Kevin King Email & Phone Number

Fort Smith, Ar, Us

I leverage various skills in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Git, Flux, Python, and Bash to contribute to CI/CD within an Agile workflow.- Contributed to the automation codebase to enhance pipeline efficiency, security, and software performance.- Deployed Seed Innovations software to Development, Stage, and Production environments with various cloud and air-gapped (pseudo baremetal) platforms (but mostly Azure and AWS).- Supported customers and internal teams by actively monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting deployments to production and internal pipelines in GitLab.- Provided comprehensive reports with valuable insights to my team.- Created onboarding materials and training for my projects and teams.- Developed innovative data-generation code in Python to support various data validation testing initiatives.- Led a Tiger team utilizing Agile methodology to create M365 governance and help implement best practices for the company.

Ebbing Afb

• Supervise within the shift-leader role to provide oversight of the security posture and functionality of server room, networking equipment, virtualized infrastructure, HSMs, Active Directory domains, and COMSEC/PKI lifecycle • Plan, install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot all hardware, including approximately one hundred workstations, thirty servers, network devices, related DGCS equipment, cryptographic key generators and HSMs on 3 networks with distinct classification levels to enable around-the-clock USAF/ANG operations• Successfully test, install, configure, maintain, and manage patching for all operating systems and applications, including Windows, Red Hat Linux, Cisco IOS and VMware, while maintaining compliance with the System Security Plan• Provide security assurance by running Nessus security audits and SCAP scans, provide incident response and remediation on across all systems to ensure compliance with security requirements• Implement and enforce configuration management and security policy in accordance with FISMA and AF regulations

Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States

• Provide support as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for all technical systems with SOC for 24/7 mission, analyzing and strengthening security posture via security scans, log monitoring, patch management, system hardening and remediation.• Inventory, operate, maintain, dispose of information systems following security policies within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Security Plans (SSPs) and Configuration Management Plans (CMPs).• Provide user account control via Identity and Access Management (IAM) and PKI support as Trusted Agent, verifying security clearances, authorizations, need-to-know and implementing security training in compliance with SEAD3 guidelines.• Employ immediate incident response measures and remediation of possible incidents, threats, or vulnerabilities.

Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

• Ensure the operability, reliability and confidentiality of networking devices, servers, workstations and software applications.• Deploy, configure, harden, test and manage networking devices, workstations and servers, including Zeus, Tripwire, ACAS, SQL, vCenter, file, and backup servers.• Administer system security policy with NetIQ and Active Directory to include host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts.• Perform routine network administration and maintenance, primarily on Cisco & Thinklogical devices.• Perform software and application installation, testing, maintenance and upgrade/modification in an operational environment.• Perform network and system security tests and scans (SCAP & ACAS), remediating as needed.• Deploy and manage desktop patches, updates or upgrades/installations.• Research, evaluate, install, configure, and troubleshoot all hardware, peripherals, and equipment necessary to meet integrated systems objectives.• Manage configuration and operation of RHEL & Windows Operating Systems on servers and hosts• Monitor system logs via ELA and activity via EMCO on all hosts, servers and network devices for opportunities to respond proactively.• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support for networks, workstations, web services, mail services or any other computer systems required for successful mission accomplishment.

Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

• Ensured the operability, reliability and confidentiality of networking devices, servers, workstations and software applications. • Deployed, configured, hardened, tested and managed networking devices, workstations and servers, including Zeus, Tripwire, ACAS, SQL, vCenter, file, and backup servers. • Administered system security policy with NetIQ and Active Directory to include host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts. • Performed routine network administration and maintenance. • Performed software and application installation, testing, maintenance and upgrade/modification in an operational environment.• Deployed and managed desktop patches, updates or upgrades/installations.• Researched, evaluated, installed, configured, and troubleshot all hardware, peripherals, and equipment necessary to meet integrated systems objectives. • Managed configuration and operation of Windows Operating Systems, Exchange, Systems Management Server (SMS), and Active Directory. • Monitored system logs and activity on all servers and devices for potential problems. • Troubleshot problems and provide technical support for networks, workstations, web services, mail services or any other computer systems required for successful mission accomplishment.

• Researched federal and state laws to ensure compliance, specifically for vehicle permitting, fuel use taxes, heavy highway vehicle use taxes and product taxes.• Used Access and Excel to compile fuel, mileage, and store sales data to file the tax returns referenced above.• Acted as the transportation tax liaison by providing all vehicle data for internal and 3rd party tax preparers for tax returns related to transportation, fuel and property.• Completed federal and state registration and permitting for all Wal-Mart tractors and trailers following IRP, UCR and IFTA guidelines• Ordered permits from various state entities, including those for heavy use, doubles and refrigerated vehicles to ensure nation-wide compliance.• Used License Manager to request payments for government tax entities, 3rd party tax preparers and transportation permit vendors. • Utilized SAP and Retail Link to complete account reconciliations, account analysis and internal reporting for accounts with up to $100 million transacted per year.

Odessa, Tx / Mexia, Tx / El Reno, Ok

• Supervised and managed two start-up accounts in total for J.B. Hunt, building the accounts from the ground up, developing standardized operating procedures for each account.• Promoted to account manager of a highly specialized start-up oilfield transportation account after one year as operations supervisor. • Instituted continuous improvement monitoring to improve visibility and accountability for new projects, then used Salesforce to report successes and project updates to the client. • Managed and trained new operations supervisors (6), managers-in-training (2), drivers (100+), crane operators (15+) and crane operator assistants (15+).• Acted as quality control manager and performed equipment inspections on cranes, tractors and trailers.• As account manager, oversaw all aspects of operations on site, including:- Employee work quality and training - inspected procedures and results, adjusted procedures as needed, then created incentive plans to encourage improvement.- Customer relations - fostered the customer relationship by setting shared goals and leading weekly Customer Value Delivery meetings to report successes and opportunities. - Safety – assured compliance with Department of Transportation and OSHA regulations by producing necessary permits and certifications, while implementing safe operating procedures at various worksites, including oilfield and hazardous H2S locations.- Finance – Created and reported on P&L statements, controlled purchasing and inventory, and managed employee payroll and customer invoicing.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Supervised and trained up to ten airmen in the Air Terminal Operations Center and cargo sections. • Planned aircraft loading and implemented procedures for personnel and cargo movement.• Monitored all inbound and outbound inventory at aerial port.• Oversaw the proper storage, handling and shipment of hazardous goods, explosives and nuclear war related materials.• Insured that all aircraft were loaded safely and in compliance with Department of Transportation laws and U.S. military regulations.• Completed daily safety briefings and shift change briefings.

Master Of Science - Ms, Information Technology

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Associate Of Science - As, Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

Cyber systems administration, networking, surety/security.

Bachelor'S Degree, English Pre-Law, 3.84

Activities and Societies: Member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies, 4.0