GARY BRICE

ticaka2@gmail.com

 

Security Clearance:  Active Top Secret / SCI

 

Security+ CE

 

Summary:

 

 Dynamic results-oriented Information Assurance Engineer professional with solid and diverse experience in a variety of fields managing overall operations and optimizing organizational processes. Highly reliable and analytical computer security analyst, efficient in meeting goals and ensuring utilization of manpower and resources, problem analysis, consulting, deploying vulnerability management strategies, DOD approved information assurance tools and problem-solving skills adept at engaging requirements while designing solutions based on strong technical expertise and experience. Enthusiastic individual and an excellent communicator recognized ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any levels

 

Professional Experience:

 

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Systems Integrator, Senior

08/2014-Present

 

•     Perform system and subsystem integration, technical risk assessments, technical planning, verification

     and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses of total systems throughout the system

     lifecycle.

•     Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and

    interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software

    specifications.

•     Responsible for developing, modifying and implementing standard operating procedures for hardware

    and system design.

•     Originate specifications, control documents, verification and validation plans, procedures, reports, or

    other documentation in support of design and development activities.

•     Execute engineering design and development activities consistent with  quality, cost and schedule

    Requirements.

•     Ensure that all specifications, designs and developments adhere to technical and industry standards.

•     Provide support in the development and maintenance of configuration baselines for systems and sub-

     Systems.

•     Act as a technical liaison to the Program Manager.

•     Assist in developing and implementing cyber security policies, standards, and guidelines.

•     Develop, recommend, & test security controls to meet information assurance requirements.

•     Define and perform security audits, evaluations, and risk assessments of complex operational data

     processing systems and facilities.

·         Define and validate security tests, certifications, and evaluations of applications and general support

     systems processing sensitive and/ or confidential information as defined by the NIST Risk

     Management Framework.

·         Author and update all applicable ICD 503 and NIST related assessment documentation.

·          Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply

     with laws, regulations, and standards.

·          Implements methods and tools that support Computer Network Defense.

·          Perform routine security audits.

·          Monitoring and analysis of logs/events.

·          Identify trends and formulate actions for mitigation of threats.

·          Conduct/manage vulnerability scanning.

·          Draft new/update existing Information Security policies and procedures.

·          Conduct Audits of user accounts, computers, and network configurations.

·          Review new processes, technologies, and system designs.

·          Review vulnerability bulletins and patch releases.

·          Assist in the creation and execution of the organizational information security awareness program.

·          Coordinate with and provide security guidance to internal departments and outside agencies.

 

 

ManTech

Information Security Engineer, Principal

02/2014-08/2014

 

·               Participate in the development or modification of DCGS-A security program plans and requirements.

·               Collect and maintain information needed to meet system IA reporting requirements.

·               Recommend resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain system IA requirements. Assist in identifying security programs implications of new technologies or technology upgrades.

·               Assist creating and analyzing IA policies.

·               Assist in developing system security configuration guidelines for DCGS-A.

·               Review the selected security safeguards to determine if security concerns identified in the DCGS-A system POA&M and SSP have been fully addressed.

·               Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), and Army requirements, policies, regulations, and trends.

·               Maintain knowledge of information vulnerabilities and trends.

·               Collaborate effectively with the government customer and other project team members.

·               Understand and apply sound Information Assurance principles and methodology to all work.

·               Research IA regulatory compliance requirements and tools for IA requirements.

·               Provide recommendations and strategies for material and/or non-material solutions to improve the system and/or organizational IA posture.

·               Analyze an organization’s internal and external IA processes and identify areas for improvement.

·               Author official IA correspondence, IA guides, and accreditation documentation.

·               Work independently with minimal direction.

·               Ability to lead or work on informal teams.

·               Knowledge of the Department of Defense Information Technology operating environment.

·               Ability to brief organizational leadership on technical issues in a non-technical format.

·               Analyze an organizations business process and develop material and non-material solution to implement applicable DoDI 8500.2 IA controls.

·               Ability to perform independent or collaborative research on solutions for IA requirements.

 

 

 

 

JACOBS Information Solutions Group (ISG)

Senior Systems Engineer/Information Assurance

10/2010-02/2014

·               Lead Information Assurance engineer on a 9 member Information Assurance and Systems Administration team tasked to provide systems administration, systems hardening, patch management, Assessment & Authorization (A&A) formerly called (Certification and Accreditation (C&A)), and security.

·               Define information assurance security requirements based on the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

·               Develop policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents.

·               Conduct C&A of DoD and Federal Information Systems, which will include data gathering and documenting system security plans, risk assessments, contingency plans, security test and evaluation plans, security concepts of operations.

·               Analyze information assurance-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.

·               Develop, research, and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption

·               Manage and lead efforts in the review, application, and maintenance of local information assurance policies and procedures.

·               Perform security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments with tools such as Eeye Retina, WASSP, ACAS, SCAP, and DISA Gold.

·               Coordinate and perform technical and non-technical Certification & Accreditation assessments to evaluate compliance with established Information Assurance policies and regulations according to DoD, NSA, DISA, NIST and other IA-related military/Federal requirements.

·               Perform duties of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

·               Knowledge of current DoD Information Assurance trends including DCID 6/3, DITSCAP, DIACAP, ICD 503, NIST 1253 and 8500.XX.

·               Supports updates to eMASS/EITDR databases. Plans and conducts Security Test and Evaluations (ST&E) to ensure compliance with DoD IA controls.

·               Support implementation of STIGS/STIG changes, assist in developing system configuration documentation for A&A. Support implementation of TCNOs/IAVA's.

·               Use good written and verbal communication skills to advise management on security requirements and Information Assurance trends and solutions.

·               Advise government program managers on security testing methodologies and processes.

·               Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the designated approval authority (DAA) of system certification documentation.

·               Participate in self-inspections; identify security discrepancies and report security incidents.

·               Communicate, collaborate and act as a liaison between military, civilian and contractor personnel at all levels in support of the ISSO position.

 

General Dynamics IT (GDIT)                                   

Senior Systems Administrator

10/2009-9/2010

·               Responsible for installing and troubleshooting Servers and Desktops, to include HP and Dell Blades, hardware and software and supporting computer systems running Microsoft Windows.

·               Worked with various engineering teams providing IT support for their projects. Installed, maintained, and patched operating systems including local customizations.

·               Tracked and countered security vulnerabilities.

·               Monitored and responded to technical user helpdesk email. Diagnosed hardware issues and performed necessary maintenance. Monitored the “Online Compliance Reporting system”, and took corrective actions to ensure 100 percent compliance with vulnerability issues.

·               Implemented site system security audits, and implemented system baselines per security profiles.

·               Managed Windows 2003/2000 servers and Windows XP laptops and desktops in an Active Directory environment including domain controllers, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, Group Policies, print and web server issues and server security in a corporate and multi-data center environment. 

·               Implemented security policy to protect internal network against unauthorized access, and provided provisions for disaster recovery in the event of successful intrusion/attack.

·               Conducted regular network security assessments against enterprise network. Possessed hands-on, knowledge of DOD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)

 

 

TechTeam Government Solutions, Inc

Technical Director/Principal Systems Analyst

3/2007-09/2009

·               Provided technical support, clarification and Guidance for ANG headquarters and field units.

·               Maintained an installation/configuration history of C2 classified systems/subsystems and SIPRNET infrastructure installed at ANG units identified in the contract.

·               Attended government-sponsored training and seminars to maintain a high level of proficiency for each employed C2 classified subsystem.

·               Compiled statistics derived from monthly status reports. Identified equipment and software deficiencies and provided their impact on operability and security.

·               Identified and recommended to the Government representatives changes to maximize network efficiency, terminal response times and script changes that will improve user interfaces and the daily operations.

·               Assisted with planning, developing and administering current and future regionalized systems. System administration and support to the end users.

·               Frequent contact with contractors concerning data deliveries, support, maintenance and upgrade issues.

·               Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, implementing, testing, documenting, and providing technical support for systems infrastructure. 

·               Included assisting with planning and evaluating support for systems infrastructure.

·               Planned, configured, engineered, and maintains the ROOT Active Directory Servers for the ANG SIPRNET enterprise.

·               Maintained the Domain Controllers, Global Catalogs, Domain Name Servers, Exchange Servers, and SharePoint Servers for the ANG SIPRNET enterprise.

·               Maintained Air National Guard HQ Classified C2 Systems (SIPRNET).

·               Created and maintained user accounts at several locations, & over 100 XP & Vista Workstations.

·               Planned and implemented migration to Windows Active Directory for ANG. Administer for Win2k3 Exchange, File & Print, IIS 2003, and SharePoint 2007 Servers, Win2k3 DNS/WINS, SMS, Windows 2008, Microsoft Windows 2007and Classified Systems.

·               Active in the planning of IPv4 to IPv6. Manage Solaris GCCS-COP Servers. Continuity of Operations (COOP) Manager for all of the Air National Guard (ANG) National Capitol Region (NCR).

·               Classified and Command and Control (C2) assets. I ensure that ANG has full mission capability to complete its critical missions at alternate locations during emergency operations.

·               Coordinate with other outside agencies to ensure reliable connectivity and test systems to ensure full capabilities.

·               Accomplished the (DIACAP) package for SIPRNET enclaves. 

·               Maintained Active directory user and group accounts to include e-mail accounts.

 

(Project Management)

·               Lead on-site contractor on a multi-million dollar government contract. Led the migration of 8 geographically separated locations from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007. Project lead on a multi site migration from server 2003 to server 2008.

·               Leads projects to analyze functional requirements, document processes, determine system specifications, design solutions, and implement critical system applications while maintaining production standards.

·               Provided technical support, clarification and Guidance for ANG headquarters and field units on all classified Information Technology issues.

·               Identified equipment and software deficiencies and provide their impact on operability and security.

·               Assist with planning, developing and administering current and future regionalized systems. Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, implementing, testing, documenting, and providing technical support for systems infrastructure.

·               Coordinated projects and participates in planning sessions and ad-hoc committees; assists in the training of support staff and serves as client consultant; serves as a resource for the staff for information technology and technical expertise.

·               Drawing up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems.

·               Working closely with program management offices; and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction.

·               Leads projects to analyze functional requirements, document processes, determine system specifications, design solutions, and implement critical system applications Identify equipment and software deficiencies and provide their impact on operability and security.

·               Accomplishes Circuit and Accreditation packages for SIPRNET circuits and enclaves.

 

 

Digital Support Corporation

Senior Systems Engineer

4/2003–3/2007

·               Responsible for systems integration, planning and execution.

·               Test plan and test procedure design and verification, and system performance requirements evaluation.

·               Evaluated test results, and conduct compatibility evaluations of existing or proposed designs. 

·               Provided technical direction for the activities of Systems Engineers.

·               Acted as task leader for a group of engineers, or as a high-level consultant in specialized areas of engineering expertise.

·               Performed engineering analyses to identify and select the most suitable integration and installation processes and the optimum hardware and software for use in the system design. 

·               Responsible for training engineers and technical support personnel in the procedures and methods required for successful system design, test planning, system performance evaluations, interface testing, requirements analysis and prediction.

·               Responsible for ensuring all requirements are reflected in the system design as well as preparing the high level design descriptions, present and advocate technical solutions to customers, or present results of an engineering solution. 

·               Proficient in all phases of C2 systems development life cycle, user applications and system utilities.  Helped manage all technology projects, and coordinate with vendors/service providers for system installations, migrations and upgrades.

·               Closely interfaces with senior management on technology policies and budget control issues. 

·               Provides comprehensive technical support for the network WAN and 8000+ users in a multi-platform UNIX, Windows and SQL environment. 

·               Serve as a representative of the Air National Guard to key conferences and technical exchange meetings. 

 

 

System Administrator

·               Monitor and support a growing network comprising of MS Exchange Server 2003, Active Directory, Windows 2003 Servers and Windows 2003 desktops to ensure proper operation and help to resolve user issues.

·               Identified and resolved configuration and routing problems affecting MS Exchange.

·               Resolved network and PC problems on systems and applications.

·               Installed standard software and associated updates on various types of hardware. Install printers and scanners.

·               Supported users via the phone and in person.

·               Maintained program management office web site. Assist with the design, implementation and administration of an SMS 2003 infrastructure to support all enterprise clients.

·               Performed remote software and security patch upgrades using SMS packaging; generate inventory and software distribution status reports.

·               Assisted in the development of SMS best practices and enterprise wide standards.

·               Performed the role of Systems Administrator supporting a centralized backup environment for Windows 2003 based operating systems for local and remote data centers.

·               Provided reports on system performance, as well as future projections and equipment requirements.

·               Designed and implemented SMS and Storage management tools and processes.

·               Diagnoses, researches and resolves complex issues using vendor resources and other support methods.

·               Installed, troubleshot, repaired and maintained computer equipment.

·               Maintained relations between the customer and the organization on all customer service and work order issues.

·               Determine when/if equipment changes or modifications are needed.

·               Answer client questions on installation, repair and maintenance. Train end users on system resources and applications.

 

Digital Support Corporation

Assistant Program Manager/Systems Administration

1/2001–4/2003         

·            Works with senior managers, and unit project managers, users, and other project personnel.

·            Plans and manages project tasks and resources within the project management framework.

·            Ensured effective communications with the customer.

·            Conducted regular project status meetings with the management and prepares written status reports.

·            Provided a wide range of technical services to client base ranging from hardware devices, networking, programming, system maintenance/installation, custom computer builds, and database management.

·            Maintained Access databases for clients to facilitate better tracking, reporting, and data retrieval time.

·            Requested and continually update in writing, information from the customer on specific policies and procedures that will impact programs.

·            Met with using managers and potential users on a regular basis to monitor quality, assess upcoming needs, current service level, and new or changing issues.

·            Provided planning, technical and field assistance to the Air National Guard and facilitate successful implementation Command and Control programs.

·            Monitored system performance, install new versions of software and additional hardware and software components, and perform periodic backups.

·            Responsible for day-to-day end-user troubleshooting, system and software deployment coordination, equipment purchasing, asset management, data security, disaster recovery, and future planning.

·            Installed and configured Operating Systems (NT Server, NT Workstation, Windows 2000) and hardware (CD-ROM, Network Cards, Hard Drives, Tape backup Drives).

·            Installed/Created and Administered NT/W2K Servers/Workstations, MS-Exchange; provided on-site client Support. Installed and maintains web server for Air National Guard Bureau command and control systems program management office.

 

Digital Support Corporation

System Administrator

3/1998–1/2001                

·               System Administrator for a military wide Global Command & Control Oracle based computer system.

·               System Administrator for a military wide UNIX based computer system. Coordinate technical requirements for installation and operation of systems.

·               Performed Software loads and upgrades.

·               Responsible for the connectivity of system servers, processors, and workstations.

·               Directed local activities during and following an outage to minimize loss of mission capability. Conducted performance analysis and provided feedback to management.

·               Established and maintained user accounts.

·               Granted rights and privileges to user accounts.

·               Performed system backups.

·               Added, removed and reconfigured workstations connected to the network.

·               Performed administrator duties on a daily basis to ensure unit had network assets available at all times.

·               Responsible for the configuration of laptops for remote access for company management.

·               Performed critical preventative maintenance and backups on all servers and workstations to ensure full capabilities of equipment.
 

 

Education:

 

Peabody High School, Pittsburgh PA.

Prince Georges Community College (Information Technology Management)

Univ of Maryland (Information Tech)

 

Specialized Training:

 

DoD Information Security System Manager (ISSM) Apr 2012

Microsoft Server 2008

Microsoft Exchange 2007, 2010

Microsoft Office Products

IPV6

Sidewinder Firewall

Program Manager Training

GCCS

TACLANE

Remedy

Project Management Training

EITDR

XACTA

CCNA

ACAS

SCAP

HBSS

 

 

Professional Certifications:  Security+ CE