CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To be in a job where I am still working on the latest and leading edge of technology.

SUMMARY:

• Dedicated and self - motivated Administrator with extensive hands-on experience in design, implement and manage server infrastructures and data-center operations across multiple platforms (Windows, Unix, Linux ) and virtualization technology (VMware)
• Understand all aspects of server lifecycle management (baseline development, provisioning, patch management, configuration management, backup/recovery and decommissioning)
• Perform system accreditation, system validation, environmental continue monitoring, vulnerability mitigation, and report submission (ASR report, Vulnerability Report, and PO&AM report) processes for federal systems using security best practices products (DoD STIGs SCAP Tool & STIGs Viewer & DISA Gold Disk & DoD ACAS Information Assurance System)
• Experiences with data analytics and dashboard visualization on data machines collection using Splunk Enterprise
• Research and implement COTs package software ( Confidential (Websphere Application Server 8.5 and 7.0, Rational Clearcase 7.1), SABA (Enterprise Learning Management System 7.0 and 5.5, Central Collaboration Tool), HP (Quality Center 10.0) for multiple platforms (Windows, Unix, Linux)
• Process strong multi-tasking abilities with little or no supervision
• Work well both independently and as contributing member of the team
• Network/Protocols: LAN, WLAN, TCP/IP, WINS, DNS, DHCP, POP3, SMTP, FTP, VPN, Ethernet
• Experience and familiar with Hypervisor technology like installing, configuring, administering VMware ESX 5.0 and 5.5 upgrade
• Create and manage VMs (virtual servers & vCenter) and also involved in the maintenance of the virtual servers
• Experience supporting large enterprise wide environments
• Possess extensive expertise in maintaining Windows 2003/2008, Linux Red Hat 5.0/5.5, and Unix Solaris 10 Server environment
• Experience troubleshooting Windows/Linux/Unix Server hardware / software / network and troubleshooting applications
• Strong on general knowledge of networking technologies including network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP) and network concepts (subnets, masking, switches, routers, gateways, firewall)
• Experience with the Information Assurance workflow processes from security framework, system hardening, vulnerabilities assessment, system compliance validation, to remediation efforts
• In-depth knowledge of Confidential server hardware (rack mount and blade) and internal server operating system
• In-depth experience with the image creation and deployment processes
• Understand all aspects of server lifecycle management (baseline development, provisioning, patch management, configuration management, backup/recovery and decommissioning)
• Strong on general knowledge of networking technologies including network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP) and network addressing
• Experience with software distribution packaging, patch deployment, troubleshooting related client and server issues, and deploying packages to target user groups or machine groups
• Automate patch deployment and via tools and/or scripts
• Experience with managing and supporting desktop security anti-virus solutions. This includes configuring and managing the server infrastructure, deployment of anti-virus solutions (client and server)
• Ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to support and documentation
• Quick learner highly motivated with excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Consistent Communication Skills: Report in a clear, concise, and thorough fashion,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Herndon, Virginia

IT System Engineer / Security

• Maintain daily system logs, system settings and security configuration throughout the Staging and Production Environment.
• Maintain Active Directory and Group Policy for user accounts
• Perform daily functional checks to ensure the system availability and functionality for Windows 2003, 2008 servers, Solaris 10 system, and Red Hat Enterprise 5.5
• Implement and validate STIGs configurations to enhance security level for the servers including Windows, Unix, and Linux using STIG viewer and SCAP tool.
• Assist with deploying and implementing enhancements that will improve the reliability, maintainability, and performance of the system and infrastructure.
• Build up Development laptop image for Windows 7 Professional with VMware virtualization technology, perform STIGs implementation and validation on Windows 7 Professional, and perform installation of development application suites
• Build up Test environment for ACAS system (Tenable Security Center 4.8 and Nessus Scanner 5.2) with VMware VSphere 5.5 and Red Hat Enterprise 5.0
• Remediating vulnerabilities based on report findings on the environment including Windows and Linux OS
• Hardening and Provisioning security configurations to apply fixes based on individual finding
• Research and implement COTs package software for Unix/Linux/Windows Operating System
• Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot the ACAS system with VMware VSphere 5.5 (Tenable Security Center and Nessus scanner)
• Point of contact for information related to Information Assurance activities
• Perform daily scan for the SCAP compliance check and vulnerability assessment throughout the entire environments.
• Generate findings and reports for VRAM format to submit for upper chain of management of the NAVY
• Create remediation plans for findings on Windows 2003 and 2008, Linux Red Hat Enterprise 5.5 and 5.0, and Unix Solaris 10
• Collaborate with team members to implement, validate, and closeout vulnerability findings for Windows, Linux, and Unix environments
• Configure and manage HBSS Server Components McAfee Agent

Confidential

System Administrator and Quality Assurance

• Collaborate to build up the infrastructure for future development environment for ALMS4.0, Altess Test Environment for ALMS3.0
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows (2008, 2003 Server, SQL Database), Unix (Solaris 10), Confidential (Websphere Application Server 8.5 and 7.0, Rational Clearcase 7.1), SABA (Enterprise Learning Management System 7.0 and 5.5, Centra Collaboration Tool), HP (Quality Center 10.0), VMWare ESXi 5.5
• Deploy and enhance system baseline configurations for DEV and TEST Environment.
• Research and implement COTs package software for Unix/Linux/Windows Operating System
• Implement STIGs configurations to enhance security level for the servers
• Assist in implementation and testing of session replication with Websphere Application Server for Confidential development and Altess TEST Environment
• Experience with planning, test, and implementation of complex infrastructure upgrades and system migration
• Perform Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) updates, review STIGs, and implement UNIX, Windows, Linux operating system patches to DEV, future DEV and Altess TEST Environment servers
• Assist with deploying and implementing enhancements that will improve the reliability, maintainability, and performance of the system and infrastructure
• Control of user credentials, accounts through entire Confidential Development, Confidential future development environment
• Perform daily functional checks to ensure the system availability and functionality
• Perform data backup, logs backup for various environments
• Manage and keep track of system logs for various environments
• Using automation scripts to perform administration tasks, implement updates, and create aliases in Windows, Unix, and Linux Red hat

Confidential

Quality Assurance

• Point of contact, responsible for sending out source codes packages and build packages every build cycle
• Ensure all the files are included in the build in source codes packages
• Support multiple-stream project that uses Unified Change Management (UCM) for testing code packages
• Test and deploy builds into Test Environment servers for multi-system comparability
• Assist developers with the investigation, resolution, and explanation of system related issues
• Responsible for labeling and validation of source codes
• Using ClearCase Cleartool commands to perform administrative tasks
• Create automation scripts to collect source code files from ClearCase repository with Windows Powershell
• Create a method to develop automation features for build deployment processes
• Support and troubleshooting issues that could occur during the build cycles

Confidential

Information Security Audit Intern

• Worked with Nessus Window 7 and XP Professional Operating System audit files
• Modified and customized vendor audit file to Confidential Configuration
• Tested the customized audit files and created reports
• Analysis Window Registry, GPO and Active Directory structures to create Nessus audit file for compliance check
• Scan Vulnerabilities and compliance settings for security assessments
• Create Report for Vulnerabilities and compliance settings
• Customized Splunk search engine query to look for event logs incident upon per request
• Used PowerShell Scripting language to do administrative tasks, and converted Visual Basic Script to PowerShell script
• Modified Symantec Endpoint Protection to prevent the use of unauthorized usb devices

Confidential

Information Security Internship

• Monitored Symantec Endpoint System: virus reports, auto-protection, and auto-protect
• Analyzed the system logs, IDS logs, Malware Protection logs
• Obtained information about the infected system, file incident ticket to helpdesk department
• Assisted with helpdesk department with the technical issues over the phone or in person
• Built and repaired computer components, created workstation image, installed and maintained Window operating system
• Used Linux to obtain data from unbootable, corrupted system, swept data from infected hard drive, removed infected file from the system
• Customized VMware operating system images to create security test environment

Confidential

Networking Internship

• Ran new cables, install patch panels, cable managements
• Used Show cdp neighbor command to map out the network infrastructure
• Analyzed and redesigned the network nap using Microsoft Visio
• Replaced the old switches with CISCO 3750 series switch
• Configured, maintained, and monitored network devices: wireless access points, Cisco phones, switches, routers
• Modified Solarwinds monitoring system: added or removed network interfaces, mapped network devices on the virtual school map, and changed alerts, responses notification
• Troubleshoot and verified LAN activities, then provide the confirmation to the users

Confidential

Technical Implementer

• Responsible for web design, site information representation, and sites infrastructure layouts
• Administrator for CVENT Events Management system
• Provide data encryption and data importation methods
• Bring up possible problems and work together team members to come up a solution during the development and implementation phases of the project
• Setup registration system for events registration