SUMMARY:

• 5+ years - installing, configuring, & maintaining Ability to implement security measures for complex and simple systems Experienced with TCP/ IP routing and data capture- nmap, wireshark,and network tracing Trained in VPNs, Firewall configuring, Secure Shell connections into servers Familiar with production-level virtual machines (VMware, VirtualBox, & KVM) Qualified Linux system admin with experience using GitHub code & Bash scripting Utilized LDAP and Active Directory for building accounts for user access to internal systems Currently have a system that is more than capable of handling remote work efficiently
• Tier 2 support to application software- interfacing with customers, servers, & developers
• Social Engineering hacking, access methodology, & training personnel in aforesaid skill set Trained/ experienced in ArcGIS, Socet GXP, OPTICKS, STK software, & Google Earth Extensive use of the Linux operating systems (live and host) & RedHat Enterprise servers
• Experienced setting up routers, encryption & understanding 802.11 signals and protocols Building complex systems from barebones in order to suit the needs of the user Ability to use port scanning to find open ports and look for the security weakness Practical skills of net mapping/ scanning networks to seek targets and vulnerabilities Setting up firewalls and encryption to protect local networks and outgoing info Familiar with DoD DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) Developing skills with Python scripting and MySQL to advance professional skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Penetration Testing Instructor, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Served as the team lead of the Social Engineering, providing instruction and education
• Taught Wounded Warrior Project about pathways to information through deception Instructed team on building whole life profiles on the internet to fool targeted adversaries
• Provided training on obscuring IP and MAC addresses to spoof location and identity info Educated interns about blending in the environment in their established alias profile
• Provided detailed practices about building online aliases with real time feedback to mentees In-depth knowledge of uses & differences of Trojans, worms, viruses, and exploits Team lead instruction cyber espionage, cyber warfare, and exploit methodology

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Utilized Tectia SSH to control and monitor government servers on NIPR/ SIPR
• Monitored/ reported all security incidents while controlling classified information Utilized UNIX and Linux systems daily leading to proficient skills in both Seamlessly performed server guard checks daily to check for quarantined files Performed TCP/IP, HTTP, Nslookup, Dig, and traceroute checks to diagnose problems Worked on servers/ various systems at the root, sudo, & system level permissions
• Scanned networks for malware, viruses, & worms to ensure secure systems
• Responsible for maintaining an enterprise web conference system ( Confidential software)
• Maintained, oversaw, & monitored 350+ servers running RedHat Enterprise Linux Ensured uptime of Openfire chat system that hosts over 3000 concurrent users Troubleshot, monitored, audited, & reported metrics on main and hot failover servers
• Managed Linux services and installed services: Tomcat, Unicorn, OpenFire, & Libre Office Controlled load balancers and server rotations-- monitoring with Nagios & NetIQ /Formula
• Performed password resets, tally resets, & server jobs on Bladelogic to maintain server health Processed Remedy tickets on a team of 40+ ensuring customer problems were solved correctly

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshot all hardware /software before hitting stoppage at administrative permission rights
• Handled and processed sensitive information such as passports, visas, and tax documents In and Out processed all Confidential personnel for the Confidential in Afghanistan
• Managed all Confidential deployed personnel files containing sensitive information Worked in a multinational team with Gurkhas, Afghanis, and Americans providing administrative support to deployed Confidential and local national staff Served as liaison between deployed personnel and corporate located in the USA
• Functioned as an armed courier for sensitive documents from transit and end points
• Gathered local intelligence through built rapport with local nationals working on installation

Confidential, Dayton, Ohio

Responsibilities:

• Conducted all source intelligence briefings concerning current state of affairs of Afghanistan Worked in a multi-person team to conduct and educate the company on the current status of ISIS with direct focus in ELINT and Cyber Warfare capabilities and vulnerabilities
• Briefed real time intelligence to peers and leaders of the democratic election and management on particulars of cyber threats: exploit databases, worms, Trojans, and other various hacking techniques
• Gained familiarity with uses and limitations of radar, satellites, & collection platforms

Confidential, LA

Contract Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Handled customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Resolved vendor, contractor, and customer grievances against other parties Oversaw communications with customers insuring best practices to meet requirements
• Examined/ evaluated contractor’s estimates & tech data- determining fair & reasonable prices
• Calculated costs of orders and charged invoices to appropriate accounts
• Represented the government in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers
• Managed 150+ contracts, ensured delivery of $25,000,000 in commodities and services to Barksdale Air Force Base
• Ensured contract closeout of 120+ contracts with a value of $155,000,000