SUMMARY

• Mission focused highly skilled multilingual and decorated (Purple Heart) military veteran. Proudly served a distinguished career in teh Confidential as a Signal Support Systems Specialist and/ Information Service Technician wif extensive experience providing IT services, system engineering, managing and training personnel in operations and maintenance while implementing technical support and strategic planning and implementing documentation in diverse environments. Fluently speak, read, write 3 languages - English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Exceptional focus and motivation to achieve success in fast-paced demanding environments; Leadership skills proven to promote teamwork, identify and resolve issues independently while making sound decisions under pressure.
• Experienced in managing a diverse IT team across teh Enterprise from Network Management, Program Development, Systems Engineering, Cyber Analysis, Security, Database and Infrastructure support. Strong management skills wif an expert-level background in systems analysis/technical program management, and agile application. Expertise in systems migration, maintenance, and architecture design.
• Use effective client management skills and outstanding analytical skills wif a focus on teh public sector environment to manage development teams creating data-driven solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

System Steward/RMF Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed complex system records and implementation of POAM team across teh Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise.
• Expertise of information technology software, hardware and network communication technology and protocols.
• Overhauled VA processes and structure by managing Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) tool.
• Oversaw validation of vulnerability (POA&M) for compliance across all systems wifin agency.
• Provided Cybersecurity (CS) support across teh enterprise.
• Facilitated meetings to analyze authorization documents and associated artifacts against authorization requirements to identify gaps, establish a schedule to coordinate directly wif stakeholders,
• Performed VA Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance wif teh RMF process.
• Developed, modified, and reviewed A&A documentation.
• Analyzed teh CS architecture of IT systems for compliance wif DoD policies; use security tools such as Tenable Nessus (ACAS), WASA.
• Researched and applied Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security controls, teh Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) security documentation tool, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and security compliance process.
• Supported and executed systems Authority to Operate (ATO) process by creating artifacts and control implementation details.

Cyber Analyst/Engineer Contractor

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Managed implementation of POAM team across teh DHA Enterprise from CIO/CISO to Contractor site analysts wif 6 months stand up, dat has increased compliance across teh agency by 72% wif projected close by 2019 of above 90%.
• Expertise of information technology software, hardware and network communication technology and protocols.
• Wifin 3 months, identified and implemented new business opportunities wifin DHA to increase efficiency and effectiveness for DHA, while expanding current business wifin teh portfolio by 5%.
• Overhauled DHA processes and structure to increase efficiency but decrease cost and resource requirements needed.
• Oversaw validation of vulnerability (POA&M) for compliance across all systems wifin agency.
• Provided Cybersecurity (CS) support across teh enterprise.
• Researched, evaluated, tested, and recommended cyber security solutions and controls.
• Performed DoD Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance wif teh RMF process.
• Developed, modified, and reviewed A&A documentation.
• Analyzed teh CS architecture of IT systems for compliance wif DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as Tenable Nessus (ACAS), SCAP, and execution of STIGs.
• Assessed teh CS risk of IT systems documenting them in formal risk assessments and supporting artifacts associated wif teh A&A process.
• Organized, developed, and presented briefings, written summaries, and written reports incorporating narrative, tabular and/or graphic elements.
• Provided technical support and training.
• Determined teh security posture and CS accreditation readiness of systems and architectures.
• Documented existing information architecture to convey compliance and problems.

Network Management Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided direction and oversight for teh design, planning, and maintenance of cyber school services, infrastructure, and WLAN network architecture.
• Built networks using various routing protocols creating fast, secure, and reliable connectivity to teh customer wif 99% up time.
• Identified network security vulnerabilities/attacks and applied security measures in compliance wif Department of Defense guidelines wifout loss of data.
• Monitored and managed network activity using management tools to troubleshoot and maintain teh network.
• Designed and created network maps resulting in troubleshooting procedures being more efficient.
• Information Assurance, Army Training & Certification Tracking System Manager, project management in support of automated information networks, and secure network infrastructure support.
• Provided CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to project teams.

Information System Technician Program Manager

Confidential,

Responsibilities:

• Provided technical advice and guidance regarding current and future-state needs of security planning and implementation of appropriate technologies WLAN, LAN and processes in compliance wif requirements for protecting sensitive and classified information.
• Led and mentored high-caliber teams; implemented policies and advised senior leaders on planning, installation, administration, management, maintaining, operating and security of information systems using industry best practices.
• Team Leader for installation and operation of VTC management across Afghanistan, removing Tanderberg desktops wif Cisco TelePresence SX80s, DX80s codec installed.
• Migrated SharePoint 2010 to 2013 on two (2) enclaves.
• Supervised Consolidated Service Center consisting of twelve (12) Military personnel and six (6) civilians, supporting over 3,000 users across Afghanistan.
• Enabled increased Cyber Security posture for teh enterprise by enforcing established cyber standards and regulations.
• Managed operations, performance, and availability of enterprise networks and security requirements encompassing teh Risk Management Framework (RMF), SIEM Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Host Base Security System (HBSS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Enterprise Tactical Identity and Email Services (ETIES), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS).

Senior Systems Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed, planned, and configured hardware and software migration from Sun 4170 to Dell OEM 1130 and vCenter /ESXi 5 to 5.1, improving available resources to teh virtual machines.
• Configured 19 Netapp FAS 2240/2040 to ESXi host, enabled deduplication on FAS to improve storage proficiency by 20%.
• Configured enterprise and tactical mission commands server such as Windows 2008r2 Active Directory, 2010 Exchange w/DAG, SharePoint 2010, SQL 2008r2, GPO, client image, ghost server, Command Post of teh Future suite, and GCCS-Army.
• Managed virtual infrastructure resources such as vApps, DRS, DRS Storage, ram, and storage IO performance consisting of 2 enclaves, 3 vCenters, 30 physical servers, 120 virtual servers.
• Senior COMSEC Custodian, NIPR & SIPR Network Accreditation Lead Planner
• Provided direction and oversight for six (6), five (5)-man team dat facilitated forward-deployed services including, VPN, WLAN, LAN, Satellite and line of site (UHF, VHF, FM, and HF) radio transmission system support.
• Served as an expert in teh instruction of all warrior tasks and battle drills in teh initial training of new recruits to teh Confidential .
• Maintained role as Network Team Chief/Helpdesk
• Assisted wif training for new military IT professionals including Networking and Cyber Security.
• Taught new recruits every aspect of Basic Combat Training.
• Coached, counseled, and mentored over two thousand (2,000) soldiers matriculating through ten (10) week training cycles at Fort Jackson, Basic Training Facility.

Lead Network Team Chief/ Helpdesk

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed, planned, implemented and maintained Brigade services infrastructure and network architecture.
• Provided training and technical guidance to five (5) Battalions.
• Managed Brigade services enterprise and tactical operations.
• Designed, planned, configured hardware and software migration from VMware 3.5/ vCenter 3.5 to HyperV
• /SCVMM 2007, to include Microsoft Enterprise services from Windows Server 2003, Exchange 2003, SQL05, SharePoint 2007 to Windows Server 2008, Exchange 2007, SQL 2008, SharePoint 2010.
• Managed 2 enterprise domains services on 2 enclaves NIPR and SIPR in a hostile environment wif 96% uptime.
• Created backup and maintained plans allowing for a successful SharePoint 2007 site recovery.
• Managed network architecture to support server and client infrastructure supporting over four thousand (4,000) users.
• Managed teams responsible for problem resolution, which assisted units throughout Afghanistan to increase mission readiness and their ability to communicate across teh battlefield.

Network and Automation Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Designed, deployed, and provided ongoing support of enterprise services consisting of eleven (11) physical servers and two (2) Netapp 270’s in a tactical environment.
• Designed, configured, and managed hardware server migration from eleven (11) physical servers to VMware 3.5 vCenter; successfully migrated all information wifin project timelines.
• Developed and managed team networks.
• Scanned and monitored for Cyber Security vulnerabilities wifin teh network and took proper steps to mitigate threats.
• Lead project manager responsible for IT infrastructure wifdrawal in eastern region of Afghanistan.
• Managed seven (7) server SharePoint farm supporting over twenty thousand (20,000) users maintaining an uptime of 98%
• SolarWinds Orion, Cisco Works NCM, Cisco ACS, Packet Design Route Explorer, CA NetQOS, and CA Spectrum.