Tariq Hakim

Based in Department of Homeland Security Secure Operation Center (SOC) in conjunction with United States Customs and Border Protection. For DHS Headquarters, responsible for monitoring and actively identifying potential security threats; submitting tickets, incident reporting to appropriate entities and log analysis. Utilizing various tools to lead with remediation and prevention efforts. Everyday tools include but not limited to: ArcSight ESM, ArcSight Logger, Wireshark, Splunk, BigFix, McAfee ePolicy, Network Security Manager (NSM) and Remedy. Also familiar with Nessus, Sourcefire and Fidelis. Tools utilized for out-of-band dynamic and static analysis include IDA Pro, Process Hacker, NetworkMiner and RegShot. Provide assistance to headquarter employees with security-related issues. Required to stay abreast of industry knowledge and best practices. Perform peer reviews and write industry whitepapers/articles.

Computer and General Education Teacher for GED students. Computer instruction included hardware configuration, system maintenance, document and device management and Microsoft Office training. Drafted recommendations for appropriate student user privileges, settings, and policies.Instructed up to 25 students at a time in math, English, science and social studies.

Primary duties included drafting letters to attorneys and advising patients. Assisted with IT related research, purchasing, and configuration of new systems. Performed hardware and software installations.Troubleshot problems with network, peripherals and software. Assisted in the design, configuration and installation of new network equipment (switches, routers, and modems). Trained staff on how to use/configure new equipment.

Trade regulations liaison for U.S. Customs and transporters at Canadian/American border; trained extensively on data management and security according to strict federal policies. Prepared/reviewed/processed electronic documents that required U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) codes for international exports.

Provided technical support, sales, and customer service as agent to a myriad of well-known IT companies; including Microsoft, Compaq, and Corel.Worked intimately with these companies to provide world-class technical support to their customers. Became very familiar with hardware and network connection troubleshooting; software testing in Windows NT and UNIX environments. Provided technical training and presentations for new hires.