This document is a resume for Jimmy K Tran summarizing his qualifications and experience. It outlines his extensive experience, over 15 years, designing, deploying and maintaining Cisco networking infrastructure. It also details his 5 years of experience administering CheckPoint and Cisco firewalls. His most recent role is as a Senior Control System Security manager at CenterPoint Energy where he manages firewall deployment and administration.

1. JIMMY K TRAN
Jimmyktran@gmail.com (832) 256 – 9089
SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS
Motivated professional with strong work ethic, good leadership skills and a background in the following
competencies:
• 5 years of configuring, deploying, and administering CheckPoint and Cisco Firewall
• 15 years of Cisco LAN/WAN Network infrastructure design & maintenance experience
• Experience with the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability standards of the North
American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
• Manage Data Center operations with full accountability for cost, efficiency and expandability
• Work well in a team environment, while effectively communicating with other teams and
clients/vendors
CERTIFICATION:
 GIAC Security Essentials Certification – 2013 (current)
 Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) – 2001 (not current)
 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) – 2001(not current)
 Novell Certified Network Administration (CNA) – 1996 (not current)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CENTERPOINT ENERGY Jul 2011 – Present
Senior Control System Security – Houston, Texas
• Manage the firewall deployment, rule migrations and firewall administration
• Document firewall infrastructure processes and procedures
• Thoroughly familiar with CheckPoint models, capabilities and architectures
• Maintain Checkpoint IPS and Application /URL Filtering updates and exceptions
• Analyze programs, policies, procedures and processes to evaluate compliance with the
Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) reliability standards of the North American Electric
Reliability Corporation (NERC)
• Assist in audit preparation activities, including identifying, collecting, and repairing
submissions in response to evidence requests
• Help to develop mitigation plans and implement measures to mitigate risks
• Communicate status updates to senior level Management
• Design and deploy LAN/WAN networks
• Manage RSA SecurID authentication service
• Provide support to F5 load balancer
GENON ENERGY(Formerly Reliant Energy/RRI Energy) Jan 2003 – Jul 2011
COMSYS Contractor for Reliant Energy Feb 2002 – Jan 2003
Data Center Manager/Network Administrator – Houston, Texas
• Participated in multiple data center migrations, restacks and consolidations
• Deployed and managed LAN/WAN network devices (over 900 nodes) , supporting over 4500
employees/contractors
• Acted as liaison to CenterPoint and RRI co-location facilities

2. JIMMY K TRAN
Jimmyktran@gmail.com (832) 256 – 9089
• Coordinated call center deployments
• Supported Cisco wireless network
• Deployed and managed NetScout servers and probes
• Deployed and managed axis IP cameras and servers
TITLE DATA, INC. Feb 1999 – Apr 2001
LAN/WAN Administrator – Houston, Texas
• Managed and coordinated team projects which included designing, deploying and
maintaining corporate LAN/WAN environments
• Deployed over sixty remote sites in the Houston area
• Built and deployed over 400 NT workstations
• Administered technical support and maintenance to Cisco Routers/Switches/Hubs
• Provided leadership and IT training
• Coordinated and provided network solutions for client’s WAN connectivity and security
• Deployed CheckPoint firewall
• Implemented NetOps for remote access support
SECURITYDBS (DRESSER) Feb 1997 – Feb 1999
Network Administrator – Houston, Texas
• Provided network administrative support to local facilities
• Administrated, sustained and upgraded NT server
• Network accounts manager for new users, provided access support to the Shiva RAS unit
• Provided hardware and software support to Houston locations which included installing,
upgrading and configuring PCs
• Help desk support for MS Office professional (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) and
hardware support
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITYOF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON May 1991
BS of Architecture