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Hello ! Welcome to my Online Home page . My name is Vijith and I am from Chennai, India. This is my portfolio page. I am a Unix  administrator by profession. But I have a deep interest in Web. I am running a series of blogs in technology, Unix, food, fashion, sports etc.  I will be adding my projects, interests very soon. Please connect with me by clicking the twitter and facebook buttons. Please browse through my pages.

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I am highly motivated individual with a strong inclination towards Information Technology. I currently live in Edinburgh, UK. I believe in networking and the very purpose of this website is for reserving a place of my own in this extra-ordinary world of computers and networks. I am an Information security professional with a Masters degree in Information security and digital forensics from Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh,UK. I also hold a Bachelors degree in Information systems from BITS Pilani, India. I have more than 10 years of experience in the field of IT having worked in variety of roles in UK, Middle East and India.  This is a static web site and I dont update anything other than my current professional status. I have created few web sites bigadmins.com and digitify.com to update the latest in the technology field. I am bit lazy to update both as I am engaged with my professional commitments but hope to restart this passion shortly. Bigadmin has got a lots of how to topics on Information security and Unix. Please visit my web pages.

 

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I am currently pursuing my Masters in Advanced Security & Digital Forensics @ Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK.  I am in my final semester and actively looking for jobs particularly in Information security, Risk and Compliance , Please contact – vichiee [at] gmail dot com

SUMMARY

A hard working and reliable Information Security Professional, with a broad IT knowledge and 10 years of experience. Sound technical skills with a deep understanding of security concepts and issues, adept at working to deadlines whilst always demonstrating close attention to detail and quality. Broad knowledge of hardware, software, and networking technologies to provide a strong combination of analysis, implementation, and support.

EXPERTISE

  • Design and implementation of information Security Architecture
  • A good understanding of security tools including vulnerability scanning, forensic/disk management utilities, network sniffing.
  • Exposure to a variety of operating systems, including administration knowledge in enterprise environment (Windows/Unix/Linux)
  • Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing (Backtrack, Metasploit)
  • Good understanding of networking infrastructure including switching, routing, LAN, WAN, Firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, SSL, IPSec, and Wireless technologies.
  • Conceptual knowledge of frameworks/standards like COBIT, ISO27001, ITIL, PCI DSS, UK DPA etc.
  • Ability to perform Information Security risk assessments.
  • Digital forensic analysis with CAINE, SANS SIFT  and basic understanding of EnCase
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of aptitude in assimilating and utilising new technologies.
  • Proven Team Player with a strong security mind set

 

SKILLS/INTERESTS

Security Audit & Compliance, Secure Architecture& Frameworks, Advanced Security & Network Forensics, Network Security, Ethical Hacking/Penetration Testing, Application Security, Cryptography, Cloud Security, Virtualization methodologies.

 

EDUCATION

  • MS in Advaced Security & Digital Forensics, Ediburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
  • BS Engg. Information Systems, Birla Institute of Technology & Science ( BITS-Pilani)

 

CERTIFICATIONS

  • SUN Certified System Administrator for Solaris 9 (SCSA), 2005
  • SUN Certified Network Administrator for Solaris 9 (SCNA), 2005
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 2004
  • Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), 2003

 

TRAINING ATTENDED

  • Solaris Basic and Advanced Administration
  • VERITAS Volume Manager VxVM Training.
  • Implementing NetScreen Security Gateways (INSG 5.1)
  • Integrating NetScreen into High Performance Networks, (INHN)
  • Implementing NetScreen Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP)
  • Configuring NetScreen Secure Access (SSL VPN)
  • Advanced NetScreen Secure Access (SSL VPN)
  • Administering Microsoft Windows NT Server
  • Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Core Technologies
  • Supporting Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Technologies
  • Designing and Implementing Microsoft Exchange Server

 

Awards/Membership:

  • Letter of Appreciation for Technical Support, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS), Canada
  • Member, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Inc.

Please contact me for detailed resume

 

Vijith Vijayan

 

 

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Here is the list of blogs/websites I am currently working on, All my websites are running on open source.

Technology (Tech, Social media, gadgets) -  http://www.digitify.com

Technology( Unix, Linux) -  http://www.bigadmins.com

Jobs  – http://digitify.com/jobs

Under development

Glamour, Fashion  -  http://www.glamtaaz.com

Food  -  http://www.malabarrecipes.com

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