Meghan Perkins
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Seasoned IT Engineer with a solid background in software development, network administration, and systems integration. Strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions. Proven track record of managing diverse teams to deliver innovative technological strategies for business growth. Demonstrated success in enhancing system performance, reducing downtime, and improving user satisfaction on previous projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Operations Research Engineer Sr.
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL
03.2025 - Current
- Mentored junior analysts on data interpretation and analytical techniques.
- Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
- Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
- Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
Team Chief
Alabama Army National Guard
Birmingham, AL
05.2017 - 08.2025
- Supervises/Manages, plans and executes the installation, operation, and maintenance of all signal support systems.
- Responsible for network integration using radio, wire, satellite and battlefield automated systems; directs unit signal training and provides technical advice and assistance.
- Develops and executes communications security management (COMSEC) policies and guidelines within the Battalion.
- Manages automation setup, accountability, distribution and troubleshooting of information systems and devices valued at $653,727 assigned to the battalion.
- Responsible for the training health and welfare of ten Soldiers.
- Installed, operated, and maintained radio, data, and other communication systems.
Strategic Operations Research Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
- Develop MATLAB models of algorithms, optimization techniques, hit-to-kill physics, and data processors.
- Translate interceptor, radar, and battle management concepts into simulation input.
- Use code development, conducting analysis runs, threat trajectory generation, and maintenance of post processors for COBRA (a coverage/battlespace/requirements analysis tool) and GHOST (a sensors and threats tool) models.
Multi-Function System Administrator Sr.
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Applied Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) settings to Redhat 6, Redhat 7, and Windows 10 systems.
- Used SCAP and STIG Checker for vulnerability scanning, remediation, and system hardening.
- Image/refresh systems from Win7 to Win10, from Redhat 6 to Redhat 7, and from Redhat 7 to Redhat 8.
- Used Ansible to automate software deployments and security configurations.
- Installed, configured, and created images of operating systems for Servers and Desktops.
- Implemented measures to safeguard, manage, and control company software and assets, update hardware baselines, and enforce control over all drives.
- Ensured systems operation and maintenance, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, created domain accounts, configured and maintained Group Policy Objects (GPO), issued passwords, and service requests in support of closed area IT environments.
- Create and oversee provisioning of VMS while ensuring compliance with RMF.
- Installed and supported software on Windows, and Linux such as: Clearcase, Clearquest, Rhapsody, Doors, Matlab, Visual Studio, Gitlab, Exceed, Putty, VNCViewer, Mcafee EPO, Quest, Realm, Siemens Teamcenter, Doors, Docker, Jira, FlexLM, Bitlocker, Roxio Secure Burn, Python, VSphere, VCenter, Horizon, Ansible, tigerVNC, SELinux, and Office..
System Administrator
ASRC Federal
Huntsville, Alabama
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Used active directory, DNS, and DHCP to manage desktops from Windows Servers.
- Imaged windows systems for all incoming and outgoing employees.
- Install software using IBM Big Fix.
- Utilized WSUS to install all windows patches.
IT Specialist
Alabama Army National Guard
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Delivered IT support for automated systems across the state.
- Resolved client hardware/software issues and provided technical assistance to users, minimizing disruption to LAN/WAN and C4 system operations.
- Installed and maintained hardware devices while supporting diverse information systems across multiple networks and operating systems.
- Installed and configured Windows operating systems as well as application software on numerous configurable information system devices.
- Provided IT support for state-wide automated systems as technical specialist.
Education
Bachelors of Science -
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa08-2013
Skills
- Simulation Modeling
- Operational Modeling
- Quantitative Analysis
- Security compliance standards
- Linux Administration
- System Architecture
- Cloud Computing
- Yum/DNF repositories
- Virtualization Technology
- Data Visualization
- Project Team Leadership
- System Optimization
- Continuous Integration
- Threat Detection
- Management
- Compliance Frameworks
- Data Management
Clearance
Active Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Strategic Operations Research Engineer Sr.
Lockheed Martin
03.2025 - Current
Strategic Operations Research Engineer
Lockheed Martin
12.2022 - 03.2025
Multi-Function System Administrator Sr.
Lockheed Martin
01.2019 - 12.2022
Team Chief
Alabama Army National Guard
05.2017 - 08.2025
System Administrator
ASRC Federal
05.2017 - 01.2019
IT Specialist
Alabama Army National Guard
08.2013 - 05.2017
Bachelors of Science -
University of Alabama