SUMMARY:

• He has over 17 years of combined military and Information Technology experience including 2 years of Information Assurance/Security experience.
• He has provided leadership as the Night Information Assurance Lead and his record of accomplishment has improved security operations in Kandahar, Afghanistan in support of Department of Defense (DOD).
• He is a Certified Information Assurance professional with a proven record for stepping up to new challenges.
• He has an abundance of experience scanning and auditing network computer for applications, malware and software that would compromise the integrity of both Secure and Unclassified network.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Information Assurance Analysis

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked as the Lead Information Assurance of the Night Shift, supervising four (4) employees in the completion of project deliverables
• Maintained the security and overall data integrity for all computer systems at Confidential.
• Utilized DISA Gold Disk on servers, desktops and laptops to ensure compliance with current DIACAP Information Systems standards
• Ensured current frame packages were loaded on systems for accurate HBSS monitoring and reporting to upstream servers.
• Wrote, updated and remediated Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Performed Retina and Q - tip scans on NIPR, SIPR and CENTRIX networks with a combined workstation count of 10,000 to ensure DOD standard of 95% IAVA compliancy
• Conducted Incident Analysis, Response and Restoration procedures on network compromised equipment
• Deployed commercial software (MicroSoft) and third party patches utilizing SMS, SCCM, WSUS and GFI LANguard
• Served as a liaison between military, contract and DOD employees
• Scanned NIPR, SIPR and CENTRIX networks for unauthorized software, malware, and viruses; provided daily status reports to Day Shift Lead for further actions
• Provided System Health and Analysis reports to Senior Officers for review
• Monitored and executed scripted batch jobs for Active Directory management
• Consolidated weekly reports for management for base wide reboots
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and related documentation for employees i.e. Active Directory Account Expiration Reports, Antivirus Scans and SCCM Package Creation and Deployment
• Enforced policies, guidance and training required in accordance with DOD and Army regulations
• Planned and supervised program timelines
• Platforms utilized - Retina, Q-tip, Active Directory, Remedy, SMS, SCCM, WSUS and GFI LANguard
• Performed security incident monitoring using Harris Stat and Retina

Senior Rapids Field Support Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of hardware and software required to produce Common Access Cards (CAC) for the DOD
• Installed deployable and fixed RAPIDS (Real-Time Automated Personnel ID Systems)
• 75% CONUS Travel to DOD installations
• Performed periodic updates to computer software and hardware to ensure current versions
• Installed and supported biometric devices, video capture equipment, and Fargo HDP5000 Printers
• Train personnel at CONUS locations on proper use of DOD equipment
• Verified new installs could reach the DEERS servers and either pull updates automatically or access the updates through pushdowns
• Provided status updates on site installations, operations, and training to Senior Management

Senior ADPE Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Performed duties as the Team Lead in the absence of the Team Lead
• Provided area wide customer support via phone and/or in person when required
• Installed and maintained Classified and Unclassified network desktop, laptops, printers and peripheral devices
• Provided technical support for over 500 computers and performed hardware and software support and installation
• Setup and created reservations for VOSIP/VOIP phones
• First line diagnostic of network connectivity issues
• Performed TCP/IP configurations on DHCP server for access to the network devices
• Participated in field installation and engineering of network devices and customer support
• Supervised a small team of ADPE technicians performing on-site customer service and maintenance
• Utilized SMS and Remote Desktop for troubleshooting computer and server problems over the network
• Utilized Active Directory to setup, modified and terminated user accounts, computers, peripherals, security groups, Organizational Unit’s (OU’s) and passwords
• Performed network scans via Harris Stat and Retina on networked computers to detect and resolve IAVA’s and network vulnerabilities
• Completed Log collections on machines identified with viruses
• Trained users on software, hardware, network usage and policy
• Created, modified and closed Remedy tickets through TRACK-IT/Remedy
• Created and install baseline images for new and old computers/laptops
• Maintained, backed up and reloaded server data

Desktop and Laptop Support

Confidential, Quantico, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Supervised contract IT personnel at Confidential
• Provided IT support for FBI Unclassified, Secret and Top Secret computers, laptops, PDA’s and printers for local and remote sites
• Initiated and implemented the set-up of the Trilogy Unclassified and Classified network
• Provided network and desktop support for FBI HQ and satellite sites
• Established Unclassified and Secret User Accounts utilizing Active Directory
• Created WIN XP/2000 baselines with approved software for laptops and desktops
• Performed unscheduled periodic Audits on desktops and laptops for the installation of unapproved software and illegal websites
• Identified, troubleshot and concluded network issues through the Trouble Call system
• Followed up with customers to ensure issues were completed with 100% satisfaction

Message Center Technician

Confidential, Beltsville, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Operated and monitored Concurrent Computer 3280 Multiprocessor System
• Disseminated messages ranging from Top Secret to Unclassified
• Troubleshot data circuits ranging from 2.4KBPS to 1.536MBPS on the General Data Communication Timplex and Integrated Digital Network Exchange (IDNX) MUX
• Performed Alt-routes by interconnecting circuits and communication equipment via the Corscan Matrix Switch Software
• Maintained 100% inventory of cryptographic material and equipment to include but not limited to: KG 194, KYK 13, KOI-18, KYK-15, CYZ-10, KY-58, KG-84A/C
• Loaded and maintained cryptographic equipment

Information Technologist 2nd Class (IT2)

Confidential, Norfolk, Virginia

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the Technical Control and Messenger Center aboard the Confidential
• Trained and developed junior and senior personnel in the establishment and operation of radio communications for: KGV11, TD1271, USQ-122, WSC-3, TD-1073, OE-82 and MD-1324
• Coordinated operation of long and short haul communication equipment
• Analyzed and troubleshot circuit degradation on covered and uncovered EHF, HF, VHF, UHF, and SATCOM subsystems
• Monitored the Modularized Interoperable Surface Terminal Data Link System and VICS
• Utilized cryptographic material in the day-to-day Technical Control operations
• Participated in the activation and deactivation of over 80 NATO circuits
• Performed Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) on communication equipment utilizing Fireberg and COMSTAT test equipment