Anyoh Kwende
Henderson,NV
Summary
Experienced Systems Engineer and Information Systems Security Manager with a proven track record of managing complex IT infrastructures, ensuring security compliance, and optimizing system performance. Skilled in cloud technologies, virtualization, networking, and database administration. Possess active TS/SCI security clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Engineer
CloudMinders
07.2022 - Current
- Managed new client onboarding by assessing resource requirements, building, and migrating servers, setting up workstations, and configuring network and VPN connectivity to ensure seamless integration.
- Established and managed Windows Active Directory domains, proficiently managing user accounts and machine configurations, ensuring streamlined access and efficient user management.
- Standardized client machine protocols through implementation of Group Policy Management, enhancing system stability and security across organization.
- Diligently monitored and maintained client profiles, leveraging advanced vulnerability scanners and monitoring tools, promptly addressing security threats, and ensuring system integrity.
- Configured IIS web applications, including message, scan, and print servers, optimizing performance and enhancing user experience
- Built, restored, and configured SQL server databases, facilitating seamless operation of web applications and enabling efficient reporting, enhancing organizational productivity.
- Installed and configured complex software packages, including Thomson Reuters (CCH), Wolters Kluwer, and QuickBooks, ensuring smooth integration and optimal functionality.
- Executed comprehensive system hardening and routine updates for all machines and software packages across multiple clients, ensuring robust security posture and system reliability.
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
BAE Systems
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed IAM for diverse Information System types, including C/S LAN, P2P, MUSA, and UWAN, ensuring strict access control and data confidentiality across organization's infrastructure.
- Conducted weekly auditing in strict adherence to DAAPM standards, maintaining a robust security posture and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Updated IS information in EMASS, incorporating baselines, POA&M, network diagrams, and other relevant artifacts, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance tracking.
- Created new systems in EMASS, certified systems, and handled ATO request and submission process
- Conducted monthly education sessions for factory engineers, imparting best practices in information security, fostering a culture of security awareness, and enhancing organization's overall security posture.
- Ensured that organization adhered to strict RMF guidelines as required by NISPOM and DAAPM
- Deployed and configured Tenable Vulnerability Scanner and Nessus Manager, conducting regular scans to verify patching levels and identify vulnerabilities, proactively mitigating security risks across organization's infrastructure.
- Leveraged ELMS and Splunk to track systems logs and manage auditing processes, facilitating comprehensive visibility into system activities and ensuring effective security monitoring.
- Implemented and configured SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) with latest STIG and benchmarks, identifying any deviations from RMF standards and promptly remediating as necessary to maintain compliance.
Systems Administrator
BAE Systems
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Built, configured, and deployed both physical and virtual Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across organization's infrastructure.
- Deployed and managed site upgrades utilizing Ansible playbooks, automating processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Leveraged Tower to efficiently manage enterprise-level projects, granting Role Based Access (RBAC) to specific teams for designated tasks, enhancing collaboration and project management capabilities.
- Managed and coordinated migration and upgrade of all factory machines at remote sites, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations, ultimately enhancing productivity and performance.
- Provided Tier 2 and 3 factory support in high-demand production environment, overseeing 20 servers, 2 and domain controllers,and supporting 500 users, resolving issues promptly and ensuring seamless operations.
- Patch management for Windows PCs and servers
- Designed and implemented PXE boot server infrastructure to streamline machine imaging process, enhancing efficiency and reducing deployment time.
- Windows Server migration and updates
- Implemented DISA and STIG compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to DoD standards and DFARS requirements.
- Installed, configured, and maintained SQL servers in production environment, ensuring optimal performance and availability of critical databases to support organizational operations.
- Conducted thorough troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident management for network, database, and engineering issues, resolving complex problems promptly and minimizing downtime.
Systems Administrator
Raytheon Technologies
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Established, configured, and managed virtual environments using VMware ESXi, vSphere, and vCenter, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing scalability and flexibility of infrastructure.
- Managed user accounts and permissions through Active Directory and GPO
- Administered network infrastructure, including TCP/IP protocol configuration.
- Conducted regular maintenance of software and hardware components, including NetApp storage, Windows, and Linux (RHEL) servers, ensuring reliability and stability of systems.
- Implemented automation solutions using Ansible Playbooks to automate processes, schedule tasks, and develop SOPs, enhancing efficiency and productivity while reducing manual effort and errors.
Systems Administrator
Trinitech Consulting
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Installed, configured, and deployed multiple servers in a virtual environment using Oracle Virtualbox, VMware ESXI
- Performed disk management and volume management in Linux and UNIX systems to increase efficiency and minimize cost
- Performed User management for Linux and UNIX servers
- Configure Apache and MySQL on Solaris 10 for virtual and web hosting
- Responsible for network connectivity and operation of Linux Servers, UNIX Servers, and Windows Servers
- Troubleshooted and resolved OS, application, malware, and network related issues on various windows, Linux, and UNIX systems
- Configured, automated, and deployed ansible for configuration management to existing infrastructure
- Build and deployed scripts and automated solutions using bash shell scripting
- Implemented and enforced identity and access governance via role-based access control (RBAC)
- Volume and File system management using RAID, LVM, and ZFS.
Combat Engineer
US Army
03.2016 - 03.2020
- Increased productivity by 45% by managing data using a database management system, recording information, updating, and maintaining documents daily for 100 soldiers with 100% satisfaction
- Maximized efficiency of computer systems and machinery by installing and verifying software updates and patches and conducting weekly maintenance on all machinery
- Prepared and reviewed operational reports, project progress reports, documents, and forms in accordance with policy and guidelines, and recommended revisions
- Direct daily operations of the department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards, and setting deadlines.
Junior Systems Administrator
Trinitech Consulting
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Prioritized and resolved clients and internal user requests with fast turnaround
- Performed backups, restores, cloning of databases and applications
- Participated in root-cause analysis of recurring issues, system backup, and security setup
- Provide 24/7 support in a testing and development environment
- Managing swap configurations.
Education
Certificate of Completion: Basic Leader Course -
United States Army
Fayetteville, United States11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05.2014
Skills
- Operating Systems: MS Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Solaris
- Virtualization: VMware ESXi, vSphere, Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox
- Networking: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, SAN, NetApp
- Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure
- Software: M365, Adobe, Datto RMM, Ansible Playbooks/Tower
- Databases: MS SQL Server
- Agile: Scrum
- Infrastructure development
- Root Cause Analysis
- Technical Analysis
Certification
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA CASP +
- PMP
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Certified Scrum Master
- EIT Certified Engineer
Accomplishments
Perform Major Upgrade for all Servers and Workstations at Remote Site
- Scope: Upgraded 200 Servers, 800 Workstations, and managed Multiple VLANS on Cisco Switches.
- Location: BAE Systems, Fort Wayne, IN, 2021
- Engineered and deployed site-wide automation framework, reducing manual upgrade time and effort, leading to a 70% acceleration in product release cycle.
- Collaborated with development team to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipeline, resulting in a 30% decrease in post-deployment defects.
Timeline
Systems Engineer
CloudMinders
07.2022 - Current
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
BAE Systems
03.2021 - 07.2022
Systems Administrator
BAE Systems
03.2021 - 07.2022
Systems Administrator
Raytheon Technologies
06.2020 - 03.2021
Systems Administrator
Trinitech Consulting
06.2017 - 06.2020
Combat Engineer
US Army
03.2016 - 03.2020
Junior Systems Administrator
Trinitech Consulting
06.2014 - 02.2016
Certificate of Completion: Basic Leader Course -
United States Army
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Wyoming