Over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, wireless and wired networking, enterprise hardware, infrastructure, network design, and systems engineering.
Skilled in task prioritization and troubleshooting.
Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills with demonstrated success in working both alone and as part of a team.
Personal experience and skill set has provided insight into computer security, firewalls, switches, VPN, memory analysis, vulnerability management, information security, and anti-malware technologies.
Ready for a new position that involves troubleshooting, auditing, and issue resolution in the IT environment.
Skills
Experience
Avaya/Nortel/Extreme, HP & Cisco Switches & Routers
Management of 4 different firewall manufacturers (PfSense, Fortinet, Sonicwall, Palo Alto)
In depth understanding of Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Apache, and 4 Linux distributions with a focus on Remnux & Kali
Mastery of Vsphere 4.0-7.0 administration
Specialized training in the following systems - CCNA, Electronic Concepts, Component Diagnostic and Repair, Dell EqualLogic, HPE Sales and Installation, Nimble
MySQL and SQL Database Management and Optimization
Windows and Linux Server Administration
Able to write in at least 4 languages for both scripting and networking
In-Depth grasp of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) along with Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES)
7 years experience with NIST IAVA, PCI, HIPAA, Risk Management Framework, ATT&K, and DISA STIG compliance
Training and experience in Red, Blue and Purple Team Operations for various organizations
Experience
06/2006 to Current
Network Operations ManagerApex Systems – Spokane, WA,
Experience in the information security and IT risk management field related to network, host, database and/or application security in multiple operating system environments.
Experience in various security technologies and techniques.
Top Secret Military Clearance.
Experience in organizing resources, establishing priorities, and leading security related projects.
Established and modified networks and computers at businesses, schools, government buildings, medical facilities and homes for security posture compliance.
Juggled multiple projects, personnel, and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Mission Defense Team Lead, SIPR Network Administrator (Secure Internet Protocol Routing), and Wing Communications Security Manager
Hold 7 Air Force Duty Specialty Codes (Cyber Defense Operations).
Manage employee access, security roles and permissions for 32 admins and 1,300 users.
Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of security assessment, vulnerability management, risk based threat analysis, security mitigation techniques and tools.
Manage, discover, mitigate, and validate remediation of vulnerabilities related to mission, computer, and weapons systems.
Reduced active vulnerability by 98% in 2 years, discovered over 20 undocumented vulnerabilities in systems.
Drove solutions to predominant operations issues by identifying areas of deficiency and performing root-cause analysis.
Train and supervise 8 employees on business principles, best practices, protocol and system usage.
03/2016 to 05/2019
Enterprise Configuration EngineerRiverside Technologies, Inc. – City, STATE,
Designed and built computer and network systems for both Enterprise Companies and Schools around the US.
Developed custom OS images for customer needs, as well as setting up Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager for new HP System customers in the US.
Controlled and setup multiple Operating System deployments for an active warehouse and outside customers pushing 200,000+ computers out in a summer with customized Operating Systems.
One of the few individuals outsourced by HP to fix many problems with their new and emerging product lines to output solutions, patches, and processes to fix computers on a global scale.
01/2007 to 11/2007
Network AdministratorAlorica – City, STATE,
Advised end users on solving issues related to hardware and software.
Updated hardware and software upon availability and supervised network to eliminate bottlenecks.
Delivered high level of support and maintenance to hardware, software and applications to maximize performance and reduce bottlenecks.
Performed routine troubleshooting and network monitoring.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2012
Associate of Science: Military Information Systems Technology Community College of The Air Force - Montgomery, AL GPA:
Expected in 05/2012
Bachelor of Arts: Computer Science Thomas Edison State University - Trenton, NJ GPA:
Expected in
: Western Iowa Tech Community College - Sioux City, IA GPA:
Completed coursework in Cisco Network (32 hours)
Expected in
: Computer Science Northwestern College - Orange City, IA GPA:
Completed 60 hours of coursework in Computer Science before transferring to Thomas Edison.
Activities and Honors
2014 American Red Cross Siouxland Volunteer of the Year
USAF Honor Graduate
Awarded Air Force Achievement Medal for work with predator drones
Awarded the Meritorious Unit Award for communications work in support of Combat Operations in 2009
Afghanistan Veteran
Certifications
AWS Cloud Practitioner (2022)
Ransomware Incident Response - Secret Service/FBI - National Computer Forensics Institute (2021)
Functional Mission Assurance – Cyber , Air Force Cyber College (2021)
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