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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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COLTON SHERBA

COLTON SHERBA

Lake Hopatcong,NJ

Summary

A dedicated and experienced I.T. professional with established people skills and project management experience. Ensures complicated technology projects are completed on time and under budget. Capable of exercising initiative, solving problems and working as a team. Able to meet operating constraints and adapt to unique systems and networks in the cyber-space. Distinct areas of expertise include: System Administration - Information Assurance - Cisco Networking - Juniper Networking - Brocade Networking - VMware - Active Directory - Helpdesk Support

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3

Certifications; I.T., IASO, SATCOM

2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
Totowa, NJ
11.2018 - 07.2023
  • Supported over 40 government programs to include top secret and special access program level with domain administrator responsibilities.
  • Work with the Security ISSO and ISSM to ensure that all personnel are trained on the prescribed
    security restrictions and safeguards before they are initially allowed to access a system.
  • Provide effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Build, configure, administer and troubleshoot Windows servers and user workstation hardware and software. A quarter of the programs used Linux, Solaris and other operating systems in which I have great knowledge and experience of.
  • Manage Microsoft Windows active directory, group policy, SharePoint, and exchange services all in eight classified domains. Some programs included one identity that I facilitated to link Linux domain administration via Windows active directory with Unix. I have a great understanding of Unix interpretation between different operating systems and linking all by Windows active directory with Unix RFC editors. Windows is best for Unix domain administration.
  • Implement software and patching to systems in classified and unclassified environments.
  • Collaborate with support team to assist with emergent technical issues and develop effective solutions.
  • Created nightly jobs for database backups.
  • Work closely with Security ISSO and ISSM to ensure classified programs adhere to Security
    requirements so that Security can certify each System Security Plan (SSP) has been
    implemented; that specified controls are in place and properly tested.
  • Attended meetings to deliver status reports to key stakeholders.

Information Assurance Security Officer/LAN Manager

United States Army
TB Dwyer, Afghanistan
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Special assignment to assist CIA network support.
  • Efficiently managed a network of 400 users and 600 information systems.
  • Conducted forensic analysis using capturing tools to collect evidence and present results for potential I.T. violations with criminal investigative personnel.
  • Responsible for supporting investigation processes to include proper documentation and handling of data according to U.S. Army cyber directives and other regulations.
  • Conducted cyber awareness training to raise awareness of common I.T. and cross domain network violations on secured networks which lead to an 80% reduction of violations on highly sensitive systems.

LAN Manager

United States Army
Fort Drum, New York
04.2014 - 03.2018
  • Installed, operated, and performed unit maintenance on multi-functional/multi-user information processing systems and peripheral equipment and auxiliary devices.
  • Performed input/ output data control and bulk data storage operations.
  • Troubleshoot automation equipment and systems to the degree required for isolation of malfunctions to specific hardware or software.
  • Restored equipment to operation by replacement of line replaceable unit.
  • Assist in the design, preparation, editing, and testing of computer programs.
  • Modified existing application packages using application and operating system software and appropriate computer language commands and files.

Information of Technology Specialist

United States Army
Fort Drum, New York
12.2013 - 03.2018
  • Lead a team of 6 communication specialists, network technicians, and satellite communication specialists.
  • System Administrator rotation for FT Drum's Network Enterprise Center providing base network support.
  • Create, update, and monitor system compliance for 300 users with policies governing communication security, Internet and email usage, access controls, and I.T. incident response.
  • Maintain 13M$ fleet of 5 specialized tactical network vehicles; acquired diverse and unique expertise on specialized I.T. and satellite network equipment.
  • Generate technical reports and briefings to executive leaders on user compliance maintaining a 98% compliance rate.

Sales Lead

Dick's Sporting Goods
Rockaway, New Jersey
08.2007 - 09.2012
  • Developed sales strategies and other retailing goals to achieve highest warranty sales in NJ's district.
  • Managed 8 associates in my hard-goods section
  • Attended product development seminars to provide input on potential new products
  • Responsible for all presentation flows of products in my hard-goods section.
  • Aided in-store training for all of Dick's Sporting Goods hard-goods managers' in my district.

Education

Master of Science - Information Technology

Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT
03.2024 - 06.2026

In an accelerated B.S. to M.S. Information of Technology program from prior credits at universities and certifications

Information of Technology

U.S. Army Signal School, Fort Gordon, Georgia
2013

31 Semester Credits - Recognized as better than any Ivy league college information of technology degree

Much of my military education is classified I.T. knowledge

General Studies

County College of Morris, Randolph Township, NJ
2011

39 Semester Credits

High School Diploma -

Lenape Valley Regional, Stanhope, New Jersey
2007

Skills

  • 8570 Certifications
  • Security Clearance
  • Cyber Security
  • Network Design
  • Conduct Network Maintenance
  • Leadership Skills
  • Recovery Techniques
  • Contingency Planning
  • Adept at Conflict Resolution

Certification

CompTIA Certifications, General Dynamics Satellite Transmissions Certification, Active Security Clearance

Timeline

Western Governors University - Master of Science, Information Technology
03.2024 - 06.2026
Systems Administrator / Systems Engineer - BAE Systems
11.2018 - 07.2023
Information Assurance Security Officer/LAN Manager - United States Army
09.2015 - 03.2016
LAN Manager - United States Army
04.2014 - 03.2018
Information of Technology Specialist - United States Army
12.2013 - 03.2018
Sales Lead - Dick's Sporting Goods
08.2007 - 09.2012
U.S. Army Signal School - , Information of Technology
County College of Morris - , General Studies
Lenape Valley Regional - High School Diploma,

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