Jerry Wright Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Perform risk assessment for MDA.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Same as previous experience :)

Schriever Afb, Co

Cybersecurity independent validation testing.

Schriever Afb, Co

Schriever Afb, Co

As Network Defender responsible for implementing and enforcing national, DOD (8500.2, 5200.2-R, etc.) and MDA security policies and directives. Oversees intrusion detection, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the C2BMC component of the Ballistic Missile Defense Communications Network (BMD COMNET) and C2BMC mission systems and services. Develops a network defense visibility display and directs/executes time sensitive adjustments to the network security posture to minimize or counter operational risk. Also, as Network Defender collect, store and present data and metrics for use by senior leaders to conduct Operational Risk Management (ORM) decisions on the network security posture and perform proactive security functions to assist BMD organizations in deterring, detecting, isolating, containing, and recovering from information system (IS) and network security intrusions and mitigating known network vulnerabilities. Operate and administer the BMD provided IA/CND suite, to include firewalls, correlated log analysis, intruder alert and related services to protect BMD COMNET infrastructure and information services from internal and external threats. Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Peterson Afb, Co

Monitor and respond to events and provide internal/external IT threat analysis affecting operational availability on multiple large enterprise networks; and, communicate problems to leaders.Identify and verbally report suspicious malware within minutes of discovery and provide the activities to leaders.Create and present written threat analysis report’s to the government when discovered. Perform trend analysis of traffic to identify attacks/scans on the enterprise networks and recommend appropriate mitigating options.Report’s computer malicious internal network traffic to leadership personnel upon discovery.Conduct network protocol analysis to determine origin and threat from suspicious network traffic upon discovery. Review, validate and report daily on any cyber vulnerabilities that could threaten organization’s enterprise networks. Actively monitor enterprise networks in real-time and identify suspicious activity and report with recommendations/options to mitigate any activity. Coordinate with a computer emergency response team and base Information Assurance (IA) to block any intruding IP addresses when the authenticity and authorization of a given network connection are not positively established. Coordinate with incident response team and Office of Special Investigations (OSI) personnel when an unauthorized connection results in data returned to the initiating host.Applications and software tools used: McAfee HBSS (Host Intrusion Detection Servers), McAfee Sidewinder (Firewalls), Blue Coat Proxy (Web Proxy), Solarwinds (Network Management Tool), Microsoft SMS, SharePoint, InfoPath Design, ARS Remedy (Ticket Tracking).

Peterson Afb, Co

Investigate possible malware, unapproved downloads, unapproved software installations, or inappropriate use of computer systems. Monitor circuit outages, degradation or HAZCON conditions for 12 installations. Perform cyber defense briefings, provide USB reports to installations, and other cyber defense duties. Read Telos Description above.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Responsible for installing, configuring and troubleshooting all computers, laptops, and client applications, including but not limited to the Microsoft office suite, Outlook, Windows Operating Systems.Additional duties were IT Equipment Custodian, Telephone Control Officer, and Self-Inspection Program officer. Identifies and procures the hardware and software needed to satisfy user requirements.Provides excellent customer service and support for the department.Installs and configures hardware and peripheral components such as monitors, keyboards, printers and disk drives on users’ premises.Loads appropriate software packages such as operating systems, networking components and office applications. Apply software and operations system patch updates as needed.Assist in the customization and adaptation of existing programs to meet users’ requirements.Provide telephone, in-person and online support to end-users.Coordinates activities with Help Desk, and other information systems groups.Provides updates, status and completion information to manager and/or users, via voice mail, e-mail or in-person communication.Connects users to WI-FI networks and provides initial training in facilities and applications.Assists in research and procurement of computer accessories and supplies.

Developed IT security policies, procedures and implementation efforts to support 37,000 users as well as providing strategies and system countermeasures to $168M enterprise network. Interpreted National, DoD, Joint Staff and Air Force policies for installation Information Assurance Officers. Conducted Information Assurance Assessment and Assistance program reviews at 7 locations to ensure organizations meet computer security and emission security requirements.

Performed the network, prioritize and coordinate actions to restore services, maintain network security and integrity and report operational network status to the USAFE/A6, AF EUR A6, EUCOM and AFNOSC. Ensured operational decisions regarding the network and provided up-channeling network health to the USAFE/A6. In addition, assess mission impact for the MAJCOM based on Network Control Centers input. Led 7 person operational crew supported 42,500 USAFE personnel at 7 main bases and 78 separated units. Oversaw implementation of security measures for HQ USAFE, and ensured operational availability of $168M network systems. Supervised monitoring & control of networks, bandwidth, hardware & software resources for critical C2 applications. Advised Higher Headquarters on enterprise network statuses & reports/sanitizes malicious logic and classified message incidents.

Lackland Afb, Tx United States

Supervised 3 personnel to handle computer security (COMPUSEC) program and data classification responsibilities, as well as, ensuring over 2,000 personnel follow strict classification guidelines, briefed weekly Information Awareness to in processing personnel, and processed over 100 classified documents daily was vital to the integrity of data used.

Diego Garcia, B.I.O.T.

Provided users with guidance on application systems, communication links, and supported 19 servers/over 30 router/switches to support 1700 users.Analyzed, designed, coordinated, and implemented infrastructure changes to meet the customers requirements for LAN support.Completed and maintained first ever compliant directives (TCTOs/TCNOs) on Diego Garcia, 19 done in 3 weeks.Fixed 40 pages of discrepancies identified by PACAF Certification and Accreditation team during initial LAN security evaluation, accomplished massive feat solo, tireless efforts keep the Diego LAN running.Completed 15 Communication Tasking Orders from PACAF NOSC, lowered the Detachments overdue status from 87 percent to 19 percent.Installed new Microsoft Exchange server, proved critical during recent hardware failure, restored network resources in 2 hours, recovered all data, no mission interruptions.Assisted Network Management Systems/Base Intrusion Protection network, speed tripled and network is compliant with PACAF NOSC directives, configured Global Command Control System client, C2 force multiplier

Maxwell Afb, Gunter Annex, Al United States

Led two technicians to administer backups, access control lists, and filters for 60 firewalls, routers, and proxy servers to ensure perimeter defense is complete.Supervised eight cable installers for two years to remove and replace legacy local area network for over 3000 personnel and over 300 servers with a budget of $1.5M.Managed the operations and maintenance on firewalls, routers, and switches to ensure base information resources are protected from internal and external threats.Directed the use of standard automated security tools to deter, detect, isolate network intrusions, and recover compromised systems after attack.Performed internal network security assessments, using Internet Security Scanner (ISS) to minimize or eliminate threat of intrusion by proactively probing network defenses to identify vulnerabilities.Analyzed monthly reports to produce executive summaries for system administrators to perform required security fix actions according to program management office.Simplified local area network firewalls by designing a new configuration layout, ensured savings of $15K in licensing fees and additional Sidewinder telephone technical support.Orchestrated Network Facility Uninterruptable Power Supply upgrade valued at $325K by coordinating six month projects to ensure zero downtime for the $13M corporate LAN.Applied and produced in-depth knowledge on network architecture for detailed LAN topography, resulted in network architecture library to provided technicians with clear and concise tools to aid troubleshooting.Directed and planed all installations for 18 communication equipment rooms, and completed installation two years ahead of completion date, saved thousands in contracting cost.Lead team of 10 personnel to install 700 network connections and configured network devices for Air Force Y2K Help Desk--one week ahead of schedule.

Whiteman Afb, Mo United States

Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a $3.4M radar approach control facility that served Whiteman AFB, seven satellite airports, and the Truman Military Operation Area encompassing more than 4,000 square miles of Western Missouri air space. Equipment included airport surveillance radar display (ASR), secondary radar, video mapping, control tower remote radar display equipment, and weather radar display systems. Performed additional duties: electrostatic discharge (ESD) monitor, supply point manager, and tools monitor. Managed extensive special maintenance project to replace secondary radar antenna system; reduced expected 4 to 5 week downtime by 3 weeks, accelerating work over many 10 to 14 work days; resulted in correcting several critical system phasing errors in the radar unit causing a loss of aircraft identifiers; improved air-flight safety.Designed and wrote training and operating plans for newly installed equipment; eliminated backlog of training tasks requirements.Improved flight safety during aircraft landings by identifying an error in the runway approach map; developed and instituted new terminal area procedure references, eliminated map alignment errors.Coordinated the removal and replacement of the ASR drive motor and brake assembly--optimized system performance.Coordinated the NEXRAD Principle User Processor placement and equipment configuration; ensured compliance of system specifications, resulted in $20K saved in contracting costs.

Masters, Information Security

Information Systems Security

Ba, Information Technology - Systems

Information Systems Security

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Information Technology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Electronics