Career Experience

Information Systems Security Officer, Oct 2015 – Present Summit Technologies, Inc., Nashville, TN

·   Provides oversight of all aspects of day-to-day operations, ensuring that the security posture is sustained and that the residual level of risk is always at an acceptable level as determined by the 25^th Air Force A6 POC

·   Aids site ISSM’s and System Administrators in the daily administration of the unit’s mission secure computer systems

·   Ensures that control is maintained by verifying individual access requirements.

·   Ensures that confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data and the protection level of the system are provided.

·   Ensures all users accomplish IAA training prior to receipt of their account and annually thereafter.  This training shall be documented and provided to Communications Unit.

·   Ensures proper protection or corrective measures are immediately taken when an incident or vulnerability is discovered within a system.

·   Conducts periodic reviews at a minimum once per quarter unless there have been significant baseline changes to ensure compliance with the SSP.

·   Ensures security safeguards and features are implemented for the information system and network.

·   Ensures required audits are collected and complete event log with an in-depth review.

Senior Systems Analyst, Apr 2015 – Oct 2015 Bosh Global Services, Nashville, TN

§ Responsible for monitoring and patching critical servers and user workstations on two separate networks.

§ Establish reliable ATM link between the local data center and peer networks.

§ Schedules downtime and coordinates network upgrades to ensure network integrity and availability.

§ Assist clients with user accounts. Account creations, modifications, and revocations.

§ Formalizing Change Control process.

§ Establishing and maintaining network documentations and procedures.

§ Configuring back up servers to reside on the local area network to ensure availability of data.

Deployable Communications Engineer, Jun 2010 – March 2015, 707th Communications Squadron, Ft. Meade, MD

§ Deployed and maintained networking system comprised of Cisco equipment directly supporting the Director of the National Security Agency. Leading to 99% availability for end users.

§ Lead network engineer supporting STORMFORCE ’14 by designing a $150K+ network package to enable secure communications for a multi-nation SIGINT exercise.

§ Designed and installed baseband network equipment and satellite systems for deployable communication operations. Systems comprised of Satellite equipment and Cisco networking gear.

§ Maintain multi-million dollar quick reaction communication system with mobile satellite terminals.

§ Developed quick reaction communication prototype with commercial off the shelf equipment while maintaining security requirements. Asset valued over $200K+.

§ Supported STORMFORCE ’13 by designing a $100K+ network package to enable secure communications for a multi-nation SIGINT exercise.

§ Engineered SIGINT support network for Intel collections at a remote field site.

§ Led multi-member engineering team in providing secure data, voice, and video for National Security Agency SIGINT mission.

§ Researched and implemented Cisco 9971 phones which resulted in decreased system size and added video/voice in one entity.

§ Replaced defective system components in a timely manner, minimizing critical system downtime.

§ Successfully managed a two-person team conducting multiple network upgrades by installing small form factor routers and switches, reducing the footprint by 25%.

§ Maintained critical asset valued over $2.5M while ensuring 24/7 network availability.

§ Restructured and improved the Change Management process within the organization.

§ Conducted equipment software and firmware upgrades to comply with the DoD IAVA requirements.

§ Selected to instruct DOD accredited course; taught basic networking principles for the certification of 10+ joint technicians.

§ Conducted site survey outside the continental United States which enabled the installation of a $3M circuit.

§ Performed audits of internal security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and available of information systems.

§ Performed various Nessus scans against systems to ensure no unauthorized changes or authentications had occurred.

Satellite Communication Engineer, Jun 2011 – Oct 2011, National Security/Central Security Services, CENTCOM

§ Monitored and maintained the National Security Agency satellite communications presence within a remote overseas location.

§ Quickly and efficiently delivered enterprise connectivity into new areas of mission focus.

§ Expertly executed and ensured reliable NSANet access to a large number of Signals Intelligence users located all across the CENTCOM theatre at numerous locations.

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