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Manages a team of 14 Unix System administrators within the Patuxent River Data Center (PRDC) Responsible for maintaining 600+ UNIX/LINUX servers from multiple DoD customers within various environmentsProvides systems administrative support that requires extensive knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 6, & 7) and Solaris 10/11Ensures servers meet IA and C&A requirements defined by DoD policy (DISA STIGs and RMF)Coordinates the builds for new servers (physical and virtual) to meet the growing demands for PRDC customersEnsures machines have latest IAVAs and patches in effort to maintain compliance and mitigate risks involved with operating within a DoD environmentTasks team members to provide support with general Data Center requirements (includes customer support, ticket response, incident response, project support, system patch support)Supports upcoming UNIX/Linux based projects that utilize innovative technologies for the US Navy (includes Hadoop, Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible, Amazon Web Services)Offers creative solutions to improve overall workplace productivity, through scripting and automation for tasks related to account management, system services, and system hardeningCoordinates with the Government and contractor Project Managers to ensure all deliverables are met, and that upcoming efforts are tasked and scoped responsibly

Responsible for maintaining 20 Linux servers within a secure DoD test lab environmentProvide systems administrative support where responsibilities require extensive knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5/6/7) and Solaris 10Ensure servers meet IA and C&A requirements defined by DoD policy (DISA STIGs and DIACAP)Utilize IA related tools such as SCAP, Security Blanket, ACAS and Retina to ensure that machines meet or exceed DoD IA requirements Build and assist in the design of new and innovative aeronautical simulation systemsEnsure machines have latest IAVAs and patches in effort to maintain compliancy and mitigate risks involved with operating within a DoD environmentCoordinate with teams of Software Engineers to help create solutions that support NAVAIR mission requirements

Acted as Information Assurance Manager (IAM) providing complex IA support in a combat theater environmentTraveled both OCONUS and CONUS to Support customer and C&A processes in Afghanistan, Qatar, and Tampa, FL.Implemented a new DoD system, AIS application, into a DoD operating environmentCreated, implemented, and submitted a DIACAP Package (SIP, DIP, DIACAP Scorecard, POA&M) Interfaced with theater identified CA and DAAImplemented all appropriate DoDI 8500.2 IA controls on a new DoD SystemDeveloped Configuration Management Plan and implemented a Configuration Control Board associated to the DoD systemDeveloped the System Security Plan Provided direct IA support and guidance to Combined Security Transition Command - AfghanistanUtilized industry identified IA tools such as SCAP, OVAL, DODIIS JEDI Disc, and Retina to ensure system is in compliance with DoD RequirementsEnsured system compliance with associated STIGs:• Application Security and Development v 2 r 1• 11S 7.0 Web Server v1 r1• Microsoft SQL Server 7v8 r1.7 • Net 4.0 Framework v1 r.5• Windows Server 2008 R2 v1 r3

Acted as Information Assurance Officer (IAO) providing complex IA support in the DoD environmentProvided systems administrative support where responsibilities require extensive knowledge of Windows Based OS, 2003 server and XP, extensive use of Active Directory, and DNS; activities include all aspects of windows system and network administration as well as limited Solaris 10 system administrationUsed multiple Citrix MetaFrame servers to create a cloud computing environment which utilized a server-client relationshipMulti-domain administration activities include:Monitored weekly audit records and take action upon high risk/ high priority items• Updated virus definitions• Conducted server backups• Troubleshoot system failures and resolved issues• Conducted peripheral installations (printers, scanners, etc.) and driver updates as needed• Created and maintained user accounts and exchange mailboxesEnsured compliance of government sanctioned security requirements(JAFAN 6/3), regarding IA, physical IT, AIS, and physical securityResponsible for compliance of government mandated inspections to include preparation of network operating environment, physical security, and supporting administrative documentationDeveloped Standard Operating Procedures for network operations and data transfer techniquesCollaborated in the development of various system security plansUsed IA tools (DISA Gold Disks, WASSP, Document Detective, GFI Events Manager, Wireshark) on systems to maintain government required compliancyFrequently work with TACLANE equipment/General Dynamics encryptors (KG-235, KG-175D)Installed and terminated CAT5e cables, jacks and patch panels, as neededExperienced with Polycom and Tandberg VTC devices and VTC administration

Job responsibility/achievementAssigned to the NMCI Help Desk in NSWC Dahlgren, VA providing local Tier II support to all NMCI users (Military, Civilian, Contractor) which includes the following activities:• Monitors Remedy system to prioritize tickets and system change requests• Analyzes Remedy tickets to determine best solution for the ticket, and maintains ticketed services• Troubleshoots user machines to restore usability on network• Completes NMCI move, add, or change (MAC) requests• Conducts peripheral installations (printers, scanners, etc.) and driver updates as needed• Re-image hard drives when required• Utilizes network administrative privileges to maintain domain (nmci-isf) user accounts• Add / reconfigure users on Microsoft Exchange Server• Uses Active Directory to add and remove users and associate software within the NMCI domain• Daily troubleshooting and configuration of BlackBerry devices and related peripherals• Completes BlackBerry computer access card (CAC) installations in support of NMCI Data at Rest Policy totaling over 250 installs