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Directs RMF implementation and continuous monitoring of information systems. Leads and mentors a diverse team of 14 information system security and system administration professionals.

Development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) Policies and Procedures.Manages Authority to Operate (ATO) packages in eMass.Ensures Department of Defense DoD compliance objectives are met.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

20th SFG (A) Group Special Troops Company 2012 - 2017 •Team leader in charge of managing six soldiers, handling over 100 help-desk trouble tickets during a foreign training exercise. •Performed 100% inventory of over one million dollars’ worth of communications equipment during relocation of signal detachment without loss. •Manages six soldiers and over $100,000 in communications equipment over monthly drill periods and Annual Training. 62nd Troop Command •Operations & Planning Chief Warrant Officer, charged with planning, advising and evaluating unit deployment training.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory groups, GPOs, user accounts, sites and services and other objects and roles.• Creation of virtualized servers/services via Windows Hyper-V.• Configures and implements storage, backup and disaster recovery technologies.• Manages the functionality of servers and computers running Windows operating systems such as Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 within an Active Directory environment.• Perform review and implementation of RMF policies, system additions and/or enhancements and makes recommendations to management.• Conducts system scans and remediation to meet Army, DISA, DoD, and DCSA compliance requirements.• Perform security log reviews utilizing tools such as SCAP, SolarWinds, and others.• Assist in maintaining the integrity and security of servers, computers and network devices.• Conduct technical integration of new labs and systems and ensure security compliance.• Utilize and apply strong understanding of Information Assurance (IA) systems and practices such as DISA STIGs, RMF, and system hardening.

•Implementation of security controls in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800-53 relating to government contractor specifications through domain-based Group Policy Objects (GPO). •Performs system wide vulnerability scanning via Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool suite. •Creation of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Policy and Procedures guides in accordance with NIST-SP 800-171.•Development and creation of Windows system imaging server to facilitate the migration of Windows 7 systems to Windows 10. •Windows Systems Administrator responsible for all workstations, laptops and server functionality.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

•Responsible for full system maintenance and operation of over 200 technology systems including; laptops, wireless access points, thin-clients. •Introduced virtualization of server systems, consolidating the number of active servers to reduce power consumption. •Implemented improved security controls to reduce vulnerability.

•Maintained accountability of over 2.5 million dollars of government equipment. •Updated accountability process for sensitive items.

3rd Inf Regt Washington D.C. 2007 - 2009 •End-user account and computer manager, Active Directory & Microsoft Outlook server. •Responsible for the re-imaging and reintegration of computer systems to local network. •Provided end-user support for network attached printers, VOIP phones and server capabilities. 1st Bn, 10th SFG Stuttgart, Germany 2009 - 2012 •Maintained Battalion Tactical local area network deploy-able system. •Assisted and maintained SOCOM Satellite Deploy-able Node and Harris radio communication networks through two pre-deployment training rotations. •Deployed as Information Management Officer (IMO) for 136-man task force, providing services for over 200 computers on eight separate military networks. •Deployed and maintained SIPR NIPR Access Point (SNAP) satellite system to Special Forces outstation, providing continuous communication capabilities via computer and phone services. •Trained over 40 NATO partners within the Task Force specific networks while assisting in their operations and intelligence product integration. •Instructed 13 communication specialists for three NATO partner nations on the operation of the FBCB2 vehicle tracking system in preparation for future combat patrols. •Maintained radio communication systems for two combat vehicles for over 100 combat missions. •Managed over one million dollars of deployed communications equipment without loss or damage through two deployments.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Information Technology

Master'S Degree, Cyber Security And Information Assurance

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Information Services Technician Warrant Officer-Basic Course