Experience

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  Us navy

  Nov 1982 - Mar 2003

  Radioman/information systems technician (2319, 2321, 2342, 2735, 2782, 7191)

  - Information and Telecommunication technical specialist in the operation, employment, and application of techniques, equipment, systems, and procedures in surface satellite communications.- Manage and maintain a budget of $20M for the upkeep of telecommunications and satellite facilities with Super High Frequency (SHF) assets and 5 Radom's antennas.- Maintain the EHF and SHF satellite communications circuits for IUSS Ships terminating through an area of responsibility and kept reliable monthly 98 percent of the time on ten satellite communication circuits.- Operated the navy's ELF, VLF, LF, HF, UHF, and SHF systems, particularly the tone-modulated radio teletype (RATT) equipment and associated peripheral equipment, such as various types of Teletype Corporation Teletype machines and as well as other manufacturer's printers. Also responsible for the prompt delivery of special handling code FLASH, CRITIC, LIMDIS, PERSONAL FOR, various classified message traffic, and other specifically designated messages to their commanding officers shipboard and the associated chain of command.- Qualified to operate satellite and Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) ship-to-shore shore multiplex systems, the Common-User Digital Information Exchange Subsystem (CUDIXS), the submarine-designated version of CUDIXS, called SSIXS (Submarine Satellite Information Exchange Subsystem), and the Naval Modular Automated Communications System (NAVMACS), which was the principle ship-to-shore satellite system.- Assign to VQ-4 as airborne communicators/airborne communications supervisors in the TACAMO community.- Monitors and performs all operations of the Defense Message System automated communications suite. Responsible for backing up and restoring data, managing and updating directory information, monitoring equipment status on the Management Work Station, and updating servers with current user accounts. Administrators will be proficient in UNIX and Windows NT operating systems. Show less

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  United states ship (uss) emory s land (as-39), la maddelina, italy (sardinia)

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2005

  Information systems officer (iso/issm) (7421)

  - As Information System Officer. Managed 1,200 IS assets valued at over 500,000 dollars. Providing information technology to 1,250 crewmembers and embarked staff. His efforts provided for the continuous operational readiness of three area networks, NIPRNET, SIPRNET, Portable Wide Area Network, and a VTC/VTT suite for connectivity to shipboard and tended units.- In charge of managing over 1200 user accounts on the classified and unclassified Local Area Network. Ensured thorough IS security inspections were conducted, identified potential problems areas, and immediately corrected the deficiencies and track command’s compliance progress in accordance with CNO security directives for shipboard networks.- Directed and supervised the efforts of Information Systems updates in all functional areas including planning, programming, operations and maintenance.- Oversaw the operation of all electronic accounting and data processing equipment including peripheral equipment.- Administered eight (8) MS 2000 Information Systems networks within the organization. Responsible for maintaining database for File Transfer Protocol (FTP), verifying Domain Name Service (DNS), configuring network for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and static protocol and monitoring link status of the network with What’s up Gold software.- Executed a training program to maintain in-rate proficiency on servers, routers, and general System Administrator skills for 21 employees.- Maintained liaison with equipment manufacturers in support of Life Cycle Management.- Managed system backup/restoral tapes for five (5) legacy systems. Show less

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  Naval network warfare command, norfolk, va

  Jun 2005 - Nov 2007

  Navy defense messaging system (dms) / system manager (gsm)

  - Qualified Systems Control Officer (SCO), responded to various network events affecting the Navy’s portion of the Global Information Grid (GIG). Responsible for timely dissemination of information to deployed units and a daily Flag level GIG status briefing.- Managed the execution of a $4M maintenance and employee budget for Naval Messaging and four major upgrades to Defense Messaging System (DMS) throughout the claimancy. Track over 8100 Directory Information Tables (DIT) entries and providing recommendations and solutions for improving critical time sensitive message traffic connectivity.- Chair, the NNWC Naval Messaging Way Ahead that completely overhauled the relationship between Defense Messaging System (DMS) and Naval NETWAR FORCEnet Enterprise (NNFE). The Way Ahead transformed the way the Navy provides message traffic systems that support surface and shore commands. Along with providing guidance and standardization of procedures in operating Defense Messaging Systems (DMS) and identifying issues of concerns.- Represented NNWC at the Defense Messaging System Operations Group (DMSOG) meeting. Joint Staff level meeting used for reviewing OPNAV operational budgets for all service agencies. Responsible for providing the Navy’s response for Defense Messaging System (DMS) Program Management (PM) in regards to providing systems between the DISA Network Operating Center (NOC) in support of a joint Global Information Grid (GIG) concept.- Represented NNWC at the Defense Messaging System Operations Plans Working Group (DMS-OPWG) meeting. He plans, coordinates and directs the division to meet JTF-GNO and DISA establish performance levels and to answer all global queries regarding Navy’s messaging performance. He has personally brought Navy’s unsatisfactory levels into compliance in record time. Show less

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  Field support activity, washington, dc

  Nov 2007 - Mar 2009

  Head, information assurance department

  - As Information Assurance Officer (IAO), initiated command action on Communication Task Orders (CTOs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) throughout nine Echelon I/II activities. Tracking each command acknowledgement and compliance via Online Compliance Reporting System (OCRS) in support of JTF/GNO’s directives.- As Chief Information Officer, supervises a team of two YA/GS-12 Information Technology civilian personnel. Responsible for the situational awareness, tracking and reporting of NMCI Customer Technical Request (CTR) Operations. - Manage $40M dollar Navy and Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI) operational target (OPTAR) contact for 94 unit commands. - Provided expert assistance and guidance to Functional Area Manager (FAM) Leads and Command Information Officer (CIO) for Echelon I/II activities within the CNO BSO regarding Department of the Navy (DoN) Guidance of IT governance.- Confidently lead the CNO BSO activities compliance efforts with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) IT Governance requirements. - Most significantly, advised customers and tracked their compliance with Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of Navy servers, networks and systems. - As Administrative Certification and Accreditation (C&A) representative, ensured that CNO BSO activities maintained their Navy Systems Certification and Accreditation by tracking “DITRDON” and the “NITESTAR” Budget System.- Managed the acquisition of IT services from the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) contract for the CNO BSO. - As Command Cyber Asset Reduction and Security (CARS) representative, coordinated with OPNAV and NETWARCOM staff to improve accountability of or reduce the number of legacy programs, networks and servers. - Responsible for working with CIOs and Information Assurance Managers, which resulted in CNO’s BSO both registered and waivered for use, to reduce legacy programs by 95%, far exceeding the 20% goal. Show less

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  Phillips defense systems, inc. (pdsi), quantico, va

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2009

  Information system security engineer

  - Contract support for Marine Corps Systems Command on the Global Combat Supply System (GCSS).- Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), ensuring that Information Assurance (IA) is fully integrated into all phases of the acquisition, upgrade, or modification of GCSS-MC components, including initial design, developmental testing, fielding, and operation.- Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts Manager, initiating action on Communication Task Orders (CTOs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) throughout GCSS-MC NIPRNET Enterprise. Tracked and acknowledge IAVA compliance via Online Compliance Reporting System (OCRS) in support of JTF/GNO’s directives.- Supporting the IAM in ensuring IA is implemented into GCSS-MC at levels appropriate to the system characteristics and requirements throughout the entire life cycle of the acquisition.- Experience using and implementing the DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements, and validating compliance with same. The ability to review, and secure a DoD information system in accordance with DISA Security Experience implementing, tracking, and reporting Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), and other directed solutions. Understanding and experience in validating the use of DoD and Marine Corps authorized software, hardware, and firmware. Responsible for updating security patches for computer assets and STIG verification on Oracle Databases- Extensive knowledge of DoD, DON, and USMC IA Policy and requirements. Ensuring implementation protection and detection capabilities were utilized and the Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) approach used.- Experience in planning, executing, developing and documenting the DoD C&A processes in accordance with DITSCAP and DIACAP. Responsible for maintaining the DoD IA C&A repository, ensuring documents were submitted and modifications. Show less

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  Marine corps cyberspace operations group (mccog)

  Sept 2009 - Apr 2019

  Platforms, cyber security and organizational messaging lead, enterprise directory & messaging

  Security + CE qualified. CTR NGEN Invoice certified. Platforms lead for the Marine Corps' Enterprise Networks. The team is comprised of over 25 contractors, and Marines Tier 1 through 3 platforms engineers spread across the globe that supports the enterprise platforms team’s responsibilities. Primarily accountable for day to day operations, security, and maintenance of the Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, TMG, WSUS and DFS environments for the Marine Corps' Enterprise Networks. Also served additional duties such as insuring all enterprise services managed through the Enterprise Directory and Messaging team had an up to date Continuity of Services Plan. Organizational Messaging Lead. Serves as the primary advisor on the operational necessity of DMS and its global implementation and sustainment and ensures that decisions made, actions taken, and results obtained are tenable, cost effective and within established policies, standards, and guidelines. - Manages and oversees the operations of (2) Area Control Centers within the United States Marine Corps and with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Regional Operations and Security Centers (ROSC) within the Marine Corps. - The senior DMS technical advisor for the Marine Corps, controls the DMS registration authority, X.500 directory and configuration standardization across the entire Marine Corps. Directs the DMS COC, which is a 24 hour, 365 day a year support center.- Responsible for consolidating six Marine Corps Defense Messaging System (DMS) Area Control Centers (ACCs) into four, its estimated savings of $300K on equipment’s Life Cycle Management, 250K on maintenance/warranty contracts and $1M in annual operating cost. Show less

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  Marine corps cyberspace operations group (mccog)

  Apr 2019 - now

  Meod information system security manager

  Marine Corps Enterprise Operations Division (MEOD).CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) CECompTIA CySA+ CECompTIA Security Analytics Expert (CSAE)CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)CompTIA Security + CE · As the Information Security System Manager (ISSM) as for establishing, documents, and monitors an operating unit’s cyber security program implementation plan. Ensuring compliance with DoDIN management policies. Providing leadership, guidance and training to information systems security personnel. Reviewing, implementing, updating and documenting information security policies and procedures. Managing security audits and vulnerability and threat assessments, and directing responses to network or system intrusions. Ensuring fulfillment of legal and contractual information security and privacy mandates, including providing executive management with compliance reports and audit findings. Preventing and detecting intrusion. Show less