RODNEY B. GERARD
629 West Church Road
Sterling, VA 20164
Home: [Send email to request phone number] 81.2229 [Send email using form at bottom] Cell: [Send email to request phone number] 62.5165
SUMMARY
Solutions-oriented Network Engineer with notable success directing a broad range
of corporate initiatives while participating in the planning and implementation
of information-security solutions in direct support of business objectives.
Track record of increasing responsibility in secure network design, systems
analysis and development and full lifecycle project management.
Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative security programs that drive
awareness, decrease exposure and strengthen organizations.
Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts,
including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing and support.
Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of
project-based efforts while managing, motivating and leading project teams.
Adept at developing effective security policies and procedures, project
documentation and milestones and technical / business specifications.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Network & Systems Security; Business Impact Analysis; Regulatory Adherence; Data
Integrity/Recovery; Disaster Recovery Planning; Contingency Planning; Research
and Development; Risk Assessment; Cost Benefits Analysis
Platforms: UNIX (Solaris, HP-UX), Microsoft Windowsฎ operating systems from 95
on, Sun SPARC, Mac OS, VM/370, OS2 Warp
Networking: TCP/IP, Novell, DECnet, Banyan, ISO/OSI, IP, IPX/SPX, SNA, SMS/SQL,
Ethernet, FDDI, VPN, SSH, SecureID, PGP, PKI, HIPPA, CFR-11, AppleTalk
Languages: C, Basic, Troff, Nroff, HTML, Perl, PHP
Tools: LAN Manager, ISS RealSecure, Checkpoint Firewall, Norton Firewall and
Ghost, McAfee/Norton Virus Protection Utilities, HP OpenView, Network Flight
Recorder, IBM Tivoli, Tripwire, Snort, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office System
(including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPointฎ, Microsoft
Access, and Microsoft Outlookฎ), Microsoft Project, Microsoft FrontPageฎ and
Cisco VLAN Software ROUTERS/SWITCHES
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KELLY SERVICES (BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON), Mclean, Va 2009
Desktop Support
Currently supporting all desktop issues, which includes all windows operating
systems, re-imaging desktop, when necessary, trouble shooting desktop issues such
as back-up os applications, hardware configuration (network, printer). Currently
on a project to install new HP laptops to all Booz Allen Hamilton employees with
new imagines.
SPRINT, Reston, VA 1997 2009
Data Center Network Engineer 2007 2009
Switched port configurations, DNS updates, ran cables for all sorts of
connections, i.e. (cat5, cat6, fiber). Recruited to establish and manage
enterprise-wide information-security program. Monitored companywide efforts to
identify and evaluate all critical systems. Designed and implemented security
processes and procedures and performed cost benefit analysis on all recommended
strategies.
Key Contributions
Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster
Recovery (BCP & DRP) Plans for corporate sites throughout the United States and
Canada.
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SPRINT (continued)
Spearheaded creation of four new information-security departments, including
Risk Assessment, Vulnerability, Penetration Testing and Security Engineering
services.
Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email
and Internet usage, access control and incident response.
Collaborated with external auditors to conduct in-depth compliance audits and
penetration testing, presenting all results to senior management. Supervised
daily activities of Computer Security Assistant and Internet Administrator.
Hand selected employees from Information Technology department to build Risk
Assessment Team responsible for analyzing all critical systems, developing
reports to document systems vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate
solutions.
System Administrator 1997 2007
Performed software installations and upgrades to UNIX operating systems and
layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established
policies, procedures and service level agreements. Able to ensure the integrity
of workstations/servers by evaluating and implementing software and hardware
solutions.
Key Contributions
Assisted in the design/layout, delivery and implementation of all Sprint
E|Solutions Internet Centers nationwide. Provided input and performed
installation of all equipment (CISCO ROUTERS/SWITCHES).
Reviewed customer EPLs for LAN/WAN equipment and power requirements.
Provided proper cabinets/racks, power and LAN connectivity to customer. Resolved
LAN/WAN-related trouble tickets, identify hardware components, and coordinate
replacement and installation.
Assisted in managing the corporate systems in a racked Windows/Intel
environment, including the following: Windows 2003, Windows XP, Active Directory,
MS Exchange, MS Terminal Services.
Provided DNS services, spam filters, intrusion detection systems, Cisco VPN
and firewalls and VMWare servers.
Performed Veritas Cluster Services and Veritas Foundation configurations.
Processed SUN OS/VERITAS CLUSTER configurations.
SYNERGY, Tysons Corner, VA 1995 1996
Systems Engineer
Collaborated closely with technical and non-technical cross-functional team
members to design and document current and future product direction including:
overall system architecture, sub-system architecture, performance characteristics
and possible implementation direction. Analyzed current and future industry
trends for applicability within the product architecture.
Key Contributions
Responsible for assigned aspects of the platform software design and overall
system architecture covering features, functionality, reliability, manageability
and performance.
Worked internally with customer representatives and external technology
partners to identify, define and document opportunities.
Identified high-risk areas of the system and assisted in developing mitigation
strategies.
Created documentation required to support internal / external collaborative
efforts such as system / product requirements, interface documents, data models,
data dictionaries, and schemata that include the definition of performance,
reliability and quality of service metrics.
Conducted investigations of considerable complexity pertaining to the
development of new designs, methods, materials, or processes and investigates
possible applications of the results.
STMS, Sterling, VA 1994 1995
Systems Engineer
Promoted to manage system development teams charged with performing new product
QA. Supervised release testing for new applications; provided final approval for
bug-free, fully functional commercial solutions.
Key Contributions
Authored numerous ISO 9000 procedures and security policies in support of
engineering operations, participating in regular audits to ensure regulatory
compliance.
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STMS (continued)
Performed trouble shooting and problem resolution of network and desktop
applications.
Accomplished physical layer installation, trouble shooting and repair.
Conducted preparation for new customer installations, including customer
contact for coordination, the construction of the customer's data tables and
preparation of hardware.
Installed the necessary workstation, server, and network and printer hardware
at the customer site.
Planned and conducted on-site customer training for system administrators and
end-users.
Assisted the customer through the go-live phase with the new system.
Performed other collateral duties that may include new product testing,
quality assurance, hardware testing, documentation and the design or modification
of customer training programs.
BDS, INC., Sterling, VA 1984 1987
Network Engineer
Accountable for core functions of project based workloads requiring technical
diversity. Worked on projects and on-site engagements that required energetic
customer interaction with Senior Consultants, System Engineers and Service
Coordinators.
Key Contributions
Supervised development teams working in multiple locations.
Designed, installed, and maintained LAN hardware and software. Extensive
experience working with Novell NetWare and SCO UNIX.
Installed and maintained file servers, printers and workstations.
Performed maintenance on in-house network and integration on LAN equipment.
UNITED STATES ARMY, 1976 1982
Communication Center Supervisor
Provided comprehensive remote and on-site support for domestic and international
customers including Tier-III support for LAN/WAN products and sales support for
key accounts of all sizes.
Key Contributions
Maintained operational readiness of secure data systems terminals.
Performed message traffic analysis on outgoing messages.
Trained personnel to operate the IBM 029 card punch, UNIVAC DCT 9000, DARFAX
facsimile, COMPUSCAN COMET II, and AUTOSEVOCOM/SECORD switchboard cryptographic
equipment.
Supervised communications center operators.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Cisco Switch / Router
Cabletrons Secure Fast & VLAN
Certified NetWare Engineer, 1991
Control Data Institute, Graduate, 1987
Completed the SF85 process ,resulting in a clearance from the U.S. Census
Bureau
Certificate of Completion for TITLE 13 Safeguarding Census Bureau
Certificate of Completion of PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION VERIFICATION (PIV)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Information Systems Security Association
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
Quest for Excellence Awards
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