Arthur D Gray Jr. ( Dan)

200 Tracy Trail Drive

Durham, NC 27712

Phone: 410-913-4782

E-Mail: degray4@comcast.net

 

Summary:

·               Over 20 years of experience in architecting, designing, deploying and supporting Networking and Security Solutions for both the commercial enterprise market and the U.S. Government.

·               Install, Configure, Deploy, Monitor and Troubleshoot Cisco ASA, PIX and Checkpoint Firewalls.

·               Performing problem tracking and incident management for network security activities and created rules and administered, troubleshoot and maintained Cisco ASA.

·               Performing Cisco Firewall Log analysis using Cisco IPDS (Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems) for detecting, monitoring and analyzing incoming network traffic for potential threat and vulnerabilities.

·               Manage and support a variety of different security products including Check Point firewalls, Cisco ASA, PIX Firewalls.

·               Created and implemented various Rules for firewalls and designed and deployed networking solutions for Data Centers for a Classified U.S. Government Program.

·               Worked on Cisco, VmWare, NetApp based solutions that included the following technologies: Cisco Nexus 7000, 5000, 2000, 1000, UCS 6800, MDS 9000, VmWare, NetApp SAN, and associated System Management Applications. SME for Cisco Routers, Switches and ASA Firewall Security Solutions.

·               Upgrading, rebuilding the company’s Cisco firewall environment for an onsite hosting center and design/implementation of disaster recovery site.

·               Developed and Implemented Cyber Security Policies, Procedures, Countermeasures and Security Mitigation Techniques for Shipboard Network System

·               Design of Networking Systems for the Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant currently under development for the TVA.  Evaluated Cisco NEXUS 7000 Networking Technology in support of this project.

·               Performed, documented, and delivered Network, Security, Disaster Recovery, Wireless, VOIP, Risk Analysis and Business Continuity Assessments for customers with design and operational recommendations

 

 

Education:

·               M.S Information Assurance Engineering, Capitol Technical University - Laurel, MD (In process)

·               B.S. Electronics Engineering, Capitol Technical University - Laurel, MD1972 - 1975

·               A.A.S Electronics Engineering Technology, Durham Technical College, Durham, NC1970 - 1972

 

 

Certifications:

·               Comptia Security+ (inactive)

·               CISSP (pursuing), CCNA Data Center (pursuing)

·               CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE Written (inactive)

 

 

Technical Skills:

·               PIX, ASA, IOS Firewall, IPS/IDS, TACACS/RADIUS, IPSEC VPNs

·               Routers, Switches, Security, Network Management, Unified Communications

·               TCP/IP Routing, Switching, LAN, WAN, NAC, SAN, NAS, Wireless including 802.11 a/b/g/n, Structured Cabling, UPS, Backup & Disaster Recovery

·               IPv4, IPv6, QoS, Routing Protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF and BGP. WAN technologies such as PPP and MPLS and Internet Connectivity with IPSEC VPNs

·               Unix/Linux Networking

·               Layer 2 technologies such as 802.1Q, Etherchannel, STP, PVST and VTP. Leased Line technlogies such as T1, T3, OC-3, OC-12 and ISDN

·               Cisco Routing - 2500, 2600, 3800, 7200, 7300, 7400, 7500, 6500, ASR

·               Cisco Switching – 2960 3650, 3750, 2960 3860, 4900, 4500, 6500, legacy 5xxx series, NEXUS 5000, NEXUS 7000,

·               HP Openview, CiscoWorks, Cisco Security Manager, SolarWinds,

·               Call Manager, Unity, Cisco Unified IP Phones, IPCC (Contact Center), VOIP, SIP

·               Windows XP, Vista, Microsoft Office 2003 & 2007,

·               Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003 & 2008, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP

·               Symantec Backup Exec, HP, Dell, Compaq

·               Nessus, Languard, Wireshark, NetStumbler, SolarWinds, Sniffer Pro

 

 

Security Clearance:

·               TS\SCI Crypto w/CI Polygraph (inactive)

 

 

Professional Experience:

 

Department of Health and Human Services, NC State Government                                           May 2015 – Sept 2015

Senior Network Engineer

·               Design, Configuration and Deployment of Cisco Switching Solutions

·               Customer base was over 500 locations across the state

·               Performed adds, moves and changes for data and voice

·               Interfaced with customers for requirements and developed solutions based on customer surveys

 

Tried to retire and pusue other endeavors, got bored and decided to re-enter the job MarketJul 2013 – May 2015

 

 

Microtek - Vienna, VAMar 2012 – 4/2012

Senior Network Engineer

·               Contracted with the Social Security Administration

·               Network Design and configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches

·               Team Lead for installation of Cisco Routers and Switches at remote Social Security Offices

·               Interfaced with Social Security Offices for requirements gathering

 

Latitude - Baltimore, MDDec 2012 – Mar 2012

Senior Network Engineer

·               Contracted with the Space Telescope Science Institute

·               Network design and configuration of Cisco Routers and Switches

·               Team Lead for the installation of Cisco Routers and Switches at STSI Offices

·               Interfaced with the offices for requirements gathering

 

Northrop Grumman Corp - Baltimore, MDSep 2008 - Sep 2012

Senior Network Security Engineer

·               Designed and Implemented Networking Systems for the Instrumentation and Control Systems on the Next Generation Air Craft Carrier and Submarine

·               Install, Configure, Deploy, Monitor and Troubleshoot Cisco ASA, PIX and Checkpoint Firewalls.

·               Upgrading, rebuilding the company’s Cisco firewall environment for an onsite hosting center and design/implementation of disaster recovery site.

·               Manage and support a variety of different security products including Check Point firewalls, Cisco ASA, PIX Firewalls.

·               Developed and Implemented Cyber Security Policies, Procedures, Countermeasures and Security Mitigation Techniques for Shipboard Network System

·               Design of Networking Systems for the Next Generation Nuclear Power Plant currently under development for the TVA.  Evaluated Cisco NEXUS 7000 Technology in support of this project.

·               Developed and Implemented Information Assurance Policy and Procedures for C4ISRT Systems for a variety of DoD and Intelligence Community Customers (classified). Worked with DIACAP, DCID 6/3, DOD 8570 and STIGs and Vulnerability Assessment Tools

 

 

Continental Technologies - Hunt Valley, MDJun 2007 - Jul 2008

Principal Network and Systems Engineer

·               Supported customer base for design, sales, integration and support of diverse systems including Network, Security, Storage, and Virtual Computing solutions

·               Performed, documented, and delivered Network, Security, Disaster Recovery, Wireless, VOIP, Risk Analysis and Business Continuity Assessments for customers with design and operational recommendations

·               Worked with the Integration Solutions Team in the design, configuration, deployment and support of Network and Security Solutions

·               Manage and support a variety of different security products including Check Point firewalls, Cisco ASA, PIX Firewalls.

 

Rockwell Collins – ARINC - Annapolis, MDMar 2005 - Jun 2007

Network Systems Architect

·               Lead architecture planning of global, internal or data, video and voice communications including LAN, WANs and Satellite networks.

·               Interfaced with ARINC Business Units with emphasis on designing solutions for internal and external customers

·               Developed Security Architecture, Policies and Procedures for ARINC’s Global Network which consisted of over 1500 nodes throughout the world.

·               Integrated Network Architecture with emphasis on strategic planning, performance management, program management and investment management

·               Designed and developed various Terrestrial and Satellite Connectivity Solutions for Customers and various Business Units

 

Intelsat General, Inc - Bethesda, MDJun 2004 - Mar 2005

Senior Network Engineer

·               Design, configuration, installation and support for Intelsat General’s Corporate Network

·               Lead Network Security Consultant for Government Networks and Intelsat General’s Intranet

·               Design, configuration, installation and support for various U.S. Government Customer Networks

·               Implement training, configuration installation and support for iDirect Hubs, NetModems II and other Satellite Equipment in various customer networks.

·               Lead Consultant for Terrestrial Network Design & Systems Integration w/ Satellite Technologies

·               Primary Researcher for Network-Centric Applications for U.S. Government Customers including the GIG and WIN-T networks.

 

Intec Consulting, Inc. - Reisterstown, MDMar 2003 - Jun 2004

Principal Network Systems Architect

·               Designed, configured and installed worldwide networks for Government Customers, primarily Intelsat General Corporation.

·               Network Systems Architect responsible for the design and implementation of both Core and Remote sites. All sites were Cisco routing and switching based.

·               Developed Master Project Schedules, implemented schedules and tracked progress for projects.

·               24X7 On-Call Troubleshooter for assigned projects.

·               Expertise included: Routing, Switching VOIP, Security, SAN, Wireless, Mobile IP, Network Management and Satellite/IP Integration.

 

 

 

Cisco Systems, Inc. - Columbia, MDNov 1996 – Mar 2003

Network Engineer

·               Specializations included:  Large scale enterprise LAN/WAN Design, Information Security, VOIP Design, Network Management and Wireless Networking Design

·               Provided high-level and detailed solutions/technology/product consulting, technical and sales support in assigned territory.

·               Transferred industry, technical, and product knowledge to customer and partners

·               Coordinated all technical sales activities related to perspective accounts

·               Directed account and partner activities for selected major accounts in assigned territory

·               Systems Engineer responsible for Pre-Sales and Post-Sales support of Cisco Hardware and Software. 

·               Performed system design for Large Scale LAN/WANs, including Network Security, Unified Messaging, Network Management and Wireless Network Design. 

·               Designed in a pre-sales environment routers, switches and other Cisco gear.  Executed the technical close of the sale and then supported the implementation of the system

Medstar Health System - Baltimore, MD1994 - 1996

Manager - Network Engineering

·               Chief Architect on a both the LAN and WAN connectivity for a health system that included five hospitals.

·               Performed a complete Vendor evaluation which included 3COM, Cabletron, and Cisco. 

·               Cisco was selected as the vendor of choice. 

·               Designed and implemented the network which included five hospitals and numerous small sites. All were connected by a Cisco Powered WAN and had Cisco LANs internal to each site.

 

United States Army – Pentagon1993 - 1994

Network Integration Manager

 

 

National Security Agency - Ft. Mead, MD1992 - 1993

Network and Security Engineer