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Neenah, Wi

Conduct risk assessments of network topology and review of network device configurations against Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG) and Checklists in support of Military Health Systems/TRICARE Military Activity.Provide recommendations for vulnerabilities identified during baseline and mitigation visits and validate contractor sites’ mitigation strategies to ensure network design is compliant with required standards.Review contractor sites’ artifacts and documentation as part of the Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Program (DIACAP) and provide recommendations to the Certification Authority based on site’s overall security posture.

Designed and implemented varied firewall/VPN plans for upgrade to existing systems, migration from competing vendor solutions, and installation/configuration of new security appliances.Upgraded Cisco AIPS module, updated and tuned IPS signatures, and installed Intrusion Detection Manager on workstations to monitor alerts and status of module.Conducted both on-site and Internet vulnerability assessments of networked systems, providing status of current security posture and recommendations, both technical and administrative, for improvements.Interviewed client personnel as part of security needs assessments for physical, network, logical, and procedural security practices, providing detailed recommendations for improvements.Installed and configured RSA two-factor authentication system, implementing strong authentication of local and remote users requesting access to systems containing sensitive information.Guided and mentored client activities through the Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Program (DIACAP) as part of a Federal contract award, earning the Certification Authority's Approval to Operate.Assigned on-demand tickets for resolution in isolating network connectivity issues, reconfiguring VPN tunnel attributes to permit site-to-site and client remote access, resolving authentication of clients integrated with CSACS, and restoring communications with regard to ISP upgrades and reroute of network traffic.

Developed a process to ensure daily visibility of Defense Logistics Information Service, Defense Reutilization Management Service, and DoD EMALL CERT status, receiving laudatory comments from Battle Creek IT Director.Configured netForensics systems, installing a variety of agents, to provide a centralized logging mechanism for system event and access logs for the correlation of computer incidents and vulnerability information.Managed successfully the vulnerability management process utilizing the CERT Tracking and Review System (CTARS), a highly visible local knowledgebase, and the Comprehensive Information Assurance Knowledgebase (CIAK), ensuring completion of all taskings and advisories received from DLA CERT.

Conducted system administration for all Information Assurance systems, hardening systems to prevent compromise and managing patches and antivirus updates for Windows 2000/2003, Red Hat Linux, and Sun Solaris SPARC servers. Performed and managed the DRMO field site scans, successfully migrating the operation from ISS Scanner to the new SCCVI system. Coordinated with Team Battle Creek Telecom and IA Firewall Management teams, DLA CERT IDS Team, and NeMO network management to adjust scan settings on a site-by-site basis, providing the highest level of accuracy possible and tracking identified weaknesses through remediation to final reporting to DLA CERT.Provided initial response to security incidents, maintaining positive control on seized assets, reviewing systems and logs, and presenting initial analysis to management for upchannel reporting.Requested by J6B to assist in the site evaluation for certification and accreditation of DoD EMALL. Guided PartNet and Raytheon contract team members through the various security checklists, identifying weaknesses in their security posture requiring immediate attention and providing recommendations to address the same-site received approval to operate.Coordinated the mitigation of vulnerable production databases and systems with the local system and database administrators and Defense Logistics Agency CERT, ensuring prompt patch management for J6B assets.

Provided network engineering support for local government units in counties of Ionia and Montcalm, increasing network security awareness and presenting cybersecurity solutions to be funded through DHS grants.Coordinated network changes with State of Michigan Network Operations Center to ensure continued operation during network address migration and implementation of security changes to network devices.Built and configured initial deployment of DNS servers for County of Ionia, coordinating required changes with Network Solutions, Ionia Intermediate School District, Merit, and Trivalent.Provided field support and system administration for Windows NT domains, servers and workstations, used by local government departments in counties of Ionia and Montcalm.

Provided network security and support for more than 30 departments and 33 local governments.Developed County Acceptable Use, Remote Access, and Network Security policies governing user standards of conduct, identifying approved remote access methods, and defining network security zones for connectivity.Managed VPN and dial-up connectivity for business-to-business and remote access clients, providing billing reports and proactively resolving customer authentication and connectivity issues.Handpicked to complete development and maintain County’s disaster recovery/business continuity plan.Set up and maintained redundant SMTP antivirus gateways, utilizing McAfee WebShield SMTP, effectively preventing the infection of Kent County LAN and WANs through email-borne viruses.Administered Linux systems used for WAN DNS for County intranet, router for file migration between IBM TokenRing and Ethernet LAN, and network sensors and analyst workstation for distributed intrusion detection system.

Manager, Information Systems Operations - Handpicked as communications security expert to evaluate organization's security posture. Resulted in correction of findings and "Outstanding" rating from auditors.Manager, Base Information Security Office - Architect for base computer security program, establishing accountability, certification and accreditation for all systems--classified, sensitive, and unclassified.Manager, Base Communications Center - Engineered upgrade of data processing/communications center systems, taking all aspects of security into account. Reduced hours of operation and reutilized personnel into new positions.Manager, Special Intel Communications Center - Developed alternate proposal for compartmented facility operation. Realigned personnel and operations with similar organization, eliminating need for prototype communications system.Systems Manager, Critical Intel Communications Center - Recognized as one of top three communicators worldwide for systems operations, management, and support. Called upon by other site managers for problem resolution. Handpicked to rewrite the system manual by DoD Pacific Communications Support Systems Manager.Communications Project Officer - Activated new base communications center in less than 3 months, establishing local procedures for all aspects of communications operations and security.

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Microcomputer/Network Management

Graduated with High Honors

Associate In Applied Science, Information Systems Technology