Michael Harris Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Configure vulnerability/compliance management with Tenable.io to hunt vulnerabilities and perform remediation projects to ensure mitigation.Configure advanced network or agent-based compliance scans as well as modifying auditing templates through Tenable.io (Nessus) to ensure compliance with PCI (through Tenable ASV) and CIS.SOC monitoring and endpoint protection (EDR) while hunting threats, suspicious activity, and malware detection with CrowdStrike, FireEye, Mandiant, and Symantec.Conduct vulnerability assessments as well as penetration testing to verify findings with Tenable.io (Nessus), Nmap, BurpSuite, etc. with offensive operating systems such as Kali Linux.Conduct password strength assessments and crack passwords for all users on four domains to ensure credential complexity.User/computer security management/auditing with Active Directory, PowerShell, Group Policy, Tanium and ManageEngine systems such as ADManager and ADAudit.Manage security policies in Azure with conditional access, Defender, Explorer, AAD, and other Azure services.Manage and investigate changes to systems files with file integrity monitoring (FIM) for all servers.Manage Akamai web application firewall (WAF) to monitor traffic, alerts, hand whitelist/blacklist management as well as soft firewalls within systems.Monitor network assets with SIEM administration and custom alerts for security events with tools such as Service Desk and Solarwinds.Configure MFA and SSO for all possible enterprise applications through Azure and third parties.Azure / Office 365 monitoring for DLP (Data Loss Prevention) for PII, SSN, credit cards, account numbers, login credentials, etc. to ensure compliance with PCI and increase security posture.Ensure email protection with ProofPoint and Exchange Online management.Configure and monitor security for cloud applications with Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps CASB.Train users with phishing campaigns through Knowbe4 and Exchange Online.

Instruct students with hands-on labs for Red Team methods through ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux including NMap, Metasploit, as well as 3rd party tools.Instruct students with hands-on labs for Blue Team methods through network/host protection through, endpoint protection, firewall rules, policies creation, threat mitigation, anti-virus, passive/active monitoring and auditing (SOX, PCI, etc.) for Blue Team methods.Instruct students on various platforms and tools to perform vulnerability assessments such as through Nessus or OpenVAS.Instruct students on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, features, and management of all Windows and Linux operating systems with hands-on custom lab environments.Manage with Blackboard LMS on shell material, optimization, course development, student engagement, grading, training and material or lab presentations.

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Guide and prepare students for all EC-Council, CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco certificationsfor program advancement and career.Keep students active and progressing through their programs by communicating in amethod that works best for their needs.Guide students with live demonstrations for network defending, hacking, networking,virtualization, storage, scripting, OS management for all courses and certifications..Advise on how courses and certifications apply to their present or future goals.Go above and beyond with real-world examples from experience to relay information tostudents about cybersecurity, networking, scripting, storage and maintenance of all devicesor software.Provide guidance, placement, and mentoring for all courses to have students placed in theIT field or program advancement.Manage essential actions in a timely manner as well as being proactive in communicationfor academic goals and OTP.

Instruct students with hands-on labs for Red Team methods through ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux including NMap and Metasploit along with vulnerability assessments through Nessus and OpenVAS.Instruct student in network defense by network protection, endpoint protection, firewall rules, policies creation, threat mitigation, anti-virus, and auditing (SOX, PCI, etc.) for Blue Team methods.Instruct students with hands-on labs for Cisco devices including routing, switching, and security for CCNA preparation.Instruct students on installation, domain management, maintenance, troubleshooting, features (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, etc.) , roles, clustering, load balancing, redundancy, virtualization, and management of Windows and Linux installations of current operating systems for physical or virtual servers with hands-on custom lab environments.Instruct students on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, features, and management of all Windows and Linux operating systems with hands-on custom lab environments.Instruct students on virtual and physical hardware including physical/virtual memory, processor management, disk management, and RAID configurations.Instruct and prepare on-premises boot camps as well as online curriculum, labs, and instructor-led study sessions for students for all CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco certifications with currently hundreds of students certified under my instruction to have the most in the entire state of California.Manage with Canvas LMS on shell material, optimization, course development, student engagement, grading, training and material or lab presentations.Advise fellow management, staff, and faculty on current technology, methods, and concepts to further enhance course delivery. Achieved an impeccable audit record with a perfect score for accreditation for all courses as well as help other instructors achieve the same or near level of success.

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

• Ensure continuous operations and monitoring for networking, cybersecurity, servers, virtualization and end-user support. • Conduct vulnerability assessments along with penetration testing as well as mitigation of threats or vulnerabilities including patching, upgrading, scanning, or firewall rule creation to ensure compliance for audits. • Performed installation, integration, and upgrades for necessary hardware or software including Windows, MAC, and Linux OS's as well as third-party installed programs. • Implemented storage solutions based on client needs for on-premises or cloud-based. • User management through Active Directory or workgroups. • Trained customers on proper utilizations of new or legacy tools. • Perform virus removal and necessary steps for prevention. • Provide general consulting for any of client needs with customized and appropriate solutions.

San Marcos, Ca

Instruct students with hands-on labs for Red Team methods through ethical hacking and penetration testing with Kali Linux including NMap and Metasploit along with vulnerability assessments through Nessus and OpenVAS.Instruct student in network defense by network protection, endpoint protection, firewall rules, policies creation, threat mitigation, anti-virus, and auditing (SOX, PCI, etc.) for Blue Team methods.Instruct students with hands-on labs for Cisco devices including routing, switching, and security for CCNA preparation.Instruct students on installation, domain management, maintenance, troubleshooting, features (Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, etc.) , roles, clustering, load balancing, redundancy, virtualization, and management of Windows and Linux installations of current operating systems for physical or virtual servers with hands-on custom lab environments.Instruct students on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, features, and management of all Windows and Linux operating systems with hands-on custom lab environments.Instruct students on virtual and physical hardware including physical/virtual memory, processor management, disk management, and RAID configurations.Instruct and prepare on-premises boot camps as well as online curriculum, labs, and instructor-led study sessions for students for all CompTIA, Microsoft, and Cisco certifications with currently hundreds of students certified under my instruction to have the most in the entire state of California.Manage with Canvas LMS on shell material, optimization, course development, student engagement, grading, training and material or lab presentations.Advise fellow management, staff, and faculty on current technology, methods, and concepts to further enhance course delivery. Achieved an impeccable audit record with a perfect score for accreditation for all courses as well as help other instructors achieve the same or near level of success.

Carlsbad, Ca

Solely manage server environment with provisioning, migration, clustering, and backup management of 60 physical and virtual servers through Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager.Solely responsible for user and computer management through Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, ADSI, Group Policy and other windows management toolsSolely responsible for training all users for any changes to software or hardware for any client or server OS including Server 2008, Server 2012, Server 2003, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows XP and OSX.Solely responsible for client management for over 2000 end users and devices including desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.Responsible for network security with vulnerability scans, penetration tests, firewall management, and AV configurations along with remediation.Solely responsible for firewall management and network segmentation including ISP management.Responsible for patch management through WSUS, Group Policy, and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).Solely responsible for all backups and restorations for all physical/virtual servers along with maintaining and testing disaster recovery plans.Management of Exchange 2010 on premises as well as migration and management of user mailboxes and groups in Office 365 hybrid environment with PowerShell and the built-in GUI.Responsible for shared storage using NetApp SAN with LUN management and clustering for HA.Experience with Linux and Mac OSX operating systems with installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.Experience with SQL database management though SQL Server Management Studio and responsible for maintenance of all databases in environment.Responsible for the creation of documentation and step-by-step guides for services implementation, troubleshooting steps, and policy creation or revisions for tier 1 and 2 tech support as well as end users.Directly advise the VP of IT for all matters in services or vendors, support, and pricing.

Everywhere

Responsible for user and mailbox management with Server 2000, Server 2003, Server2008, Exchange 2003, 2007, and 2010 on servers 2000, 2003, and 2008 for every domainin Camp Pendleton, CA forest.Served as Data Chief for Operation Iraqi Freedom for Camp Fallujah forest which includesdirectly supporting for all hardware, software, and network issues for multiple deployedMarine, Army, and Naval units.Responsible for the deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning of tactical hardwaresuites for field operations in California, Arizona, Japan, and Iraq.Managed various sizes of IT teams as Data Chief including training, on-the-job mentoringand troubleshooting, and practical application in live scenarios for production and testenvironments.Served as Security Chief for Camp Pendleton involving auditing all users and computers forsecurity compliance while mitigating issues that arose from malware or vulnerabilities.Instructed nearly 2,000 students in A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, Exchange 2003, andServer+ for Communications Instructor for the Communications and Electronics School forthe Marine Corps.Served as Safety Chief for 29 Palms, CA for the Marine Corps Communications andElectronics School which included training on all policies and procedures for safetystandards and handling of hazardous materials.Served as Help Desk manager for Network Operations Center on Camp Pendleton tomonitor all tickets and ensure timely resolutions.Served as Motorcycle Safety Coordinator which includes monthly vehicle inspections,meetings to discuss latest information for rider safety, and observation of riders through testruns.Served as Marksmanship Instructor including firing and safe handling of all handguns, rifles and grenades.Held Secret clearance for the proper handling of classified systems, networks, and employee identifiable information.Served as Substance Abuse Control Officer and conducted urinalysis, training, and remediation.