Cyber Security engineer focusing on the oversight and security engineering of a suite of cloud-based resources. Providing guidance on various cloud security technologies ensuring proper design and implementation to protect against various cyber threats such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and malware attacks.

AFOSI/PJ SCA

Serving as the Assistant Information System Security Manager (AISSM), as well as a classified information system security analyst and auditor, providing oversight over the collateral security program for a DoD University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) ensuring compliance with DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Policy Operating Manual (NISPOM). Duties include providing assistance with the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of classified information systems, reviewing System Security Plans (SSPs) for compliance with applicable DoD policy, performing risk analyses and security assessments on diverse classified information system environments, recommending mitigation and remediation for any identified vulnerabilities, developing security policy, procedures and standards for classified program, serving as a technical advisor to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), developing and providing ongoing security awareness training and briefings to a large organization consisting of over 5,000 employees, and serving as a liaison for government customers and cognizant security agency. Other duties included managing compliance, auditing and IS hardening standards of an IS profiles that includes over 3000 pieces of equipment. Serve on the AI team to investigate internal policy and procedure infractions.

Have a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operation security measures. Complete and maintain the documentation for Certification & Accreditation of each Information System under their purview in accordance with applicable ODNI and DoD policies. ISSM for all Collateral systems and facilities with the Central Maryland region.

B-2 Lab facility Systems admin and integrator.

Responsible for network and computer administration including Windows Server 2003 administrator and integration, configure AD, DNS, DHCP, and created Domain settings and policies. Worked with a team to develop computer and network SOP. Developed lab network and computer integration. NETAPP storage design and administration. Linux workstation/server install and administration.

Wrote scripts (NT/DOS and Batch Scripting) to be used for firm-wide application standardization. Liaison to software vendors, financial institutions, and software developersCreated technical, configuration and support, documents for the firm. Lead technical analyst to provide primarily level III (and II) support to the equity investment groups, specifically the Equity, Municipal, and Corporate trading desks. Supervised and mentored one or more technical analyst(s). Executive technical support

In my position as an ISSO/IT lead I work all Technical (IT) aspects of the Wedgetail Program. This includes all security related functions for the information systems, all hardware/software installs, upgrades and maintenance. I am in charge of all lab equipment for inventory, class and declass procedures, tracking and calibration maintenance. All IT equipment is also my responsibility, workstations, servers, and printers. I oversee all the IT systems within the Wedgetail and related programs.

Routinely worked and lead all the needs of a medium sized software development lab for a multi-million dollar IRAD project. This includes hardware/software purchases, install, upgrades and configuration. Developed a working SOP for other technicians that worked in the area. Help design and implement a large scale network with help from NGIT. Worked directly with all software engineers to develop and maintain a solid working environment for current and future projects. This included the set up of an ESX server environment to host multiple simultaneous projects and stake holders. Work with lead software engineers, Program managers, and other groups to actively bring new business opportunities into the lab. The largest of which was a large proposal for a possible 3 billion dollar contract. I was lead for all IT and technical aspect of the working development, integration, production and demo environments. This included but was not limited to hardware and software quotes, purchases, setup, configuration and vendor relations and support.

Responsible for Windows Server 2003 Administration, installation and configuration. Ran DNS, DHCP, Terminal Server, Exchange 2003 and many other applications. Configured and maintained all Extreme networks Black Diamond and Mariner 10K multi layer switches. Planned and installed Cable Runs. Fiber and Copper (cat-5, 5E, and 6) Installed, Upgraded, and Maintained of all desktop computers and software. Installated and Maintained Server hardware and software. Created and updated desktop images for entire site. Altiris software Administrator. Linux workstation/server install and configuration. Knowledge of security procedures in accordance with the DCID 6/3, NISPOM Chapter 8, and/or JAFAN 6/3 requirements.

Support of NIH/CIT/HSB Windows OS environment, provide Windows system administration services including technical support and software expertise for Windows 2000 and 2003 servers. Ensure that these servers operate accurately and efficiently in response to user requirements. Install applications, operating system updates, Windows Web services and Citrix system software.Diagnose and resolve system problems to include recording the problem symptoms, performing root cause analysis, providing resolutions for hardware and software problems, and tracking issues through resolution. Coordinate and schedule remedial actions with appropriate vendor and operations personnel for hardware and software upgrades. Monitor daily operations and document procedures required for continuous operations. Maintain statistical information to track persistent problems as well as trends before they become problems. Test new hardware and software within Government guidelines to insure seamless integration into production environment.

Server team lead and state office liaison oversaw 14 engineers responsible for first point of contact and on site support as well as training new technicians. Support multiple Operating Systems in a Network Environment: Windows 9x, Win NT, Win 2K Pro & Server, and Windows XP Pro. Worked with migration team to upgrade laptops and desktops from Windows 95/Windows NT to Windows 2000 and Windows XP Pro. Support all aspects of hardware and software break fix contract. Second level network support including installs, maintenance, and upkeep.

Responsible for all aspects of software implementation, upkeep and maintenance. Configured PCs and laptops for remote dial in through Defender Services. Worked onsite with clients to resolve hardware and software issues. Handled PC and laptop software, hardware upgradesEstablished client's local accounts. Supplied second level help to clients and other technicians.