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Responsible for telecommunications cabling, router/switch/firewall programming and physical security CCTV camera projects in accordance with customer requirements. Manage field service engineers and technical support staff for large renovation projects, new installations and emergency break/fix work. We provide services cyber security response services including: ransomware support, phishing identification and response, VPN/Firewall rulesets and more.

San Francisco, California, Us

Conducted IT Audits of Cyber Security Network Infrastructure and Web Applications for global operations. Improved Cyber Incident Response and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) plans to mitigate against business risk. Assessed current technical controls using WFAS methodologies, OWASP, BBP and custom created checklist. Based on audit findings, provided recommendation for compliance to audit management, risk operations and line of business clients .

Kyiv, Kyiv, Ua

Managing corporate and client perimeter security systems such as Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA), routers, switches, microwave radios and multi-vendor firewalls. Planning and implementing preventative security measures on network infrastructures from unauthorized modification and access. Designing and architecture for site-to-site VPN for client network security. Member of security incident response team for defense against threat intelligence, viruses attacks and network outages, log collection and analysis. Lead teams of network administrators, contractors and vendors for remediation. Work location remote and on-site.Tools: Wireshark, Netflow, NMAP, Bash/Python, Linux/Windows, Incident Response tool-set, Putty

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Defense in Depth technician for internal or external security threats, compliance audits and vulnerabilities. Monitored and performed configuration of access control devices for network security posture on network firewalls, IDS/IPS, VoIP, ASA and core switches. Configured proxy servers and SNORT Intrusion Detection to monitor network activities. Approved change request to firewall rule changes, patch management and software upgrades. Trained junior network administrators, system administrators and help desk on incident response procedures and cyber threat intelligence. Advised DFAS site manager on security metrics for PCI compliance on systems. Provided support for Fenty Hospital on meeting governmental HIPAA "security rule" for safeguarding technological assets. Tools used: NMAP, Wireshark, Network Security Scanner, SSH, Web App Scanner

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As project lead for CSIRT, responsible for the Area of Responsibilities (AOR) security posture of approximately 2500 information systems. Vulnerability assessments on web applications, servers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, workstations and mobile devices. Conducted patch management of vulnerable systems and devices. Created weekly cyber threat intelligence reports for the Information Assurance Manager (IAM) of Kuwait on current trends and threats in cyber security. Led incident response team for determining and handling possible fraud, user policy violations, security attacks or incidents against U.S. military targets. Conducted forensic collection with chain of custody for system logs, e-mail, accounts and network devices for potential malware. Supervised and supported a team of junior system, network and help desk administrators.Tools Used: Tenable Nessus, Retina, FTK (forensics), Anti-fraud and Abuse scripts, MBSA, SRR

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Certified CUVSS and Security SystemsProvided on-site support for ASG Kuwait in a security role using computer experience and training obtained through CSA training and level 1/2 support of biometric scanners, vehicular tracking and camera feed optimization.Monitored system logs, security logs and activity on all servers and workstationsHardware maintenance of rack-mounted servers, network equipment and network printerTrained incoming Force Protection Officers, on use, technique and capabilities of equipmentParticipated in systemic monitoring and evaluation of electronic physical security systems as required by the United States Army Central Command (USARCENT)

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Led and supervised teams of international employees in risk assessments, incident and crisis management. Conducted security analysis and surveys for environmental security of assetsDefense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS), RAPIDS and various biometric equipment monitoring to ensure identification, authentication and procedures are followed. Trained new employees on proper procedures of equipment, mission states and administration/physical/technical controls as required for position.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Responsible for maintaining the security posture for unit IT assets and computer systems as required by the S6 Operations Officer in Charge (OIC). Trained personnel new to the organization on the Acceptable User Policy (AUP) in compliance with duties as Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO). Conducted vulnerability scanning and log analysis for DOIM as request by S6 OIC.Courses taken through military include: Electronic Warfare, IT Security Certification, IASO

Master Of Information Assurance And Security, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba): Project Management, Information Technology Project Management, Business Management

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (Cissp), Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance