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Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Security Engineer responsible for implementing Microsoft security solutions to improve the cloud security posture of customer’s environments. Use a holistic approach to assess an environment and provide key recommendations for improvement actions. Deployment and configuration of Cloud App Security CASB solution, Microsoft Defender ATP, Azure ATP, Azure Active Directory Identity Protection, Azure Security Center, Azure Sentinel cloud native SIEM, Azure Information Protection data classification and encryption, as well as Azure Compliance. Provide continuing monitoring and risk mitigation guidance in an operational capacity. Create and present monthly security metrics tracking reports to all levels of customer organizations.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

Project Manager

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

College Credit Internship/Co-Op. Complete re-write of InfoSec standards based on NIST 800-53 and CSF. Created corporate security risk tracker using complex excel functions and graphs to manage, track, and report metrics on identified risks. Developed dynamic and user-friendly tools to effectively implement Information Security Policy requirements. Advised Information Security Director with detailed statistical data to support business decisions. Assisted with scope of work and budget proposals. Created cyber security tip-of-the-month content for publication to organization. Drafted InfoSec Policies and Forms. Assisted with Business Impact Analysis project.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

A.A.S Engineering/Computer Information Technology - Networking4.0 GPAPhi Theta Kappa Honor SocietySpire National Honor Society

Chattanooga, Tn

• Market Lead for Chattanooga / TN_E Service Area. Overall goal of increasing network function and reliability for 13 Transmission Operations Core Network facilities, 183 cell sites, multiple in-building distributed antenna locations as well as private customer premise equipment sites.• Responsible for maintaining 190 miles of Sprint backbone fiber optic cable route, associated regen and central office locations as well as the equipment at those locations. Operated and maintained multiple DWDM systems as well as SONET systems. Delivered DS-3 through OC192 Cross Connects for private line circuits and co-lo interconnects. Emergency restoration of Sprint outside-plant fiber optic cable in numerous locations across TN, GA, AL, KY, and NC. Trained and proficient with Corning Fusion Splicer and Fujitsu Fusion Splicer as well as OTDR to capture fiber traces. Coordinated preventative maintenance on fixed gens, battery plants, and Halon Fire Suppression Systems.• Provisioning, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of Ericsson RBS 6200 Base Transceiver Station systems, MIMO antennas and radio units, Ericsson MiniLink Microwave Transmission Systems, Nokia Networks 2.5ghz Base Transceiver Systems, and Solid Distributed Antenna Systems. Performed Fiber installation and testing, T1 installation and wiring to BTS, and intra-cabinet wiring and troubleshooting. Installation and testing of DC power and environmental alarm systems inside cell cabinets. Inspections of lightening protection and grounding.• Deployment and installation of Customer Premise Equipment including Cisco routers, out of band access modems, switches and firewall devices. Accessed secure customer network locations while working under customer’s required safety, security, and activity guidelines at locations including mining operations, chemical facilities, government agencies, and detainment facilities.

Chattanooga, Tn

• Responsible for maintaining 190 miles of Sprint backbone fiber optic cable route, associated regen and central office locations (Chattanooga, TN and Huntsville, AL) as well as the equipment at those locations. Operated and maintained multiple DWDM systems as well as SONET systems. Delivered DS-3 through OC192 Cross Connects for private line circuits and co-lo interconnects. Emergency restoration of Sprint outside-plant fiber optic cable in numerous locations across TN, GA, and AL. Trained and proficient with Corning Fusion Splicer and Fujitsu Fusion Splicer. Accountable for maintaining Splice Point Data base by capturing OTDR traces and analyzing results to ensure Span Loss requirements were met as well as finding fiber break points. Coordinated preventative maintenance on fixed generators, battery plant testing, and inspection of Halon Fire Suppression Systems.

Atlanta, Ga

Project Management position responsible for a continuing average of 600 Network Engineering and Installation Services (NEIS) activities in the Southeast Area and Puerto Rico. Accountable for development of project schedules, ensuring team deliverables and milestones are completed timely, coordination of events across multiple departments/locations such as ring test and turn up. Served as a mediator and single point of contact with the Engineering, Installation, and Logistics and Resources Teams to remove roadblocks impeding project completion. Escalation and expedite contact for all projects in responsible area. Developed and utilized reports and tools to track workload, analyze completion metrics, and proactively monitor projects. Served as a team member of Sprint’s Disaster Response Team during Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Lead a crew of 13 contractors supporting logistics for the affected area as well as the build out of the Biloxi, MS POP building. Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to “think outside the box” when faced with many roadblocks and challenges during the recovery efforts.

Atlanta, Ga

Analytical position under the Regional Installation Manager providing the department with metrics, statistical data, and staff support to meet business objectives. Developed and implemented Metrics Scorecard to report status of business objectives and performance of department to upper management. Reported areas with opportunity for improvement in factual, statistical detail to director level to support business decisions. Analyzed procurement decisions and provided recommendations to the Regional Installation Manager to ensure budget objectives were met. Maintained regional fleet data and maintenance requirements.

Nashville, Tn

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Spire National Honor Society

Education record

Private Pilot, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Private Pilot - Single Engine Land

Diploma, College Prep And Vocational Diploma

Activities and Societies: Cross-Country, Track and Field, Soccer