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Texas, United States

Texas, United States

Lead the IT infrastructure and operations across organization, including 5 on-premises data centers, as well as AWS and Azure cloud systems, for largest NGO hospital ship in the world. Manage the operations of the Enterprise Infrastructure (EI) group including oversight of the Audio Visual, Monitoring, and Availability team and Network Operations Center (outsourced). Direct incident response, troubleshooting, reporting, and documentation related to EI function. Execute continual improvement processes and ensure the efficiency of the team and functional area. Facilitate communications for 17 international offices, Operational Hospital Vessels, and International Support Center. Recruit, supervise, and retain managers leading 5 teams (Infrastructure Architecture, Systems, Network, NOC, and Audiovisual) supporting multiple industries within single organization, including Medical, Academic, and Marine. Control EI assets, processes, reporting, and compliance. Create and implement policies and procedures related to EI balancing operational requirements and security. Responsible for multi-national contracts and work collaboration across entire organization.

Oceanside, California, United States

Directed the day-to-day operations of the store including organization, financials, and product development. Managed internal and external contractors. Negotiated pricing and timelines with vendors. Recruited, supervised, and retained staff members. Developed strong client relationships and acted as the point of contact for customer communications, concerns, and complaints.

Camp Pendleton, California

Built cyberspace planning and operations for mission critical use during joint and Marine Corps-specific operations in the Pacific area of responsibility. Produced risk assessments and made recommendations to senior leadership regarding cyberspace operations. Led the actions of the Security Operation Center with a particular focus on certification and accreditation; threats; security architecture design; incident response; and vulnerability management. Created and enforced policies and procedures. ● Coordinated cyber operations for the largest west coast training exercise across two classified networks and more than 1,000 users and 1,500 complex technical assets. ● Excelled as a senior-level analyst on multiple critical projects involving the development of customized products.● Partnered with commercial vendors to drive training for staff members and leaders

Quantico, Virginia

Served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group Enterprise Services Branch Officer in Charge and managed, trained, and supervised over 250 Marines, civilians, and contractors responsible for the daily operations and cyber defense of the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN).• Supervised the DCO for the MCEN coordinating all activities across networks spanning the globe. • Supervised the planning and implementation of the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) across the Marine Corps.• Managed over 40 projects supporting the MCEN on both The Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) and Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET).• Coordinated and supervised the on-call and on-site tactical network support of over 100 Deployed Support missions throughout the operation forces.• Managed and organized 24/7/365 while assuming control of over 5,000 network devices and 100,000 customers.

Camp Leather, Afghanistan

Managed a staff of 15 technicians responsible for maintaining the Cyber Security program; identifying requirements, objectives, personnel, processes and procedures necessary for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Performed security test and evaluation, review of systems security procedure, Certification and Accreditation, vulnerability management, risk analysis and mitigation, incident response and information assurance contingency plans for Regiment Combat Team 5 area of operation.• Ensure and enforce compliance with operation system (OS) , Point-of-Presence (POP), and small computer system security controls.• Orchestrated the installation and implementation of Host Based Security Systems across 2 Major forward operating bases (FOB's), 2 RCTs, 12 Bn FOBs, 36 combat outposts (COP's), and scores of patrol bases (PBs).• Methodically implemented Data Loss Protection across all three networks - NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and The Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) - on 1500 + computers increasing the security posture of the networks + reducing the amount of viruses and malware introduced on the networks.• Developed new Cyber Security Awareness training for personnel deploying to the Regional Command Southwest (RC(SW)) network, training over 16,000 users, bringing the incident rate down to the lowest of the five regions in the Afghanistan theater of operations.

Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

Developed and managed the 2nd Marine Divisions Information Assurance program, providing assistance and direction to users and subject matter expert consultation to leadership, on all matters pertaining to cyber security. Carried out all duties pertaining to Incident Response, Certification and Accreditation, digital forensics, vulnerability management, and policy development for a 3500-user network.

Iraq

Develop the Cyber Security program; identifying requirements, objectives, personnel, processes and procedures necessary for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Provided oversight and guidance to subordinate commands in the areas of Certification and Accreditation, vulnerability management, risk analysis and mitigation, and incident response for Multi National Forces-West (MNF-W) consisting of 1500 network devices and 5000 customers.• Executed the implementation of two factor authentication for 2500 SIPRNET users.• Perform Risk assessments, Security test and Evaluation, and Certification and Accreditation processes.• Maintained compliance with operating system (OS), Point-of-Presence(POP), small computer system, and application layer security controls.• Preformed forensic analysis and Investigation on numerous information systems• Planned, implemented and migrated the CyberGuard to the Fortinet Deployed Security Interdiction Devices (DSIDs) for Multi-domain• Successfully built and maintained Symantec Anti-Virus Servers for Multi-domain