Trevor Milks

Trevor Milks

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    System Administrator at SAIC

  • Education

    • Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

      2014 - 2016
      Master of Informations Systems Management Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
    • DeVry University-Illinois

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
  • Experience

    • United States Air Force

      Aug 1999 - Nov 2011
      Security Forces
    • United States Air Force

      Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

      Administer the base Local Area Network (LAN).Install and implement new hardware and software systems. Receive systems from higher agencies for programmed upgrades and expansion. Assist base units with hardware and software upgrades and projects.Develop and maintain network operating procedures. Create and/or maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the work center and squadron. Train new work center technicians on proper practices and procedures.Monitor and maintain network hardware and software. Respond to outages; restore services and systems. Monitor operation of network systems for error trends with the purpose of averting large system failures.Perform system backups. Manage backup processes as required.Provides training on and assists customers with network systems.Conducts problem analysis to identify trends, ineffective practices or procedures and equipment shortcomings.Identify and document network requirements for specific customer needs. Participate in design teams for new system requirements or for new network initiatives to streamline operations. Ensure upgrades and changes meet network and infrastructure requirements.Conduct in-depth analysis of network usage, capabilities and interruptions.Modify network hardware and software for efficient operations. Recommend modifications to systems, software usage and processes to optimize network operations. Recommend modifications to network maintenance practices to optimize network operations.Plans for current and future technology integration and works issues for compatibility and standardization based on current and projected customer needs.Analyze LAN utilization statistics, performance measures and system profiles to ensure reliability and robustness. Develop test procedures and participate in process reviews.Forecast future needs and prepare recommendations for hardware and software Show less Manage all aspects of information systems to include acquisition, support, and training.Administer information systems to ensure hardware and software are functioning properly and that operational standards are met; as well as, install and maintain hardware in compliance with existing regulations, directives, and vendor specifications. Oversee and provide executive management of maintenance technical order policy with responsibility for analyzing maintenance programs and plans. Provide technical expertise for the sustainment, use, and interoperability of aircraft systems’ technical data and related associated technical data systems. Monitor ongoing operations of network systems to ensure hardware and software are functioning properly and that operational standards are met. Adapts or develops new work procedures and instructions for application by self and others. Show less

      • Network Administrator

        Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
      • Functional System Administrator

        Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
    • CACI International Inc

      Dec 2017 - Jun 2024

      Systems Engineer: Maintain and update Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon View, VMware Dynamic Environment Manager and Ivanti User Workspace ManagerManage Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client (TTC) enterprise environment Create and sustain baseline Enterprise Desktop Operating System adhering to DISA STIGVulnerability Management: Analyze ACAS vulnerability reports and apply security patches and operating system upgrades for servers and desktop systems; utilizing Windows Server Update Services and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM/SCCM).Project Management: Support new infrastructure projects, create and maintain technical documentation. Show less Systems Administration: Configured and reviewed Windows Servers for DISA STIG complianceMaintain user access controls IAW DHA/USAF policies and procedures.Applied systems analysis techniques and procedures to ensure appropriate functions of hardware, software and system functional specifications.Resolved issues with user systems software, hardware and network storage.Applied security patches and operating system upgrades to ensure security and integrity of the technical environment. Show less Conduct network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using SIEM and additional security tools to include but not limited to IDS/IPS, firewall, proxy, HBSS logsTeam member for incident response during outages, virus and intrusion eventsCorrelate unusual and suspicious network activity Coordinate and track Information Assurance Vulnerabilities Alerts (IAVA)Review and report IAVA compliance and develop Plans, Objectives, Actions and Milestones (POA&M)Track, document, and report all security related events including, but not limited to, Discharge of Classified Information and Cross Domain Violations IAW policyValidate unusual network activity unique to a geographical region and sensor locationProvide an overall site-analysis profile to serve as a benchmark to identify unusual or suspicious activity Research Net Defense (NetD) to determine the necessity for deeper analysis and conduct an initial assessment of type and extent of intruder activitiesTrack trends of authorized and unauthorized activity Show less

      • Senior System Engineer

        Mar 2021 - Jun 2024
      • System Administrator

        Sept 2020 - Mar 2021
      • Cybersecurity Analyst

        Dec 2017 - Sept 2020
    • SAIC

      Jun 2024 - now
      Senior System Engineer

      Systems Engineer: Maintain and update Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) using VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon View, VMware Dynamic Environment Manager and Ivanti User Workspace ManagerManage Forcepoint Trusted Thin Client (TTC) enterprise environment Create and sustain baseline Windows/Linux Enterprise Desktop/Server Operating System adhering to DISA STIGVulnerability Management: Analyze ACAS vulnerability reports and apply security patches and operating system upgrades for servers and desktop systems; utilizing Windows Server Update Services and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Management (MECM/SCCM).Project Management: Support new infrastructure projects, create and maintain technical documentation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023

      VMware
      Apr 2023
    • CompTIA Security+

      CompTIA
      Apr 2014
    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012

      Microsoft
      Dec 2019
    • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

      ISC2
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CompTIA Network+

      CompTIA
      Feb 2018
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

      EC-Council
      Jun 2018