Brandon Cain Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Administer 26 virtual desktops and 6 servers (Windows and Redhat), ensuring seamless operation and optimal performance of IT infrastructure.• Support approximately 50 different program teams, providing technical assistance and troubleshooting to enhance productivity and efficiency.• Provide subject matter expertise to 4 contractors and 2 Navy Civilians on a recurring basis, facilitating knowledge transfer and enhancing operational effectiveness.• Contribute to the development of the Fortify Application Scanning Procedure, improving security measures and compliance within the organization.• Author comprehensive guides for accessing environments and troubleshooting steps, empowering users to resolve issues independently and efficiently.• Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analyze system security designs, leading to enhanced system security measures.• Supervise configuration changes for security infrastructure platforms, resulting in improved system resilience.• Offer expert consultation and technical services on information security, optimizing overall security posture.• Conduct thorough security audits to pinpoint vulnerabilities, enabling proactive risk mitigation.• Identify violations of computer security procedures, devise mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance.• Conduct comprehensive risk analyses to recommend tailored security countermeasures for optimal protection.• Execute all responsibilities of the Mobile Information Systems Security Engineer role with precision/expertise

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Ensured compliance with functional and cybersecurity standards, policies, and doctrine for 36+ mobile applications, guaranteeing adherence to industry best practices.• Supported the Mobility Program in delivering lightweight and secure mobile applications to end users, enhancing user experience and security measures.• Provided comprehensive Cyber Security guidance and documentation throughout the mobile app software development life-cycle, ensuring robust security measures from inception to deployment.• Successfully completed mobile app cyber-related programs, projects, or tasks within estimated timeframes and budget constraints, demonstrating efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Supported ISSE functions as outlined in the RMF Process guide and Navy Testing Guidance, ensuring rigorous security protocols for mobile apps and additional projects.• Utilized forensics, hacking, and pen testing techniques and tools to assess mobile application security, proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.• Analyzed and presented findings on the data risk profile of applications in use, enabling informed decision-making on security measures.• Identified key strategies for remediating vulnerabilities and continuously monitored the evolving landscape of mobile security industry trends.• Managed system administrative responsibilities for the Mobility and Software Assurance team within AWS and NRDE environments, optimizing server and application security.• Working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks Global Protect VPN and Ivanti Pulse Secure SSL VPN

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Monitored and managed 200+ scans weekly, ensuring a 100% success rate and maintaining robust security measures across systems.• Provided support to approximately 20 Program Offices, ensuring smooth operations and addressing IT needs.• Managed 8 Red Hat Servers/30 Windows Servers, maintaining system integrity and optimizing performance.• Led and supervised the DTA team comprising 4 Contractors, overseeing data transfer processes and ensuring adherence to established procedures.• Maintained inventory of external storage assets and their approval/certification periods before needing rescan/re-certification for the environments.• Performed STIGs on Windows servers within the Cyber Security AOR, maintaining an 85% secure rating in both Low and High side environments.• Conducted vulnerability scans within Tenable Nessus/ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) Security Center, identifying and addressing security weaknesses proactively.• Reviewed vulnerabilities for systems within the Cyber Security AOR, ensuring compliance with security standards and promptly addressing any issues.• Conducted weekly audits of the Radiant Mercury Cross Domain Solution System (CDS) to detect and address any suspicious activity promptly.• Developed, maintained, and updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for DTA and ACAS, ensuring clear guidelines for operational efficiency.• Working knowledge of SPLUNK SIEM from reviewing queried outputs based on alerts.

Harahan, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Proactively monitored HBSS (Host Based Security System) virus databases on systems, maintaining a less than 7-day variation for optimal security posture.• Evaluated RSD (Rogue System Detection) for systems lacking the HBSS Software Suite, swiftly identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities.• Managed WSUS (Windows Server Update Server/Services), serving as the primary Point of Contact for WSUS errors, overseeing patch installations, and executing STIGs to uphold system security.• Generated daily reports on DAT file compliancy for HBSS, WSUS Synchronization Status, SPLUNK reported failed logins, unintended system shutdowns, number of SSH connections made, and number of hosts reporting.• Provided IP management and delegated available IPs to servers based on ITSM requests, ensuring efficient and secure allocation of resources.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

• Provided support to 20 Program Offices, addressing their IT needs and ensuring seamless operations.• Managed updates and troubleshooting for 2,000+ Windows servers, optimizing performance.• Developed a detailed WSUS Guide/Reference/Handbook, facilitating efficient management of Windows updates and enhancing system maintenance processes.• Successfully conducted patching within designated maintenance windows for Operating System and 3rd party software upgrades, enhancing system security and performance.• Implemented a structured reporting system for tracking patch installations and upgrades, maintaining accurate records of changes through an Excel spreadsheet.• Managed and completed tickets through Remedy for a wide range of requests, from Administrator Access to System Restarts, demonstrating a commitment to timely and effective issue resolution.• Developed and documented installation and configuration SOP for SCAP Scanning Utility, streamlining the scanning process and ensuring consistency in security assessments.

Holy Cross School New Orleans

1138 South Clearview Prkwy