Glenn Brown

CISSP, MCSE

Email: glenn.n.brown@us.army.mil

                              gb428cj@yahoo.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Objective

Systems Engineer /Administrator, Information Assurance Manager.

Active Security Clearance (NATO Secret)

SUMMARY

 

Experienced in advanced ADP principles, the concepts, theories and practices associated with a WAN/LAN infrastructure. Knowledgeable in the methodologies of communication via the Internet and the World Wide Web, communication via Telnet, FTP, and email. Knowledge of networking and application systems, design and development techniques to effectively serve as the administrator for a functional group of systems and provide technical expertise for analysis, development, maintenance, and modifications of systems.

·         Proficient with various operating systems, including the installation and fault diagnosis:  Win 3.11, Win95,

                               Win98, Win 2K, Win XP, Vista, WinNT, 2003 Ser, Exchange5.5, Exchange2003 WSUS, SAV, GCCS-A/J,                                               NRTS and PASS server operation and configuration.

·         Supporting software, (Norton Antivirus, MSOffice suite, Outlook, Ghost, Visio, Track-it, Check-it, ISS (security) GFI LAN guard, Update Expert, Q-tip, Log Collector, Harris STAT6 Guardian scanner)

·         Information Assurance Management, configuration change management, IAVA and Ditscap experience.

·         Experienced setting up and configuring. DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Exchange, Raid 0,1,5, Cisco routers, switches

·         Adept and pro-active, performed System and Network wide security, Hardening of Desktops and Servers and Data integrity. Facilitated data recovery and migrations. Virus removal and prevention.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Systems Engineer              BCST-F              Germany                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Present

Systems administrator and Engineer for BCST-F, a subordinate of BCSD-G3 Heidelberg, a remote site in Grafenwoher Germany. I Operate and maintain GCCS (Unix) servers, Windows 2003/2008 server platforms and battle command systems in both real world and exercise settings. I provide daily support to the war fighter through onsite, telephone and electronic communication. Perform installation, setup and operation of hardware and software packages ensuring compliance with baseline architecture, Information Assurance guidelines and Army regulations.

 

Systems Engineer/Domain Administrator                             Korea                                                                                                                                                          Aug 2008 – Jun 2009

Administrator of the “COIN/RIPR” network. I was responsible for the installation and support of TBMCS software packages and the sole technician and advisor for IWS. Performed system installations (software suites, to include MS Office, Adobe, Visio, etc), administered the LAN/Domain servers to include various automation and information systems (C2PC, MAAPTK and JWIS etc.) With an extensive Information Assurance back ground, I am continually approached for guidance regarding regulations, the application of network software and IAVA compliance.

 

C4ISR Systems Engineer/Administrator, Information Assurance Manager                 May 2003 – Feb 2008

Northrop Grumman Missions Systems

Responsible for the installation and operation of the GCCS-A/J and NRTS/PASS servers ensuring accurate information from the COP is disseminated throughout the battlefield. Maintained brigade equipment to include: Laptops, desktops and servers. Daily duties required the installation and configuration of Operating Systems, and software applications (Office 2003 Outlook, PST setup and maintenance, Form Flow, Visio, Adobe Acrobat reader and Photoshop, Power Edge Viewer, Falcon View, Command and Control Personal Computer C2PC) as required, complying with continually fluctuating mission standards. Troubleshot and repaired, configured and maintained network printers to include the co-ordination of outside repair. Maintained the network, connectivity, schematics and work site information; I ensured that all machines met with US Army compliance standards IAW AR-25 and local theater command policy (CENTCOM) by monitoring Army-wide bulletins of software configuration changes affecting the current software packages installed.

 

Responsibility for managing, planning, directing, coordinating, and administering the organization information systems and activities. Maintained Brigade server package of (9) SIPR and (4) NIPR servers to include Domain Controllers (DC), WINS (Windows information naming server) Server, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Windows Update Server (WSUS) Symantec Anti Virus Server (SAV) Global Catalog Server (GC) File Server (FTP services)

Information Assurance: Designated as the Brigade Information Assurance Manager and information management officer. Provided technical expertise on Window NT based systems (Win2000/XP/2000SRVR/Win2003SRVR, operations, hardware, and a wide variety of personnel applications and programs. Exercised responsibility for local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) development, maintenance, modification, and configuration management. Analyzed and evaluated the nature and scope of computer networks and the work to be automated and made recommendations to Command staff requirements for system development, modification and redesign. Researched system design alternatives by applying an in depth understanding of functional areas, automation requirements and characteristics, networking techniques such as database management systems, computer networking, and communications technology. Analyzed  and determined related costs and benefits, alternative automation methods.

I tracked 450 personal computers for IAVA (Information Assurance and Vulnerability Assessment) compliance. I performed weekly scans of workstations and servers using Harris Guardian 6 Software, ISS, GFI LANGUARD and Q-TIP to detect possible vulnerabilities. I installed operating systems, patches and software configuration changes and was responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, updating and ensuring compliance standards (IAVA) for more than 450 computers and servers to include associated equipment throughout the brigade. I was also responsible for specialty platforms (ASASL, BFT, AFTADS, C2PC). All IAVA compliance was time sensitive and required close monitoring as well as daily compliance reporting. Responsible for all security as it pertained to the network and equipment.

 

Biometrics Systems Engineer                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Aug 2005-Feb 2006

General Dynamics

Biometrics: As the Northwest Engineer in Iraq, I was responsible for the installation of the Biometrics Automated Toolset (BAT) on both the server and client platforms. I maintained domain controllers, database servers, laptops, finger printing machines, cameras and individual networks in eight separate geographic locations (bases). I was responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of the SQL database, ensuring that daily replication and weekly backups were performed successfully. I provided on call technical support to the remote sites as well as on-site support as needed via convoy and helicopter travel. I fielded the BAT, a new technology that was instrumental in the identification of Iraqi personnel seeking employment with coalition forces. It was also instrumental in the screening process of personnel allowed to attend and participate in Saddam Hussein’s trial. The BAT was the first application to map fingerprints, Iris scans and biography information into a database.

 

Forensics: I performed Data Forensics and collaborated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding the exploitation of captured computers, cell phones, cameras, video media and software. Specialized forensics/exploitation equipment and software packages (ILOOK V7 and V8 R-Studio Investigator, FIRE Linux and Data Lifter) were used to facilitate the investigation, analysis and prosecution of suspected terrorists. Forensics hardware (Write blockers, SCSI interfaces, ATA interfaces and drive duplicators) was also employed in the investigations. Investigations that resulted in Non Judicial settings required the submission of a Report of Findings and evidence tracking (chain of custody documentation). Investigations in a Judicial setting required the submission of evidence tracking documentation, Reports of Findings and sworn oral testimony.

 

Conroe Independent School District 

Network Technician                                                                                      Conroe, TX                                                                           Sept 2002 to May 2003

Assigned to the Network Repair department as a Network Technician, I provided customer support to the administration building personnel and performed troubleshooting of hardware and software, configuring printers, installing software, troubleshooting and repairing PC’s (hardware installation) on both laptop and desktop platforms. I performed analysis of the existing network topologies, growth requirements throughout the school district and implemented design changes to incorporate new additions to the WAN and LAN. Implemented design changes to meet with demand requiring the configuration of routers and configuration of VLANS (switches). Resolved network failures, implemented repair and security analysis.

 

RHI Consulting                                                                                                        Greenspoint, TX

Network Administrator/Engineer (Consultant)                                                                                                                                                                                      Jul 2001 to Jun 2002

Network Administration and design services were provided to a diverse customer base. I designed Networks in both small and large corporate environments requiring the analysis of the customer needs bandwidth constraints, funding and the implementation of the designs to meet those needs. Performed complete network installations (wiring, hardware configuration) performed configuration and installation of operating systems and software to servers including Domain controllers, Email servers (MS Exchange 5.5, Exchange 2003) Global Catalog servers, FTP servers, Web Servers, Windows Update servers and Antivirus servers. I also maintained SQL databases by performing maintenance and patching. Implemented VLAN technologies, VPN servers and configured clients to connect to those technologies. I provided on call support after hours which included disaster recovery services of servers, mail servers and client machines. Performed vulnerability assessments by performing network wide scans using software applications (Harris Stat, ISS, GFI LANGUARD). Patching of machines was performed after analysis was completed to ensure patches did not affect existing installations of software and operating systems.

 

Contractor, U.S. Army, NATO Base,                                          Bosnia                                                                                                                                                                Oct 2000 to Jul 2001

Systems Administrator and Lead Network Engineer.  (Secret clearance required)

Responsible for the administration, monitoring of the Base Network (NIPRNET and SIPRNET), performed performance testing on the Network, troubleshot hardware, software and problems pertaining to the WAN/LAN. Supervised and mentored four Network Technicians and made recommendations for the configuration of routers, switches, servers (Domain controllers, Exchange Servers, Global Catalog, and Symantec Update Server), repair or replacement of equipment. I advised senior staff and made recommendations for the purchase of networking equipment to optimize the existing networking hardware. I provided support for all LAN/WAN based applications. Installed and configured Win NT 4.0 servers, Exchange 5.5 servers and workstations. 

Glenn Brown Cont.

Southern Methodist University                                                      Bellaire, TX                                                                             June 2000 to Oct 2000

Instructor/Teaching assistant             

I instructed students in the areas of installation, administration and configuration of operating systems (Server and Workstation). I performed other tasks such as classroom setups, software image creation and installations (Win95/98/NT/2000, Exchange). Troubleshot hardware, classroom setups, maintained the campus network and servers. I assisted other instructors with classroom tutoring, troubleshooting and classroom preparation.

 

ONIX Process Analysis                                                                                                  Angleton, TX                                                                                                        

Training Specialist/Lead Service Technician.                                                                                                                                                                                                             October 99

Instructed customers worldwide in the configuration, operation and maintenance of computer based laboratory instrumentation (Sulfur analyzers, Gas Chromatographs, Mass Spectrometers). Managed domestic and worldwide customer support database, managed four service engineers to provide worldwide services. Administered the company network servers (Domain controllers and Exchange servers), configured company switches using VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks).

 

Department of the UNITED STATES NAVY 

Instructor and Department IT Administrator, Great Lakes Naval Training Center                             December 97

Instructor of Advanced Electronic schools, I taught students advanced electronic theory, operation of computer based shipboard control systems and the trouble shooting and repair of those systems. Maintained student records, created course manuals, documentation, and instructional materials. Administered and maintained the departmental LAN (Large Area Network) and desktop machines requiring network design, installation and configuration of software and hardware, ensured compliance with Dept Navy network security standards.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP 2005, recertified Apr 2010 Cert# 65108

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) - Courses taken at Southern Methodist University (SMU), School of Engineering and Applied Science

Certified LAN Administrator from US ARMY EUROPE RCERTE

Certified Navy Instructor

Comp TIA Net+ (Network), A+ Core (Hardware Technician) Comp TIA A+ DOS/Windows

 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

American Intercontinental University

Bachelor of Science in Information Technologies - B.S. IT

 

US ARMY Tuzla, Bosnia, Herzegovina

Basic Networking I & II Advanced Networking I & II, advanced security and application of security to include the hardening of desktop machines and servers from internal and external attacks using various software packages such as ISS, SCM, IIS, and Proxy server.

 

Southern Methodist University Bellaire, TX                                                                                                                                                                           

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer with the following certifications: Net+, A+, Networking Essentials, Windows NT Workstation, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Enterprise, TCP/IP, Exchange Server 5.5, Windows 2000 Pro and Server, Cisco systems and Bay/Nortel technologies.

 

 

 

 

IDEC Corp. Dallas, TX

Idec Micro series programmable logic controllers/programming

 

ONIX Process Analysis Angleton, TX

Sulfur Detection Instrumentation Analytical/Process

Models XVI, CVI, LVI, VII, Scout, 825/856 722R 6800 GC

 

 

U.S. Navy, Worldwide

Instructor Training Course Fleet Training Center, San Diego, CA

ARS/50 Machinery/Ships Control System Operator/Maintenance Course, Chicago, IL

Basic Electricity and Electronics School, San Diego, CA

Propulsion Alarm and indicating School, San Diego, CA

Diesel Control and Overhaul School, San Diego, CA