Keith Bittinger

Experience

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  Jed's Sports Bar & Grille

  Feb 1999 - Jun 1999

  Jeds Sports Bar & Grille

  Best Damn Dishwasher / Kitchen help they ever had!

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  Fletchers Machine and Die

  Jun 1999 - Feb 2000

  Metallurgic Fabricator

  Welding Specialist

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  US Navy

  Jan 2000 - May 2020

  •Perform monthy compliance assessments using tools, such as Nessus Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise. Review, document, and maintain all results.•Experience with STIG tools.•Created Command`s Incident Response Plan.• Managed access and monitored cybersecurity for >350 users on both Secret and Unclassified networks, resulting in the top Information Assurance Program for the Atlantic SSGN Submarine Force, 2016.• Developed and audit and surveillance program designed to identify risks and improve vulnerability mitigation. • Developed in-depth training programs designed to improve core and enhanced user’s knowledge/understanding of Information Assurance best practices. • Developed and executed online security procedures.• Worked with administration to update security manuals and address concerns.• Updated security software to prevent database security threats.• Executed system recovery procedures to minimize losses should an attack transpire.• Reviewed system access data and supervised database access.• Updated cyber security protocol and developed effective training procedures.• Educated management on how to prevent or minimize cyber security attacks.• Assembled daily database reports to identify possible vulnerabilities.• Ensured compliance with internal and external email safety standards.• Recommended software updates.• Performed equipment installs, relocations, and maintenance of a wide verity of fielded equipment. Show less •Led and supervised a team of 6 administrators responsible for the submarine’s Local Area Network day to day operations ranging from system administration to help desk.•Coordinated and led the team to plan, design, and implement the installation and configuration of 27 virtual servers and 60 workstations.•Designed, developed, and managed ship board disaster recovery program. •Apply patches and virus definitions to the systems (Windows and Linux) using existing automated patching capabilities•Determined requirements for system maintenance, created source documents for maintenance requirements, and assigned personnel to complete all aspects of work.•Hands-on, dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in senior IT management.•Possess strong knowledge of the software development and IT product design lifecycle.•Recognized for delivering leading edge solutions that consistently met complex business requirements.•Skillful in building strong relationships with IT staff, customers, vendors and third-party contractors. Show less • Guaranteed that all server hardware, operating systems, software and measures aligned with organizational standards and strategic plan.• Administer Microsoft Windows Servers (Active Directory), MS Exchange, MS Workstations, and network security devices for >350 users.• Developed in depth backup recovery policies to reduce data loss and incorporated contingency policies through Symantec Backup Exec.• Managed and maintained all servers; patching, updating, and coordinating with supervisors for downtime. • Effective troubleshooter, adept at solving problems swiftly.• Robust knowledge of network hardware including servers, routers, and other computer devices.• Scheduled, coordinated and deployed server updates and preventative maintenance with limited downtime.• Expert in network security protocols, anti-virus and firewall configuration.• Ability to integrate old systems and databases with new software applications and advanced technology.• Maintained over 50 servers with full responsibility for 100% system uptime.• Designed, implemented, and managed host server applications.• Provided excellent IT technical support including hardware troubleshooting, backup and recovery, email communication and application support.• Setup and maintained LAN connectivity and wireless networks.• Planned and built redundancy into existing systems to eliminate downtime due to server failure. Show less

  • Information Assurance Manager in the U.S. Navy

    Aug 2009 - May 2020

  • Information Systems Leading Petty Officer

    Aug 2009 - May 2020

  • Information Systems Technician (Network Administrator)

    Mar 2009 - May 2020

  • Sonar Technician, US Navy

    Jan 2000 - May 2012
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  NORTHRUP GRUMMAN MISSION SYSTEMS UNITED

  Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

  Systems Administrator
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  ManTech

  Apr 2020 - Nov 2021

  Sr. Systems Administrator
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  Scientific Research Corporation

  Nov 2021 - now

  Sr. Systems Engineer