Focal Point Subject Matter Expert (SME)

• Oct 2019 - Present

Information Security Consultant

• Oct 2018 - Oct 2019

Conducted private risk and compliance Security architecture reviews. Review's conducted IAW NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Conducted private risk and compliance Security architecture reviews. Review's conducted IAW NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

IT Consultant

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

It security and access management specialist. It security and access management specialist.

Cyber Security Policy and Compliance Analyst

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2018

Support and directly oversee the performance for a team of four people supporting the mission of cyber security IAW DoD 8500.01, and 8510.01; and, NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-39, 800-30, and CNSSI 1253 for Air Force Space Headquarters (AFSPC) A2/3/6M. Provide expert level assessments in regards to compliance IAW DOD IA, SRGs, and DISA STIGs. Perform daily analysis and risk assessments on Air Force cyber security capabilities, providing clients with innovative solutions for enhanced cyber risk awareness while directly performing cyber risk duties at a senior level. Directly interface with AFSPC leadership providing guidance on implantation of solutions that assist in performance, and provide direct sustainment of cyber security objectives across multiple IT systems. While assisting in the identification and integration of emerging technology while providing a level of support to mitigate emerging threats while aligning with AFSPC mission and vision. Show less

Senior LAN Administrator

• May 2014 - May 2017

Senior Information Systems Specialist for the 440TH Civil Affairs Battalion based out of Fort Carson Provides technical ability for world-wide contingency deployment missions; plans, supervises, coordinates and provides technical assistance for the installation, operation, system analyst functions, unit level maintenance and management of multi-user information processing systems; maintains, operates and accounts for 40 tactical servers, Army Battle Command systems and over 2000 users; maintains accountability and serviceability of automation equipment in excess of $700,000. Show less

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator / Drone Pilot

• Feb 2012 - May 2014

Prepares and conducts air reconnaissance surveillance, targeting and acquisition missions. Plans and analyzes flight missions. Deploys and redeploys the UAV ground and air system. Operates and performs operator level maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, light and heavy wheel vehicle and some crane operations. Launches and recovers the air vehicle, performs pre-flight, in flight and post-flight checks and procedures.

Information Technology Specialist/ System Administrator

• May 2008 - May 2014

Supervises and integrates Army Battlefield Control Systems (ABCS), Local Area networks (LAN), and radio systems in tactical non-signal units. Plans and implements tactical data distribution and radio systems. Provides technical assistance to user owned and operated information and communications systems. Manages the tactical Internet and administers the local area network (LAN) in tactical operation centers (TOC). Implements Information Assurance plans in tactical non-signal units. Deploys, operates, and maintains 20 virtual enterprise servers. Show less

Network Operations Center Manager

• Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

Manages nine NOC engineers in a central 24hr command for all network monitoring and incident responses for United States NORAD and USNORTHCOM command. Directs Network Operations Center (NOC) engineers and junior system administrators who are responsible for monitoring all networks, domains, services, and communications lines that require special attention to avoid degraded service, bring customer awareness, and ensure proper escalation of network incidents. Conducts and analyzes network incidents, perform troubleshooting, communicate with site technicians and other Department of Defense (DoD) entities, and track network problems through resolution. Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to include but not limited to Performance Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), IT Service Monitoring, IT Event Management, and Weekly Action Reports (WAR). Answers questions on performance levels to contract management as well as government service owners. Assembles weekly and monthly for meetings driven to advance leadership, performance, and service improvement. Show less

System Administrator II

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

Liaison between the Directorates and Technical Information Departments at NORAD & USNORTHCOM.Initial point of contact for resolution of desktop/workgroup/server related problems in the N-NC environment to include the following network operating systems Server 2003/2008/2012, Linux, and Unix. Provides Tier I through Tier III level support locally and to subordinate sites. Responsible for the implementation and maintaince of multiple virtual seversacross three networks and several domains using vSphere and ESXi 5. Applies patches, software updates, IAVA and STIGS to servers to ensure proper system and data security.Manages, troubleshoots, and implements group polices, active directory, user accounts, storage solutions, certificate services, and DNS entries. Accountable for monitoring and tracking network and server performance using the following tools and applications: Retina, SCSM, WUG, NMIS, and SCOM. Overseas information and data security to include analyzing network and systems logs for auditing and assisting the IA team with investigations for insider and outsider threats. Show less

System Administrator lll

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

Liaison between the Directorates and Technical Information Departments.Initial point of contact for resolution of desktop/workgroup/server related problems in the N-NC environment to include the following network operating systems Server 2003/2008/2012, Linux, and Unix. Provides Tier I through Tier III level support locally and to subordinate sites. Responsible for the implementation and maintaince of multiple virtual severs across three networks and several domains using vSphere and ESXi 5. Applies patches, software updates, IAVA and STIGS to servers to ensure proper system and data security.Manages, troubleshoots, and implements group polices, active directory, user accounts, storage solutions, certificate services, and DNS entries. Accountable for monitoring and tracking network and server performance using the following tools and applications: SCSM, WUG, NMIS, and SCOM and BlueCoat Reporter and ProxySG. Overseas information and data security to include analyzing network and systems logs for auditing and assisting the IA team with investigations for insider and outsider threats. Show less

JR. System Administrator

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

Liaison between the Directorates and Technical Information Departments at NORAD & USNORTHCOM.Initial point of contact for resolution of desktop/workgroup/server related problems in the N-NC environment to include the following network operating systems Server 2003/2008/2012, Linux, and Unix. Provides Tier I through Tier III level support locally and to subordinate sites. Responsible for the implementation and maintaince of multiple virtual seversacross three networks and several domains using vSphere and ESXi 5. Applies patches, software updates, IAVA and STIGS to servers to ensure proper system and data security.Manages, troubleshoots, and implements group polices, active directory, user accounts, storage solutions, certificate services, and DNS entries. Accountable for monitoring and tracking network and server performance using the following tools and applications: Retina, SCSM, WUG, NMIS, and SCOM. Overseas information and data security to include analyzing network and systems logs for auditing and assisting the IA team with investigations for insider and outsider threats. Show less

Medical Home Care Technician

• Mar 2007 - May 2008

Advised clients with technical instruction for their medical equipment. Repaired a range of medical equipment. Other duties included: Installation Specialist, Warehouse Management, Receiving & Outgoing Shipments, and pickup / delivery of medical equipment to and from clients residences, central warehouses, and oxygen providers. Advised clients with technical instruction for their medical equipment. Repaired a range of medical equipment. Other duties included: Installation Specialist, Warehouse Management, Receiving & Outgoing Shipments, and pickup / delivery of medical equipment to and from clients residences, central warehouses, and oxygen providers.

Assistant Manager

• May 2005 - Mar 2007

Duties as Assistant Manager included the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of a restaurant and ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance and repair, inventory management, team management, recruiting and retention of team members, financial accountability, ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer, and bank drop offs and pickups. Show less