Andy Kwak, Cissp, Pmp Email & Phone Number

United States

P’yŏngt’aeng-ni, Gyeonggi, South Korea

• Managed Military Intelligence systems across Secret, Top Secret, and TS-SCI platforms, supporting Eighth Army, U.S. Forces Korea, and Combined Forces Command. Oversaw six network enclaves with 400 endpoints, including.
• Successfully led and executed complex Military Intelligence network projects, enhancing SIMO's network modernization initiative resulting in a 30% operational efficiency increase and positive… Show more Managed.
• Successfully led and executed complex Military Intelligence network projects, enhancing SIMO's network modernization initiative resulting in a 30% operational efficiency increase and positive customer feedback.
• Leveraged communication and project management skills to improve organizational performance in high-security environments, ensuring compliance with government security requirements through cybersecurity initiatives.
• Utilized communication skills to manage stakeholder engagement and project delivery in complex cybersecurity initiatives through strategic planning and scope definition.
• Effectively implemented managed services to bolster cybersecurity, reduce system risks, and meet customer needs, prioritizing customer experience and product security.

Augusta, Georgia, United States

• Developed scalable network capabilities to support cloud infrastructure, techniques, and procedures, enhancing a robust cyber infrastructure. Played a key role in supporting battalion operations with reliable and.
• Managed integration of cyber and electronic warfare strategies for Army units, supporting three global Expeditionary Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities Teams (ECTs). Led growth initiatives and managed multiple.
• Managed integration of cyber and electronic warfare strategies for Army units, supporting three global Expeditionary Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities Teams (ECTs). Led growth initiatives and managed multiple.
• Strengthened the defensive capabilities of the ECT by augmenting forces with increased defensive capacity. Effectively implemented a collaborative and layered defense strategy, leveraging influence, great.
• Excelled in professional services project execution, adeptly managing complex projects and multiple initiatives simultaneously. Identified opportunities and develop action plans to meet project requirements. Managed.

Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea

• Managed technicians and processes to maintain 24 critical telecommunication sites, including cable and patch management, and the LAN/WAN networks with over 4.4K systems, 880 Network Switches/Routers, and 2K users.
• Maintained telecommunications properties of over $640M in total asset values.
• Managed both System Administration and Network Administration responsibilities at the Area II Network Enterprise Center, ensuring smooth day to day operations and maintenance O&M in Area II… Show more Managed.
• Managed both System Administration and Network Administration responsibilities at the Area II Network Enterprise Center, ensuring smooth day to day operations and maintenance O&M in Area II. Additionally, actively.
• Led facility maintenance at various Tech Control Center locations, upheld governmental doctrine, and served as Special Security Representative for information and physical security under contract requirements.
• Experienced IT Project Manager skilled in client communication and continuous improvement. Adept at managing changes, driving process improvements, and developing mitigation strategies to ensure project success. Show.

Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

• Managed consolidated Network Operations Center for 2K users with 20 Cyber Engineers. Directed surge support for US-Korea Joint Exercise, focusing on Layer-2/Layer-3 switches and end-user devices.
• Established standards and effectively supervised the overall operations and processes for monitoring the Classified and Unclassified Networks Additionally, successfully resolved over 50 critical hardware engineering.
• Developed comprehensive project… Show more Managed consolidated Network Operations Center for 2K users with 20 Cyber Engineers. Directed surge support for US-Korea Joint Exercise, focusing on Layer-2/Layer-3 switches.
• Developed comprehensive project plans and manage resources effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Ensured timely delivery of progressive reports and status reports, providing clear insights into project progress.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Seoul, South Korea

• Cleared and screened professional selected to participate in the MSSA Cybersecurity Operations program. This full-time, 17 - week tech training program provides comprehensive education in information security and.
• Aced Microsoft MVP Azure IaaS challenge; utilized PowerShell to deploy Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups NSGs, Gateways, and Virtual Machines (VMs) to meet a complex customer scenario.
• Interpreted Client Requirements and deployed relevant Microsoft Cloud services using IaaS, PaaS, or SaaS solutions utilizing PowerShell and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate deployments.
• Installed and configured an Ubuntu Linux system, administered group maintenance, system backups, and restoration. Managed software, automated administration tasks, and created/maintained file systems. Utilized syslog.
• Windows Server 2022 installation, storage, and compute services. Configured Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP, Domain Name System (DNS), and Microsoft Entra ID to secure and manage identities for cloud.

Hoffman Estates, IL