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Patrick Afb, Florida, United States

Provide Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Space Force's LISC. Perform Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with the RMF process.Analyze the CS architecture of IT systems for compliance with DISA, NIST, and DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as Nessus, Tenable, ACAS, SCAP, and STIG Compliance Checker.Assess the CS risk of IT systems, document them in formal risk assessments, and support artifacts associated with the A&A… Show more Provide Cybersecurity (CS) support to the Space Force's LISC. Perform Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities in accordance with the RMF process.Analyze the CS architecture of IT systems for compliance with DISA, NIST, and DoD policies; develop and execute security test plans; and use security tools such as Nessus, Tenable, ACAS, SCAP, and STIG Compliance Checker.Assess the CS risk of IT systems, document them in formal risk assessments, and support artifacts associated with the A&A process. Provide CS Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support to project teams. Determine the security posture and CS accreditation readiness of systems and architectures.Working with configuration and maintenance of Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Cisco devices in enterprise environments. Show less

Patrick Afb, Florida, United States

Supported Space Force, NASA, and Space X launch programs by providing oversight of system analysis for vehicle launches. Served as a SME providing guidance and support in the transition of network legacy ATM to IP networks. Lead and participate in engineering project discussions to resolve technical challenges. Lead and oversee the design of secure networks by developing network access, monitoring, and control.

Langley Air Force Base, Va

Performs IT engineering, system integration, hardware and software support, and technical support services for servers within the Air Force SIPR domain in support of Air Force GCCS. Provides system monitoring and support for the ACC’s Main SolarWinds sever, standby server, and 11 SolarWinds Additional Polling Engines at various Air Force Bases across the United States. Maintains and manages local Microsoft SQL Database SQL Database that records over a 100GB of database information daily… Show more Performs IT engineering, system integration, hardware and software support, and technical support services for servers within the Air Force SIPR domain in support of Air Force GCCS. Provides system monitoring and support for the ACC’s Main SolarWinds sever, standby server, and 11 SolarWinds Additional Polling Engines at various Air Force Bases across the United States. Maintains and manages local Microsoft SQL Database SQL Database that records over a 100GB of database information daily. Services Windows Servers to include server updates, installation services, software support services, and system administration services. Ensures servers are fully functional 100% at all times. Show less

Langley Afb

Supporting cyber security across the Air Force's SIPR and NIPR world wide enterprise network by administrating and maintaining network boundary components IAW DoD and Air Force Standards utilizing industry best practices. Maintain physical infrastructure to include troubleshooting and operating system patching and also managing domain access and restrictions through the use of Palo Alto next-generation firewall (NGFW), Splunk, SolarWinds, and Microsoft client and server operating systems. Used… Show more Supporting cyber security across the Air Force's SIPR and NIPR world wide enterprise network by administrating and maintaining network boundary components IAW DoD and Air Force Standards utilizing industry best practices. Maintain physical infrastructure to include troubleshooting and operating system patching and also managing domain access and restrictions through the use of Palo Alto next-generation firewall (NGFW), Splunk, SolarWinds, and Microsoft client and server operating systems. Used Remedy Ticketing system to keep tract of customer access issues and managed administrative access to boundary devices such as Firewalls and Proxies according to authorization rules. Show less

Hampton, Va

Build effective working relationships (through phone, e-mail, written and direct contact) with military base personnel (e.g., career counselors) and partners to connect Transitioning Service Members (TSMs) to valid employment and include the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) in the separation process. Review the Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC) database to identify veterans most readily able to qualify for specific jobs within assigned region and work with them to assess skill set and… Show more Build effective working relationships (through phone, e-mail, written and direct contact) with military base personnel (e.g., career counselors) and partners to connect Transitioning Service Members (TSMs) to valid employment and include the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) in the separation process. Review the Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC) database to identify veterans most readily able to qualify for specific jobs within assigned region and work with them to assess skill set and experience; offer guidance and training to enhance employment potential; and recommend comparable job opportunities. Work with potential employers to promote program and increase employment of TSMs. Work closely with existing VEC staff and other partners (e.g., Virginia Workforce Center) to ensure integrated service delivery, particularly for those veterans who might need intensive services. Use social media, outreach, presentations, strategic relationships, and training to promote the program; build awareness of the VWC database and agency services; specifically target TSMs; and increase the number of registered veterans in the VWC. Conduct research; prepare newsletters, reports, proposals and other informational materials; attend hiring events and resource fairs; and recommend and implement administrative policies and procedures. Frequent travel required to meet with military personnel, employers, clients and other relevant parties. Show less

Joint Base Langley Eustis

Planning and coordination of personnel and equipment necessary in order to facilitate all customer support operations. Collaborating with different levels of management in order to complete 100% of all daily company demands. Established interpersonal relationships between different sections in order to achieve all organizational goals. Ensures that all communication and detailed information to operate the Company to success by mission accomplishment for 145 Soldiers. Effectively monitored… Show more Planning and coordination of personnel and equipment necessary in order to facilitate all customer support operations. Collaborating with different levels of management in order to complete 100% of all daily company demands. Established interpersonal relationships between different sections in order to achieve all organizational goals. Ensures that all communication and detailed information to operate the Company to success by mission accomplishment for 145 Soldiers. Effectively monitored, communicated, and assisted in enforcing task critical production indicators, statistics, and solution plans. Show less

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Evaluated and advised an 11,250 manned foreign partner organization in the maintenance support of 11 U.S. purchased Boston Whaler Interceptor vessels valued over $6,100,000. Improved the readiness and availability of supplies doubling the readiness rate from 40% to 80%. Implemented safety and standardization training programs that improved the operational abilities of 12 vessel operators reducing the accident rate by 40% and saving over $230,000 in potential damages. Developed maintenance… Show more Evaluated and advised an 11,250 manned foreign partner organization in the maintenance support of 11 U.S. purchased Boston Whaler Interceptor vessels valued over $6,100,000. Improved the readiness and availability of supplies doubling the readiness rate from 40% to 80%. Implemented safety and standardization training programs that improved the operational abilities of 12 vessel operators reducing the accident rate by 40% and saving over $230,000 in potential damages. Developed maintenance standards that enabled the fleet to complete 100% of all required vessel services.Saved customers over $10,000 by managing and collaborating the repair of 5 Boston Whaler trailers. Show less

Fort Eustis, Va

Supervised, trained, and evaluated 8 managers and 11 working personnel which ensured that the organization had personnel available to complete all logistical goals. Saved the organization an average of $15,000 per quarter by standardizing the maintenance program of 5 Army watercraft. Decreased potential losses by 20% by being directly accountable for over 1.5 million dollars of transportation equipment. Demonstrated exception professionalism by serving as the organization’s Sexual Harassment… Show more Supervised, trained, and evaluated 8 managers and 11 working personnel which ensured that the organization had personnel available to complete all logistical goals. Saved the organization an average of $15,000 per quarter by standardizing the maintenance program of 5 Army watercraft. Decreased potential losses by 20% by being directly accountable for over 1.5 million dollars of transportation equipment. Demonstrated exception professionalism by serving as the organization’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Advocate; prevented any instances of sexual harassment by ensuring that all personnel maintained knowledge of all sexual harassment policies. Show less

Fresno, California

Supervised a team of 4 recruiters; implemented a marketing campaign to attract potentially qualified candidates for employment in an area covering 976 square miles with a population of over 215,000. Screened, interviewed, and prequalified applicants for the next phase in the hiring process. Maintained the company’s recruiting goals above the quarterly quota by at least 10% by maintaining strong interpersonal relationships between the company and over 20 different organizations around the… Show more Supervised a team of 4 recruiters; implemented a marketing campaign to attract potentially qualified candidates for employment in an area covering 976 square miles with a population of over 215,000. Screened, interviewed, and prequalified applicants for the next phase in the hiring process. Maintained the company’s recruiting goals above the quarterly quota by at least 10% by maintaining strong interpersonal relationships between the company and over 20 different organizations around the community. Worked with Human Resources policies, regulations, and functions in order to assure that all candidates were fully qualified. Became experienced with the Army CRM system in and maintained and track over 1000 potential recruitment candidates and track 20 qualified applicants; ensured that 100% of all qualified applicants made it through the hiring process and proceeded to onboarding Show less

Fort Eustis, Virginia

Responsible for the overall operation of a class C Army vessel and a crew of six personnel and over $250,000 of equipment. Required to comply with all Coast Guard, Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA, and Army Regulations.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Network And Cyber Security Professional Certification

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Vocational, Human Resources And Recruiting

Vocational, Senior Leadership Course