| Contact Information | |
| Name: | Vijay Souri |
| Email: | vijay_souri (at) msn (dot) com [email concealed] |
| Location: | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Resume | |
| Position/Title: | Jr. Security Analyst |
| Resume: |
Vijay Souri 3610 NE 147th Pl, Apt #B2 Bellevue, WA-98007 Email: vijay_souri (at) msn (dot) com. [email concealed] Phone: (425)-213-7684. Objective: Obtain a challenging position in the field of Network Security in an enterprise network where I can utilize my security response experience and progress my professional growth. Summary: ------------------- > Very good knowledge of implementation, troubleshooting, and protocol analysis of network, security and wireless systems. > Strong Windows Server, Linux system administration skills. > Ability to cope and adapt to new environments and skill requirements, with good communication skills as a team player. Technical Skills: ------------------- > TCP/IP, routing protocols. > Windows (XP, 2k & 2k3 server, vista), Unix, Linux. > Intrusion detection systems (ISS Siteprotector, snort), SQL management studio, proxy servers, firewalls (ISA, PIX, Checkpoint). > Proficient with the use of many network security and management tools. > Cisco IOS, F5 BigIP load balancers, experience with Juniper devices. > Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA). Work Experience: ------------------- Network Security Analyst May 2007- present Microsoft Corporation Network Security Triage Team > Performed 24x7 security incident monitoring and response for the global Microsoft Corporate network. > Performed network traffic analysis with daily review of data from sources consisting of NIDS, proxy servers, ISA firewall, in-house Audit Collection Service, eTrust Antivirus, and vulnerability scanners to compare trends and detect anomalous activity. > On a daily basis observed and responded to multiple attacks such as zero day exploits, worms, and malware, investigated suspected compromised digital assets, and performed remediation after malicious code outbreaks. > Wrote Scan criteria for automated detections using Microsoft’s internal vulnerability scanner. > Ensured compliance of digital assets in accordance with Microsoft security policy and also with industry standards such as Sarbanes-Oxley and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). > Documented intrusion detection and response processes for the team. > Ensured health of the critical network monitoring infrastructure. Network Engineer Mar 2006- May 2007 Microsoft Corporation MSN Network Escalations > My role was a primary point of tier 2 contact for escalations regarding all break/fix issues in the MSN global network. > Troubleshot and configured one of the largest enterprise networks, which was comprised of Cisco routers/switches/CSM, F5 BIGIP load balancers, and PIX. > Diagnosed and correlated network problems, identified root causes, and developed remediation strategies. > Implemented switch and router configuration changes in a high availability environment. > Authored trouble shooting guides on network operational issues. Technical Associate May 2004- Dec 2005 Syracuse University Information Technology Experiential Learning Lab > Designed and maintained the lab’s network infrastructure environment comprised of Cisco, Extreme routers & switches, Windows and Linux. > Developed and tutored many networking, wireless, security labs such as advanced routing, switching, VLAN’s, packet analysis, security, VPN, firewall etc. > Tested and provided critical evaluation of trial, shareware and open source products (such as Solarwinds, Etherpeek, Airopeek, Checkpoint firewall etc.) > Facilitated development of new infrastructure; mentored and trained new staff. > Led many successful technical projects including the design of a network infrastructure which would allow the current labs to be accessed remotely by the distance learning students of the university. > Worked closely with IT Services, IST teaching lab administrators concepts of networking and system administration and assisting them with operational network issues. Also worked closely with the Center for Emerging Network Technologies study group division, assisting them with CCNA and CWNA labs. > Provided onsite technical support to students and staff troubleshooting LAN and Connectivity problems of a network while maintaining high customer satisfaction levels. Education: ------------------- > Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Syracuse University, NY, Dec 2005. > Bachelor of Technology, Electronics & Communication Engineering, May 2002, J.N.T.University, INDIA. |
