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Molalla, Or, Us

Molalla, Or, Us

Salem, Or, Us

The Cyber Security Architect provides expert technical consultation to the State Chief Information Security Officer (SCISO), the State Chief Technology Officer (SCTO), DAS, and various state agency technical management and staff on enterprise information security and network security. • This position participates in the design and support of the overall state security architecture.• Aligns standards, frameworks, and security with overall business and technology strategy.• Determines security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements.• Ensure that acquired or developed systems and architectures are consistent with the State cybersecurity architecture standards and guidelines.• Identifies security design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommends changes or enhancements.• Creates security architectures that balance business requirements with information and cyber security requirements.• Assists the SCISO and SCTO with governance, oversight, and analyzing compliance with security policies and procedures.

Salem, Oregon, Us

Responds to crisis or urgent situations within the network to mitigate immediate or potential cyber-attacks.Protect information systems and networks from threats.Conducts assessments of threats and vulnerabilities.Provides detailed analysis reports.Tests, implements, and deploys infrastructure software and hardware.Prepared to introduce mitigation, preparedness, as well as response and recovery approaches when necessary.Creates defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or potentially may occur in the future.

Salem, Oregon, Us

Participate in LAN/WAN network services relating to desktop connectivityCoordinate LAN/WAN network implementation projects; maintain project control plan; and report project progress to managementPerform and coordinate cable installationsCoordinate projects with vendors, telecommunication companies, customers, other divisions of the Information Services Department and other entities as requiredTerminate various types of cable for connectivity to various types of electronic equipment; and install wireless network equipment. Perform configuration and define parameters for installation and testing of LAN/WAN CSU/DSUs, hubs, routers, switches, controllers, multiplexors and other related networking equipmentUse computers, monitoring and testing equipment to determine LAN/ WAN network component performance; take corrective action to improve network performance; and prepare equipment procurement specificationsPrepare standards and guidelines for network implementation; and identify appropriate techniques and procedures for cable and equipment installation, maintenance, monitoring and performance improvementTravel to offsite locations to perform related work; transport equipment and materials to and from remote work sites; and respond to emergency situationsRun small team of IT to work on a variety of tasks.

Miami, Fl, Us

Major Responsibilities;I am leading cyber security boot camps as well as teaching different courses related to Microsoft Security, Computer Networking, Cloud Security, Linux Security, Network Security, and Cyber Infrastructure and Technology and managing classes for over 20 students.Key Deliverables;• Attained a very high score in student response surveys during classes.

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Major Responsibilities;I was performing cyber security audits of systems to analyze trends and discrepancies across mission capability areas resulting in cost-effective solutions to be implemented and evaluating system logs, and recognizing potential issues. I have responded to technical queries and supported developers and end-users as well as installed and organized infrastructure applications. I was enabling Task Order (CTO) actions and other vulnerability remediation across mission systems and collaborating with customers, managers, and other leads to compile requirements. I have assisted in devising and executing cloud migrations and participated in Integrated enabling Product Teams (IPTs) and lead IPT efforts. I have met systems security engineering requirements; designed and implemented information security procedures, system security plans, and POA&Ms for the operation of networked and standalone classified computer systems while coordinating government agency approvals/accreditations.Key Deliverables;• Provided exceptional guidance on the design, development, integration, andanalysis of CUI computing systems.• Analyzed emerging threats and incorporated security review/response inrequirements/design.• Improved software, and system security protection by employing reverseengineering, and data assurance.• Ensured a cyber-secure environment for customer organizations by employingtechnical methodologies, tools, and policies; implemented securityprotection measures by identifying security susceptibilities.

Lanham, Maryland, Us

Major Responsibilities;I have worked with classes of over 20 for six months; Taught courses related to Microsoft Azure, Packet Analysis, Wireshark, Firewall and ACLs, Windows and Linux Administration, Windows and Linux Hardening, Secure Network Design and Architecture, Risk Management, Cryptography, and Vulnerability Assessment. I was delivering guidance on identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Hashcat, Burp Suite, Web Vulnerabilities and Security, Digital Forensics Methods, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Operations and Analytics, and Bash Scripting.Key Deliverables;• Delivered technical knowledge, mentoring, and guidance on program and future job opportunities.

Portland, Or, Us

Major responsibilities;I was devising, and implementing security technologies policies/practices to assist globally expanding enterprises and managing and securing all technology solutions. I have provided analysis, explanation, and recommendations of Information Security requirements for all enterprise technologies by computing assets and network infrastructures.Key Deliverables;• Provided effective instructions throughout the Operations, Data, and Applications lifecycle.• Supported Director of Cyber Security in designing security compliance and risk assessments/remediation.

Newport News, Va, Us

Major Responsibilities;I have executed a full infrastructure replacement for the unit by establishing a new virtual domain environment for internal communications. I was performing as Client Systems Technician (CST) and Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Joint World-Wide Communications System (JWICS) within the assigned unit Special Access Program Facility (SAPFs) by cooperating with the unit Communications Flight. I have reviewed and assessed system recovery processes to ensure the complete restoration of security features and procedures. I was deploying local IA-related customer support policies and standards and supporting with development and maintenance of SAP IA education and training programs to attain organizational objectives.Key Deliverables;• Intended and conducted audits of all classified and unclassified IS to confirm compliance with established directives.• Improved technical efficiency by resolving hardware / software Information Assurance IT-related issues.• Enabled Air Combat Command ARC Advanced Programs Division with security system implementations.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Us

Worked on ENT WINSA Team as part of Army Corp of Engineer ACE-IT contractSupported manual server patching and maintenanceSupported Western Data Center OperationsSystem Administrator for Army Corp of Engineers District Office Sep 2016- Mar 2018- VectrusOperates and maintains all aspects of local and remote, physical and virtual server administration to include but is not limited to Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, share permissions, print queues etc. Maintain Systems Availability, perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups. Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware/software upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Ensure all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up and perform system and file restores as required. Maintaining antivirus/security requirements by the US Army standards and regulations and remediate any IAVA or STIG findings. Proficient at system maintenance and troubleshooting of various vender Server platforms including Dell, HP, tape libraries, network switches, and SANs. Perform daily administration utilizing tools such as PowerShell, remote desktop, MMC, Remedy, etc. Performs other duties as required. Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.Helpdesk Technician (Contract) Feb 2016- Sep 2016 IMRI• Level 2 Desktop Support Tech for Northwest District Office for Army Corp of Engineers.• Experience with Remedy for ticket management.• Provide system support for desktop support as well pc refresh as needed.

• Insured network security through log monitoring and threat removal in cooperation with System Admins• Monitored for malicious APT activity through in depth log and packet capture analysis.• Experience using Splunk (Enterprise Security), SOPHOS Server Group Manager, Nessus Security Center, Checkpoint Firewall Dashboards, Netflow, Websense, and Wireshark• Experienced using Isight, JC3 and other sources for learning new malicious activity indicators and using Splunk to search for them on the network.

Investigate possible intrusions on company network.Skilled in using Tripwire Enterprise, Tripwire Log Center and Rapid7 Nexprose Vulnerability Scanner to monitor changes to network.Monitor Change Management logs to help insure NERC CIP complaince

Washington, Dc, Us

• Level Two Desktop Support Technician for the Northwest Division Headquarters• Local support for setup and reimage/refresh of user systems• Experience with Remedy Ticketing System• Support local SIPR network access

Renton, Wa, Us

Desktop Support (Epic Implementation Team)Assist Providence Medical Group upgrade of existing systems in preparation for the implementation of the Epic Program SuiteManage working at several different sites, each with varying needs, in the greater Portland Area

Assist associates with a variety of technology related issues.Manage calls coming in from associates spread throughout the United StatesUse and organize helpdesk tickets using company Helpdesk Ticketing System (HEAT).Learn to use and support unique company software.

Plan and lead the reimage/upgrade of front line computer systemsPerform Cable installation for new systemParticipate in the imaging, implementation and setup of new desktops/laptops for new hiresOrganize and maintain cable integrity in network closetsSupport user problems in relation to desktop support, printer permissions, network access, user permission etc.Implement new software for usersReplace LCD’s, CRT’s, keyboards, mice as neededRename existing systems to new naming scheme, update systems database as appropriateMaintain database of current systems, information including system name, serial, date purchased, department used byUpdate CAD map of desktop layout in clean roomSkilled knowledge with proper clean room dressing and working conduct

Master Of Science (Ms), Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Information Technology- Network Administration

Associate Of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer And Information Sciences