Led the expansion of classified IT enterprise domain and service delivery by managing projects that successfully implemented a second redundant hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) system at a new secondary site, ensuring continuous service availability and enhanced IT reliability. Collaborated with Peraton Security/Information Assurance teams to prepare the SSP and navigate new government security and compliance requirements to achieve reaccreditation of the largest classified network ATO. Update documented processes and procedures to incorporate new sites, redundant circuits, and systems● Managed the expansion of Peraton's classified enterprise domain to four new sites, increasing user base by 44% and PC count by 56%, which included: - Chantilly, VA: Separation of divested division from the StoneGate and Valley Forge sites from the legacy network and migration of Peraton data from legacy systems as outlined in divestiture requirements two months ahead of schedule. - Chantilly, VA Ridge View: Extension of the classified domain, migration of legacy data, and decommissioning of the old domain from the Solers acquisition. - Reston, VA: Extension of the classified domain to the new Peraton HQ.● Authored project schedules for all CITS projects, ensuring timely and organized project management.● Successfully brought a newly acquired classified program's proposal network into compliance by renewing its ATO and achieving a new ATO.● Oversaw classified IT operations, designed IT infrastructure, implemented IT strategies, and led a team of IT staff, while documenting processes & procedures, and updating SOWs.

Transformed Peraton Classified IT domain infrastructure, functionality, and productivity by collaborating with the vendors' sales and technical teams and corporate resources from an aging server and network hardware to design a Dell Hyperconverged (HCI) 8-node VxRail system, DataDomain backup system, and refresh Cisco switches and firewalls delivering on milestones and objective of the SCIF Modernization project. As a result, we successfully met government security requirements, supported internal customer growth, and standardized technology for current and future use. ● Researched and evaluated current technical enhancements of new Windows OS versions, VMware, virtualization hardware platforms, hyperconverged appliances versus standard servers and SAN storage, and backup software and appliances.● Secured accreditation or reaccreditation for government ATO on four IT systems through collaboration with Peraton Security/Information Assurance teams and government sponsors.● Successfully completed the SCIF modernization project with the installation of an 8-node Dell VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) and migration to a new 2019 domain, including transitioning of all user accounts, client PCs, Exchange mailboxes, and file share data.● Implemented new Group Policy Objects (GPOs) based on Nessus vulnerability scans and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Information Guides (STIGs) to enhance security.● Improved operational efficiency and ensured data security by developing process improvements and enhancements.● Designed server and PC configurations that met all security requirements and standard standalone client-server network deployment configurations.

Ensured the security and compliance of all classified systems in secure areas, vaults, and SCIFs by collaborating with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), adhering to required security standards. Ensured all IT projects adhered to the DTS-PO's enterprise project management master schedule by developing and maintaining precise project schedules. Provided DTS-PO leadership weekly budget and progress updates of scheduled task status and as milestones were met.● Managed a team of 12 in administering Windows, Linux, and Solaris environments, including databases and network infrastructure for a classified government network.● Orchestrated projects such as RSA SSL VPN remote connectivity, Citrix server upgrades, and NetApp optimization and virtualization. ● Consolidated classified IT systems into a combined WAN domain, optimizing connectivity and compliance across multiple sites according to government agency requirements.● Designed, built, and maintained classified networks for various federal government agencies, incorporating both physical and virtual servers, client PCs, and printers.

Secure Systems IT Lead – Harris Critical Networks and Mission Sustainment (2014-2017)Responsibilities: Implement IT strategies; Lead team of IT staff; Document Processes & Procedures; Asses, identify, and execute needed classified IT infrastructure changes; Prepare progress and budget reports for upper management.• Provided support of file and application servers; installed patches, applied software updates performed nightly backups, and monitored all network traffic to ensure the continual integrity of corporate resources. Assisted in the pre-planning and migration from a Novell server environment to a Windows 2000 Domain controlled environment.• Researched and identified an alternative accounting system because of known migration issues with the Deltek System 1, a DOS-based program that held accounts payable, contract billing, payroll, and HR information.

Provided network support for training labs by designing the network to meet course developer requirements; installed, configured, and maintained all hardware and software.

Identified and documented all production issues, then implemented solutions that met and exceeded client requirements. Maintained and provided support for network connectivity issues, printing processes, and quality issues.

Developed , and managed a schedule for a staff of 12 people to insure that we provided the customer with 24/7 coverage by 2-3 people per shift 365 days a year. Identified and documented all production issues, then implemented solutions that met and exceeded client requirements.