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Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

* Oversee and support IT related operations and projects on the F-35 US Reprogramming Laboratory* Plan and coordinate installation and configuration of new hardware and software* Mentor and train lesser experienced team members* Monitor patch and STIG compliance via ACAS scans* Organize and plan service interruption activities* Lead team members to ensure timely solutions to customers issues* Monitors and maintains systems with strong emphasis on security and availability* Actively participating member of Technical Review Board/Change Control Board meetings* Collaborate with ISSO/ISSE/ISSM to maintain accreditation documentation* Brief leadership on status of projects and maintain constant communication

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Section Chief, Functional System Administrators, 513th Electronic Warfare Squadron* Oversee and support IT related operations and projects on the F-35 US Reprogramming Laboratory* Plan and coordinate installation and configuration of new hardware and software* Mentor and train lesser experienced team members* Monitor patch and STIG compliance via ACAS scans* Organize and plan service interruption activities* Lead team members to ensure timely solutions to customers issues* Monitors and maintains systems with strong emphasis on security and availability* Actively participating member of Technical Review Board/Change Control Board meetings* Collaborate with ISSO/ISSE/ISSM to maintain accreditation documentation* Brief leadership on status of projects and maintain constant communication

Pensacola, Florida, United States

* Lead team of HBSS/ESS Administrators in 3 geographic locations, managing 4 separate Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator servers for approximately 90 vessels totaling 3000 assets operating across all areas of the globe* Monitor and maintain systems in accordance with DoD mandated policies; Audit computer systems to ensure compliance with mandated policies and review logfiles* Investigate potential security breaches and report as necessary* Manage HBSS/ESS deployment to the MSC enterprise network environment, ensuring configurations follow DoD and MSC requirements. Install and configure system updates, software upgrades and policy changes while maintaining maximum uptime in a high-latency environment* Assist ISSMs with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) remediation on HBSS/ESS servers/applications. Assist as needed with network accreditation efforts by providing documentation for HBSS systems upon request* Manage Microsoft Hyper-V and Vmware virtual machines, maintaining virtual machine integrity and performance

Eglin Afb

* Administer and maintain squadron Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution with the use of VMWare VSphere and Horizon View Administrator* Obtain Secure Host Baseline (SHB) image and create virtual machine for the use of full- and linked-clone* Create new clones and add to desktop pools and assign new users as necessary* Maintain parent virtual machine to ensure all updates and directives are applied and recompose linked-clones as necessary to ensure compliance with information security requirements* HBSS Global Administrator for airgapped McAfee ePO server and HBSS suite on the special access network* Install/Configure/Maintain various versions of Windows Server from 2008 to 2019* Manage user accounts via MS Active Directory* Configure and maintain Veritas Netbackup backup solution* Administer Netapp FAS8200 and AFF8040 as necessary* Monitor and maintain Logrhythm SIEM security appliance

513 Ews Eglin Afb

* Administer and maintain squadron Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution with the use of VMWare VSphere and Horizon View Administrator* Obtain Secure Host Baseline (SHB) image and create virtual machine for the use of full- and linked-clone* Create new clones and add to desktop pools and assign new users as necessary* Maintain parent virtual machine to ensure all updates and directives are applied and recompose linked-clones as necessary to ensure compliance with information security requirements* HBSS Global Administrator for airgapped McAfee ePO server and HBSS suite on the special access network* Install/Configure/Maintain various versions of Windows Server from 2008 to 2019* Manage user accounts via MS Active Directory* Configure and maintain Veritas Netbackup backup solution* Administer Netapp FAS8200 and AFF8040 as necessary* Monitor and maintain Logrhythm SIEM security appliance

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area

* HBSS Administrator for Defense Enterprise Email project for 5 years* Expert in configuration, maintenance, management, and troubleshooting of all McAfee Host Based Security Software (HBSS) to include, but not limited to VirusScan Enterprise (VSE), Host Intrusion Prevention System (HIPS), McAfee Security for Microsoft Exchange (MSME) formerly Groupshield, and Policy Auditor, via the ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) server* Coordinate product upgrades for HIPS, VSE, and other HBSS endpoint software* Consolidated and streamline assigned policies and implemented HIPS-based application whitelisting for approximately 1500 servers on NIPRNET and 400 servers on SIPRNET* Manage enterprise antivirus performance tuning and application whitelisting* Responsible for tier 3 infrastructure, design, implementation, troubleshooting, and support, including implementation of DOD security guidelines* Troubleshot SCOM related issues* Performed Exchange Server 2010 installation, maintenance, and operational testing* Use PowerShell scripts to install, configure, and monitor Exchange server software* Manage server operations through VMWare and HP Integrated Lights-Out (ILO) via Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)* Coordinate Authorized Service Interruption (ASI) and Authorized Service Activity (ASA) and submit to Change Management Coordinators via Remedy ticketing system* Document ASI schedule and manage via shared OneNote page in SharePoint* Compile and submit documentation for Authority to Operate (ATO) and other system accreditations* Use Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Out of Band (OOB) technology for management of servers* Software upgrades to applications for Time Compliant Technical Directives (TCTDs)* Ensure compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and TASKORDs* React and respond to open findings reported by Nessus (ACAS)* Assist less experienced Systems Administrators in the installation, configuration management and testing of their systems

* Instructor for Army Military Occupational Specialties 25U and 25B* 25U - Signal Systems Support Specialist* Install, operate, deploy, maintain and troubleshoot communication equipment including FM radio systems, Tactical Satellite systems, SINCGAR radio systems in vehicular and dismounted configurations* Installs, operates, and maintains field expedient antenna solutions* Configures and troubleshoots Local Area Networks and Routers* Perform preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on assigned equipment* 25B - Information Technology Specialist* Install, operate and maintain computer systems, networks, and cable and wire communication systems* Assists in the planning, configuration, management, and monitoring of the local area network* Performs cyber security functions* Performs duties associated with Communications Security (COMSEC) Account Management* Provide system administration to IT platforms in varying operational environments

● Was the sole systems administrator for a legal firm. On a daily basis performed help desk duties, server setup and routine maintenance. Supported a customer base of approximately 120 users in 3 geographically separated locations plus telecommuters using Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2003 over Terminal Services. ● Managed an NPower DNA security system and an NEC IPK II phone system operating in conjunction with a Cisco based network. Also administered a Blackberry server with approximately 20 users connected to it as well as a Websense web filter.

All aspects of network and pc support for both company and contracted clients. Administered servers and workstations, implemented VMware virtualization solution. Provided basic and advanced tech support for clients of the company.

Level 2 Help Desk Specialist, network technician, IT asset acquisition