Analyze security finding and make recommendations for remediations. Review network/security designs and make recommendations. Review security settings for compliance.

Installed and maintained 3 environments (OCI) of Splunk with 400+ clients and growing. Also built and maintained 1 Trend Micro Deep Security deployment. Built and maintained 4 different Tenable Security Center installations.

ELK engineering, installation and securing.

Setup Security Center Vulnerability Scanning. Reviewed Policy and Technical documents pursuing and ATO. Reviewed the System Security Plan for a new system. Setup Splunk and SCCM. Experience with Windows, Linux and MAC OS’s, VLANS, VPN, SOPHOS.

Converted/upgraded Splunk environment from Windows to Linux without any loss of data or uptime. Maintained Linux and Splunk product and security updates/configurations and troubleshot backend issues. Converted syslog servers to Splunk heavy forwarders without loss of data or uptime, improving the reliability of the capture of syslog devices. Maintained, upgraded and troubleshot Tenable products in an enterprise environment. Experience with Windows, Linux and Cisco switches and firewalls, Symantec Bluecoat proxy.

Installed/maintained Solarwinds, Tenable and other security products. Ensured that the security software and configurations met DoD compliance and regulatory specifications. Experience with Windows, Linux and Cisco.

Lead a team of Information System Security Officers to assess and evaluate multiple System Security Plans and associated systems. Provided feedback to the government and other companies on their security posture and deficiencies. Wrote Standard Operating Procedures based on NIST guidance and best practices. Ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the IS lifecycle. Perform leadership responsibilities to mentor and provide direction to more junior-level ISSO team members.

Create and update multiple System Security Plans and tailor according to ICE/DHS/NIST 800-53 standards. Create, update and track multiple POA&Ms. Interface between Headquarter Security Office and local Chief Information Office. Maintain security posture for multiple systems. Enforce ICE and DHS security policy and standards.Assessed Management and Operational controls for NIRT at Federal Reserve Banks. Wrote Security Assessment Reports in accordance with NIRT guidelines.

Reviewed multiple System Security Plans and converted security requirements from DCID to NIST. Helped remediate multiple POA&Ms. Maintained security posture for multiple systems. Scanned systems using Nessus for vulnerabilities and security policy compliance.

Create and update multiple System Security Plans and tailor according to TSA/DHS/NIST 800-53 standards. Create, update and track multiple POA&Ms. Interface between Headquarter Security Office and local Chief Information Office. Maintain security posture for multiple systems. Local scanning for rouge Access Point and Bluetooth devices. Enforce TSA and DHS security policy and standards.

Support the Veterans Administration by providing Security Certification & Accreditation (SCA) services support in accordance to NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-26 and to ensure compliance with various Federally mandated laws such as the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Government Information Security Reform Act (GiSRA) to include: System Security Plan Review and Analysis, Security Control Assessments, and Security Certification Documentation. Specifically, perform Windows 2000/XP/Server 2000/2003 audits, Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Veterans Health Information Systems & Technology Architecture (VistA)\, VMS, and LAN Audits. Develop Windows and Unix/ Linux Red Hat SCA Test Plans, collection forms and readiness checklists. Perform follow-on analysis and SCA report development.

Continuing systems administration for all in-house computers and network equipment to include the following hardware and software: IBM servers, desktops and laptops; Intel servers; Gateway desktops; HP servers; Micron desktops and laptops; Windows NT, 2000, 95 and 98; Raid hardware and software; Microsoft Office 97 and 2000; Sun and Solaris; Lucent network switch; Veritas Backup Exec; Hummingbird Exceed.Helped in the network and system design of new projects, to include hardware specifications and costing.Supported development networks to include the following hardware and software: IBM servers, desktops and laptops; Intel servers; Gateway desktops; Micron desktops and laptops; Windows NT, 2000; Cisco switches and routers; Microsoft Exchange 5.5; Symantec Ghost; Hummingbird Exceed; Rational ClearCase and ClearQuest; Microsoft IIS; Field support for many delivered products to include US and overseas travel. 1995-2004

Maintained and installed security and fire alarms across the DC Metro Area.

Coordinated shop activities and served as weapon systems test coordinator. Provided technical information and advice concerning operational status of weapons equipment. Performed preventative maintenance, fault analysis and isolation for the CIWS system.