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Colorado Springs, CO, US

Reston, Virginia, US

• Hired to design and build the server side of a COOP Hot Site, while collaborating with a Network Engineer. I took on additional responsibilities managing NORAD-NORTHCOM’s first regionally-dispersed team of senior.
• Engineered design for newly obligated Continuity of Operations (COOP) hot site; authored comprehensive documentation including Service Design Package (SDP), Bill of Materials (BOM), and System Verification and.
• Foundationed Nutanix physical server infrastructure as critical backbone in support of virtual server environment for COOP hot site.---Additional Responsibilities---
• Provided expert-level support of enterprise domain by troubleshooting and ensuring system reliability of critical domain assets which manage replication, Group Policy, authentication, and DNS functions.
• Collaborated with J6’s Technical Change Manager to revise, develop, and implement new change management processes; significantly reducing operational disruptions and increased visibility to the Change Management Board.
• Maintained cybersecurity posture for domain assets by implementing DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and addressing open findings captured by SCAP scanning.

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• I oversaw the implementation and maintenance of security controls and improvements within the division, mitigating risks to the organization’s information systems, networks, and applications. I assumed additional.
• Promoted to oversee implementation and maintenance of security controls and improvements within the Air Warfare Simulation (AWS) division, mitigating risks to organization’s information systems, networks, and.
• Assumed additional responsibilities from Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), including managing eMASS packages, applying for ATOs, managing the inspections for ATOs, and continuous monitoring.
• Spearheaded the acquisition and integration of SIEM for enhanced security monitoring.
• According to the Nation Industrial Security Program (NISP), adhered to the National Industrial Security Operating Manual (NISPOM) and DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), which implements the RMF.
• Served as a key contributor in total quality control management (TQCM) meetings, addressing technical questions from Project Managers and aligning security, software, hardware, and resource requirements for upcoming.

Ann Arbor, MI, US

• I led the department’s efforts to revitalize and modernize the entire information system while managing and auditing air-gapped networks in compliance with NIST RMF requirements and critical STIG security methodologies.
• Led efforts to revitalize and modernize overall information system while managing and auditing air-gapped networks in compliance with NIST RMF requirements and critical STIG security methodologies.
• Assisted ISSM with eMASS documentation regarding company policies and procedures, utilizing Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), group policy, and benchmarks to verify STIG compliance.
• Created 5 year budget for hardware and software lifecycles, licenses, company growth, and planned improvements.
• Monitored and ordered department hardware, software, and licenses; maintained open lines of communication with key vendors to ensure timely delivery and installation.
• Expanded access to critical knowledge by creating standard operating procedures and collaborating with System Administration team to develop knowledge base specific to air-gapped networks.

Alexandria, VA, US

• I worked with a small team to support 20+ companies; managing all levels of support while prioritizing efficient, thorough service for clients from diverse industries. Between support calls, I also performed system.
• Provided strategic IT support for over 20 companies, driving long-term technology decision-making and operational improvements that are business aligned.
• Managed 100+ physical and virtual servers, including servers hosting network services, domain services, remote desktop, Microsoft Exchange, and essential business software. Fixed and installed physical network equipment.
• Implemented federation between on-prem domains and Microsoft 365, providing streamlined account management and access control.
• Maintained effective relationships with third-party vendors, facilitating seamless software license management and service troubleshooting.
• Planned, implemented, monitored, and maintained backups for servers and select clients. Backup solutions included various software, locations (local, remote, and cloud), RTO/RPO, and retention policies.Select.