• Management of office network, hardware/software and employee equipment for three entities, across two offices and one laboratory location. • Supervise IT Manager to find solutions to manage business activities, while working closely with management, external vendors and consultants. Willing to share all day to day IT activities with IT Manager including, but not limited to, maintenance and troubleshooting.• Provide general IT support to staff, as needed, in both office locations. This includes routine network, hardware, software and equipment diagnostics and problem resolution. • Physical maintenance of server, computer and IT equipment hardware, including, but not limited to, plotters, copiers, printers, TVs, phones, etc. • Direct the effective delivery of IT disaster recovery and mitigation systems and processes.• Understand the firm’s current and future needs and aligning the IT department’s goals and budget with it. Needs to have the bigger picture in mind and keep an eye on the firm’s overall objectives. • Lead efforts to improve IT processes. Research and recommend new IT products and systems.• Stay abreast of latest advancements of IT systems (hardware, software and equipment, etc.) particularly those deemed relevant or beneficial to the firm.• Prepare written financial budgets and presenting proposals for IT projects to Principals. • Responsible for procuring, deployment and installation, maintenance and license tracking of the firm engineering analysis, production and design software used through coordination with the Principals. Coordinate, meet and liaison with vendors as needed. • Off business hour availability for management of network and systems maintenance activities and disaster recovery/troubleshooting as needed as well as troubleshooting support of staff hardware/software needs during off hours deadline work, within reason.

The Director of IT will plan, coordinate and direct all IT (information technology) related activities of the organization and is responsible for the day to day operations of the IT department. The Director of IT will work with managers in all departments to identify technology solutions to meet objectives. This position will also define and implement IT policies, procedures and best practices.· Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the operations of all information systems resources used by the company including internet connectivity, Data-Basics, Microsoft Office, email and all other applications and hardware.· Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision.· Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations.· Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate and administer IT resources as necessary.· Prepare and manage related budgets and expenditures.· Monitor security of all information systems infrastructure.· Install and configure IT resources for all employees and ensure they are equipped with current hardware and software.· Provide training and orientation to new employees on information systems they will be using.· Train staff about potential uses of existing technology and provide recommendations about accessing information and support.· Stay current with of trends in IT and make recommendations about utilization of new solutions.· Maintain a current and accurate inventory of all IT resources.

Analyze and evaluate anomalous network and system activity.Creation of technically detailed reports based on intrusions and events.Provides assistance in computer incident investigationsAssist in troubleshooting and problem solving a wide variety of networking issues.Collaborate well with members of the IAM team on daily policy issues.Provide quality customer service with excellent communications skills.Suggest modifications to access control lists, signatures, and tools to prevent and mitigate intrusions.Perform validation of systems for DOD Information Assurance and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Maintain performance, availability and security of mission-critical remote access systems delivering localized desktop services to clients worldwide Maintain systems availability and customer satisfaction, while advancing multiple projects Implement leading edge technology in a Wintel-centric high availability environment Provide support to all levels of user community including executives Support regular upgrades to various CRM, BI and accounting applications as well as underlying IS systems - Administer IT-related contracts Liaise with vendors and accounting and domestic and international travel to other offices.Responsible for Citirx Xen App server.AD, Group Police, DNS, DHCP, DFS, SMTP, WINS, Exchange, BlackBerry BES Server, Vmware, Vcenter, ESX, Dell Blade, IIS and EMC SAN, CISCO firewall ASA-5510 and IVAYA VOIP phone systemMaintain performance, availability and security of mission-critical Citrix Server Xen App.Deployment of Desktop and Laptop and Mcafee hard disk encryption.

Responsibilities also include monitoring, configuring and supporting infrastructure Routers, Switches, Load Balancers, Accelerators, and Firewalls. Assist with upholding Security, Performance and Integrity throughout technical systems enterprise.Responsible for server technology (monitor, upgrade, install hardware).Maintain AD, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, WINSResponsible for Exchange servers and Blackberry BES server, Good Servers.Maintain network OS (MS 2000/2003, Exchange 2003, SQL 2000/2005, IIS, SharePoint, Project Server)Maintain Vmware, Ctrix Servers, IBM Blade, Netapp SAN, Dell, IBM, HP DL serversMaintain Watchguard Firewall and Juniper VPNMaintain routers, switchesDeployment and Maintain of Desktop and Laptop include WSUS and SMSHard disk and Email encryption using PGPStandardize Desktop and Laptop using GhostManage infrastructure design and changesManage service providers (monitor QWEST, AT&T MPLS providers firm-wide)Monitor VPN (WAN); T1, DS3 pipes for each officeMonitor and maintain network/communications Security implementationWrite and enforce policies and procedures affecting securityDisaster Backup StrategyWrite and Maintain up-to-date standard procedures.Write and Monitor backup policies using on-line backup.Responsible for Implement and maintain remote access solution Juniper VPN and Citrix.Administer IT-related contracts Liaise with vendors and accounting and domestic and international travel to other officesNew remote office setup and support at India (Network, WAN, VOIP)Responsible for 10 office networks and systems including 1400 users, 250 server systems, Cyber Center and India Office.Immediate supervisor to first level System Engineers and Help Desk Technical staff.Trained, supervise and mentor appropriate staff in each office(Engineers and Help Staff)Implemented and Manage new projects and assign task to staffs.Directed recruitment and retention of supervisors and staff of IT.

Responsible for maintaining, supporting and troubleshooting the company's Networks(Novel 2.15/ 3.1x) and also provide military customer on-site or phone Support for Tempest machine