PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

Driven Confidential Veteran and Cyber Security professional with 20 years of government IT and 10 year of network security solutions experience and success. By directing the installation and maintaining the operation of 5 wireless, 4 voice, and 6 other infrastructure projects, I was able to ensure the proper security and compliance standards were implemented and maintained through the lifecycle of the projects and program I lead. I seek a progressive and challenging role.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Protocols and Standards: TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, ISDN, QoS, SIP, H323, HSRP, IPsec, SSL/TLS, PPTP, L2TP, GRE, VPN, STP, VTP, RADIUS, SNMP, 802.11, 802.11i, 802.1x, WPA2

Agile Scrum, HIPAA, PCI: DSS, NIST, Risk Management Framework (RMF), PKI, DIACAP, NIST

Hardware: Cisco 2960, 3560 Series Switches, Cisco 3900 Series Router, Cisco 5508 Wireless Controller, Cisco Aironet 3502 Internal/External, Juniper SRX210, Brocade FCX624S - HPOE, Aruba S3500, Aruba AP-124, 103, 105, 135, 225, Aruba 6000 Mobility Wireless Controller, Avaya Aura AS5300, Avaya IP Phone 1120e, Avaya 1140e, Avaya/Nortel BayStack 5520, Audiocodes Mediant 3000 (M3k), Acme Packet Net-Net 3820, Extreme Summit X460 Switch, Dell SonicWALL TZ105, Palo Alto 200, Cisco ASA Firewall

Cisco IOS, JUNOS, ArubaOS, PAN: OS, Cisco Unified Communications Manager v8, Cisco Unified Call Manager Express v8, Cisco Unified Presence, Cisco Unified Border Element (CUBE), Cisco IP Communicator, Avaya Aura AS5300 UC Client, Wireshark, BootP, Linux, Aruba Airwave, Python, SCAP, Cisco Prime, Solarwinds, WhatsUpGold, nGenius Netscout, Splunk, Identity Service Engine (ISE), Structed Query Language (SQL), Nessus, LogRhythm, Disk Digger, Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), McAfee ESM

EXPERIENCE:

Remote Cyber Security Analyst

Confidential, Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

• Provide Cybersecurity to support multiple projects within the SOC. 40-hour work weeks
• Respond to incidents on ServiceNow, and document and report related events based on analysis of multiple tools
• Analyze and identify possible threats on security logs generated by IDS/IPS and firewalls sent to the SIEM
• Provide expertise from previous engineering experience

Cyber Security Specialist

Confidential, Vandenberg AFB, CA

Responsibilities:

• Performed, developed, modified, and reviewed the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and documentation with the guidance of the RMF process.
• Analyzed the security of the IT architecture, systems, and software for compliance with DoD policies
• Developed and executed the security test plans and use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and execution of STIGs.
• Assessed the cyber security risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated with the A&A process.
• Organized, developed, and presented briefings, written summaries, and written reports to C-level leadership
• Evaluated software and application security using automated software evaluation tools such as STIG Viewer
• Built and tested virtual networks, systems, and applications within a cloud and virtualized environments
• Prepared and executed detailed computer system analysis, including interim and final reports and presentation of analysis data.
• Researched policies, procedures, standards, and guidance, and applied specific conditions for the protection of information and information systems.
• Conducted vulnerability assessments, risk mitigation, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) development and tracking; understanding and application of mitigation strategies.
• Used of DIACAP, RMF, ACAS, and Vulnerability Management in a government environment.

Network Engineer/Administrator

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor routers, switches, workstations, VoIP phones, firewalls, and network activity
• Collect information from system information and event manager (SIEM), syslogs, network traffic analyzers, and document and report collected information to senior management
• Identify non-compliance issues and implement network security policies, security best practices, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
• Plan, develop, design, implement, and maintain LAN/WAN support for sites located in Kuwait, Jordan, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar
• Install and manage all communications security (COMSEC) and encryption devices
• Manage teams at remote locations to implement new network infrastructure
• Provide end user support
• Interact with customers to resolve end user device issues
• Resolve submitted issues in Remedy and Helpdesk Ticketing System
• Develop and update Configuration and Control Management Program plan, policies and procedures
• Lead configuration control board and document meeting agenda and minutes
• Internal Audit of systems, network, and helpdesk functions and documentation
• Oversees multiple projects from initiation to completion
• Advise senior management on the cost, risk, and vulnerabilities of installation or decommissioning of devices based on strategic, tactical, and operational planning
• Delegate identified deliverables and expected time of completion for projects
• Create and maintain Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to manage Configuration Items (CI)
• Provide risk analysis report to senior management to determine vulnerabilities, costs, and possible mitigations to the network

Network Engineer

Confidential, Reston, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Work with account associates to design cost effective networking solutions.
• Write technical proposal for request for quotes (RFQ).
• Manage and Implement Projects
• DoDDS Europe Schools Cisco Wireless Installation
• Air Force Academy Aruba Wireless Installation
• Franklin Court Washington, DC Aruba Wireless Design and Implementation
• Commercial in-house Aruba Wireless Consultation & Installation
• Install Projects
• Carlisle Barracks, PA Resident Avaya Aura AS5300 Voice Systems Specialist
• Middle East Avaya Aura AS5300 Installation
• Fort Bragg, SC Avaya Aura AS /1140 e SIP Upgrade
• Hanscom AFB, MA Avaya Aura AS 5300 Capability and Enterprise Baseline Services
• Fort Lee, VA Emergency Communications Installation

Redcom IGX Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, maintain IGX phone switch.
• Maintain CONUS and OCONUS phone communications and directories.
• Implement key features such as conferencing and MLPP. 60 hour work weeks
• Suggested and implemented standalone IGX network to increase network security
• Document weekly and monthly usage reports.
• Interacted with US Army company commanders to make changes to optimize services.
• Reported, investigated, and resolved camp wide issues through the Remedy ticket system.
• Updated standard operation procedure (SOPs) documentation.
• Patch lines on 66, 110, and Krone blocks from IGX to ISP/OSP to customer locations.
• Updated Visio circuit diagrams
• Provided DSN and local voice customer support

Cable & Wire System Installer & Maintainer, Data Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Installed copper and fiber for NIPR and/or SIPR on site to over 1000 customers for data and phone communications on Camp Virginia, Camp Buehring, and Camp Victory.
• Trained soldiers on copper and fiber terminations.
• Knowledge of use of wire and cable test equipment such as Fluke toner & probes and cable analyzers
• Operated heavy machinery such as Ditch Witches and Backhoes for in ground cable installations.
• Worked as a help desk administrator to baseline computers, add users to the network, and provide customer support.
• Configure and maintain remote data and phone equipment installations.
• Achieved Sergeant E-5.
• Data packages included: FCC-100, KIV-7, KIV-19, CV-2048, CV-8448, KG-194, and Cisco Routers & Switches.
• Installed and administered services for phone and data network on Camp Doha, Camp New York, Camp Pennsylvania, Camp Virginia, APOD, SPOD, Kuwait Hospital, and Kuwait Naval Base which provided services for over 5000 customers.
• Installed frame rooms in new facilities.
• Handled secure devices for communications equipment such as the Kyk-13.
• Managed and supervised installation teams of ten.
• Trained and worked on the Promina in the Tactical Technical Control Facility.