Responsible for complete system redesign and rebuild from the ground up of multi-site network utilizing VMWare ESXi environment while remaining compliant with DoD regulations. Achieved over 700% decrease in vulnerabilities from start of the rebuild to present. This professional initiative brought all services and environments up to the most current DoD approved versions. All technology used daily is the most up-to-date, including Windows Server 2016 and Windows Workstation 10… Show more Responsible for complete system redesign and rebuild from the ground up of multi-site network utilizing VMWare ESXi environment while remaining compliant with DoD regulations. Achieved over 700% decrease in vulnerabilities from start of the rebuild to present. This professional initiative brought all services and environments up to the most current DoD approved versions. All technology used daily is the most up-to-date, including Windows Server 2016 and Windows Workstation 10 rel 1803. Vulnerability patching is performed using WSUS Server 2016 and SCCM Server 2016 and is routinely scanned and remediated weekly. Personally reduced the need for multiple weekly meetings down to a single informational discussion on current and future initiatives. All outstanding functionality issues and challenges have been completed.Supervise and manage staff of Engineers, training them on existing, new, and emerging technologies, including DoD classified network policies and procedures.Project Manager for upgrades and new technology acquisition and implementation.Liaise between the classified network team and government employee system owners and directors. Show less

Contracted for US Army performing research and development of existing and future technologies for SEC-LEE's Engineering Support Office. Leveraged a VMWare infrastructure to migrate US Army property book system from physical to virtual services. Modernized vulnerability remediation for Army disconnected tactical systems using scripting and shared services and processes.Engineered innovative solutions to streamline processes and procedures for creating and managing… Show more Contracted for US Army performing research and development of existing and future technologies for SEC-LEE's Engineering Support Office. Leveraged a VMWare infrastructure to migrate US Army property book system from physical to virtual services. Modernized vulnerability remediation for Army disconnected tactical systems using scripting and shared services and processes.Engineered innovative solutions to streamline processes and procedures for creating and managing operating system images using Microsoft SCCM.Automated process for The Configuration Management Team to perform independent software configuration validation and baselining, reducing overall testing metrics by over 20%. Served as the deputy Information Assurance Security Officer and System Administrator for the Software Engineering Center at Fort Lee in the Engineering Support Office. Acted as technical expert on Risk Management Framework package submissions. Supported NETCOM HBSS integration test as local Subject Matter Expert. Engineered, built, configured, and managed testing environment in the Engineering Support Office lab to include Active Directory, DHCP/DNS Server, SCCM Server, and VMWare ESXi Host. Designed, administered, and supported organizational Microsoft SharePoint site. Performed System Administration on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Servers 2012 to include Installation, configuring, and applying patches. Server roles supported include WDS, MDT, Domain Services, and SCCM. Setup and managed a test McAfee HBSS (Host-Based Security System) ePolicy Orchestrator server. Designed and supported virtualization environments. Utilized Visual Basic Scripting to automate daily tasks, manual checks, and setup routines. Implemented Army/DOD PC security policies to include critical IAVA patches. Maintained antivirus software & system updates. Show less

Served as senior Information Assurance Security Specialist at Fort Lee, Virginia for the SEC-LEE division. Monitored and tested US Army Tactical Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) to ensure compliance with US Army and DOD Information Assurance guidelines Developed, integrated, and implemented Information Assurance and security standards from various DOD and Federal Government sources Tracked and followed up on IAVAs, Taskings, and Bulletins issued by… Show more Served as senior Information Assurance Security Specialist at Fort Lee, Virginia for the SEC-LEE division. Monitored and tested US Army Tactical Standard Army Management Information System (STAMIS) to ensure compliance with US Army and DOD Information Assurance guidelines Developed, integrated, and implemented Information Assurance and security standards from various DOD and Federal Government sources Tracked and followed up on IAVAs, Taskings, and Bulletins issued by the Army Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and ensured timely implementation of required patches and changes by system owners Served as a member of the certification team in the initial certification and subsequent recertification of Army STAMIS under SEC-LEE responsibility. Performed vulnerability scans and STIG checks on Army STAMIS baseline images using Retina and SCAP. Analyzed scan results and created transmittals to system owners with recommended changes. Participated in risk management teams in conducting analysis of Army STAMIS during all phases of the software development lifecycle. Show less

Served as an Information Assurance Officer (IAO) at Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) for all information security matters relating to Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), Mid-tier Platforms, and Personal Computers (PCs), ensuring the adequacy of technical, administrative, physical and personnel safeguards for Automated Data Processing (ADP) systems. Directed security policies for both classified and unclassified networks.Trained all users in pertinent security… Show more Served as an Information Assurance Officer (IAO) at Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) for all information security matters relating to Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), Mid-tier Platforms, and Personal Computers (PCs), ensuring the adequacy of technical, administrative, physical and personnel safeguards for Automated Data Processing (ADP) systems. Directed security policies for both classified and unclassified networks.Trained all users in pertinent security aspects of network operations.Reviewed system and network logs. Performed audits and used program tools to detect indications of negligence or criminal activities. Assessed access controls and reported on the correct policy and procedure required. Audited passwords and audits logs for servers, intrusion detection devices and firewallsMonitored, reviewed and evaluated new systems, services, and all modifications to existing systems. Developed security associated recommendations for acceptance, rejection, or modification.Responded to suspected incidents and made adjustments to policies and rules as necessary.Managed Registration Authority (RA) and Local Registration Authority (LRA) support for the Department of Defense/Defense Logistics Agency Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) initiative.Troubleshot security threats and vulnerabilities in response to incident reports. Prepared and responded to incident reports as directed by Incident Management Team.Acted as Agency point of contact to the Department of Defense for several large scale security implementations and upgrade projects utilizing DOD, FISMA, and FIPS standards.Participated in internal Blue Team and external audits of Information Assurance Branch to validate compliance with DOD and Federal rules and regulationsManaged host based firewall, Intrusion Prevention, and antivirus policies using McAfee’s ePO server console. Show less

Monitored and maintained LAN/WAN analysis and implementation for internal and external clients. Served as Lead Technician for classified network (SIPRNET). Acted as liaison between help desk and other IT departments for major projects.Managed 23 first level help desk technicians and acted as temporary Help Desk Manager when required or when current manager was unavailablePerformed helpdesk and field support functions to include reset network passwords… Show more Monitored and maintained LAN/WAN analysis and implementation for internal and external clients. Served as Lead Technician for classified network (SIPRNET). Acted as liaison between help desk and other IT departments for major projects.Managed 23 first level help desk technicians and acted as temporary Help Desk Manager when required or when current manager was unavailablePerformed helpdesk and field support functions to include reset network passwords, reinstall problematic software, troubleshoot hardware problems, and remote administration of client machines.Used Microsoft Management console, remote tools and Microsoft Management Console for user management and system remote control, and SMS to install pre-configured software packages.Manager for 3500-PC Windows XP rollout – managed a team of 8 subcontractors for duration of deployment. Show less