SUMMARY:

• Experience in Information Security and Risk Management, NIST knowledge, FISMA knowledge, Hands - on C&A Experience, Configuration Management, Vulnerability Management, Continuous Monitoring, Able to complete SSPs, POA&Ms, Support Audit, Customer Service, Able to Multi-task, delivery on-time and Quality.
• Linux and windows administrator in Installation, Configuration, and management of UNIX and Windows operating systems platforms. Experienced in cloud infrastructure technologies, Data center, and Help Desk management skills. Proven capabilities in tier 1, 2 and 3 troubleshooting and resolution skillsets. Strong knowledge of virtualization (Exsi /VSphere 5.1) of server (Windows server 2008/12 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5,6. Two (2) years’ experience deploying Microsoft Windows-based servers, including Active Directory. I have excellent oral and written communication skill.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

APPLICATION: VSphere 4.0/5.1,Apache Tomcat 6.0

OPERATING SYSTEM: Red Hat Enterprise Server 5, 6,NIX Enterprise Servers.

HARDWARE: HP DL380,U

NETWORK: TCP/IP,dell PowerEdge 2650

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Bethesda

System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and conduct security tests and evaluations of systems
• Security assessment and identify patch codes for vulnerable DHS/USCIS systems
• Perform Vulnerability scanning and Validation of Systems
• Perform, review, Monitor, Evaluate, Access, Develop BIA, DR, RTO, RPO, RFI . Ensure CIA of Data, Patch Management, Quality Assurance, Release Management, and Change Management, file Conversion, Emergency change processes.
• Classify Assets by determining the level of protection needed, sensitivity, and criticality. Extend and essence of assets required, review IS design, effective controls, Risk Assessment (permission creep), Report on Control (audit, Risk Assessment, control at network and platform layer), system Access Permission (right to Resources, Utilities ( DBMS, Antivirus, Log, software). Nitro SIEM, Tenable Nessus
• Used Enterprise Resource Planning to Automate Business processes in the organization such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle Fussion, JEdwards
• Used tools such as Mac tools, Prosides, CAAT(computer Assisted Audit Techniques) for analysis information with varied data structure, utility software, test data, application software tracing, mapping and expert systems.
• Review SOX reports every 3months, CSA, Compliance Audit, HIPPA, SSAE16, SOC1 2 and 3,
• Outline reviews, Analysis of Audits.
• Understand, identify Legal Requirements regarding private, EU data protection directives, Safe Harbor Framework, Inherent Risk, Supervisory Control and Data acquisition.
• Use command languages Audit to compare systems (CLA)
• Draft, contribute to and review SDLC artifacts.
• Use SIEM tools such SPLUNK for monitoring applications, SERVICE NOW for Assigning and resolving tickets, Microsoft System Configuration Manager, Wireshark
• Provide an Excellent Knowledge of Framework COBIT 5 COSO, GDPR, NIST series, ITIL Framework and ISO Standards(ISO 27000, ISO 2000, ISO 36000, ISO 36500, ISO 9000)
• Review findings, provide recommendations and support changes to enterprise tool inventory and use
• Work with tools such as Critrix, SCCM, MS Share point, SCOM, BDNA, QUEST, FIMS, LANDesk
• Provide monthly reports on the following activities: Hardware issues, Ticket status, GPO rules modified/created
• Install, Configure, Update and Patch Servers, hardening guidelines, Versions and Specifications
• Monitor, Manage and troubleshoot applications and system issues using the Customers Enterprise Tools
• Manage, Install, Configure and Monitor the matrix in the Enterprise Platform using monitoring tools such as NEW RELIC and RIVERBED
• Install and configure Rhel 5,6,7
• Patched Linux and Solaris Servers
• Install and configure Symantec end protection on Linux OS systems
• Install, configure and manage KEBROS ( use for Authentication)
• Execute Deployment of Linux Servers into AWS
• Create and Restore archive Resources to destination servers.
• Troubleshoot backup files in VEEAM
• Migrated RHEL 5 servers to RHEL 6, Patch RHEL7 servers using Space Walk and Red Hat Satellite, Migrating Centos 5 servers to 6.
• Review findings, provide recommendations and support changes to enterprise tool inventory and use.
• Manage and monitor the Citrix Infrastructure to include all platforms, services and interconnections.
• Install, Configure, Update and Patch Citrix servers to DHS, NIST, DISA or USCIS hardening guidelines, Versions and specifications.
• Mastery of Veeam backup application, create back up jobs, replications and recovery
• Manage and monitor Hyper-V infrastructure, migrate files in VMWare using V Motion.
• Build VPCs, Create EC2s, subnetting, configuring private and public IPS in the AWS Cloud infrastructure.
• Create keys (primary keys), Export and import these certificates into AWS Load balancers.
• Using automation Programming Languages such as Ansible, Json, Bash.
• Worked with Agile Methodologies ; Scrum, Kanban

System Administrator,Linux Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Configure Kernel-based Virtual Machine for red hat and virtual machine
• Install Domain Name Server and also conveniently distributed network configuration parameters such as IP addresses for interfaces and services (DHCP)
• Took Lead on several projects including ; host classification, third-party server hosting, integration of internal build cluster on RHEL-like platforms, Red hat automated provisioning technologies, including kick start.
• Implement system security and hardened servers, Protected SSH and other ports from vulnerabilities with TCP Wrappers application.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network configuration.
• Create users, groups, files and install packages (yum Repos, Nagios configuration, network interfaces).
• Install and configured Network File System making it visible to share directories and files.
• Setting up apache web server and samba file server, which enables my clients to get access to a particular network with prompting for password, except where there is a stricter access control.
• Synchronize the time with the Windows Time service in Windows
• Install and configure Windows Server 2008 and 2012 R2 on virtual machines Installed and administered virtual servers with VMware vSphere 5.1
• Install and administered virtual servers with VMware vSphere 5.1
• Manage basic Linux file system and directories and monitored system logins, rotating system logs to reduce space.
• Create basic firewall control which provides quick access to most frequent options of windows Firewall.
• Setting up a secure FTP server for various clients.
• Troubleshoot and resolved basic end-user hardware, operating system and software related problems.
• Using bash and Perl scripting for several program applications. Troubleshoot and resolved network connectivity issues which include; TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS.
• Implement RAID 0, 1 and 5 for creation of logical volumes using VERITAS Volume Manager.
• Document procedures and processes on all server build and configurations
• Utilize Puppet to automate user configurations and propagate systems security policies
• Create and administer permission and privileges on user and group accounts.
• Assist project teams with technical issues both in the planning and development phases.
• Audit server access and security using password aging and Linux security extensions.
• Troubleshoot Performance issues using system tools like top, netstat, vmstat, df, nmap.
• Knowledge on NISPOM (chapter8) and or DCID 6/3-ICD 503/FISMA information system requirements as well as JSIG.

System Administrator/ Desktop Support Technician lead

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical support by performing installation, configuration and maintenance on Microsoft Windows 7, Server 2008/12, Red hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6
• Created and administered user and group accounts in using Active Directory for Windows Servers.
• Installed and upgrade patches using YUM and RPM
• Troubleshoots software and hardware failures and identifies network problems on Microsoft Windows 7, Server 2008/12, Red hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6
• Troubleshoot and resolved network issues to include TCP/IP, DHCP and DNS
• Created and managed user group accounts and account permissions
• Deliver technical customer support over the phone or at desk side. Identify, evaluate and solve end-user workstation problems; support and train end-users in a wide range of software applications as needed
• Apply complex technical information; master new computer technology; maintain cooperative working relationships and demonstrate sensitivity
• Interacts with other Tier 1, 2 and/or 3 departments to restore service and/or identify core problems.
• Document installation process and clearly communicate technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner to end-user.
• Participates in new application and hardware rollouts, testing and special projects as needed. Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature. Interacts daily with supervisor, peer groups, and customers.
• Develop and implement relevant business processes complying with all relevant SOPs and metrics. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Coordinates with the Program Manager and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters. Duties of an End User Technician may include: