Jeff Dawson Email & Phone Number

Pensacola, Fl, Us

Pensacola, Fl, Us

Pensacola Metropolitan Area

Pensacola, Florida Area

 HBSS SME team lead for U. S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) at NAS Pensacola. Lead 6 member HBSS admin team, performing HBSS support of ashore primary and failover operations data centers, as well as support of afloat shipboard managed assets on the US Navy’s non combative support ship fleet.  HBSS administrator of both classified and unclassed networks, using the McAfee’s Host Based Security System’s (HBSS) ePolicy Orchestrator application versions 5.9.1, and… Show more  HBSS SME team lead for U. S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) at NAS Pensacola. Lead 6 member HBSS admin team, performing HBSS support of ashore primary and failover operations data centers, as well as support of afloat shipboard managed assets on the US Navy’s non combative support ship fleet.  HBSS administrator of both classified and unclassed networks, using the McAfee’s Host Based Security System’s (HBSS) ePolicy Orchestrator application versions 5.9.1, and 5.10, on fourePO servers. Assure assets meet/exceed required DoD DISA security compliance and operational readiness. Install, configure, update have installed, operate, and troubleshoot regularly the main ePO server application including its policies and configurations, as well as the mandated McAfee endpoint products on all managed assets including HIPS, ENS, VSE, ABM, ACCM, PA, DLP/DCM, RSD and SolidCore (MAC) and (MCC). Additional administrative tools used routinely include Microsoft Server 2012 R2, 2016, and 2019 Server management, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Hypervisor virtual machine management, Symantec Backup Exec, ACAS, as well as many others common DoD tools and resources.  Perform required software security OS and app updates/patching, hardware firmware upgrades as Information Assurance mandated, to comply with the HBSS CONOPS, DISA STIGs, NCDOC directives, IAVM’s, CTO’s, OPORDs, TASKORDs, FRAGORDs to maintain required security postures.  Monitor operations continuously to insure system readiness. Resolve new issues, take appropriate corrective actions, and provide regular required status reports to management and team leads. Show less

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HBSS and System Administrator of DoD training enterprise network, providing operational support and mandated security(IA) compliance, additionally performing VMware and Microsoft Active Directory administrative activities. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 & 2008 R2, Windows 10, VMware 6.5, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator(HBSS) 5.3 & 5.9, SolarWinds, Backup Exec, ACAS, are a few my knowledge/tool set. Ensure secure operational availability to our client(s) of production environments applications and… Show more HBSS and System Administrator of DoD training enterprise network, providing operational support and mandated security(IA) compliance, additionally performing VMware and Microsoft Active Directory administrative activities. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 & 2008 R2, Windows 10, VMware 6.5, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator(HBSS) 5.3 & 5.9, SolarWinds, Backup Exec, ACAS, are a few my knowledge/tool set. Ensure secure operational availability to our client(s) of production environments applications and systems/assets. Show less

Pensacola, Florida

Systems Administration - daily support of DoD classified enterprise networks with proficiency in the use of multiple tools and operating systems such as MS Windows Server 2012 R2 & 2008 R2, Intel ePolicy Ochestrator 4.6.8 & 5.1.3(HBSS), SolarWinds, Altiris Ghost Imaging, and more. Provide all levels of operational support and security/information assurance posturing, to our client and their users, supporting their delivery systems, network applications, including both software and physical… Show more Systems Administration - daily support of DoD classified enterprise networks with proficiency in the use of multiple tools and operating systems such as MS Windows Server 2012 R2 & 2008 R2, Intel ePolicy Ochestrator 4.6.8 & 5.1.3(HBSS), SolarWinds, Altiris Ghost Imaging, and more. Provide all levels of operational support and security/information assurance posturing, to our client and their users, supporting their delivery systems, network applications, including both software and physical hardware assets. Show less

Promoted in 2013 to task lead over enterprise wide security activity, supervising as wellperforming as member of nine member HBSS/SSIM/DAR enterprise security systemsadministrator team.* Manage complete security posture of over 23,000 DOD training assets. Products managedinclude the DOD McAfee enterprise implementation of Host Based Security System (HBSS),Symantec Security Information Manager (SSIM), and Symantec Data at Rest (DAR).* Provided administrative support to a… Show more Promoted in 2013 to task lead over enterprise wide security activity, supervising as wellperforming as member of nine member HBSS/SSIM/DAR enterprise security systemsadministrator team.* Manage complete security posture of over 23,000 DOD training assets. Products managedinclude the DOD McAfee enterprise implementation of Host Based Security System (HBSS),Symantec Security Information Manager (SSIM), and Symantec Data at Rest (DAR).* Provided administrative support to a mixed enterprise environment of over 750 physical andvirtual VMware Windows and Unix/Solaris servers* Provided installation/maintenance/decommission of systems software, hardware, and peripherals.* Provided system software and hardware testing /performance evaluations.* Provided database support/management (including installation, testing, evaluation, andoperational trouble shooting), data storage, and data backup/restoral.* Perform frequent failover emergency systems operational relocation procedures, to ensure seamlessenterprise readiness and deliverability in the event of catastrophic failures/events.* Provided Legacy hardware support and associated technical documentation/reporting.* Provide systems security including, but not limited to, FISMA, antivirus, documentation,application of DOD IAVM/IVMA/IAVB information Assurance Vulnerability standards, ActiveDirectory policy management , and software application CTO’s and INFOCONs.* Provided Storage Area Network setup, configuration administration, and performancemonitoring.* Provided Active Directory user support, including account creation, resource accessconfiguration, and account access discontinuance per US DOD and Command Requirements.* Performed Retina scans on hardware platforms to ensure enterprise security policy implemented* Maintained Enterprise Backup systems support for NMPBS. Show less

Local network administrator supporting in house 80 users over a multi-site LAN/WANenvironment.* Provided network and desktop administration and support of server and workstation platforms,as well as all forms of network peripheral equipment and communications, such as MicrosoftServer 2008R2, Server 2003, and Server 2000, Novell 6.1, VMware ESX & ESX 3I, Vspherevirtual center Client, Ubuntu Server, CITRIX, WebEx, McAfee Enterprise antivirus, SafeBoot,and McAfee… Show more Local network administrator supporting in house 80 users over a multi-site LAN/WANenvironment.* Provided network and desktop administration and support of server and workstation platforms,as well as all forms of network peripheral equipment and communications, such as MicrosoftServer 2008R2, Server 2003, and Server 2000, Novell 6.1, VMware ESX & ESX 3I, Vspherevirtual center Client, Ubuntu Server, CITRIX, WebEx, McAfee Enterprise antivirus, SafeBoot,and McAfee Endpoint Encryption.* Supported Windows 7 Professional and all of its previous versions, Microsoft Office 2010Professional and its previous versions, including MS Access and Visual basic/.NET., Extra850 525-9761*mrjeffdawson@att.netJeffrey A. DawsonAttachmate terminal emulation software.* Provided multiple mainframe system administrative security officer support functions, as well assupport use of departmental Web based systems.* I possess excellent technical and interpersonal skills and contribute as a team player in theorganization I serve, as well as those external organizations I interface with.* Quickly resolved challenges to consistently deliver the highest application availability to staff.Have delivered classroom training as well as provide daily one-on-one user training and support.* I daily reviewed and prioritized active projects and dynamically incorporate/prioritize newadditions as they arrive.* I routinely analyzed procedures and identified ways to increase efficiency, productivity, and usersatisfaction.* I frequently served as voluntary beta site for new application evaluation prior to state wideadoption and distribution. Show less

Served as network services consultant contractor, at Saufley Field and downtown Pensacola forthe Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS) activity, specifically assigned to the Qualityand Assurance Testing Organization (QATO) activity out of Indianapolis, Indiana.* Researched and developed installation and configuration procedures for newly selected DFASserver and desktop applications on multiple hardware platforms.* Assisted in publishing those procedures into QATO lab… Show more Served as network services consultant contractor, at Saufley Field and downtown Pensacola forthe Defense Financial Accounting Service (DFAS) activity, specifically assigned to the Qualityand Assurance Testing Organization (QATO) activity out of Indianapolis, Indiana.* Researched and developed installation and configuration procedures for newly selected DFASserver and desktop applications on multiple hardware platforms.* Assisted in publishing those procedures into QATO lab install and configuration guides usesDFAS wide.* Provided phone and onsite technical support for multiple DFAS field locations supportingexisting installs and deployments.* Participated on the Defense Travel Pay System (DTPS) project, as a member of the advancetechnical site prep team.* Made extended application deployment trips to multiple locations, working with each sites ITdepartments to install, configure, and begin classroom training of local staff in the use of theDTPS database application Show less

Provided network consultation, installation, support, and service as a Microsoft Solutionsprovided and an authorized Novell retailer.* Served as service department manager for computer retail sales/service operation, overseeingdaily operations including supervising three technicians, one logistics worker, and one clericalstaff.* I participated in the service contract development and solicitation process team activity.* Oversaw contract obligation and fulfillment… Show more Provided network consultation, installation, support, and service as a Microsoft Solutionsprovided and an authorized Novell retailer.* Served as service department manager for computer retail sales/service operation, overseeingdaily operations including supervising three technicians, one logistics worker, and one clericalstaff.* I participated in the service contract development and solicitation process team activity.* Oversaw contract obligation and fulfillment activities for government and private sector clientssuch as NADEP, City of Pensacola, and FedEx.* Ensured requirements were met to sustain current or obtain new Authorized Service CenterAccreditation to provide manufacture authorized in/out of warranty service on multiple productlines.* Oversaw contract obligation and fulfillment activities for government and private sector clientssuch as Navy Printing and Publishing, NADEP, City of Pensacola, and FedEx.* As an authorized multi product warranty service center, maintained active status and satisfiedaccreditations for all product lines.* Managed daily service department support of our 13 person sales operation, providing warranty850 525-9761*mrjeffdawson@att.netJeffrey A. Dawsonand non- warranty repair services, as well as contract services for many computerproducts/systems. Show less

I held the position of Field Engineer primarily supporting State Farm Insurance company agentcomputer operations for State Farm’s Southeastern region.* I managed 76-82 agent accounts in Georgia and Florida, servicing IBM Series One mini-computersystems located in individual “retail” offices.* I additionally provided rotational support at the southeastern regional headquarters office inJacksonville FL as required.* Primary duties were customer support and service enacting… Show more I held the position of Field Engineer primarily supporting State Farm Insurance company agentcomputer operations for State Farm’s Southeastern region.* I managed 76-82 agent accounts in Georgia and Florida, servicing IBM Series One mini-computersystems located in individual “retail” offices.* I additionally provided rotational support at the southeastern regional headquarters office inJacksonville FL as required.* Primary duties were customer support and service enacting timely repairs while simultaneouslysustaining an aggressive preventative maintenance schedule.The major challenges were meeting the requirements of servicing a larger geographicallydistributed client base managing the extensive mobile spare parts inventory. Show less

Persued Bachelor Of Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Option

Systems Sciences - Business Option completed third year

Associate Of Science, Electronics Technology

AA in Electronics Technology AS in Computer Sciences

Associate Of Arts, Computer Science

High School Diploma, Academic Emphasis

Academic and AP courses