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Drafted the agency Information Security Incident Handling PlanConfigured, deployed, maintained, and managed email security system with full administrator privileges.Revitalized and successfully completed the installation of an email encryption system that is now used by every employee in the agency.Managed Enterprise firewalls and VPN deploymentResponsible for the deployment and management of wireless intrusion prevention systemMaintained and administered dual factor authentication token deploymentMonitored network security with IDS/IPS solutions.Federal security clearanceManaged VMWare virtualization environment.Managed Windows active directory domain in support of critical information security applicationsManaged fibre channel Storage Area Network (SAN)Administration of Linux and UNIX operating systemsDeployed and managed DNS sinkhole servers using BIND DNS.Responsible for bringing systems into compliance with DOD security guidelines and requirements.Maintained posture of network security systems by relying on intelligence and open source informationAchieved annual review of "Outstanding" for 6 consecutive yearsLed a team of contractors to complete information security projectsManaged security appliance policies in an effort to better protect the network's securityConducted training on the operation of network security systems to contract and government staffWorked across divisions to resolve issues affecting availability, integrity, and confidentiality of information systems at headquarters and field officesCoordinated with various Department of Defense agencies to mitigate security threats to the networkResponsible for obtaining and submitting quotes for the acquisition of network security equipment and services.Participated in the migration planning of network security systems and services for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

Managed corporate network in a Microsoft Active Directory Domain.Lead all IT projects and deployments. Made final recommendations for all software, hardware, and service implementations.Assisted in the presentation of information technology initiatives to corporate executives including the CEO, CFO, and Information Security Officer.Drafted information security policies and end user technology policies. Responsible for the approval of all network changes and user access modifications.Provisioned and deployed Dell PowerEdge servers. Worked directly with account managers to configure servers and obtain appropriate pricing for systems.Designed branch office network infrastructure. Provided guidance on the placement of all network and telephony interfaces. Managed contractors during the installation of cabling and underground telecommunications media.Completed a corporate wide Active Directory domain-name change.Directly responsible for network security. Given full administrative access to corporate firewalls. Designed access rules and NAT policies on SonicWall Pro 2040 firewall appliances. Managed MXTreme email firewall in order to protect the corporate message environment from malicious attack.Given full authority to review and remediate vulnerability and other security threats reported by third-party vendors on a monthly basis.Accountable for ensuring that all systems (desktops and servers) are fully patched using WSUS 3.0 servers. Also responsible for maintaining up-to-date virus signatures using Symantec Multi-Tier Protection suite.Managed AVAYA IP Office system for all corporate extensions. Assisted end users with the setup of voicemail and fax messaging.Implemented Windows Mobile 6.0 PDAs for mobile employees. Integrated the mobile devices with corporate email using Microsoft Exchange and Direct-Push technology. Managed all service agreements with AT&T.Designed a virtualization solution using VMWare Infrastructure and an iSCSI storage area network.

Designed networks for clients using Cisco Integrated Services Routers and managed switches.Developed comprehensive server/client solutions to improve or replace existing services.Deployed security devices on the network edge. Responsible for the design, configuration, and implementation of firewall policies and security measures.Provided comprehensive network design documentation and schematics to clients.Responsible for the design and deployment of Active Directory structures and group policies.

Resolved Windows network issues observed while addressing trouble tickets. Supporting the clients required knowledge of Server 2003 and Windows XP technologies. Knowledge of network protocols (NetBIOS, TCP/IP, Ethernet, etc.) and router configuration (Network Address Translation, static/dynamic routing, etc.) proved essential.Assisted dental professionals with the use of SoftDent application developed by Kodak.Performed proprietary database maintenance on client servers.Worked directly with developers to implement change requests and overcome application anomalies.

Maintained Dell desktops and Cisco telecommunications equipment within branch offices.Trained office staff on the use of Windows XP operating system and Microsoft Office suite.Assisted contractors with the implementation of servers and desktops.

Bba, Management

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