Donald W. Elofson

26434 Crescendo Drive

Escondido, CA 92026

Ph: 858.245.4641

Email: donelofson@me.com

WR Comm Engineer

 

Solving Problems and Taking Initiative

 

Hands-on visionary with advanced technical expertise. Strong skill set in managing, analyzing, and implementing complex technical procedures; extensive knowledge in networking, administration, analysis, engineering, end user support and troubleshooting.  Successfully meets the challenge of remaining current with new and developing technology. Proven leader demonstrating progressive responsibility with experience in:

Risk AssessmentData SecurityServers / Routers Project Management

Architecture / IT StrategyContent ManagementSystems & Process Improvement

Team Building & Leadership

CORE STRENGTHS

ü    Proven training/development abilities in cultivating talents within highly complex environments; adapts style to recipient.

ü    Exceptionally advanced computer knowledge with an ability to manage complex disciplines and circumstances. Competence under pressure in highly complicated situations.

ü    Well-developed organizational skills; identifies work plans, considers priorities, forecasts problems, and envisions solutions. Follows up efficiently.

ü    Generates positive impression while interacting with and supporting customers, as well as ensuring project success.

ü    Clear oral & written communication skills; maintains logic and clarity in pressure situations; well prepared in routine or complex subjects.

KEY SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

 

Security Initiatives:

 

Security Clearance-Secret

 

SW-100 CISSP Bootcamp - 1 week course

 

Numerous ISSO and ISSM certifications through Enroll

 

PKI and Encryption certifications through Enroll

Information Operations Fundamentals Version 2.0

DoD Designated Accrediting Authority Computer Based Training Version 6

Operations Security Fundamentals

Opsec 101

Informations Systems Security Awareness 2.0

Public Key Infrastructure PKI Overview

Anti-Phishing

DoD Information Assurance Awareness

DNS Basic Concepts

Portable Electronic Devices and Removable Storage Med

IA awareness training

DNS basic concepts over view

PKI public Key infrastructure PKI over view

Personal electronic devices (PED) removable storage media

Personally identifiable information (PII)

Information operations (IOO fundamentals)

 

 

Hardware: Cisco ACS, BAE Data Diode System, Juniper ISG 1000 Firewall, L3400 ArcSight Logger, Symmetricom, Hewlett Packard Lx, Ld, Lh Pro Series Servers, HP 9000, Data General, HP-Mega Raid Controllers, Dell Servers, Teledyne CSU/DSU, Adtrans, TSU, Cisco AS 5200 and 5300, Catalyst 5500, 5000, 3200, Compaq 10 and 10\100 Hubs, isco 4000 Fast Hub, Zyplex Bridges, Terminal Servers, Multi-Tech Rack Mount Modems, US Robotics 8 and 16 port ISDN and Asynchronous Rack Mount Modems, Compaq 3000 Switches, Asante Switches, Compaq Servers, 3-Com, IBM, Intel Network Cards, Ascend Pipeline 75 and Cisco 760 ISDN, HP SureStore DLT Tape Library, Single DLT and DAT Tape Drives, Numerous Sonicwall devices and all IOS’s including advance configurations, advanced PC and SCSI Hardware knowledge.

 

Software: Cisco Prime, SolarWinds, Unix-Open BSD 4.1, Linux-SuSE, Linux Caldera 9.0, RedHat, MS NT Server 3.51, SBS and 4.0, MS SQL, MS SMS, MS RAS, OS Client: Win3.1, 3.11, Win95, Win98, Win2000, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 SBS, Windows 2008 Server R2, Windows 7, XP, Windows Millennium, DOS, Novell 3.12 and 4.1 Server, Arcserve 6.0 and 6.5, Lotus Notes and Domino Web Server through 4.6.1, Tacacs+, Radius, Veritas, Cisco Works, Cisco View, IBM Tivoli, TNG, Symantec AV and Ghost, Acronis, Altiris, Symantec Endpoint Encryption as well as MSI client packaging.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

ITT EXELIS Inc. - Loyal Source Inc.01/2012 - Present

Comm Engineer - Vandenberg AFB (Secret Clearance)

·       Provide Engineering Sustainment and Support for the MFCC and WX Systems as well as supporting EDLM, UDLM, IECP & DMSMS caseloads.

·       Responsible for the configuration and installation of a Juniper ISG1000 with IDS and ArcSight Logger hardware -SME.

·       Deployed BAE Data Diode cross domain solution WX systems - SME.

·       Server & Workstation installation, IA mitigation, planning, development, and imaging.

·       Develop and redline drawings AutoCAD & Visio.

·       Lead internal and external customer meetings and participated in Integrated Project Team activities (PRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR and RRB).

 

SESCO Inc.12/2010 - 12/2011

IT Security Specialist (Secret Clearance)

·       Responsible for the backup and migration of data for EUCOM ODC ULAN's in over 10 European countries in support of NATO.

·       Traveled to each country and collaborated with the BAO of each country’s ODC in an effort to lead the migration team’s operational procedures.

·       Utilized VMware workstation 7.1.4 with OPSWAT’s MetaScan Ultra for deep scanning.

·       Evaluated operational security controls.

·       Utilized TrueCrypt, DataArmor, and BCWipe for data security and protection.

·       Utilized Acronis Workstation Backup and Recovery Version 10 for imaging workstations and VMware environments.

 

Kratos-Sys Technologies Inc., San Diego, CA2/2005 - 4/2010

Senior Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance)

·       Directly responsible for MS 2003 Server support, AD, Exchange, SonicWall FW 2040, CAC readers with Active Identity middleware, and backups using Veritas 10d and DLT libraries.

·       Identified and evaluated security controls surrounding the implementation and support of VTC equipment using Polycom site to site endpoints.

·       Installation of Altiris software with connections to SQL DB clusters for asset management, patch deployment, and end user computer systems administration.

·       Support military bases with various onsite requirements; responsible for Ghost and Altiris Imaging deployment.             

·       Quickly and efficiently troubleshoot the myriad of communication systems and apply sound technical knowledge to diagnosis and solve the problem.

·       Assisted with our internal helpdesk including supporting end user requirements with several other team members on a 2000 user LAN including hardware / software maintenance and troubleshooting, password resets, AD permissions, manage print queues, forensic drive recoveries, user backup and restores, virus/spyware  problems, encryption, and basic security training.

·       Managed setup and maintained all Xerox network printers; utilize Bomgar hardware for remote end-user support.

 

 

 

Taylor Construction Group, San Diego, CA2/2003 - 2/2005 

Western Division Network Administrator

·       Responsible for all network, servers, routers, firewalls, VPN tunnels, Group VPN's, switches, desktop support (200 end users), phone systems, printers, PC hardware for the western division in three states.

·       Responsible for backups using Arcserve on all servers; installed and configured secure wireless LANs with SonicWall VPN tunnel using Global VPN clients and site to site VPN's.

·       Servers running Novell 6.0, Windows 2000, WinNT, AS/400, and clients running windows 98, 2000, and XP Pro.

·       Circuits running on Frame, partial T-1, channeled T-1, video ISDN, and remote job sites using SonicWall TZW Firewalls and setup on Cable or DSL business plans.

 

Independent Network Consultant, San Diego, CA2/2000 - 2/2003 

Consultant-Contract work through Tec Systems

·       Implemented network security and Troubleshot NT Server's Arcserve and MS Exchange errors.

·       Assisted end users; maintaining back bone, and configured system parameters and client connectivity through proxy server.

 

Roel Construction Inc., San Diego, CA9/1998 - 2/2000

Network Engineer

·       Maintained LAN/WAN in five states.

·       Implemented DSL private cloud with Rhythms in San Diego and Las Vegas including numerous DSL connections for remote construction sites and smaller remote offices to cut costs.

·       Assisted with the end-user support and training for 175 employees with computers and phones including all remote trailer construction site implements and takedowns.

 

·       Obtained the responsibility for all local and long distance phone accounts and contracts; reviewed the accounts; generated approximately $30,000 in refunds due to PUC and FCC violations.

·       Negotiated contracts and achieved an estimated savings of $25,000 annually.

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FPA Medical Management Inc., San Diego, CA5/1996 - 8/1998 

West Coast Network and Systems Manager

·       Responsible for the management of over 25 NT and Novell Servers on a 500-node frame relay network including over 100 remote offices in 29 states.

·       Managed the FPA's national security audit and all IS equipment needs including the management and deployment of electrical, security, air conditioning, and PM 200 fire retardant systems.

·       Implemented over 30 small networks in the state of Florida in 2 weeks. Installation included NT Server, Printer(s), Win95 clients, Teledyne CSU/DSU and Cisco 2500 router.

 

EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Cisco, Cabletron, Microsoft, and Security, Computer applications, Mira Costa & Grossmont Community College

Navy Basic Electricity and Electronics, San Diego, CA

Navy Advanced Electronics School, Great Lakes, IL

Electronics, ITT Tech, Buena Park, CA, Two Semesters

 

MCSE Courses Completed

803-Administration NT 4.0

922-Support Microsoft Server 4.0, Core Technology

689-Support Microsoft Windows

688-TCP/IP Enterprise Technology Inter-Networking

867-Systems Admin, SQL Server 6.5

578-Networking Essentials

 

Cheyenne Arcserve, Wave Technologies, Los Angeles, CA

86wb Arcserve 6.0 Windows NT Basics

86wl Installation Configuration and Options

86ws Support and Fine Tuning

 

Information Systems Security Conference, Secure Medical Data Systems, Washington, DC

 

Cisco Basic Router Configuration, Self-Study

 

Communicating with Confidence, Touchstone Communications, San Diego, CA