J. Peter G. Email & Phone Number

Splunk User Behavior Analytics (UBA)Splunk SOARSplunk Enterprise Security (ES)Splunk CoreSplunk Administration and TroubleshootingSplunk Data Collection and ReportingSPL (Search Processing Language)Regular ExpressionsSecurity Information and Event Management (SIEM) IntegrationNetwork Security and System SecurityIncident ResponseREST APIs and App Interface DevelopmentLinux and Unix System AdministrationData Analytics and VisualizationLog Management SolutionsCloud Services Integration (AWS)

Reston, Va, Us

Responsible for operations of a large sized Splunk deployment including maintenance patching, data ingestion, and indexer/searchead cluster managementCreated customized dashboards for the Apache Struts incident during May 2017, focused on correlating multiple sources of IOCs with Splunk dataCreated customized dashboards for Wanna Crypt with similar goals, this time creating a more reproducible incident dashboard template for future incidentsWorked on implementing risk scoring mechanism in anticipation of demising Splunk Enterprise Security - in progressWorked on advanced baselining of hosts to increase risk score with unusual activity (higher than average volume or number of events) - in progressCreated advanced dashboard for Tenable (SecurityCenter) vulnerability posture utilizing Vulnerability data modelSplunk Consultant responsible for on-boarding additional organizations, including standardizing naming structures, server classes, user roles, etc. for future use

Mclean, Va, Us

Worked to migrate our on-prem network management applications to AWSMigration utilized Cloud Formation Templates, Elastic Load Balancing, Auto-Scaling, RDS (Oracle), S3, EC2, CloudWatch, VPCs, Security Groups, SubnetsHelped produced cost analysis, ROI, risk, and long term feasibility reports Helped lead an organizational AWS training program, providing weekly training sessions for for ~250 employeesPrimarily responsible for implementing automation in a large sized network environment (~15,000 network devices)Designed, Deployed, Configured, and Maintained tools for network administration, automation, and access control, including Cisco ACS, HP Network Automation, HP Network Node Manager, and Splunk EnterpriseProvided, drove and approved designs for projectslead cross functional teams in trouble shooting effortsLed medium size projects to completion Subject Matter Expert within network automation technologiesContinuously handled high complexity and moderately ambiguous tasksWorked with team members to provide multiple solutions and work to optimize based on business needsConducted design and implementation reviews to ensure compliance with standardsEstimated level of effort to meet acceptance criteria using Agile methodologyFocused on continuous improvement practices as required to meet quality / time to market imperativesMaintained records to document system development and evolutionProvide 3rd level support as neededShared best practices and improved processes within and across sprint teams, and mentor more junior teams members

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Primarily responsible for implementing automation in a medium sized network environment (~800 network devices)Programmed custom drivers using javascript to allow HP NA access to Ruggedcom routers and switches. Designed the project plan and schedule to bring a failed business product back to production statusAdhered to rigorous configuration/change management based on ITIL principlesActively involved in organizational culture by attending chapter meetings, participating in TVA mentoring programWorked daily with equipment and documentation classified as TVA Sensitive

Knoxville, Tn, Us

Continually dealt with backup and recovery, high availability, fault tolerance, sizing and performance tuning of serversInstalled, configured, analyzed, and maintained monitoring software and systems, i.e. HP UCMDB, HP NA, SolarWinds, ESNet, and a number of proprietary applicationsInstalled and configured syslog monitoring software on windows, linux, and cisco, and analyzed and resolved resulting security incidentsCreated, edited, and revised technical documentation Planned and executed a RSA token hardware replacement program involving approximately 200 personnel over 7 statesKey supporting role in TVA’s triennial North American Electric Reliability Corporation security auditAdministered and managed databases (MSSQL 2005, 2008r2) for several applicationsDeployed and maintained IIS websites, including Kerberos implementation.

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Us

Helped students enrolled in Fundamentals of Computer Science, Data Structures, and Program Design to understand core concepts in programmingResponsible for grading students’ lab work

Served the needs of low-income elderly Chattanooga residents Coordinated and oversaw volunteers in youth service projects

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Solved workplace problems and conflictsEnsured quality customer serviceCoordinated employee's schedules

Lookout Mountain, Ga, Us

Provided technical and desktop support services for Covenant College students and facultyManaged audio/visual for various events throughout the summer

Education record

Bachelor Of Arts, Music