SECURITY CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI - Active

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

HPE  4/16 – present

DHS ~ Herndon, VA

DHS ​​Senior Security Network Engineer

 

·   Identify security issues and risks, and develop mitigation plans Architect, design, implement, support, and evaluate security-focused tools and services.

·   Develop and interpret security policies and procedures Participate in security compliance efforts (e.g., FISMA) Acquisition and vendor risk assessment due diligence. Evaluate and recommend new and emerging security and network products and technologies Participate in tier 3 networks /security operations support.

·   Participate in incident handling Develop firewall rule change requests.

·   Create firewall scripts.

·   Verify proper configuration and operation of firewalls and network infrastructure. Verify proper configuration and operation of security agents.

·   Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.

·   Add firewalls to AAA servers.

·   Assist with firewall capacity management.

·   Provide Tier 3 technical support for firewalls, routers, switches and security tools for the Security Operations Center.

·   Evaluate and make recommendations on security and network products that can enhance the posture of the Wide Area Network.

·   Evaluate and make recommendations on WAN change requests to ensure they comply with standards.

·   Evangelize network / security within Company and be an advocate for customer trust. As a member of the engineering team you must white board unique customer solutions to verify network requirements for the data center to include WAN.

·   Discuss with customers how to support their migrations from a networking perspective.

·   Gain an understanding how the DHS Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) functions, how it is put together and how to migrate customers into the TIC DMZ

·   Gain an understanding of how DHS HQ OneNet existing WAN infrastructure is put together.

·   Work with the data centers OneNet team and Network Engineering Team to design, test, develop configuration code as required, then implement migrations as well as plan the next Network expansion area requiring new technology.

·   Support Tier 3 on call support when major connectivity issues arise and the network / security staff needs additional expertise to troubleshoot, isolate, and solve connectivity issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insight Global  11/15 – present

MCNOSC~ MCB Quantico

Information Assurance Engineer

 

·   Responsible for scanning, analyzing, monitoring vulnerabilities and threats to the Marine Corps Enterprise Network end systems.

·   Provides reports to the DCOS Incident Management and Vulnerability Management Teams.

·   Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M.

·   Conduct a complete review of each system's audits and monitor corrective actions until all actions are closed.

·   Monthly Malicious File Scanning

·   Weekly ACAS all audit/SLA scans

·   Support Infrastructure Support patching of all DCO systems

·   •Maintain and exercise desktop procedures in accordance with the DCO requirements

 

 

Raytheon 12/14 – 7/15

Abu Dhabi ~ UAE

Project Manager/Sr Computer Network Tech

 

·   Supports large-scale network security engineering projects through operations, performance, testing, manufacturing, cost and schedule, training and support, and/or system disposal. 

·   Retrofitting extant network gateways with IDS/IPS systems

·   Supports engineering and risk assessments preventing extant systems from unplanned outages or systematic impacts

·   Supports logical transition to operations of augmented network designs

·   Applies communication, analytic and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate and resolve issues. 

·   Evaluates current network systems and architectures. 

·   Works on problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. 

·   Maintain up to date documentation of designs/configurations

·   Provide on the job training (OJT) for cyber security tool configuration and operations

·   Participate in technical meetings and working groups to address issues related to sensor deployments

·   Prepare, write, and present reports and briefings to customer as required

·   Assists with technical design support to acquisition, specification, design, proof-of-concept prototyping, development and evaluation of network security devices.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions for network security operations and maintenance.

·   Maintains current knowledge of relevant hardware and software applications as assigned
- Support defensive security operations as required

·   Participates in special projects as required

 

 

 

 

 

 

VNE 02/14 – 12/14

MCIA ~ MCB Quantico

IT Specialist Engineering/Virtualization

 

 

· Provides on-site technical and engineering expertise for configuration, integration, technical documentation, and daily IT operation & maintenance for UNIX and Windows based systems in a Microsoft Windows active directory environment in support of ISD mission.

· Assists to conceptually design, build, test, deploy, maintain, and life cycle IT services to meet MCISRE requirements supporting over 750 users across 10 security domains with the predominance of the work load allocated to JWICS, JWICS TESTING, SIPR, and OSIS.  ISD has four distinct functional areas to include, Engineering, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Testing, and Support. 

· Performs day-to-day administrative functions of the HyperV and VMware Virtual Infrastructure.

· Provisions virtual machines to meet system requirements.

· Provides assistance for the physical-to-virtual and virtual-to-virtual conversions using utilities such as Platespin Powerconvert.

 

 

DSA 04/11 – 02/14

DIA ~ Bolling AFB, DC

Installation/Project Manager

 

·   Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.

·   Set up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.

·   Interact with users and evaluates vendor products.

·   Make recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.

·   Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.

·   Acts as a Project Manager responsible for overseeing the installation of IT equipment at multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations.

·   Plans, develops, and coordinates the implementation, operation and maintenance of current and future systems.

·   Tracks and resolves problems which impact continuing system operation.

·   Conducts meetings to discuss areas of customer concern and to obtain additional or clarifying data.  Makes recommendations for corrective actions required.

·   Plans and advises on implementation of revised procedures, processes, methods or approaches. 

·   Participates in the development, presentation and coordination of the Agency’s response to higher authorities.  Drafts concept and position papers for supervisor’s review.

 

Sr System Admin

 

·   Tier I/II/III Operations support and maintenance for Windows servers and client workstations in support of three DoD networks.

·   Backup servers, application servers and special configuration requests. Account creation in Windows user manager and Active Directory. Lotus Notes accounts and server administration. 

·   27x7 monitoring of infrastructure, applications, data services and capabilities on ECN, covered HOCNET and DAO sites worldwide.  Ensures proactive timely responses to problems and alerts.

 

FCN 03/09 – 01/2010

DIA ~ Merrifield, VA

 Lead Network Engineer

·   Network design, integration and configurations. 

·   Works on new and existing programs that come into the facility for testing to ensure the program’s success here in the lab by ensuring connectivity is established by configuring Cisco routers and ASA’s. 

·   Responsible for updating network drawings as well as being a part of the new cyber threat initiative by installing and configuring network equipment for WAN emulation. 

·   Responsible for adding/deleting/editing access lists and security policies for the various networks located in the building. 

·   Responsible for configuring applications to perform network backups and inventory as well as monitor changes to network configurations. 

·   Establishes network information requirements using analysis of the Network engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale networking infrastructure (CAN, MAN, WAN). 

·   Designs architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

·   Responsible for providing daily supervision and direction to staff.

·   Performed network maintenance of Cisco routers and switches, uploaded and changed router and switch configurations, created VLANs for each active program in the lab and maintained the VLAN database.

·   Performed project management duties by coordinating all efforts for assigned programs entering the lab by ensuring all physical equipment was racked and functional and ensured that network connectivity was operational before the program came into the lab for testing.

 

General Dynamics 3/2008 – 3/2009

DIA ~ McLean, VA / Bolling AFB, DC

Sr. Network Engineer

·   Responsible for providing final design, installation, testing, and management of the Voice Over IP (VOIP) clusters on both unclassified and Top Secret networks for the new Liberty Crossing 2 location of the Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

·   Directly contributed to the fitting out and initial operational capability of the LX-2 facility network environment by implementing, configuring, maintaining, and operation the new VoIP architecture and call manager system. The network and system technologies consist of Cisco routers, switches, and Call Managers.

·   Worked closely with IT project managers and VoIP and Networking technical leads to analyze customer requirements to identify procurement needs for each tasking.

·   Responsible for designing and developing new network and security architectures and ensures these network systems are compatible and in compliance.

·   Provides technical solutions for Voice, and desktop Video architectures and then performing installation, backup, and overall maintenance of associated devices. Worked with the DoDIIS VoIP and DVTC engineers and provides support for enterprise-wide management and configuration changes on VoIP and DVTC equipment.

 

 

 

CACI International 3/2007 – 3/2008

INSCOM ~ Ft. Belvoir, VA

 Systems and Networks Administrator

·   Supported rapid growth and expansion of functional and cross-functional business areas and employees located at the main facility.

·   Maintained a complex architecture of secure IP networks, consisting of four separate classified subnets and their components and performed functions across a wide range of network facilities including physical media, hubs, crypto, switches, routers, and digital servers over telecommunications transport facilities. 

·   Configured users’ equipment connections through the Network Control Center by utilizing the VC-1000 Telnex 2700 switch and provided configuration management and support of Cisco Routers, TACLANE, data servers, and NT workstations for the TROJAN NOC.

·   Analyzed circuits having transmission difficulties, identified the nature of system problems as well as determining location and informing commercial carriers of failures in the circuitry. 

·   Responsible for advising personnel from other facilities and stations on actions to be undertaken when problems were encountered in correcting circuit deficiencies. 

·   Verified that the facility equipment was not malfunctioning by checking local signal quality and requesting other operating elements of the facility to conduct equipment checks.  Determined and implemented rerouting of circuits due to the extended circuit outages, while maintaining appropriate security levels and insuring transmission modes are compatible, including determining the effects of differences in time delays of the various paths for rerouting.

·   Performed daily and monthly keying of user’s cryptographic equipment, responsible for 200 lines of cryptographic material.

·   Provided daily supervision and direction to staff, performed as shift supervisor, ensuring that all shift activity is expeditiously performed by the network controllers.

·   Monitored all NOC activities and provided assistance to the network controller when necessary and was the point of contact in the NOC for all inquiries from other departments. Assigned trouble tickets and surveyed solutions for efficacy and timely closure of tickets.

 

Intergraph Corporation 8/2005 – 3/2007

DOIM ~ Ft. Bragg, NC

 IT Specialist/System Administrator

·   Handled resets of MAC addresses on network switches, activation of common access card CAC, and requests for issuing personal/public key infrastructure PKI certificates.

·   Provided technical support in a variety of software and hardware platforms such as MS Office Pro (98, 2k, XP, 2003), Outlook, Exchange Desktop operating systems (DOS, Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2K/XP), and Novell.

·   Systems monitoring duties utilized network monitoring tools, such as HP Open View Operations, Network Node Manager and Netbotz.

·   Resolved customer problems including Active Directory/Migration issues, software/hardware problems, Microsoft Exchange problems, and adding, modifying, and deleting accounts and workstations in the NASE (North America South East Region) domain.

·   Provide end user network administration (e.g. password reset).Support third party utilities (e.g. virus checks (IAVA: Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts).

·   Prepares computer equipment for turn-in by following guidelines established by Assistant Secretary of Defense, and the organization’s Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO)

 

 

Honeywell – HTSI 2/2004 – 3/2005

La Plata, MD

Computer Operator/Satellite Monitor

·   Provided special operations support and satellites monitoring.

·   Provided spacecraft support in a special access top secret environment. Worked on SUN and VAX systems to log daily activities into secure files; received and logged messages from other CONUS and OCONUS facilities.

·   Performed file loads to send and retrieve data from the spacecraft and logged reports from each series. General duties included assistance in daily activities to collect data and perform routine health checks to ensure satellite full functionality.

 

EDUCATION:

 

Webster University, Master of Information Technology in Management2012

American InterContinental University, B.S. IT and Programming2005

Associates of Applied Sciences in Computer Technology 2002

CompTIA Security+ CE2014