Christopher La Cour II
Network Operations (NetOps) Specialist at Force99 Technologies (SDVOSB)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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ATT&CK® Adversary Emulation Fundamentals
MITRE EngenuityDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ATT&CK® Cyber Threat Intelligence Defense Recommendations Badge
MITRE EngenuityDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ATT&CK® Security Operations Center Assessment Fundamentals Badge
MITRE EngenuityJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
ATT&CK® Fundamentals Badge
MITRE EngenuityJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
COBIT 5 Foundation
ISACAJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate (CSXF)
ISACAAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
ITIL Foundation Level V4
AXELOS Global Best PracticeAug, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Security+CE
CompTIAApr, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Information Technology Security
ETA InternationalOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CiscoMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
CyberOps Associate
CiscoJun, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Force99 Technologies (SDVOSB)
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Operations (NetOps) Specialist
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Nov 2021 - Present
Conduct infrastructure repairs to ensure operational effectiveness for services and direct remote activities. Deliver data center support and manage analysis documentation according to government procedures. Resolve issues by using reporting ticketing tools (Remedy/Service Now). Report government representatives on incident notification. Monitor infrastructure and network operations by responding to alerts, events, and incidents from triage. Lead operating systems and conform to operation security policies and procedures. Examine network alerts within enterprise and determine possible causes, and document incidents from initial detection through final resolution. Oversee DevSecOps to implement new technologies. Contribute to strategic network planning, steady-state operations planning, and development of contingency operation plans. ● Managed 400+ assets in European theater by creating sophisticated hybrid software and hardware networks from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance. ● Integrated various network operating systems, applications, and hardware. Managed the development lifecycle associated with producing resilient networks including specifications, design, coding, testing, and maintenance. Show less
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ManTech
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South Africa
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Administrator
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
• Support the overall network infrastructure at the military treatment facilities and respond to, detect, report, record, diagnose and resolve the occurrence of network faults. Install, relocate, configure, modify and test routers, hubs, switches, wireless access points and associated controllers, and terminal servers. Measure network performance, connectivity, maintain and manage Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). • Operate and maintain Network Management Systems (NMS), Network Operating Systems (NOS) maintain security firewalls/Virtual Private Network (VPN) devices. Support diagnostics and configuration connectivity of MHS site/service specific servers, such as DBSS, CHCS, AHLTA, MHS GENESIS, DMLSS, operating systems, office automation, and other systems as specified with subsequent task orders. • Support the integration of network hardware and software platforms for WAN/LAN connected systems and medical AISs at MTFs, clinics, etc. as directed by the COR. Maintain documentation necessary for operations in support of LAN to WAN connectivity. Assist with DHA Infrastructure deployments and technical hardware refresh initiatives Install, test, terminate and maintain cable. Troubleshoot wiring problems, inspect wiring drops, and troubleshoot serial communication lines. Show less
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Peraton
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Administrator
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Jul 2017 - Mar 2020
• Performs systems installation and integration of computer operating system software, network software, application software, computer hardware, and supporting network or telecommunications systems. Investigates and resolves operational problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel. • Ensure all required incident data is documented in Remedy or applicable government management database. Provide support as required during designated critical events, and disaster recovery operations. Support resolution of all technology-related issues for supported TNOSC, LNSC’s, and remote sites. Show less
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General Dynamics Information Technology
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Administrator, Network
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Oct 2012 - Jun 2017
• Apply systems administration’s best policy and practices to Microsoft Systems by analyzing complex infrastructure and systems issues. Ensure continued systems availability, optimal application performance, and compliance with security policies. • Identify issues requiring attention and works to provide a quick resolution, reviews and verifies solutions implemented for continued systems operation, and assist fellow teammates to enhance team performance and build cohesion.• Perform testing, maintenance, and updates of all Department of Justice systems. Responsible for deploying and integrating new sites into the enterprise, Develop solutions to meet or exceed client requirements, participate in planning, technical discussions, problem resolutions, and systems implementations. • Coordinated with headquarters and field site managers for updates to network infrastructure. Deployed to field sites to upgrade servers, network storage, thin clients and replace end of life networking equipment such as switches, firewalls and encryption devices. Responsible for monitoring firewalls using WatchGuard System Manager for more than 100 field sites throughout the U.S.• Responsible for supporting and monitoring forensic lab environments for testing, production and special projects. Configured switches with VLANS for each individual examiner switch and also for network base database systems and network operating systems. Setup a specialized testing environment to be used as a standalone network for live capture analysis in support of forensics examiners work in the field and maintained the VPN and firewall rules for the DOJ headquarters. Show less
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Engineer, Network
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2012
• Developed and modified operating procedures and manuals to solve complex network problems involving network circuits, hardware and protocols, processing platforms hardware, and software and facility systems.• Provided network solutions for all data center systems including hardware, software, tools, and facilities. Provided analysis and support to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded network performance.• Supported integration and test network activities as hardware or applications are migrated from the development environment to the operational environment. Solicited feedback on network test results, problem resolution, and customer satisfaction. Show less
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Education
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2007 - 2010
Virginia State University
Bachelors of Science, Computer Information Systems
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