Support network infrastructure devices for the Department of Defense MHS. Cisco switches, Palo Alto and ASA firewalls, InfoBlox DNSResponsible for researching security vulnerabilities and implementing fixes or mitigating strategies for 1600+ devices throughout the Defense Health Agency worldwide.

Network Engineer - August 2014-PresentInfrastructure Support Team, MHS Network Security Operations CenterCDP VDI Engineer- February 2014-July 2014Information Assurance engineer responsible for updating accreditation package and maintaining compliance for the Clinical Desktop Project.Served as a subject matter expert in Department of Defense (DoD), DIACAP, NIST, FISMA, policies and regulations for the Navy Medicine Clinical Desktop (CDP) Program.Conducted vulnerability analysis using Retina to enforce Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGS) to provide efficient and accurate reporting to management.

Manages a multi-national group of system administrators, network engineers and information assurance officers including military, civilian and contract personnel. Responsible for effectively and efficiently utilizing all information and data resources in support of the command strategic plan. Develops, sustains and advances an information infrastructure in support of clinical and administrative information systems by involving healthcare providers, ancillary, and administrative staff. Ensures IT needs are captured in the budget and funds executed responsibly and in accordance with governing fiscal instruction. Accountable for ensuring the security and integrity of all data generated or accessed via information systems. Has primary responsibility for establishing an information management system that meets the needs of our internal and external customers. Participates as a member of various committees to ensure hospital strategic goals are pursued, utilizing the benefit of existing IM/IT, through logical, streamlined efforts, adhering to the information management plan. Provides analysis, interpretation of IT/IM system capabilities, assists with aligning clinical processes with system capabilities, helps non-technical senior management understand and communicate with technical support personnel. Ensures DoD 8500 series, DISA STIG and NIST SP-800 controls are implemented throughout enterprise. Maintaining an ITIL compliant service catalogue. Serves as IT Disaster Recovery Lead in charge of ensuring business continuity and prompt resumption of services in the event of a catastrophic event. Member of Control Configuration Board responsible for uniform software and patch levels throughout deployed server and workstation fleet. Serves as HIPAA Security Officer ensuring all processes are in compliance with Public Law 104-191 and FISMA requirements. Responsible for responding to computer tasking orders (CTOs) and Managers’ Internal Control Program (MICP) audits.

Designated Information Assurance Officer to act as the lead in all network security issues. Engineer in charge of all information assurance equipment including routers, IDSs, firewalls and network monitoring equipment. Headed Incident Response Team to include investigating malware events, insider threat issues and reporting national security incidents. Headed investigations requiring forensic analysis of workstations involving government fraud, waste or abuse and has served as an expert witness in multiple non-judicial cases and a judicial case resulting in a court martial. Responsible for implementing ACLS on WAN firewall devices to conform with DoD/Navy policy and best business practices.

Provides technical support for the operation of the Local Area Network (LAN). Improves network efficiency utilizing network management tools such as HP Openview and Cisco Works. Monitors network traffic patterns and offers guidance on improvement of performance. Researches potential security threats and implements measures to minimize harmful exposure. Establishes policies and standards with the intent of streamlining network performance and maintaining the security of the medical systems. Works with TIMPO to resolve WAN issues. Researches, tests and procures new network equipment and software.