Brendan Mcwilliams Email & Phone Number

Southport, North Carolina, United States

• Served as the technical authority for computer security management, for multiple information systems used for controlling and monitoring of Industrial Control Systems and associated hardware and software and.
• Employed Tenable OT for asset management and vulnerability scanning.
• Created Industrial System ATO packages in eMASS, as well as creating network diagrams, hardware/software lists, and other artifacts for authorization of our systems.
• Maintained access control records, as well as managed the review of system audit trails.
• Acted as Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) in identifying, reporting, and investigating any incidents.
• Served as a SME for IT intrusion detection and analysis for emerging techniques and products while recommending appropriate technical strategies in resolving complex and persistent IT security challenges.

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

• Appointed as Security Controls Assessor Representative (SCAR) For AFCEC/COOI to validate ATO packages for Industrial Systems for Air Force bases around the world.
• Reviewed submitted ATO packages in eMASS, returning a complete summary of findings to the OSR, RAM-T, and MAJCOM with guidance on required corrections, and promoted once all issues were resolved.
• Corrected all issues with topologies, hardware/software lists, and other artifacts, as well as associated required artifacts to APs when possible, or provided detailed instructions on how to correct issues outside of.

Southport, North Carolina, United States

• Served as the technical authority for computer security management, for multiple information systems used for controlling and monitoring of Industrial Control Systems and associated hardware and software and.
• Employed Tenable OT for asset management and vulnerability scanning.
• Created Industrial System ATO packages in eMASS, as well as creating network diagrams, hardware/software lists, and other artifacts for authorization of our systems.
• Maintained access control records, as well as managed the review of system audit trails.
• Acted as Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) in identifying, reporting, and investigating any incidents.
• Served as a SME for IT intrusion detection and analysis for emerging techniques and products while recommending appropriate technical strategies in resolving complex and persistent IT security challenges.

Camp Lejeune, NC

• Appointed as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for II MEF Command and also assisted ISSM's and ISSO's of all MSU's (Major Subordinate Units) for the eastern United States.
• Created extensive documentation and guidelines for both the Cyber Security Department and users, which increased productivity and efficiency within the department and streamlined A&A submissions for users.
• Created new procedures for submission of documentation, as well as timelines, helping avoid bottlenecks and late submissions of ATO packages and Operational Directive compliance.
• Reviewed submitted ATO packages from MSU’s in MCCAST, returning a complete summary of findings to the MSU’s ISSM and ISSO with guidance on required corrections, and promoted to the HQ Marine Corps SCA once all issues.
• Implemented and monitored security measures for communication systems, networks, and provided advice to help personnel adhere to established security standards and DoD requirements for security on these systems.
• Verified all Operational Directives had been met by all II MEF MSU’s on a weekly basis or adequate POA&Ms had been submitted.

Shaw Air Force Base, SC

• Managed user accounts, Exchange mailboxes, Security Groups, Distribution Lists, and organizational mailboxes using Active Roles Server on DoD classified networks.
• Instated and revoked access to DoD classified networks based on user compliance with security policies and training.
• Managed credentials for DoD PKI smartcard tokens using tools such as ActivClient as a Trusted Agent.
• PKI certificate management and troubleshooting for email, browser, and general authentication issues.
• Administered access of DoD classified digital senders/scanners to avoid data spillage.
• Trained and enforced DoD security policies among users.

ISAF NATO HQ, Afghanistan

• Managed user accounts and mailboxes using Active Directory and Exchange tools on DoD classified networks.
• Instated and revoked access to DoD classified networks based on user compliance with security policies and training.
• Managed credentials for DoD PKI smartcard tokens using tools such as ActivClient as a Trusted Agent.
• PKI certificate management and troubleshooting for email, browser, and general authentication issues.
• Administered access of DoD classified digital senders/scanners to avoid data spillage.
• Trained and enforced DoD security policies among users.

Houston, TX

• My manager and I provided direct and remote IT support for the entire multi-state company using Dameware, Windows Remote Desktop, and Teamviewer, as well as managing Quickbooks using Windows Terminal Services.
• Worked with manager to improve and refine Business Continuity Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan, and security policies, as well as expand the offsite server backups. Managed PKI infrastructure and provided support for users.
• Managed and maintained servers, to include Exchange mailboxes, Security Groups, Distribution Lists, and organizational mailboxes using Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Admin Center 2013. Created and maintained.
• Managed, maintained, and upgraded/expanded wireless and wired networks, including routers, switches, APs, firewalls, and cabling in existing and new shops using proper security configurations and protocols. Maintained.
• Updated Corporate Website using Joomla, HTML, and JavaScript.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Managed and maintained Windows and Linux servers on toll systems for Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Maine, Florida, Virginia, Indiana Department of Transportation, and Delaware Department of Transportation.
• Managed application servers, database servers, and toll lane blade servers running specialized software.
• Audited Windows and Linux logs for problems with servers involving transaction and technical issues.
• Used Acronis True Image software for hard drive imaging of new and corrupted servers.

Baghdad, Iraq

• Managed user accounts and mailboxes using Active Directory and Exchange tools on DoD classified networks.
• Instated and revoked access to DoD classified networks based on user compliance with security policies and training.
• Managed credentials for DoD PKI smartcard tokens using tools such as ActivClient as a Trusted Agent.
• PKI certificate management and troubleshooting for email, browser, and general authentication issues.
• Administered access of DoD classified digital senders/scanners to avoid data spillage.
• Trained and enforced DoD security policies among users.

Balad, Iraq

• Supported thousands of users and appointed the primary point of contact for all VIP and Army ACO clients. Managed hardware inventories and enforced proper transition of assets by those leaving the project.
• Trained and enforced DoD security policies and requirements for email and data retention among users. Served on Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), responding to Intrusion Detection System (IDS) alerts by removing.
• Deployed and installed network equipment including satellite equipment, Motorola Canopy Modules (Backhauls, APs, Repeaters), and network closets, as well as installing network wiring for entire buildings using T568B.
• Setup and managed multiple Windows Servers, as well as running manual backups with tape backup media using ArcServer software.

Houston

• Supported numerous clients over the phone, providing network support for software and hardware.

Camp Pendleton/29 Palms/Okinawa

Served as an Infantry Team Leader as well as the Education NCO.