Mr. Nicholas A Orrick

2808 Princeton Ave
Chesapeake, VA 23325
Phone: 318-614-5038
nickorrick@gmail.com

 

 

CLEARANCE

 

Active DoD SECRET: NACLC closed 8-31-2004 expires 8-31-2014

Active DoD TS/SCI: SSBI closed on 5-10-2014 expires 5-10-2019

CERTIFICATIONS

·              CompTIA Security+ CE

·              Currently perusing Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Exam 70-640 Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration

EXPERIENCE

    January 2014-Current

Navy Marine Corps Internet (NMCI)- Tier one help desk

·              Responsible for activating users accounts on a Private Key Infrastructure network by using an automated tool that associates the users private key with their user account in Active Directory

·              Trouble shooting the Private Key Infrastructure to include authentication errors that result in loss of access to network resources. These errors can be found in the Common Access Cards or the software that interacts with them; it can also affect users access to Share point websites and solving them ensure productivity of the customers.

·              Troubleshooting remote connectivity services to include Virtual Private Network connections to facilitate a seamless connection to intranet resources over the internet.

·              Accurately notate steps taken to resolve issues to improve documentation for future user and so that the Operations Center can track trends on the network

·              Experience with managing Users accounts Active Directory specifically the private key used in the Private Key infrastructure for authentication

·              Average Handle Time for calls and closure rate of tickets supports superior performance and effective time budging minutes lower than peers.

·              Confers with peers and higher tier analysts to assist in the development and implementations of strategies and policies.

 

 

     February 2011 – March 2012   Bestbuy

        Geek Squad Counter Service Agent, Chesapeake

 

·              Troubleshot customer’s computers to include hardware, software and made recommendations for appropriate repairs or replacement.

 

·              Repaired laptop and desktop computers to include motherboards, hard drives and RAM.

 

 

·              Superior customer relations by enabling the customers to make correct purchases based on need and budget.

 

·              Solely responsible for the shipping and tracking of up to 100 simultaneous customers repairs, additionally ensured customers stayed informed with their timelines and status.

 

   September  2004 – January 2010   United State Marine Corps, Sergeant

       Communications Chief             

 

·              Responsible for the installation, maintenance and deployment of a multiband sensitive communications satellite system valued over $2M.

 

·              Ensured high rate of conductivity on three separate networks supporting Solaris UNIX SQL database servers with domain services including their Automated Information Systems services, 30 users, 25 workstations and three servers enabling the war fighting efforts of the 22 MEU. Personally installed, troubleshot and deconstructed on several occasions to ensure mission mobility.

 

 

·              Completed weekly security scans, updates and routine maintenance of deployed communications networks.

 

·              Maintained 100% accountability of classified materials including over 100 separate items for daily inventory.

 

 

·              Installed and configured servers with UNIX and Windows Server 2003 R2

 

·              Created initial load out for 25 workstations including configuring security measures

 

 

·              Managed only classified Active Directory Domain Server for Africa, serving up to 150 users

 

·              Supervised eight Marines during operational and daily tasking 

 

 

·              Managed Exchange server for 150 users

 

·              Performed tier one helpdesk duties for 150 users to include troubleshooting and trouble ticket submission.

 

 

·              Installed and ran Ethernet cables for 25 workstations shipboard and at stateside command.

 

·              Managed forward deployed Automated Information Systems network in Iraqi including scheduled maintained, upkeep, ensure connectivity, ensured stability and reliability

 

 

·              Conferred with and supervised one information systems technician forward deployed to the USS Bataan in support of intelligence analyst collection platforms.

 

EDUCATION

·              B.S. Information Systems Security, ITT Technical University, Online. 2013

o  Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0 Honor Roll all Quarters

·  Classes

o  Managing Risk in Information Systems –Performed risk assessments and developed risk mitigation plans.

o  Security Strategies for Web Applications and Social Networking – Implemented logical security for web applications and developed security policies that focus on protection from social networking

o  Fundamentals of network Security, Firewalls and VPN’s - Developed security policies for the Remote access domain. Conducted risk and vulnerability assessment for information systems to identify needs.

o  Hacker Techniques, Tools and Incident Handling – Used network tools that a hacker would use and developed mitigation plan for handling incidents.

o  Access Control, Authentication and Public Key infrastructure (PKI) – Implemented access controls, authentications and a Public Key infrastructure in a lab environment.

o  Security Policies and Implementation Issues – Developed security policies including Disaster Recovery Plans, Risk Mitigation Plans, and Business Continuity Plans

o  System Forensics Investigation and Response – Preformed systems forensics in a lab environment.

o  Securing Windows Platforms and Applications – Applied logical controls to harden windows servers in a lab environment.

o  Securing Linux Platforms and Applications – Used SELinux to secure a Linux server in a lab environment.

o  Legal and Security Issues – Applied federal laws including PCI DSS, SOX, GLBA, CIPA, and HIPPA to security policies to insure that policies meet requirements.

o  Auditing IT infrastructures for Compliance – Preformed security audits to check for compliance with federal law.

o  Information Systems Security Capstone – Solely responded to a request for proposal including developing high level guidance for security policies and the implementation of new security measures to meet a customer’s request. This proposal provided in depth assessments of the policies, risk and vulnerabilities assessment to ensure all needs were addressed, ensured the satisfaction of the customer’s requirements in accordance to the established tool sets. 

 

 

 

·              Associates, Computer Information Systems, ITT Technical University, Norfolk, VA. 2011

o  Dean’s List for 18 Months

·  Classes

o  Introduction to computer Programming – Wrote basic input output programs in the Python language

o  Microsoft Desktop Operating Systems – Deployed Microsoft Windows 7 and configured it to work in a network environment.

o  Structured Cabling – made CAT5 cable and developed a cabling diagram to meet the needs of customer

o  Database Development – developed a basic relational data base

o  Microsoft Network Operating System I – configured routers to route in a lab environment

o  Microsoft Network Operating System II – configured routers to route with multiple protocols in a lab environment 

o  Linux Operating System – installed and configured Fedora core operating system

o  Networking application Services and Security – installed Windows Server 2008 R2 with Active directory and Exchange. Configured Active directory domain with users, computers, and Group Policy Objects (GPO)

o  Linux System Administration – Installed Fedora Core with DNS service, Apache server, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)

o  Wan Technology and Application – Installed and configured network productivity software to include a Windows Web server and Exchange server

o  Network Technology and Service Integration – Installed Windows Server 2008 and added Active directory, Exchange, DNS and DHCP services.

o  Network Development Capstone Project –Project lead supervising seven members in developing and building a multi server network including five windows servers and one Unix server. The servers included Active directory, Exchange, Share Point, Web (IIS), and a PBX server.

 

 

Awards

·              Joint Service Achievement Medal ·              Navy Unit Citation ·              Good Conduct Ribbon ·              National Defense Ribbon

·              Two Iraqi Campaign Ribbons ·              Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Ribbon ·              Global War on Terrorism Ribbon ·              Four Sea Service Deployment Ribbons

 

 

Professional References

Terry Holms Jr

Geek Squad Manager

757-354-6264

 

Richard Yarmosh

Savvy Apps project manager

703 544 9191