ANDREW COLLITON
Fairfax,VA
Summary
IT/Cyber Security Engineer Talented professional with 20 years of experience in electronic security, telecommunications, and electrical engineering. Seeking a position as a Cloud Security Engineer to help resolve complex security challenges. Offering a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Security, Masters Degree graduate study in Cloud Systems and valuable United States Navy experience.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiber Technician
IES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Sterling, VA
04.2023 - Current
- Is responsible for all aspects of Fiber to include installing, terminating, testing, and splicing
- Performs testing, continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable
- Troubleshoots using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) to identify and correct problems end to end, and Network-wide.
FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN
AI/ML/DS RESEARCH, POLICY INTERN, Systems Planning & Analysis. Inc
Lorton, VA.
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Contractor for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), currently interning in the Research Division focusing on countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), based at Fort Belvoir, VA
- My responsibilities include assisting in the facilitation of research, training, awareness, and policy related to AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science
- Secret Clearance]
- NATO Secret]
ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALLER
STRUCTURE WORKS, INC
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- As Access Control Systems Installer, exercised responsibility for providing physical security through management of personnel access to restricted areas and facilities
- I am experienced in installation of electronic badge readers, request to exit motion detectors (REX), pneumatic and electronic exit buttons, electronic door strikes, magnetic locks, magnetic door contacts, 12- and 24-volt power supply panels, and control panels for badge readers
- Familiarity with software and setting IP addresses for above devices and panels
- Installed coaxial analog cameras and digital IP cameras in configuration of moveable PTZ and static dome and bullet cameras
- Installed and familiar with operation of Honeywell and Bosch security systems
- Monitored alarm systems and Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTVs)
- Maintained appropriate automated and manual logs and computer databases
- These services were provided to Pepsi Cola, FedEx, IBM, Microsoft, Raytheon, and Fidelity Investments
- Responsible for performing above tasks and other related duties as assigned.
SECURITY SPECIALIST, SUB CONTRACTOR
ADT SECURITY CORPORATION
Springfield, VA
08.2016 - 07.2017
Security Specialist, Cable Installer
Comcast NBC Universal
Ashburn, VA
05.2013 - 07.2016
Nuclear Electrical Engineer
United States Navy
Sasebo, Japan
02.2004 - 01.2009
- United States Navy
- USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) SHIP
- USS DENVER (LPD-9) SHIP/HULLSWAPED
- SASEBO, JAPAN 7TH FLEET
- Maintained electrical and steam generating systems for Navy nuclear propulsion power plant on New York, Los Angeles, and Virginia class submarines
- Electrician's Mates (EMs) are responsible for operation of ship's electrical power generation systems, lighting systems, electrical equipment, and electrical appliances
- Duties include installation, operation, adjustment, routine maintenance, inspection, test, and repair of electrical equipment
- EMs also perform all maintenance and repair of related electronic equipment.
Licensed Security Specialist
- Virginia
- Installed and troubleshooted over 1,000 state-of-the-art security systems for high security warehouses, pharmacies, doctors' offices, hospitals, schools, universities, restaurants, full range of small business and private residences
- Used site surveys and security assessments to determine concepts and order of operations for security devices and systems
- Used this analysis to configure devices and security systems for operation
- Examined malfunctioning physical security hardware to isolate defective parts
- Adjusted physical security systems as needed
- Installed and configured new access control panels and performed software upgrades
- Consistently received Outstanding customer service feedback., Virginia
- Installed, serviced, and troubleshooted office and home physical security systems
- Smart Home Technology that integrated physical security systems with telephone, television and broadband Internet services
- Performed repairs and maintenance on infrastructure for fiber optic and copper cable lines, which involved underground service lines as well as service lines on telephone poles involving height of 50 feet or more
- Provided Information Technology (IT) solutions and on-site physical security assessments for wired and wireless security cameras, private servers, wireless Internet, pay machines, and cloud storage devices
- Installed and maintained wired and wireless security cameras in homes and commercial buildings.
Education
Master of Science - Cloud
Systems
University of Maryland (UMGC)
07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI) University
12.2021
US Navy Naval Nuclear Power School
07.2005
Electrical Engineering
10.2004
Skills
- AI/ML/DS
- AI Theory
- Good
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- (SDN) Software Defined Networking
- AWS Cloud Architecture
- Software
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent
- C
- Java
- Linux
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Palo Alto Firewall
- Python
- VMware
- Very Good
- Wireshark
- IT/Cyber Security
- Adv Cyber Defense & countermeasures
- DevOps
- Ethical Hacking
- Penetration Testing
- Cloud Solutions
- Data Analysis
- Databases
- Linux Administration
- Routing & Switching
- Service/Help Desk
- Software Development
- Web Applications
- Windows Server
- Electrical Engineer
- 3-Phase AC/DC Generators
- Cabling Electrical/Telecom
- Electronic Circuits
- (PLCs)
- Electronic Security Systems
- Access Control
- CCTV & HVAC
- Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF)
Timeline
Fiber Technician
IES COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
04.2023 - Current
FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN
AI/ML/DS RESEARCH, POLICY INTERN, Systems Planning & Analysis. Inc
11.2021 - 06.2022
ACCESS CONTROL SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALLER
STRUCTURE WORKS, INC
01.2018 - 01.2019
SECURITY SPECIALIST, SUB CONTRACTOR
ADT SECURITY CORPORATION
08.2016 - 07.2017
Security Specialist, Cable Installer
Comcast NBC Universal
05.2013 - 07.2016
Nuclear Electrical Engineer
United States Navy
02.2004 - 01.2009
Licensed Security Specialist
Master of Science - Cloud
Systems
University of Maryland (UMGC)
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
East Coast Polytechnic Institute (ECPI) University
US Navy Naval Nuclear Power School
Electrical Engineering
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