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Iraq

Engineer, operate, and maintain network security devices for the Central Command (CENTCOM) network to enforce military policy on bases in southern Iraq.• Engineer security solutions using Cisco and Blue Coat equipment for new base installations and modified solutions to meet changing needs on existing bases. • Configure and troubleshoot Cisco ASA’s and Cisco switches. • Assist local Network Administrators in configuring and securing LAN switches.• Troubleshoot Cisco Routers and routing.• Configure, troubleshoot, and modify Blue Coat Proxy Servers.• Configure and maintain log servers utilizing Kiwi and Blue Coat Reporter.• Parse logs to investigate security breaches or legal incidents (upon requested by JAG).• Educate customers on security policy and enforce the policy.• Audit network devices for STIG compliance, inform local network administrators of vulnerabilities, and report to superiors if vulnerabilities are not fixed.• Install applications and patches on servers to maintain STIG and IAVA compliance.• Successfully handled the migration of 7 major bases and over 50 smaller network connections to becoming part of a Campus Area Network behind my security stack. • Selected as a NSA Trusted Agent after assisting their technicians with an equipment install.• Served as advisor to Certification and Accreditation team and Information Assurance Manager based on customer requests and offered alternate or mitigating solutions.

Iraq

Engineer, operate, and maintain a military network. Supervise staff of seven senior level Network and Systems Administrators. Train soldiers in use of Cisco equipment. • Engineered a ground up new network installation for the Brigade Headquarters and all structures for subordinate units that included two JNN/STT sets, core switches, and 40+ distribution switches.• Coordinated physical and logical build of the network to ensure military security standards were met or exceeded.• Generated detailed equipment and materials list to meet project needs and gathered quotes from vendors.• Worked directly with top ranking military officers to ensure network meets or exceeds at least 90% availability and met DoD security standards.• Responsible for install, maintain, and support of the Cisco networking architecture.• Partner with Digital Specialists to integrate connectivity of proprietary military tactical equipment.• Work with military counterpart to ensure IOS patches and upgrades are implemented and all configurations were securely backed up.• Work with military staff to prevent or detect any attempted unauthorized network access or inappropriate use of resources.• Generated a system baseline and established and automations system using Ghost Cast. Documented all procedures and trained soldiers to follow those procedures.• Held formal training classes for soldiers in CCNA certification prep, computer basics, desktop support, basic networking, and computer/network security.

Camp Taji, Iraq

Supervised and trained staff of nine technicians. Trained soldiers and civilians in computer use and troubleshooting techniques. Performed troubleshooting of a wide array of hardware and software; network connectivity on Cisco switches. Repaired, installed, and configured PC hardware and software; domain and local computer permissions issues; Windows XP registry and security settings.• Earned the trust of Network Administrators and Systems Administrators. Received elevated permissions on both which allowed me to solve problems at Helpdesk greatly limiting issues escalated to System Administration, Network Administration, and Telecommunications.• Partnered with military personnel and contractors to configure computers for military networks.• Partnered with Information Assurance staff to develop baseline procedures and maintain software upates/patches per US Army policies.• Trained staff and end users on Security (based on IA guidelines) and IT fundamentals.• Modified and performed troubleshooting of Active Directory and DHCP.• Performed network administration functions, configured access ports, researched Cisco error logs, and troubleshot connectivity problems, and researched anomalies. • Detected a physical network intrusion and directed Information Assurance staff to the immediate area where they found and eliminated the problem before any damage could be done.• Troubleshot Cisco telephone problems. • Reorganized the Helpdesk in coordination with other departments to maximize the functionality and capabilities of subordinates. • Created standardized procedures and established a system based on local operations, incorporating theatre guidance and Information Assurance requirements.• Maximized resources by developing focused training for staff enabling them to perform more complex operations and repairs.

Richmond, Va

• Operated, maintained, and troubleshot AS/400 & Stratus servers. Balanced financial statements. Reported Lotto results via webpage and various public sources.• Empowered to do whatever necessary to ensure absolute security, data integrity, and 100% system availability during operational hours.• Very high physical security responsibility including personnel security, monitoring temperature/humidity levels in equipment room.• Create data backups and transport to hot site.• All employees maintained constant audit over equipment functions, other employees’ activities, and data values.• Provided detailed feedback to supervisor that helped streamline operations.

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration

Education record

GIAC Security Essential Course, Online, 2010 GIAC Hacker Techniques, Exploits, and Incident Handling, London, 2010 GIAC Network.

Education record

Completed courses in Java Programming and Computer Hardware & Software, 2004