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Configures hardware and applications to interface with defended networks and information systems in support of Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) on the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). Assists mission owners in the identification of critical cyber infrastructure. Assesses the configuration posture of a defended network or information system and identifies areas of vulnerability or inadequate security for mitigation and improvement. Reviews and evaluates system and network logs, configuration files, administrative policies, technical controls and security practices to measure effectiveness and ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) policies and regulations. Maintains configuration management of the Deployable Mission Support System and virtual training environments to support Cyber Protection Team (CPT) operations. Provides risk mitigation recommendations to network/system owners and assists local defenders in implementing mitigations for cyber vulnerabilities.

Responsible for the Administration and Information Security of 350 Windows 10 workstations, maintaining 128 virtual Windows 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 servers hosted on VMWare ESXi Blades that span across multiple DoD enclaves, and creating and managing over 450 Active Directory user accounts. Managed a team of 16 IT members in maintaining a remedy ticketing system and conducting daily network maintenance to upkeep the physical readiness of over 30 Cisco network devices. Planned and implemented network security policies to harden security posture across the local intranets. Implemented security policies and distributed updates to end users via Windows Server Update Service, and monitored network posture via McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, Security Center, and Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM). Managed on-site firewalls, as well as network and server monitoring.