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Senior Linux Architect / Engineering Team Lead for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Security Operations Center Infrastructure Services (SIS), under the Cybersecurity and Privacy Enterprise Solutions and Services (CyPrESS) contract. Orchestrating the development of several critical systems from requirements determination through operations and system retirement. Re-designed and improved the centralized Linux authentication system, Implemented a NASA customized solution… Show more Senior Linux Architect / Engineering Team Lead for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Security Operations Center Infrastructure Services (SIS), under the Cybersecurity and Privacy Enterprise Solutions and Services (CyPrESS) contract. Orchestrating the development of several critical systems from requirements determination through operations and system retirement. Re-designed and improved the centralized Linux authentication system, Implemented a NASA customized solution for Personal Identity Verification (PIV) for Linux / Linux Secure Shell (SSH) systems and customizing it for the specific SIS infrastructure. Supervised, mentored and provided training to my staff in both technical and non-technical competencies. Show less

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer/ Linux Architect for the National Aeronauticsand Space Administration (NASA) Security Operations Center InfrastructureServices (SIS), under the Information Technology Security ServicesContract. Designed and deployed a new independent Ansible Core automationinfrastructure leveraging the Red Hat Satellite licence management systems.Creating a centralized management process for STIG / Complianceimplementation, vulnerability mitigation and patch… Show more Senior Cybersecurity Engineer/ Linux Architect for the National Aeronauticsand Space Administration (NASA) Security Operations Center InfrastructureServices (SIS), under the Information Technology Security ServicesContract. Designed and deployed a new independent Ansible Core automationinfrastructure leveraging the Red Hat Satellite licence management systems.Creating a centralized management process for STIG / Complianceimplementation, vulnerability mitigation and patch management.Instrumental new infrastructure designs, development and procurement of new Nutanix virtualization capabilities, andLinux based Enterprise Packet Capture (PCAP) Network monitoring systems.Performed on-boarding, training and mentoring, for new personnel. Show less

Cybersecurity Engineer/ Linux Architect for the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA) Security Operations Center Infrastructure Services(SIS), under the Information Technology Security Services Contract. Dutiesincluded developing and implementing designs for transitioning our LinuxKernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) systems and networks to VMware basedarchitecture while integrating multilevel cyber-security requirements. Designed and implemented a Red Hat… Show more Cybersecurity Engineer/ Linux Architect for the National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration (NASA) Security Operations Center Infrastructure Services(SIS), under the Information Technology Security Services Contract. Dutiesincluded developing and implementing designs for transitioning our LinuxKernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) systems and networks to VMware basedarchitecture while integrating multilevel cyber-security requirements. Designed and implemented a Red Hat Satellite Server suite to support provisioning, entitlement, software management, and patching.Implemented Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 (RHEL 8) servers. Show less

Scouted by recruitment team, as an excellent fit for the National Aeronauticsand Space Administration (NASA), and its Cybersecurity and Linux Engineeringneeds. Selected as a Linux Architect / Systems Engineer for the NASA SecurityOperations Center Infrastructure Services (SIS).

Supported the US Navy's Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support (CV-TSC) systems.Developed and maintains a Red Hat Enterprise Linux based multi-systemruntime environment that provides a consistent operating environment.The runtime environment includes a Java Runtime Environment, datastorage, and data transport for software systems designed to capture andprocess several streams of audio, visual, and location data.Developed Bash and Python scripts to automate system deployment.

Assisting in Agile implementation for our operations team, including training on Agile methodologies and the use of Atlassian JIRA for SCRUM / Kanban, performing maintenance and operations of the servers hosting the SolarWinds suite, and automating tasks as much as possible with PowerShell scripts.

Information Security Incident Response, field agent, on a contract for the US Navy. Provided technical assistance and evidence for security investigations involving coordination with NCIS and FBI.Provided consulting, reference and training on Department of Defense, and Department of the Navy security policies and procedures to internal team members and external customers.Remediated McAfee HIPS / HBSS and Symantec Enterprise Security alerts, and isolated threats to ensure endpoint… Show more Information Security Incident Response, field agent, on a contract for the US Navy. Provided technical assistance and evidence for security investigations involving coordination with NCIS and FBI.Provided consulting, reference and training on Department of Defense, and Department of the Navy security policies and procedures to internal team members and external customers.Remediated McAfee HIPS / HBSS and Symantec Enterprise Security alerts, and isolated threats to ensure endpoint security on several thousand machines. Show less

Maintained Sun Solaris based Symantec Raptor and Manhunt Firewall and Intrusion Detection System Appliances throughout several vendor software upgrades, and maintenance cycles. Scripted a custom solution to streamline the system upgrade process turning several tools and processes into one solution.Integral part of a 3 man team providing security oversight and system engineering expertise in the rapid completion of a high visibility transport boundary, expanding our operational footprint… Show more Maintained Sun Solaris based Symantec Raptor and Manhunt Firewall and Intrusion Detection System Appliances throughout several vendor software upgrades, and maintenance cycles. Scripted a custom solution to streamline the system upgrade process turning several tools and processes into one solution.Integral part of a 3 man team providing security oversight and system engineering expertise in the rapid completion of a high visibility transport boundary, expanding our operational footprint and maintaining our minimal threat landscape. Show less