches, multi-layer switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points
Replaced web proxy server with URL Filtering and application control on next-generation firewalls
Performed firewall changes with security best practices in mind (principle of least privilege required)
Managed and monitored the health of the network using alerting and dashboards in monitoring tools
Performed troubleshooting using tcpdump/Wireshark (packet captures) and command-line tools
Reviewed Netflow logs in SIEM for troubleshooting purposes
2013 : 2015
Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis
Firewall and Network Administrator
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Researched, identified, and applied technologies to improve the security of computer systems and technologies.
Configured and monitored cyber security systems such as firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Identified and led remediation efforts to ensure compliance to policies, regulations and controls.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Configured and monitored firewalls and anti-virus software.
Responded and provided solutions to security vulnerabilities and flash alerts.
Identified security exposures and risks.
Implemented and managed digital certificates.
Documented and maintained information security policies and procedures.
Coordinated company wide security awareness program.
2010 : 2013
Midwest ISO
Security Analyst
Part of a team staffing the Network Operations Center 24x7 to maintain the reliability and integrity of the computer network at Midwest ISO.
* Monitored network, servers, databases and applications via Traverse and Orion (SolarWinds) network monitoring tools
* Created Remedy tickets for Warning and Critical alerts
* Analyzed alerts to determine if call to Subject Matter Expert was needed
* Performed ad-hoc reporting and checked alert history to determine trends
* Analyzed Traverse report listing Top 10 alerts. Analyzed and adjusted thresholds or contacted Subject Matter Experts to troubleshoot, as needed
* Updated policies and procedures in online knowledgebase product
* Provided excellent customer service
* Troubleshot, resolved problems with VPN tokens using Crypto Console
* Promoted from Associate to Analyst, with increased responsibilities, including mentoring and training associates
* Led Post Implementation Review meetings. Reviewed system Change tickets and related them to resulting Incidents tickets
2006 : 2010
Midwest ISO
NOC Enterprise Monitoring Analyst
Skills
Active Directory, Antivirus, BMC Remedy, Checkpoint, Checkpoint Security, Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers, Cisco Systems Products, Cisco Technologies, Computer Hardware, Computer Security, Data Center, Digital Certificates, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Architecture, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Hardware, Help Desk Support, Information Security, Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP), IP, IPS, Linux, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Network Engineering, Networking, Network Security, Security, Security Analysis, Server Administration, Servers, Switches, System Administration, TCP/IP, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Unix, Virtualization, Virtual Private Network (VPN), VMware, VPN, Windows 7, Windows Server, Windows XP, Wireless Networking, XP
About
My Security Experience includes working with:
* Security Tools:
1) SIEM (QRadar, SecureVue, RSA enVision, LogRhythm)
2) Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Rapid7)
3) IDS/IPS (Snort, CheckPoint, PaloAlto)
4) Cloud Security (CloudCheckr, Alert Logic)
5) Certificate Management (Microsoft CA, Verisign, Entrust)
* Security Best Practices:
1) Monitoring and Detection
2) Vulnerability Management
3) Protecting the Perimeter
4) Incident Management
* Firewalls and switches:
Check Point R75, Palo Alto, Cisco 3850, 6500, Nexus, ASA
17+ years of IT experience:
5 years as Security Analyst/Engineer/Firewall Administrator (Teradata, MISO, FHLBI)
5 years as Network & System Administrator (Beacon, Purdue)
4 years as Network Operations Center Analyst (MISO)
3 years as IT and Network Support Engineer (GVSU, Eli Lilly/Xerox)
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