Wendell Brown
Information System Security Officer at IronArch Technology- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Linux+
CompTIAApr, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
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CompTIAMar, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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IronArch Technology
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Information System Security Officer
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Apr 2020 - Present
• Manage the security profile and implementation for all systems and service• Ensure that security processes and procedures are in line with DoD information security policies and standards.• Assist in preparation and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), andRisk Assessment Reports (RAR)• Conduct Independent scans of the application, network and database with tools such as Nessus• Responsible for conducting system account management and reporting results with tools such as Tripwire• Work closely with the government ISSM and system owner to meet the SCA-V(R) timeline deliverables. • Conduct self-assessments of the ARL-DSRC networks and reported test results in eMASS.• Maintain artifacts and create POA&M entries in eMASS.• Use Bash/Python/Perl scripting to improve process automation for security posture of a system• Plan and lead monthly security meetings.
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Linux System Administrator
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2020
• Installed and configured Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS and associated applications in an automated Puppet Environment• Maintained both classified and unclassified systems with latest security patches• Utilized Puppet and Ansible to provide configuration management• Designed, implemented, and maintained a VMware environment, including test and development environment• Researched VMware solutions to customer requirements and made recommendations • Manage 40+ RHEL, CentOS, and VMware ESXi servers.• Installed, configured and maintained Amanda backup on RHEL and CentOS servers Developed bash script to automate Amanda monthly restoration for STIG requirements.• Perform standard administration tasks such as packaging, OS installs, patch management• Develop and modify scripts for application deployments as well as system monitoring Developed bash script to monitor system state, memory usage, processes, cpu utilization• Configured kickstart server for test and production environment Configured DHCP and TFTP to work with kickstart server• Used Bash/Python/Perl scripting to improve process automation• Updated RHEL, CentOS, and VMware to be in compliance with IAVM requirements• Monitor and review all the logs on the servers and clusters
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SAIC
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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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Application Support
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Dec 2016 - Apr 2019
• Act as point-of-contact for users requiring assistance with system access and utilization questions/problems for the DoD High Performance Computing (HPC) Modernization Program• Uses appropriate software development life cycle to conceptualize, design, construct, test and implement portions of business and technical information technology solutions for many software and applications• Coordinates and collaborates with others in analyzing collected requirements to ensure plans and identified solutions meet customer needs and expectations.• Proficient in coding, testing, implementation and documentation projects on specialized applications.• Install and maintain COTS and unsupported applications on the HPC systems for users to utilize.• Direct trouble tickets within the DoD HPC data base to the appropriate Tier 3 support admins• Proficient in using Portal to the Information Environment (pIE) and Centralized User Accounts Management (CUAM) which manages users’ accounts• Expert in creating and editing users’ HPC accounts• Created modules and assisted in bash/csh scripting on HPC systems• Assist users with correcting their PBS scripts to work efficient and correctly on the HPC systems.
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Leidos
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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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Software Engineer
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Please see current position with SAIC Please see current position with SAIC
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Lockheed Martin
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Software Engineer
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2016
Please see current position with SAIC Please see current position with SAIC
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Apex Systems
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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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Software Engineer
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
Please see current position with SAIC Please see current position with SAIC
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MCSG Technologies
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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System Administrator
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Dec 2014 - May 2015
• Tier Two Department of Defense Network Operations Center (NOC)• Tier One Department of Defense C4ISR Support Operation Center (SOC) and Tactical HBSS Support• Monitor the NOC network routinely to ensure data is being sent and received to and from US soldiers in hostile environments around the world.• Monitor multiple satellite channels and troubleshoot real time• Provide 24 hour customer service, via telephone, e-mails and web application chat sessions• Utilize VMware and manage user accounts• Track incidents using internal ticketing system. Produce incident reports, documenting the issues and steps taken towards the resolution. Act on issues in timely manner based on S.O.P documentation. • Trouble tickets are escalated to the appropriate available resource when or if it becomes necessary.• Create, deactivate, activate, and reset passwords for TC-AIMS II.• Change passwords and unlock account in Microsoft SQL 2008 and Citrix.• Change passwords, unlock account, and add group policy to user accounts in Active Directory.
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Geek Squad
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Home Theater Installer
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2014
• Install and setup hundreds of computers using Windows and Mac OS for customers• Configure hundreds of networks for customers• Executed corrective actions to improve the security of the customer’s network• Performed configuration and defined parameters for testing and installation of routers, multiplexers, WAN/LAN and other networking equipment• Installed many different electronics, i.e. televisions, game consoles, routers and modems• Troubleshoot and repaired connectivity between television, speakers, receivers, and/or game consoles• Wired and terminated coaxial, Ethernet, and speaker cables• Solved complex problems in the field when installing televisions, speakers, and other electronics
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Computer/Detection System Repairer
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Nov 2009 - Jun 2013
• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated by working well with senior rank•• Function as service point-of-contact for help-desk, helping to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve computer problems• Provide daily technical support to users for e-mail, network, connectivity, telecommunications, and system maintenance. • Install, Upgrade, and Maintain Software• Diagnosed and analyzed issues related to Windows operating system• Set up computers/workstations and install software• Wired and terminated Ethernet and coaxial cables• Repaired circuit boards and motherboards• Prepared documentation, i.e. safety logs and repair status for providing and supporting materials
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Education
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2012 - 2014
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cybersecurity -
2010 - 2010
U.S. Army Ordnance Corp
Computers, Networking, and Electronic Repairer
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