-Worked primarily in TS/SCI and SAP spaces to provide research teams with IT support.-Designed and implemented scalable IT infrastructure (compute, hardware/virtual, OS, storage, networking, security).-Administered Windows 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL8) for 8 networks.-Utilized Vagrant and virtual machine (VM) environments to develop and test infrastructure management scripts.-Managed, administered, and updated information systems under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).-Validated security control configuration on systems using SCAP, Nessus Professional, EVSS, and Trellix scans.-Utilized Jira (Agile tool) to track and coordinate ticket management across 15 unique project networks.-Utilized custom Splunk dashboards to monitor networks for anomalies and security events.-Utilized DevOps/DevSecOps principles to create automation tools via Powershell scripting and Ansible playbooks.-Performed cross domain data exchange and systems integration.-Actively collaborated with customers and external teams to derive tasks from detailed requirements.-Acted as the primary gatekeeper for infrastructure as code (IaC) merges.-Ensured software adheres to coding standards/practices, provided software and merge request code reviews.-Configured and maintained security boundary devices (IDS/IPS, Palo Alto firewalls, perimeter routing).-Coordinated incident response, disaster recovery, and operations continuity planning.-Utilized Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) to implement and maintain secure cyber policies/procedures.-Assisted in creation of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M’s), as part of continuous monitoring lifecycle.

-Midshipman at United States Naval Academy.-Performed in high stress environment that required advanced time-management skills.-Exercised leadership over peers/underclassmen in multiple positions, including Executive Officer of 1st Company.