SUMMARY:

• Versatile Information Security Professional bringing 18 years of experience in security, information technology, and video teleconferencing for federal agencies, the military and large corporations.
• Ability to execute custom technical solutions to improve operations and communications in fast - paced, classified environments with attention to protocol and procedures.
• Strong customer service mentality anchors successful, collaborative relationships across all levels of staff.
• Confidential veteran with high personal integrity and extensive training in cybersecurity and cryptology.

SYSTEM PLATFORMS & APPLICATIONS:

• JWICS, SIPR, NIPR
• Avaya G450 Media Gateway
• Avaya Scopia Application Server
• Axway Datamapper, B2Bi
• Axway Secure Transport 5.1, CFT
• Carbon Black Protection and Response
• Cisco Catalyst 1900/2960/3700/3900/4500 +E Series Switches
• Cisco S370 Web Security Appliance
• Cisco 1121 Secure Access Control System
• Dell PowerEdge R630/R430/2970
• DocuSign Signature Appliance
• ForeScout CounterACT
• KIV7H/KIV7HSB cryptography equipment
• Lancope Stealth Watch Identity ID 1100
• Microsoft Office Suite 2012
• Palo Alto PA-200 Firewall appliance
• SecureLogix CPE-Endpoint
• SNMP network management systems

EXPERIENCE:

Information Security Specialist

Confidential, Washington, DC

Responsibilities:

• Implement security configuration parameters on network devices. Configure routers, firewalls, switches and gateways with appropriate network security.
• Perform information assurance certification and accreditation analysis, security assessment review of controls Confidential SP 800-53.
• Evaluate authentication, security controls and policies that may need to be implemented for application, mobile and portable devices.
• Oversee the recording of relationships between events within Carbon Black to detect and respond to cyberattacks.
• Built and managed Palo Alto PA-200 Firewall appliance.
• Managed Axway file transfer direct through outlook between systems and customers to improve data security; reduce risk and enhance control.
• Analyze intrusion detection system (IDS) and Intrusion prevention system (IPS).
• Identify detection methods such as signature- and anomaly based detection.
• Respond immediately to security incidents and provide post-incident analysis.

Splunk Admin

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and build content and correlations in Splunk.
• Proficient training in a Linux environment.
• Ran searches using SPL in Splunk Enterprise Security in support of Security Operations Center.
• Manage Splunk knowledge objects (Scheduled Searches, Alerts, Dashboard)
• Installed, tested and deployed monitoring solutions with Splunk services.
• Perform data mining and analysis, utilizing various queries and methods.
• Manage SIEM tools.

Security Specialist

Confidential, Arlington, VA

Responsibilities:

• Scheduled and facilitated technical support for domestic and international video teleconferences on classified and unclassified systems for Commanders, Vice Commanders, and senior executives.
• Served as the point of contact for security related issues.
• Implemented common protocols such as IPSec, SSH, TLS, SSL, NetBiOS, SNMP, DNS, TCP/IP, HTTPS.
• Secured the management plane on Cisco IOS Devices.
• Enforced Cisco Firewall Technologies and Intrusion Prevention System Technologies.
• Assisted with the implementation and administration of security systems. Maintained records.
• Maintained continuous monitoring of cybersecurity controls in compliance with DoD networks.
• Adhered to rigorous security processes and protocol, and ensured coordination with users, conference participants, and outside schedulers/facilitators.

Telecommunications Specialist

Confidential, McLean, VA

Responsibilities:

• Worked and established in-construction client sites, hardware installation and upgrade projects spanning a few days to several weeks in length.
• Evaluate wireless common protocols such as LEAP,PEAP, EAP, 802.1x, WPA2, WPA and WEP.
• Designed and installed Confidential systems composed of Polycom VSX 7000 and HDX 9000 units along with cameras, projectors, plasma and LCD monitors. Gained proficiency with ISP and digital transmission carriers for the transport of H.323 and H.320 Confidential equipment

Desktop Support Technician

Confidential, Chantilly, VA

Responsibilities:

• Performed multiple highly vital tasks for our team. Server Installations and deployments, life cycle refreshes, Windows 10 migrations, Mac Data.
• Routinely configured and installed Cisco and Juniper Switches, routers and firewalls such as Cisco ASA firewalls. Microsoft Exchange Administration.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) support utilizing RSA SecureID authentication and Microsoft remote desktop server farms.
• Designed, implemented, upgraded and provided tier 3 support on a Microsoft Active Directory Exchange environment.

Cryptologic Technician/Cryptographer/Cryptologist

Confidential, San Diego, CA

Responsibilities:

• Supported secure communications between vessels and command on multiple deployments at sea, working with satellite systems, network servers, patch panels, modems, routers, multiplexers, and communications security devices.
• Analyzed cryptographic methods, PKI and certificate management to implement digital certificate and trust models.