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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas Area

Carry-on contractor to previous position - Senior Boundary Protection Team Operator for the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Oversees intrusion detection, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the Air Force Network (AFNET). Identify unknown or unauthorized sources which attempt to access the AFNET and, when such attempts occur, notifies the appropriate U.S. Air Force (USAF) agencies. Monitor, operate, and maintained intrusion detection systems, firewalls, load balancers, and Web proxies’ servers to protect AFNET resources from both internal and external threats. We provide the Alternate Operating Facility service for 26 NOS, assuming critical mission functions for short periods of time in emergency and crisis situations. During non-emergency or crisis situations, the AOL Team will be tasked with normal 26 NOS operational duties.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Senior Boundary Protection Team Operator for the 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Oversees intrusion detection, boundary protection and vulnerability assessment operations to defend the Air Force Network (AFNET). Identify unknown or unauthorized sources which attempt to access the AFNET and, when such attempts occur, notifies the appropriate U.S. Air Force (USAF) agencies. Monitor, operate, and maintained intrusion detection systems, firewalls, load balancers, and Web proxies’ servers to protect AFNET resources from both internal and external threats. We provide the Alternate Operating Facility service for 26 NOS, assuming critical mission functions for short periods of time in emergency and crisis situations. During non-emergency or crisis situations, the Team will be tasked with normal 26 NOS operational duties.

Crt Program, Lackland Afb, Tx

• Install, configure, maintain and manage the Air Force IDS/IPS sensor fleet, ArcSight Correlator, and associated Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment/configurations.• I monitor and maintain the gateway IOP Sensors and switches, McAfee IDS, Cisco VPN and ASA and the Cloudshield. Familiar with ARCsight, Fidelis, Netwitness, Assure6, Vshpere, Solarwinds as well as Microsoft AD and Linux +. Working with the local personnel at each gateway as well as the 26 NOS, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Integrated Network Operations and Security Centers (I-NOSC) to ensure availability of network resources to customers on the installation.• Support the development and documentation of processes and checklists for maintenance associated with those systems.• Maintain and manage the capability to upgrade software and perform system changes for the IDS/IPS sensor fleet and associated equipment.• Deploy to any DoD network with necessary equipment to provide direct support for the installation of IDS/IPS sensor(s) and VPN hardware.• Support the conduct of the daily private key management

Cits Program, Lackland Afb, Tx

• Working with ArcSight, Fidelis, Netwitness, Solera, Niksun, McAfee Intrushield (4010/4050) HBSS, Information Operations Platform (IOP) Sun, and Cisco Intrusion Detection System (CIDS) and ASAs (Adaptive Security Appliances), and Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls (NGF).• Performing System Administration in Active Directory, installation, upgrade, and daily maintenance of hardware and software consisting of Unix-based and Windows-based operating systems, servers, workstations, laptops, computer printers, network switches/hubs, routers, firewalls, Cybex switches, ATM fiber, gigabit Ethernet, 100 BaseT and network operations, and other network and computer components and devices. • Perform system backups and recovery. Maintain data files and monitor system configuration to ensure data integrity. • Perform system analysis, design, development, test and evaluation activities, ensure the integration of software, hardware, reliability, maintainability, safety, survivability, human interface and other requirements in the total engineering effort. • Formulate operational concept, perform mission and functional analyses, conduct requirements and information analysis, cost-benefit analysis, system trade studies, and risk analysis. • Experienced in Network Security, Cisco PIX/ASA Enterprise firewalls, routers, switches, VPN, Sidewinder, McAfee IDS, Cisco IPS, VMware Virtual Infrastructure v3, VMware VDI, SAN Storage solutions, Solaris, Linux, Windows Server and Workstation, Bluecoat, Automated Security Intrusion Measurement, System Security Authorization Agreements development, Air Force Regulations, policies, NOTAMS, DOD Regulations, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance's and regulations.

San Antonio, Texas

(New Horizons is the world’s largest independent IT training company that delivers a full range of technology and business skills.)• CompTIA Network+ Certification (Exam N10-005) • Cisco - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) • Cisco - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)• CompTIA Security+ Certification (Exam SY0-301, JK0-018)

San Antonio, Texas

(Strategic Communications is a premier integrated provider of national IT services and infrastructure solutions, offering engineering and network installation for voice, data, video, security and wireless solutions.)• Managed a team of technicians, on multiple contracts providing break/fix service on networks, servers, desktop, notebook computers and printers with a P&L of $960K in annual revenue. • Reported performance against service level agreements and monthly billing on all contracts.• Updated the Strategic Communications GSA Schedule, making contacts with vendors to acquire teaming and reseller agreements.• Member of proposal team creating fixed price service contracts with values over $1M annually. Served as capture manager gathering bid information for RFP’s.• Customers included; Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Honeywell, State of Utah and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

San Antonio, Texas

(Diebold's team of IT professionals, makes up one of the 10 largest third-party maintenance providers of network and hardware service solutions to federal and state government agencies and commercial firms nationwide.) • Managed over 100 Computer Field Service Engineers across the country with a P&L of $10 Million in annual revenue.• Responsibilities for performance evaluations and annual salary reviews.• Ensured correct inventory control of $5M with on site visits to field offices nationwide• Established and maintained effective customer relationships and customer satisfaction through formal meetings with customers.• Coordinated with clients to develop preventive maintenance plans consistent with OEM recommendations. • Performed nationwide upgrades of new computers, networks, cash registers, printers and scanners for Southland Corporation and their 7 Eleven stores.• Prime contractor for IT Services to Social Security Administration in 10 Regional Work centers and 1300 field offices for over 100,000 servers, desktops, printers including network moves and services. • Prime contractor for IT services to Texas Department of Criminal Justice with 119 prisons 254 Parole offices for over 50,000 servers, desktops, laptops and network devices.• Additional customers included US Air Force (DEERS/RAPIDS), Northrop Grumman (Federal Reserve Banks), Southland Corporation (7 Eleven), Yum (KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands)

San Antonio, Texas

(TFE Technology Holdings was acquired by Diebold Inc. on 06/24/2004. TFE Technology Holdings is a Third Party Maintenance (TPM) provider of network and hardware service solutions. The company offers network administration, help desk support, program management, mainframe systems maintenance, and relocation support services. It provides support services for Cisco, Dell, Zenith, Fujitsu, NEC, IBM, HP, Hitachi, Compaq, and Sun. TFE's clients include State of Utah, NASA, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and Department of Energy. The company is based in Bountiful, Utah. TFE Technology Holdings was formerly known as Telos Field Engineering. As a result of its acquisition by Carr & Company, Telos Field Engineering name was changed. • Managed over 100 Computer Field Service Engineers in 17 States with a P&L of $15 Million in annual revenue• Performed installations, remedial and preventative maintenance, and upgrades on PC’s, minicomputers, mainframes, and all associated peripherals made by various manufacturers including Toshiba, HP/Compaq/ DEC, IBM, Dell, SUN, SGI, and others.• Provided proper response to SLA’s and customer satisfaction.• Responsible for performance evaluations and annual salary reviews as well as inventory control and reporting for monthly billing on all contracts. • Additional customers include the Social Security Administration, Southland Corporation (7 Eleven), Lockheed Martin (Johnson Space Center). Company was acquired by Diebold, Inc. and name was changed to Diebold Information and Security Systems.

San Antonio, Texas

• Provided hardware maintenance support to a variety of state and local government clients and commercial firms in several industries. • Installed, repaired, maintained Digital PDP 11/44 through PDP 11/70, Digital VAX 4000 – VAX 8650 mini computers, Data General Eclipse, IBM 4300 Mainframes, PC Servers, Desktop PC’s, Laptops, Laser Printers. • Participated in on-site training sessions. • Attended IT forums, conferences, and networking events. • Company was acquired by Carr & Company and name was changed to TFE Technology Holdings, LLC.

Nas Chase Field - Beeville, Texas

• Installed, repaired, maintained, and upgraded Jet Aircraft Flight Simulators • Taught formal training of flight simulator maintenance to technicians. • Responsible for performance evaluations of subordinate technicians. • Honorable Discharge

Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls, Pan-Edu-201 And Pan-Edu-205

Activities and Societies: Firewall Installation, Configuration and Management, Pan-OS 5.0: Essentials I and II.Basic configuration.

Rsa Netwitness Analysis Course, Netwitness Administration And Troubleshooting

Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to: Identify the security challenges facing.

Comptia Network+ Certification (Exam N10-005), Network +

Comptia Network+ Cisco CCENT Cisco CCNA

Cisco - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (Icnd1) V1.1, System, Networking, And Lan/Wan Management/Manager

Study Network+ and CCNA

Cisco - Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (Icnd2) V1.1, System, Networking, And Lan/Wan Management/Manager

New Horizons Computer Learning Center of SA

Associate Of Science, Art/Art Studies, General

General studies

Basa 200-Ilt Brocade Associate San Administrator, Exitcertified

Activities and Societies: Knowledge and skills needed to help them become proficient with Brocade Gen 6 and Gen 5 Fibre Channel products.