Occupation:Network Security Engineer |
Location:West Warwick, RI |
Education Level:Bachelor |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE Seasoned, accomplished, and success-driven professional, with extensive experience within the IT realm backed by expertise in network and infrastructure engineering, business and systems analysis, and program configuration and implementation. Adept at performing capacity planning to optimize system hardware and software performance, as well as in creating and implementing innovative solutions to streamline operations and achieve organizational growth. Effective at training a highly technical team toward continuous growth and development. Armed with proven capability to accomplish tasks in a timely manner able to work within fast-paced settings without compromising work quality and results. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance System Development Life Cycle Network Administration Database Management Revenue Growth and Business Expansion Rapid Conflict Resolution Business and System Analysis Career Highlights * Played pivotal role in providing the network portion Shared Infrastructure Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) to the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Capital Region Readiness Center (CRRC) to ensure Continuity of Operation (COOP) during a declared disaster or emergency to the facility * Led the decommissioning of Falling Waters, WV VA Legacy Data Center which brought to production a $32M Department of Veterans Affairs Data Center from zero customers to full production as part of a national datacenter consolidation effort * Spearheaded the VA VBA network redesign and international offices, including 60 regional offices and 145 out-base sites * Assumed full responsibility in migrating the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in the Capital Regional Readiness Center (CRRC) from legacy catalyst hardware to the next generation data center network nexus platform * Teamed up with the Network Support Unit to solve concerns affecting the division and station success which gained solid recognition of cooperation and organizational support throughout the station * Delivered key support to representatives from Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Personnel Management, VA EIE, and VA Network Security Operations Center * Established and migrated in-house Microsoft Exchange e-mail servers during possible failure which saved approximately $25K in lost productivity and downtime in the Department of Defense * Obtained $200K Department of Defense savings through the replacement of current servers with state-of-the-art hardware while upgrading new hardware with $100K savings * Made significant contributions in saving the United States Air Force (USAF) $2M to $3M in technical support and manpower by successfully upgrading and reformatting 800 workstations to USAF Standard Desktop Platform ensuring continuity throughout the enterprise Department of Veteran Affairs, Martinsburg, WV Acting Director Web Operations Senior Information Technology Specialist, Network Infrastructure 2014 - Present * Function as subject matter expert and senior analyst in the Network System Sections of Enterprise Operations, in charge of wide-ranging IT networking and telecommunications services encompassing overall Enterprise Operations, Office of Information and Technology in the Department of Veterans Affairs * Fulfill various tasks, such as installing, testing, and maintaining network device operating system and vendor supplied software and firmware utilized for the Enterprise Operations * Keenly observe network capacity performance while diagnosing and resolving network disputes * Maintain active involvement in managing and administering VA network activities, which include monitoring and configuring internal and external system * Develop protocols and modify software and hardware as required as well as examined current and projected communication traffic volumes, such as system capacity, peak loading, and overall effect and traffic increase on network performance * Examine the client's usage of the network while directing the development of all hardware plans, criteria, and network specifications for Enterprise Operations (EO) * Take charge of planning and organizing the network infrastructure device operating systems software, software change control, performance optimization, and hardware and security study projects * Work closely with team members and contractors in evaluating existing and future performance needs for the agency components * Expertly manage all facets of the department's network devices, which include routers, switches, load balancers, firewalls and wan accelerators * Collaborate with vendors in identifying and solving system and connectivity problems Department of Veterans Affairs, Falling Waters, WV Senior Information Technology Specialist, Internet Operations 2012 - 2014 * Proactively participated in disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans, tests, and executions throughout the EO and the VA * Organized and evaluated change requests by utilizing automated tools for all modifications in hardware and software within the VA's network environment stimulated and developed new models in analyzing operations and examining new designs and equipment alterations to accommodate forecasted workloads * Authored and maintained system documents for network infrastructure installed in the EO data centers and the VBA regional office * Formulated comprehensive hardware and software management for the VA telecommunications network in alignment with the international system of workstations, printers, servers, and local area network within the Agency's centralized computer facilities * Cultivated strong rapport with internal and external clients, and staff members from different VA offices and administrations, and embedded vendors by employing diligent and considerate demeanor to peers * Drove efforts in providing audit support with the Capital Regional Readiness Center (CRRC), which included emergency after-hours assistance * Initiated customer firewall rule requests in compliance with VA standards for security as well as guaranteed timely implementation of routine change orders completion * Closely collaborated with project managers and client transitioning to CRRC as well as in implementing and verifying firewall sets of rules * Conducted research and corrected vulnerabilities to observe compliance with continuous readiness in Information Security (CRISP) requirements Department of Veteran's Affairs, Philadelphia, PA Information Technology Specialist, Network Infrastructure 2008 - 2012 * Provided technical assistance in organizing and coordinating overall data communications throughout the facility, as well as ensuring thorough examination and preparation of equipment to operate network connectivity with VA Veterans Benefits Administration office which affects part of the VBA Region five network project reconstruction * Offered on-time and effective service to VBA region five to support VBA's developing network client demand, which entailed solving of customer reported disputes in a timely and efficient demeanor * Rendered assistance in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving network and application performance issues with the customer service Department of Defense, McGuire AFB, NJ Information Technology specialist, Information Assurance/Cyber Security 2006 - 2008 * Delivered outstanding customer service by promptly addressing client needs which earned excellent feedback and gained their utmost satisfaction in a regular basis * Carried out various functions, such as information assurance risk and vulnerability assessments, to guarantee enterprise information assurance policies application within the new and present information technology * Determined information assurance weak points and offered suggestions for development while monitoring enterprise information assurance policy compliance and provided recommendations for effective implementation of information technology security controls * Examined and supported the information technology activities by producing periodic evaluation and assistance visits, recording discrepancies, and investigating security-related incidents, including information technology forensic investigation * Controlled information assurance tools through the integration of tools with different information technology functions to protect and defend the IT resources * Keenly observed Symantec Corporate Antivirus Servers, and provided continuous monitoring and update to all customers and servers by utilizing the latest version/virus definitions and promptly identifying and eliminating virus prior to escalation * Rendered strategic leadership to system programmers, analysts, operators, communication technicians, IT support staff, and vendor personnel regarding unusual and non-routine technical problems Earlier Career
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