Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
12 years experience in various Information Technology system security positions of increasing responsibility encompassing an innovative, flexible, mission oriented work ethic committed to core values Demonstrates success as a Senior Network Security and Communications and Control (C2) manager facilitating Cyber Defense initiatives ensuring mission operability of Land, Air and Space systems. Currently assisting the government with developing and implementing Network Security and C2 initiatives of several geographically separated networks for centralized operational and maintenance from the Peterson INOSC. Attained the ITIL v3 Foundation, Security+ and CISSP certifications all of which shape my abilities to lead Cyber Defense & C2 initiatives that will not only bolster the overall security and mission attainment of government networks, but provide military and key leaders with near real time information dissemination and decision making capabilities required to protect this nation. Specialties: TS/SCI Security Clearance Network Tactician technician Black Daemon experience ASIM/CIDDS Internet Security Scanner Microsoft Windows Update Server Microsoft Group Policy Objects Domain Name System Bluecoat Proxy Servers Symantec Mail Relays, Norton Antivirus Corporate solution, Intruder Alert, Critical System Protection Systems Management Server Secure Computing Sidewinder Firewall Cisco Pix Firewall, Secure ACS, Secure Intrusion Detection HP Openview NetCOP SMARTS
Provides overarching management and strategic direction for maintaining and enforcing security policies and procedures supporting active and passive Network/Cyber security measures with CERT security offices (AFNOC/STRAT/CERT). Maintains a 24x7 watch over 70+ geographically separated computer networks overseeing on-site and virtual support of core services by invoking Active Directory, Infrastructure, Messaging and Help Desk technicians. Bolsters C2 capabilities with intuitive and productive navigation and analysis integrating network management tools providing a unified, graphical visualization of large, heterogeneous production networks, including devices, their interconnectivity, traffic, and status. Acts on behalf of the Director of Operations, coordinating with JTF-GNO, AFCERT and DISA strategically implementing critical capabilities of IO, Network Defense and C2 to satisfy and ensure effective program integration of AFNetOps, AFCYBER and war fighter needs across the AF-GIG.
Provides network security to over 10K E-mail and Internet customers. Manages network security servers and software. Conducts daily traffic analysis; identifies and characterizes intrusions and generates incident reports using intrusion detection systems and network management systems. Scans business sub networks for security vulnerabilities; identifies and secures systems with exploited vulnerabilities on affected networks and applies software changes to critical network traffic points. Implements corrective/preventive security measures to bolster network security posture in response to analyzed threats and vulnerabilities.