Walter Williams

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

(757)-689-7632 (C)

Williamsw80@gmail.com

Citizenship: US Citizen

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

●       Over 15 years of hands on experience in Information Technology Systems, software, and systems management; specialized experience in Information security systems analysis, operating systems installation, systems development, implementation, systems maintenance, and PC customer support.

●       Professional Certified Experience in Network+,  Security +, and A+ Computer systems

●       Customer service oriented, outstanding work ethics with excellent communication and teamwork skills among persons of diverse ages, backgrounds, and experience levels

●       Well-versed in Desktop/Laptop hardware and software systems repair and installation

●       Proficient in local and wide area network procedures and protocols

●       Over 5 years’ experience as an Air Force (AOC) Senior Systems Administrator

●       2 year of specialized training as a Naval Intelligence Specialist Petty Officer , 2009 – 2011

●       8 years Active Duty Training as a Logistics System Administrator

●       Top Secret Security Clearance, adjudicated 2015

 

EXPERIENCE:

C2 Space Software Engineer 4/ Systems Administrator Jan 2016 – Present

Bevilacqua Research Corp. – Eglin AFB, FL

 

●        Lead Systems Administrator, responsible for engineering and test management support to the 46 Test Squadron (46 TS) for JMS, Space Fence, and other Space Command and Control (C2) systems.

●        Senior C2 Space Software Engineer and subject matter expert of JSpoc Mission System; executes hands system test analysis, validation, and compiles test results data for input into test reports.

●        Builds and configures host/systems; manages, and installs virtual infrastructure software: vmWare ESXi 5.5, vCenter Server 5.5.0, vSphere Client 5.5, vSphere Web Client, Hyperic server 5.8.3, Virtual Center Operations Manager, and vmWare View.

●        Installs and Manages Oracle Clusterware Software and RAC databases

●        Install and configures Layer 7 systems (8.2.0.0.), Policy Manager software, and configures endpoints

●        Expert in configuring RedHat 6.5 and Windows 2008 Enterprise Server and Database, Windows 7 clients, and storage hardware

●        Performs upgrades to operating systems, ESXi hosts, and JMS software platforms

●        Windows Server 2008 administrator – installs domain controllers, domain naming services, and group policy enforcements.

●        Oracle WebLogic administrator, deploys applications servers, configures LDAP, and deploys managed server applications. 

●        Attends test meetings and working groups as necessary to provide briefings, information, and/or technical support.

●        Database administrator – configures physical database servers and software, creates storage pools, virtual disk, assigns disk to host. vmWare – creates data stores, clusters, and assigns clusters to host.

●        Assists in developing system requirements, functional capabilities, performance measures, design constraints, test phase entry/exit criteria, and metrics.

●        Designs and employs test automation tools and utilities during test execution.

●        Travels to operational fielded locations and contractor facilities to execute test procedures, data management, data reduction, data analysis, configuration management, hardware setup, hardware troubleshooting; and deficiency reporting, deficiency evaluation and recommendations, and official test reports.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Senior Systems Engineer/Administrator May 2011 – Dec 2016

Phantom Eagle, Inc – Langley AFB, VA

●       Senior Systems Administrator and subject matter expert of AOC C2 Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) Spiral 1.1.3 MR2 (Maintenance Release 2), VmWare Vsphere Client 4.1, ,C2 Weapon System Part Task Trainer C2WSPTT 4.1 virtual server systems and  Generic Area Limitation Environment (GALE) Executive Server and Client version 5.2 .

●       Directly responsible for testing, defining, and implementing TBMCS and C2WSPTT server and client virtual hardware configuration specifications for the AOCWS to use when deploying servers within VMware Vsphere Vclient  4.1.

●       Directly involved in the installation, maintenance, and technical support for the USAF Command and Control virtual  server environment; including operating system installation, system utilities, application development, software repository directory resources, hardware configurations, messaging technology including email and active directory services, external computer communications subscription services, and overall well-being of hardware and software services.

●       Aggressively restored C2 system capability by completing a 40 hour system build in less than 10 hours, thus providing a seamless transition into the system testing event scheduled for system analyst and evaluators within 24 hours.

●       Virtualized, integrated, validated and delivered C2 system access to local and remote user access to over 100 software valuators, security auditors, and system testers.

●       Produced the TBMCS and C2WSPTT virtual master templates to streamline server deployment and system installation required for AOC weapons systems fielding capabilities.

●       C2 Technical Support Expert (TBMCS MR2, C2WSPTT 4.1): Provide emergency response for technical problem determination and correction in support of data center and distributed operations, applications development, and other technical resources involved with AOC C2X production systems.

●       Authored  the AOC WS TBMCS MR2 and C2WSPTT virtualization installation, post-configuration, and routine maintenance documentation for the delivery of C2 capabilities in support of the AOC WS environment

●       System Management: Performs the installation and maintenance of Windows Server 2003 and Solaris 10 Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange Server Environments, and associated utilities and resources. Monitors system and network information via Microsoft computer management console, TBMCS Server logs, and CSWSPTT Server log files.

●       Installs and configures DNS within Windows Active Directory Environments using Windows Server 2003 DNS application.

●       Configures and installs C2 network printing which provides the capability to print across networks and VLANS.

●       Microsoft Exchange 2003 Administrator: Manages, creates, and monitors email database accounts, military message groups, exchange mailbox storage folders, configurations, performs backups, and configures email server settings using Microsoft System Management console administration tools.

●       Monitors Exchange server system performance logs, maintains database integrity, and ensures USMTF message transmitting across multiple C2 systems.

●       WebLogic server version 10.3.0.0, and Apache HTTP Server 2.2; Systems Administrator: installs and monitors WebLogic server domain, server clusters, services, and C2 application deployments via the WebLogic Server Administration Console.  Primary administrator responsible for monitoring server and application performance, viewing server and domain log files; configuring security parameters, including managing users, groups, and roles; configuring and deploying applications used for C2 web based application server.

●       Oracle 11g server, Systems Administrator; directly responsible for managing database accounts, storage, backups, and ensuring proper system maintenance and performance.

●       Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database configuration , windows firewall port configuration, user accounts,  and USMTF messaging configuration and communication with the C2 Exchange Server

●       Monitors and troubleshoots Windows Server Enterprise 2003 R2 file replication services, DNS,  between multiple domain controllers

●       Configures Forrest trust between multiple Domain Controllers

●       Participates in a technical advisory role in the ongoing application development,  and technological evolution of C2 virtual systems.

●       Recommends improvements; documents system diagrams, creates and follows installation instructions, performs verification and validation procedures relating to C2 virtual system design and implementation

●       Capacity Management: Participates in the management process to ensure that sufficient computing resources are available to meet ongoing requirements.

●       Provided rapid product integration services into the AOC WS platform for the following 3rd Party C2 capabilities: TBMCS v1.1.3, MR2, Imagery Product Library (IPL) v6.5.3 , C2 Weapon System Part Task Trainer (C2WSPTT) v4.1.

 

SECURITY
Systems Administrator: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise R2 Active Directory, Unix, Windows 7, Windows XP, USAF C2 Systems:

 

●        Regularly Performs - Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Scans on Windows Servers and Clients. Duties include: system scanning, generating reports, and performing necessary actions to mitigate system vulnerabilities. .Performs DISA Gold Disk version 2.0 scans, scans virtual server and physical server host systems for Category 1, 2 and 3 vulnerabilities while remediating findings and applying  vulnerability fixes manually.

●        Performs Retina version 5.1.13.0.2393, Network Security single IP Scans; Generates IAVA reports; Remediates IAVA’s by downloading Microsoft Windows  KB’s, and testing system functionality upon applying security patches in accordance with DOD and IA requirements. 

●        System Log File Auditor; configures servers and clients to audit user access to files, folders and printers.  Audits and automates system performance logs alerts.

●        Manages User Accounts and Group Policies, assigns user groups and privileges, creates passwords, system classification markings, assigns and enforces security policies in accordance with IA and DOD, restricting certain actions that may pose potential security risk.

●        Performs DOD mandated password changes/updates of all systems, databases, and clients every 60 days to ensure security and integrity – reducing hack attempts.  

●       Norton Antivirus System Management Console Administrator: Manages server and client virus and firewall protection, system scans, and deploying virus definition file updates to more than 20 virtual servers and 30 Windows XP Professional and Windows 7 virtual client agents.

●       Prepares DOD signed certificate request and imports root CA authority certificates for WebLogic application server’s key store, allowing external AOC, Army, Navy, and Marine C2 computer systems to communicate via SSL.

●       Performs terminal procedures using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol to rename directories and transmit commands to execute on several Air Force Servers, ranging from Unix to Windows Server machines.

 

EXPERIENCE:

United States Air Force Civilian Contractor (Phantom Eagle CO.):  Senior Systems Engineer

(February 2011 – Present)

Duties

●        Provides installation, loading and configuration of systems, servers and networks. 

●        Responsible for administration of network, computer, or communications systems, including LAN, WAN and the organization’s website.  This includes administration of user accounts, passwords, permissions, access control lists, email, chat and other server or network services. 

●        Maintains servers, creates monitoring reports and logs and ensures functionality of links. 

●        Monitors networks, websites and servers for acceptable performance and user accessibility.  Establishes backups and monitors site security.  Responsible for configuration management documentation of network and system topologies. 

●        Responsible for applying security hardening on required systems in accordance with DOD requirements

 

USAF Command and Control Systems Administrator

TBMCS Spiral MR2 (Maintenance Release 2) VMware Virtual Suite .

VMware Vsphere Client Version 4.6, Solaris 10, RedHat 6, CentOS 6.6, Windows Server Enterprise 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise

●       Senior Systems Administrator responsible for installation, security configuration, installation documentation and systems management for TBMCS MR2 Windows 2003 R2 and Solaris UNIX Oracle servers.

●       Builds server and workstations, load and configures necessary data and software packages; configures the essential interfaces required by the Joint Forces Air Component Commander to communicate effectively to the Air Operations Center and Air Taking Order.

●       Directly involved in the design and support for the TBMCS environment; including operating systems, system utilities, application development, software repository directory resources, hardware configurations, messaging technology including email and active directory services, computer communications and overall well-being of hardware and software services.

●       Performs Solaris Unix  system backups via system terminal

●       System Management: Performs the installation and maintenance of Windows/Solaris 3z and 4.0 Operating Systems, exchange environments, and associated utilities and resources. Monitors system and network information via SMS snap in console.

●       Installs and configures DNS within Windows Active Directory Environments

●       Performs initial repository, security patch, and database software loads prior to server side OS setup.

●       Hardware Installations: Participate in the configuration definition, acquisition, and installation of Intel hardware and SAN.

●       Technical Support: Provide emergency response for technical problem determination and correction in support of data center and distributed operations, applications development, and other technical resources involved with AOC C2X production systems.

●       Participates in a technical advisory role in the ongoing application development,  and technological evolution.

●        Recommends improvements; documents system diagrams, creates and follows installation instructions, performs verification and validation procedures relating to C2 systems and Trusted Thin Client core system design and implementation.

●       Capacity Management: Participates in the management process to ensure that sufficient computing resources are available to meet ongoing requirements.

SECURITY

●       Manages User Accounts and Group Policies, assigns user groups and privileges, creates passwords, assigns and enforces user roles, restricting certain actions that may pose potential security risk.

●       Installs Norton antivirus client agents, updates virus definitions and system security patches via DOD web software repository

●       Prepares and imports root CA authority for Oracle Servers and Solaris 4 Web API 

●       Performs terminal procedures using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol to rename directories and transmit commands to execute on several TBMCS Unix and Windows Server machines.

 

U.S Navy Reserve Intelligence Specialist

(October 2009 – 2011)

●       Proficient knowledge in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating potential information security threats and implementing appropriate countermeasures.

●       Intelligence gathering training – SIGINT,GEOINT, MASINT, OSINT

●       Exceedingly skillful in local and wide area network procedures and protocols including TLS, VPN, SSL, and SSH.

●       In depth knowledge of DOD Information Awareness vulnerabilities and Network Security Threats, including operational risk management deriving from social media attacks, malware, port scanning, packet sniffing, IDS software/hardware, spyware, adware, and virus detection.

●       Performed Helpdesk and Remote software assistance and virus removal support for military members and supervisors off job site.

●       Directly responsible for administering the electronic hazardous waste disposal database programs and monitoring data input. 

●       Naval Reserve Intelligence Specialist watch stander, (under A school instruction), monitors Navy DOD classified network systems and protects top secret, classified, and secret information from digital spillage onto unclassified networks using Information Security practices and procedures in compliance with the DOD IA standards .  

U.S. Coast Guard Hazardous Waste Systems Admin, (March 2007 – February 2011)

●       Administrator of Microsoft Access and Excel hazardous material database, Personal Key Infrastructure protected inventory database.

●       Responsible for the planning, organization, and management of the digital PKI certificate authenticated electronic filing system for all hazardous and non-hazardous materials located on BSU Portsmouth.

●       Administered and monitored users accessing USCG environmental computer database systems. Performs weekly audits of electronic user input and database integrity. 

●       Analyzes Hazardous Material Computer Databases Systems and provided technical support to customers while working diligently to develop updates to new procedures.

●       Microsoft Outlook 2003 administrator – provided on demand email account support and troubleshooting. Assisted Navy Reserve and Government Employees utilizing the Navy Marine Core Internet with immediate issues regarding accessing remote military email accounts on DOD computer machines and personal computers via CAC reader.  

Unbiased Media LLC. – Webmaster/Virtual Private Server Administrator 2008 – Present (Self Employed) 

 

·  CentOs 6.6 VPS Systems Administrator

●       MySQL 5.6 Database Administrator

●       Apache 2.2.15 installation and configuration

●       PHP 5.4 – 5.8 installation and configuration

●       HTTP Proxy and Web Cache installation and configuration , Nginx 1.9.4

●       WordPress 4.3.1 installation, configuration, and maintenance

●       Email server installation, security, and maintenance (Postfix SMTP Server and Dovecot IMAP server 2.2.12 )

●       Configures DNS and creates host records using Bind version 9.8.2-0.37

●       VPS services, CPU, Disk, Memory, and Network, Performance monitoring (Odin/Plesk Health Monitor 12.0.18)

●       Firewall Configuration – Via custom IP Table firewall rules (Fail2ban 0.9.2)

●       Schedules daily and weekly and configures automated system backups to specified repositories

●       Configures automated system services and status alerts via (Watchdog 2.0)

 

RELATED IT Experience

U.S Navy Logistics Systems Administrator, Active Duty (2000 – 2007):

●       Expert knowledge using Microsoft Excel inventory file databases for daily automated computer operations; preparing, verifying, abstracting, controlling, or closing out procurement documents, files, reports, or records.

●       Experienced in performing liaison activities between customer and contractor to ensure compliance with contract specifications (parts, supplies, and services), placed orders, reviewed purchase orders and contracts utilizing computer systems.

●       Expertise in investigating customer or vendor complaints of errors in shipment, payment, and/or contract documentation.

●       Managed travel and budget system accounts for military and civilian personnel using government computer travel software WinAtos.

Inventory Management:

●       Document Controller: Inventory management of over 25,000 line items which included; purchasing, receipt processing, material requisition processing, shipping, and receiving

●       Oversaw the assembling contract file information and entering purchase order or contract data into a management information systems; DD Forms, Excel Spread sheets, etc.

●       Managed a supply warehouse and storeroom with over 75,000 machinery and office line items valued over $25 million dollars.

 

Key IT Accomplishments

U.S. Coast Guard Civilian of the Year Award, July – December  2010

●       Implemented an electronic hazardous material request system which utilized PKI certificate and digital signature security protocols as the new standard for waste disposal accounting and database record keeping for all  U.S. Coast Guard units onboard BSU Portsmouth, VA.

 

The implementation of the PKI customer hazardous material disposal form resulted in over 1000 man hours saved on computer data systems entry and also received noteworthy recognition from EPA U.S. Coast Guard inspectors. Information Technology experience and practices helped streamline hazmat procedures and effectiveness.

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

·  Senior Systems Engineer, Phantom Eagle Inc., Contractor 4/11 – Present (Full time)

·  Systems Administrator, Macaulay Brown, Contractor 2/11 – 4/11 (Full time)

·  Hazardous Waste Systems Admin, U.S. Coast Guard, Civilian 3/07 – 2/2011 (Full time)

·  Naval Reserve Intelligence Specialist /Operations Intelligence Student 10/09 - 2011 (Part time)

·  Webserver Administrator, Unbiased Media LLC., (Virtual Private Server). 10/08 – Present (Full time) Self Employed

·  Navy Logistics Computer Systems Technician/ Budget Accountant, Surface Warfare Development Group U.S Navy Active Duty,  03/03 – 1/07 (Full time)

·  Supply Inventory Systems Technician , Amphibious Construction Battalion Two U.S Navy Active Duty, 12/98 – 03/03 (Full time)

 

RELEVANT EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

●       Associates of Arts Degree in Information Technology , University of Phoenix , Phoenix, AZ 85034,  July 2010

●       Navy Intelligence Specialist A school , Virginia Beach ,VA  23456, 

●       Navy Leadership Training, 2007, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

●       Naval Reserve Career Counselor Training, 2009, New Orleans LO, 70143

●       Bachelors of Science, Computer Information Systems, Saint Leo University, Saint Leo,  FL 33574;  April 2013

●       RedHat 6.6 Systems Administration I Training - Aug, 2015

●       Supply Systems Administration Training – (MSNAP )1999

●       Hazardous Material Computer Systems USCG - 2008

 

Related IT Certificates –

●       CompTIA A+ , CompTIA Security +,  and CompTIA Network +

●       Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise R2,

●       Certified Ethical Hacker V6 –Federal Government VTE Training

●       WebLogic 10.3 Server System Administration Training 

 

Performance Ratings, Awards, Honors, and Recognitions:

●       U.S. Coast Guard Civilian of the Year  Dec 2010 – Jan 2011

●       U.S. Coast Guard Civilian of the Quarter  July  - Sep 2010

●       Quality Wage Grade Pay Increase, February 2009.

●       United States Coast Guard Environmental Excellence Award 2010

●       United States Coast Guard 10 Year Service Award 2009

●       Navy Good conduct medal, 2001, 2004, and 2007.

●       Naval Achievement Medal, May 2004.

●       National Defense Medal, 2003

●       Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2002