Brian Dirk Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

I lead a Team of 4 employees responsible for the “care-and-feeding” of network infrastructure components in high-security facility with significant challenges, complexity, security focus, and threats. Work included: - Data Center, User, Wide Area Network, and Network Border Protection Infrastructure, Email Security, COMSEC - Supports a Security Operations center and IDS SIEM team - Subject matter Experts in comprehending Network infrastructure date and events. - 24x7 on-call This position is also influenced by United States Federal Policy, Department of Energy (DOE) cyber security policy, and Department of Defense (DOD) Cyber Security Policy which includes: - Leading internal audits, - Facilitating external audits, - Compliance assurance and reporting

Summary: IT Project management, with a dash of everything from administering user desktops, designing LAN and WAN architectures, designing convergence solutions, and Cutting through the persistent bureaucracy.DetailI currently support the Bureau of Reclamation’s mission as a Regional Network Administrator / WAN Engineer. Responsible for maintaining and overseeing backbone equipment necessary to provide Wide Area Network services to a 12-site WAN using a variety of WAN transports including Dark Fiber, SONET, Microwave Systems, MPLS, and leased-line transport. I also currently lead and support remote site network administrators in managing, deploying, and supporting remote LANs. In addition to WAN and remote LAN support, I currently maintain and support a 14-building 1/2 mile campus network with VoIP, physical security, video, Systems Control And Data Acquisitions (SCADA) systems. This position also required the specification of structured cable plant for copper cabling, and fiber optic cabling in a campus environment. I write statements of work, evaluate blueprints and schematics for new construction and retrofits, quality control contractor installations, ensure timelines are met, finalize cable installations and ensure warranty requirements are met. Project management from a team-member, project leader, and stakeholder perspective is an important component to this current position. I also work with third party vendors and other IT staff in order to provide solutions to customers that would ordinarily be unavailable. This current position requires on-call 24x7 status, and some travel in order to update and maintain technology infrastructure.

Improved "first contact" procedures for proctors of "high stakes" professional examinations in a high volume security oriented test proctoring center. Procedures were documented and used as training curriculum for proctors nationwide.Developed and maintained database systems that automated vital office tasks, saving approximately 3 labor hours a day over manual methods.Developed public relations and advertising media for adult continuing education initiatives.

Intern for the Wackenhut Security Detailed to Department of Energy's Nevada Test Site. Held an "L" class security clearance at the age of 17, juggling High school and 30-hour work weeks.Provided help-desk level support to users. Developed SOPs to be followed by following Interns.

Bsba, Management Information Systems

Deans Honor List: Fall 2004, Expected Graduation Spring 2010: 3.3 GPA

As, Computing And Information Technology

Activities and Societies: Skills USA VICA -- Chapter President 2002

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Debate Team (National Forensics League), Skills USA VICA Nevada State Reporter 2001.