ROY L. STEWART JR., CISSP, MCP, CCNA

8567 Moorland Ln Colorado Springs, CO 80927

(240) 682-2626 • stewartr2@yahoo.com

 

Information Assurance Officer / Systems Integrator

 

Accomplished information technology professional with Top Secret security clearance with CI poly and 20-plus years experience directing network and database administration in high-security environments for government agencies and contractual projects. Results-oriented systems administration and Certified Information Systems Security Professional who excels implementing strategies to increase IT performance and efficiency standards while maintaining top quality assurance. Expert at troubleshooting, identifying problems through in-depth analysis and introducing appropriate methods to satisfy technical requirements. Team leader known for recruiting and motivating global staffs to consistently exceed expectations. Areas of expertise:

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

DKW Communications Peterson AFB OSI, CO Dec 2015-Present

DKW’s Cyber Security Solutions are designed to assist national level organizations and cyber security operation centers (CSOCs) in detecting and thwarting cyber-attacks.

 

Systems Administrator

Supports Air Force Office of Special Investigations in new Cyber Security program:

·   Responsible for building and maintaining Ubuntu Linux Servers

·   Built Linux Elastic LogStash server

·   Aided in contract selection and purchase of equipment totaling $750K

·   Built and maintained Ubuntu OpenLDAP server and clients

·   Built Linux DNS server

·   Built Linux web-based remote access client server

·   Proficient in building Virtual Machines using VMWare and Citrix Xen Server

 

USFalcon, Peterson AFB Space Education and Training Center, CO Jun 2015-Nov 2015

USFalcon provides integrated technology solutions worldwide to clients in National Defense, National Security and National Intelligence.

 

Systems Engineer

Supported space operations training ensuring high availability of training systems.  Responsibilities included:

·   Upgrading and testing systems to a Server 2012 R2 baseline, including latest guidelines

·   Transitioning classroom systems to a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment utilizing a VMWare 5.5 environment and VMWare Horizon 6, including user state virtualization.

·   Updating and configuring physical networking devices, as well virtual network infrastructure, to support newly implemented VLANs to better segment traffic for performance and security enhancements.

·   Patch distribution and management for Microsoft systems and third party software updates.

·   Instrumental in contract proposal writing for new virtual infrastructure hardware totaling over $700K

 

 

Resource Management Concepts, Indian Head, MD 2014-2015

RMC provides high-quality professional services to the Government and commercial sectors.

 

Systems Administrator

Member of a team of Administrators responsible for management of a Windows 2008 domain with 300 workstations, supporting centralized antivirus, system patching, vulnerability scanning and mitigation. Responsibilities also include: planning, design support, and configuration of Navy RDT&E network infrastructure including domain controllers, DNS, WSUS, antivirus server, and other network hardware. Configures Brocade switches over Area Network for domain security and VLAN connectivity.  Tools used daily in administration and security configuration include:

·   Windows Active Directory

·   HBSS (McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator)

·   Brocade Network Advisor

·   Symantec Backup Exec

·   SCAP Scans

·   VMWare ESXi

·   Windows 7 clients

 

Leidos, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, DC 2012-2013

Company of people dedicated to delivering best-value services and solutions based on innovative applications of science and technology.

 

Sr. Systems Administrator

System Administration Site Task Lead on the PRISM (Planning tool for Resource Integration, Synchronization and Management). Program responsible for installation, operations and maintenance of PRISM development servers, test servers, and operational systems worldwide. Responsibilities include providing UNIX, Linux, and Windows system administration (include hardware and software installation); performing Software/Security configuration, upgrades, and maintenance; designing data backup, disaster recovery, and hierarchical storage management strategies and policies; evaluating and implementing server virtualization technologies to increase cost savings and gain efficiencies; writing systems administration and security documentation in accordance with Government information assurance requirements; providing train-the-trainer training to system administrators and field engineers in the proper use and maintenance of PRISM.  Field and administer systems on multi-level classified network domains

 

NJVC, Vienna, Virginia • 2004-2012

National company specializing in the deployment maintenance of IT systems for high-security government contracts. Approximately 1,300 employees.

 

Systems Administrator VI

Directed ongoing operations and maintenance support for complex imagery analysis workstation supporting a National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency program located at Joint Bolling Air Base in Washington, D.C. Manage computer systems for approximately 200 computers on 3 different networks. Coordinated with customer to facilitate configuration management changes, including movements, replacements, and software upgrades and installations. Supervised implementations to ensure quality assurance standards are maintained. Managed security posture of all computer systems and networks in order to satisfy regulation compliance and annual accreditation. Teamed with government users and on-site engineers to manage system problem diagnosis and troubleshooting procedures to identify problems and recommend appropriation solutions. Led support for external interface technical resolutions. Directed training session for government users and 3^rd party maintenance providers. Supervise and maintain user accounts, system privileges, and passwords to promote high-security environment.

 

Major Contributions:

·   Collaborated with site network engineers to resolve network integration issues involving DNS, NIS, NIS+, NFS, AFDI, and Samba.

·   Spearheaded the passage of 3 FISMA inspections in 2 years, which enabled customer to accomplish project mission in a secure environment utilizing trusted and stable computer systems.

·   Led project initiative to improve monthly collection of graphic products and target records from approximately 100 to an average of 3,600 and 5,200 respectively.

 

ANTEON CORP. (Now General Dynamics), Fairfax, Virginia • 1999-2004

Leading global provider of information technology, systems engineering, professional services and simulation and training to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, health, federal civilian government, state and local government, and commercial sectors.

 

Systems Engineer

Managed ongoing technical support for the integration, testing, and evaluation of software and hardware required by the Coast Guard Intelligence Support Staff (CGISS). Provided NT 4.0 LAN/WAN administration, including maintenance of detailed Remedy Server Software database. Led downloading and testing of security patches through the Coast Guard intelligence enterprise. Managed server development for 500-plus client workstations in multiple Coast Guard sites.

 

Major Contributions:

·   Built and deployed 10 domain controllers to various CONUS locations and serving thousands of Coast Guard intelligence analysts.

·   Directed the building, distribution, and technical support and management for CGISS Lite laptop computer to approximately 50 remote sites and Coast Guard stations.

·   Led CGISS team to transition from legacy Window NT system to Windows 2000 servers and Windows XP clients.

·   Performed certification and accreditation testing on Windows 2000 servers and Windows XP clients prior to client acceptance.

 

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Various Locations • 1977-1999

Managed multiple real-time collection, processing, and reporting of non-communications electronic emissions at non-conventional, joint military, and Department of Defense agency collection sites as Electronics Signal Intelligence Analyst. Administered UNIX-based intelligence dissemination system. Managed 40 multi-service personnel to ensure both military and professional performance standards were consistently executed.

 

Major Contributions:

·   Increased productivity 50 percent through acquisition of computer network systems and recruiting experienced personnel.

·   Led support teams to improve production rates by 25 percent by implementing dual-qualification program.

·   Contributed to overall 85 percent improvement in special program data productions.

·   Collaborated in the unprecedented 40 percent increase in certified collectors on the operations floor.

 

EDUCATION

 

Master of Science in Information Assurance

Capitol College (now Capitol Technology University), Laurel, Maryland. May 2008

 

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, May 1999

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cisco Certified Network Administrator

Project Management Professional Training

Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise Training

Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments Training