Zachary W.

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 2011 - now

  Cyber Systems Operations

  ● Install and configure NCC-D heavy suite for deployment to the field. ● Maintain equipment through scheduled maintenance checks before and after deployments.● Develop systems and deployable packages for the Air Force as a member of the state of Maine Cyber Warfare team.● Apply time compliant technical orders to systems and verify functionality.● Awarded Air Force achievement medal and 2014 Air Force Information Dominance award recipient.● Conduct joint exercises with the U.S. Army and foreign militaries to increase cyber warfare awareness and training.● Traveled on TDY orders to multiple locations both in the continental US and Europe to both attend and teach courses to local forces.● Obtain and upkeep 8570 compliant certifications. Show less

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  Forerunner creative

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Software Developer

  ● Developed key features for multiple interactive games, for release on mobile platforms.● Designed algorithms handling user interaction, data processing, and file manipulation.● Managed a Git repository with an emphasis on clear and concise commits.

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  Deer-Brook

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Information Security Consultant

  ● Conduct annually required PCI audit.● Review security policies and provide recommendations for changes when needed.● Perform penetration tests on networks and appliances within scope, and provided reports on results and findings.

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  Deadriver Company

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  Information Security Analyst

  ● Utilize Nessus to conduct monthly scanning and vulnerability scanning, and provide reports for vulnerability mitigation.● Monitor Alertlogic IDS and respond appropriately to detected events.● Deploy and maintain continuous monitoring systems within the company such as anti-virus, IDS, web proxy, spam filter, and remote authentication into citrix desktops● Provide up to date knowledge information on exploits and security risks as the information becomes available. Aiding the network operations team with steps for mitigation.● Respond to incidents caused by malware and other threats, while documenting the process.● Leverage continuous monitoring techniques to block the majority of malicious activity.● Attend industry conferences such as DefCon to create connections with experts in different fields. Show less

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  Vectrus

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  Systems Administrator

  ● Configure and STIG printers, digital senders, and MFP’s on all 3 domains. ● Work with help desk and networking team to complete tickets in a timely manner. ● Manage active directory and exchange items for users on and off site.● React to critical power failures so that services were back online, without any damage to equipment or data.● Participate in ASI’s for both maintenance and upgrades.● Work with IA to compile documentation required for account creation to help streamline the process for new administrators.● Troubleshoot issues across all 3 domains, (CXI, NIPR, SIPR) working closely with Army and Air Force counterparts.● Create inventories of systems on the network for shop continuity. Show less

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  Maine Air National Guard

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2021

  Cyber Operations/Surety Technician
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  FERDA Tech LLC

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

  Co-Founder

  IT and Infosec contracting

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  DeerBrook Technical Services

  Aug 2021 - now

  Vice President