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Gainesville, Va, Us

Herndon, Virginia, Us

I currently support the EHUB team at the Marine Corps. The environment is comprised of Windows 2016/2019 servers, Red Hat Linux, and VMWare. • Successfully migrated Tenable Security Center and Nessus Scanner from RHEL 6 to RHEL 7.• Perform routine patches and upgrades for Security Center and Nessus Scanner.• Work with the Systems Administrators and Engineers to perform STIG checklist reviews.• Continuous monitoring and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM) management.• Continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities in the environment.• Perform Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Linux patching.• Successfully installed and configured VMWare’s vRealize Log Insight.• Assist team members with obtaining SSL certificates.• Administer users and groups in Active Directory.• Troubleshoot group policy conflicts.• Perform health checks on the environment to ensure all services and available to use by the customer.• Conduct assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements and provide recommendations for corrective actions.• Monitor Remedy queue and respond to customer requests.

Reston, Virginia, Us

I am currently supporting the DTRA Research and Development directorate. • I upgraded the ACAS environment from Red Hat 6.x to Red Hat 7.x. I built a parallel environment and migrated the ACAS configuration and data. This also includes the Nessus scanners. Also, performed a SCAP scan and completed the manual Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklist for Red Hat 7.x.• Maintain ACAS repositories and manage scan zones. Also, create dynamic and static Asset lists. Lastly, manage vulnerability scan policies. • Analyze ACAS scans as well as perform ACAS vulnerability scans of Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Red Hat 7.x, VMWare 6.x and Cisco IOS operating systems. • Deploy Microsoft Windows Updates to Windows 2012 servers, Windows 2016 servers and Microsoft Windows 10 workstations.• Deploy third party application updates for Firefox, Chrome and Java using Solarwinds Patch Manager.• Assist with Vsphere configuration and maintenance.• Assist with monitoring and maintenance of Nutanix hosts. • I participate in quarterly Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) review process by performing STIG checklist of Windows, Linux and VMWare assets. Also, implement fixes for open findings to strengthen security posture. • Perform HBSS IPS rules configuration and maintenance on the ePo server to prevent malicious files from executing on the network. • I worked on a team to evaluate the following network monitoring tools: What’s Up Gold, Solarwinds, Net2Crunch and PRTG.• Assist in performing SonarQube scanning and reporting.• I also evaluated Solarwinds Security Event Manager with Snort for an IDS solution.• Perform Active Directory management and maintenance. Also create, update, maintain and troubleshoot Group Policy (GPO). • Implementation and maintenance of VDI environment, which includes a Citrix Delivery Controller, Citrix License Server, and Citrix StoreFront server.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

I am currently supporting the Army Civilian Information Services Division (CISD) Windows environment. I also support the Enterprise Citrix environment running on XenApp 7.x with Citrix NetScalers (9700). Additionally, I serve as the SCCM Administrator and work with the Information Assurance (IA) division to support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities. • Install, configure, and maintain Servers running Windows Server 2012 R2 and developer workstations running Windows 10 within Development and Production environments. All servers and workstations are running on VMWare v6.5. • Manage VMWare VM snapshots. • Manage Active Directory (AD) users, groups, and group policies. • Upgrade propietary CHRA applications with code received from developers. • Automate monthly patching cycle with SCCM. • Manage SCCM collections as needed (static and dynamic). Also use SCCM to deploy Microsoft Software Updates and third party applications such as Firefox and Java client. • Upgrade Citrix Farm and NetScaler gateway. Also updated the FIPS module on the NetScaler to version 2 to support TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2. • Perform SCAP scans and STIG checklists to support Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts for CHRA applications. • Use ACAS to conduct remediation and full vulnerability scans to validate the remediation of vulnerabilities. • Install, remove and repair McAfee products (ENS, HIPS, DLP, ACCM, and Policy Auditor) installations on Servers and workstations.

Bentonville, Ar, Us

I worked in the Installation Processing Node (IPN) team supporting various technologies and applications. I was responsible for the administration, monitoring, and upgrade of the following National Guard proprietary applications: electronic Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (eFLIPL), Full Time Support Management Control System (FTSMCS), My Unit Pay (MUP), and Resource Management Online (RMOL). • Installed, configured, and maintained Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 2016 Servers within Development, Pre-production, and Production environments. • Performed Windows OS and application updates as needed within Development, Pre-production, and Production environments. • Applied/implemented IAVMs, STIGs, bug fixes, security patches and access controls across multiple platforms. • Performed SCAP scan on servers to maintain DoD security baseline across the enterprise. • Performed system testing and troubleshooting of servers as required. • Created and maintained VM Server templates. • Created and updated ACAS reports based on business needs. • Analyzed weekly ACAS scans for vulnerabilities and credential scan issues. • Maintained BIG-IP F5 LTM appliances in Production (physical 6900), Test (virtual) and DEV (virtual) environments. • Added, removed and modified nodes, pools and virtual servers on the F5 as needed. • Performed OS upgrade on the F5 appliances. • Installed, removed and repaired McAfee products (VSE, HIPS, DLP, ACCM, and Policy Auditor) installations on Servers.

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

• Responsible for the management, monitoring, upgrades and maintenance of workstations and servers in a Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2, Windows 7/10 operating system environment. • Monitor and maintain domain systems, user accounts, information security, and desktop support functions.• Create, update and troubleshoot Group Policy across complex domain environment.• Act as an escalation point for troubleshooting advanced system issues. • Spearheaded the implementation of SCCM 2012 to automate application and security updates. Also provided a brief to PFPA leadership to educate them on the various functions within SCCM and how SCCM can be used as an Enterprise solution at PFPA. • Design, create and maintain current and new processes utilizing SCCM for automation and deployment of internal systems including operating system imaging, software packages, and application deployment.• Manage, monitor and respond to alerting for systems and services maintained via Solarwinds.• Review ACAS scan results to lead and coordinate patching efforts for all systems. Also perform ACAS remediation scans to ensure the vulnerabilities were successfully mitigated.• Perform SCAP scans and manual STIG checklists on servers and workstations to comply with DoD Cyber Security standards. • Worked with auditors of SAV and CCRI team to ensure passing score for CCRI security audit.• Implemented LAPS to ensure each workstation/server’s local administrator account has a unique password and that it changes periodically. • Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot issues with OCSP servers running Tumbleweed Validation software. • Lead and manage oversight of troubleshooting and tiger team resolution of operational issues.• Lead or support team in establishing standard operations and maintenance activities and procedures.• Coordinate, monitor and provide status updates for day to day operational concerns to customers and program stakeholders.

Fairfax, Va, Us

I supported the existing XenApp 5.x and 6.x farms. I built a new XenApp 7.9 farm in our COOP site for disaster recovery. I also architected, installed and configured a new production farm on XenApp version 7.11 with Citrix NetScaler for Smart Token authentication. Citrix Insight was also part of this implementation to provide detailed information about the ICA connections and troubleshooting. Additionally, I am supporting infrastructure roles such as DHCP, DNS, Domain Controllers, File Servers and Application Servers. Update or create new Group Policies as appropriate to implement settings across the network. Review DISA STIG’s and ensure the servers meet the STIG requirements for DISA (CCRI) audits. All of our servers are virtualized using VMWare ESXi. We have a mix of Server Operating Systems, 2008/2008R2 and 2012/2012R2 and Windows 7 for desktops. I also use SCCM 2012 to patch Workstations and Servers. In addition to patching I use SCCM to deploy software products from Microsoft, Adobe and Oracle.

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Contract: U.S. ArmyI worked on the Server Team at the Regional Network Enterprise Center (RNEC) as a Systems Administrator. I provided operational support for DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory. Manage File, Print, and Blackberry services to the enterprise. I was also responsible for managing the Citrix environment, which is running XenApp 6.5. This includes patch management, monitoring, configuration management, and upgrades of the Citrix farm. Lastly, I provided Third-Tier support as the Server Team provides escalation for technical issues that cannot be resolved by Help Desk personnel. I completed the HBSS certification and performing some HBSS duties.

I worked as a Systems Engineer in support of the USDA contract. My responsibilities included providing operational support for Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and WINS. I also supported 2,500 mailboxes in an Exchange 2010 environment with BES. In addition, I provided operations support for file services on NetApp, and print services. I also worked with VMWare and Microsoft Hype-V virtualization technologies. I completed implementation of two new RSA appliances in a primary/replica configuration. I worked on developing a solution with Casper to manage Macintosh computers on the network. I also provided e-Discovery services using ProofPoint archive tool. This service encompassed the entire USDA, which is roughly150, 000 mailboxes.

New York, New York, Us

I was a Systems Administrator on a Windows network of 350 plus users. The network environment consisted of Exchange 2003, Citrix, Symantec Anti-Virus v11, RightFax Server, and file/print servers. Most of the servers were running as virtual machines (VMs) on ESX hosts. Further, I was responsible for backup and offsite storage operations. I also managed user accounts in Active Directory (AD), Unicenter Service Desk, Interwoven Desksite/Mailsite (iManage), and Cisco Unity. Further, I issued SecurID tokens (hardware/Software) and configure Cisco 7960/7921 IP phones. The software SecurID tokens were loaded onto Blackberry devices.My other responsibilities included third tier support to Service-desk/desktop support staff. I worked with our HQ office to execute projects and enforced policies to the DC office. In addition, I participated in interviewing new staff for the department. Finally, I served the firm as a Global Safe Boot Administrator and a virtual team member of the Global Server Infrastructure Team. I have worked on the following major initiatives/ projects:• Project manager for Exchange Migration for the Americas Region• Coordinate CLS pilot for the litigation team.• Project manager for Call Manager upgrade in the DC office.• Implement shared storage (NetApp and ESX) in the DC, Mexico City and Miami offices.• Setup a remote office with full IT Services for a trail in Philadelphia in 2010.• Implement wireless network with Cisco Wireless LAN controller and Dot1x technologies. • Implemented ISA and Print Server on the Guest wireless LAN.• Deployed Symantec Anti-Virus reporting server for the Americas region.• Participated in the Active Directory migration project for DC, NY, and Miami sites.• Deployment of Safe Boot (data encryption) software to 250 plus laptops.• Setup a temporary remote office with full IT services for a trial in Philadelphia in 2008.

Round Rock, Texas, Us

I was responsible for the Patch Management, Vulnerability scanning and change management systems. I was directly responsible for patching 1300 desktops and 600 portable computers using PatchLink. In a backup role I was responsible for patching 150 servers. I also created the Patch and Vulnerability Management program. In addition, I conducted vulnerability scanning using Harris STAT scanner. I administered Cambia CM, which is a change management system. This is used to identify rogue assets on the network. I also evaluated, selected and successfully implemented clustering technology. The evaluation conducted of Double-Take and Neverfail for a mission critical Intranet server. Lastly, I evaluated ISYS Desktop, ISYS Web and Thunderstone search engines for our file servers. My last project was working with the firewall team in building a Checkpoint Firewall.As a team lead I lead support staff that provided desktop support services to 600 plus users. I also performed employee annual reviews and recruited Desktop Support staff. I worked on a management team to create the New Employee manual for new team members. I also worked on a team to create policies and procedures to improve the support services. I implemented PictureTalk, which is Web collaboration technology similar to Webex. I also managed Active Directory accounts, e-mail distribution lists, NTFS groups, and print queues.

Washington, Dc, Us

 Network administrator for a 60 node network Administration of Windows 2003 Server domain controllers and Exchange 2003 Providing virus and spam filtering using Trend Micro software suite  Managed all phones and voice mailboxes Providing support for Treo 600 smart-phones using Good Technology server Tested and evaluated the following network monitoring software: What’s Up Gold, GFI server monitor and ipMonitor Tested and applied security patches to both servers and desktops (HFNetChk) including a enterprise deployment of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Upgraded Microsoft Office XP to Microsoft Office 2003 Worked my Network Manager to implement new firewall rules on Checkpoint Firewall. Established a controlled environment for testing new software and security patches Currently researching/testing Microsoft ISA Server 2004 and Microsoft MOM 2005

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelors, Business Management