A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) with seven years of experience performing all aspects of Information Security Management (ISM). Expansive knowledge of establishing security policies, risk management, vulnerability assessment, configuration management, and information technology (IT) system management.
Skills
System Center 2012 Windows Server Desired State Configuration Information Technology Compliance Project ManagementSystem Administration Active Directory/Group Policy Security Compliance Vulnerability Assessment Policy and documentation
Education
University of MichiganFlint, MIExpected in Current ā āMaster of Science:Computer Science and Information Systems - GPA:Computer Science and Information Systems
American Military UniversityCharles Town, WVExpected in 2012 ā āBachelors:Information Technology Management - GPA:Information Technology Management
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 2013 Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) 2008 2012 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 2012 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 2012 Server+ 2011 Security+ 2010
Work History
Microsoft Corporation - Senior Systems Engineer Hartford, CT, 07/2014 - Current
Deployed, Administered, and maintained a System Center Configuration Manager 2012 environment across 800 Windows Servers.
Automated the distribution of application packages by creating task sequences within SCCM.
Created custom hardware and software inventory reports, as well as a server patch dashboard that showed current patch compliance across the enterprise.
Implemented System Center Orchestrator 2012 to automate server provisioning.
Developed a Desired State Configuration for all Windows Servers using Security Compliance Manager 3.0 and Microsoft PowerShell.
Distributed monthly security updates and worked with application teams to create application patching schedules, raising patching compliance to 99.5%.
Provided guidance on creating Desired Configuration Management (DCM) baselines to help maintain desired configurations across servers Created detailed documentation on software configurations, deployment processes, packaging procedures, troubleshooting tips and maintenance procedures for Administrator and Service Center support.
National Lutheran Communities & Services - Information Technology Manager Winchester, VA, 03/2011 - 07/2014
Led a team of 12 military, civilian, and contractor personnel in the remediation of 4,787 security findings across four classified systems; performed over 200,000 audit reviews to remain within 100% of DOD auditing and compliance standards, leading to the successful accreditation and Authorization to Operate (ATO) of each network.
Ensured information systems security compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command standards.
Managed a technical staff of 9 military personnel providing network engineering, program management, project installation, and problem escalation resolution support for 6 sites in 3 different geographical regions.
Provided security oversight for three networks consisting of 300+ computers, 20+ servers, 2 network access storage devices, 10+ routers, 15+ switches, 30+ printers, 5 VTCs, and 500+ user accounts by providing measures to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of all systems.
Directed the upgrade of 25 production servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008R2; increasing the security and capability of the network, while preventing any interruption of service.
Configured, deployed, and managed Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) providing more effective IT services by enabling secure and scalable software deployment, compliance settings management, and comprehensive asset management of servers and desktops.
Analyzed and evaluated information relating to computer/network security and IA, performed vulnerability assessments (based on results of STIG, SCAP, Gold Disk, and eEye Retina Scanning) and applied patches/IAVA/IAVBs in support of security testing activities.
Directed the implementation of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) on an enterprise level network.
Created and implemented disaster recovery plans and procedures for Data Center, including hot sites for mission critical applications.
Centralized the management of endpoint anti-virus software, improving the time to respond to a malware infection by 70%.
Wrote and deployed a script to validate that anti-virus software is installed on all workstations.
Black Rifle Coffee Co - Network Administrator Benbrook, TX, 2007 - 2011
Achieved 99% security compliance managing the commands Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program to include IAVA, IAVB, CTOs, and NCDOC tickets on three networks.
Directed the implementation and performance tuning of Windows 2003 Server environment for the ships global operations that catapulted the productivity and capability of the command.
Modernized outdated information security awareness program and led command wide training on crucial new InfoSec policies, procedures and technologies.
Introduced change management policies and procedures for infrastructure changes; reduced the number of unscheduled or unplanned outages by 75%.
Improved performance and reliability of multiple Windows Domain Controllers, Exchange servers, and hard drives-by reconfiguring problem installations.
Developed and deployed a hard drive imaging solution to minimize end user computer unavailability.
Maintained upgrades and monitored all server and internal infrastructure equipment; configured and managed Active Directory, Exchange, Server 2003, DHCP, WSUS, and backup servers.
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Skills
Active Directory, anti-virus, asset management, Agency, auditing, automate, backup, change management, hardware, Configuration Management, desktops, DHCP, disaster recovery, documentation, hard drives, hard drive, imaging, information security, Information Systems, inventory, managing, access, Microsoft Certified Professional, MCP, Microsoft Certified, Exchange, Exchange Server, Windows, enterprise, network engineering, network security, network, networks, packaging, personnel, policies, printers, processes, program management, routers, Scanning, Servers, script, switches, troubleshooting, upgrades, upgrade
Additional Information
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly granted based on Single Background Investigation completed in 2013
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