DevOps Engineer

• Mar 2022 - Present

• Collaborates with engineering team to plan, develop, and deliver cybersecurity content. • Writes and modifies Puppet modules to deploy, configure, and manage servers within Simspace environment. • Develops custom pipelines for data enrichment used in network and host analysis learning modules. • Ensures project documentation is created and updated in GITLAB, including design, development, and deployment processes. • Collaborates with engineering team to plan, develop, and deliver cybersecurity content. • Writes and modifies Puppet modules to deploy, configure, and manage servers within Simspace environment. • Develops custom pipelines for data enrichment used in network and host analysis learning modules. • Ensures project documentation is created and updated in GITLAB, including design, development, and deployment processes.

RANGE ENGINEER

• Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

• Designed high fidelity cyber ranges to be used during full-scope cyber exercises by Cyber Mission Forces (CMF). • Utilized Puppet to deploy and apply baseline configurations to virtual devices.• Applied post-deployment configurations to Windows domain servers and clients with Powershell scripts. • Configured Juniper MX and SRX devices and applies industry best practice hardening. • Provided range support services during CMF exercises and acts as White Cell during Cyber Protection Team assessments.• Created learning modules targeting CMF work-role core skill requirements. • Provided critical feedback to Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) program office during platform development cycles. Show less

CYBERSECURITY SYSTEMS ENGINEER

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

• Configured, deployed, and maintained SIEM technologies on mobile and permanent defensive cyber platforms. • Maintained Ansible playbooks used in the automated deployment of capabilities. • Wrote custom Logstash pipelines to transform data for cyber analyst’s unique requirements. • Configured and conducted vulnerability scans utilizing ACAS.• VMware cluster administration, updates, and host maintenance. • Integrated host-based intrusion detection solution within SOC infrastructure. • Performed baseline configuration and installation of network tap appliances.• Performed Tier 3 SOC Engineer troubleshooting. • Provided recommendations for system accreditation and authorization to operation (ATO) documentation based on SCAP security scanning and STIG reports.• Advised and supported government personnel on tactical and strategic decisions related to cybersecurity initiatives.• Established and maintained documentation library (CONOPS, Standard Operating Procedures, System Security Plans). Show less

SYSTEMS/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR III

• Mar 2017 - Jan 2019

• Performed modifications of routing, ACLs, and interface configurations on Cisco routers and Alcatel switches. • Created and modified Group Policy Objects (GPO). • Conducted preventative and corrective actions based off of HBSS log analysis.• Performed vulnerability scans and assessments utilizing ACAS and Nessus Security Center. • Created and modified TACLANE INE device configurations for multiple network enclaves. • Conducted SCAP security scans and STIG reports to ensure NIST 800-53 standards were maintained for ATO renewal. • Conducted Tier 3 and 4 trouble tickets for network devices and user application issues. Show less

SYSTEMS/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR II

• Jun 2015 - Feb 2017

• Created, edited, and deleted user accounts via Windows Active Directory. • Completed Tier 1 and 2 helpdesk trouble tickets. • Performed software patching and upgrades.• Conducted routine backups of Windows and Linux servers. • Conducted routine backups of Alcatel switches and Cisco routers. • Performed host configurations and installations for network users. • Conducted preventative and corrective maintenance on network components, hardware, and servers.

Information System Technician - "C" School

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

Information System Technician - "A" School

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

Master-at-Arms

• Aug 2006 - Oct 2014