DeAnthony Evans

Citrix Administrator for the Classified Citrix infrastructure at NIWC PAC

Designs, delivers, and improves the Sky Desk solution deploying in classified and unclassified environments. Collaborates with IT teams to manage projects, address and overcome challenges, and ensure DoD compliance.

• Maintain a secure Citrix infrastructure within a SCIF at a naval R&D facility.
• Manage and create Windows Server 2019 & Windows 10 VMs using GPO, PowerShell.
• Manage Cloud and on-prem ADCs, Delivery Controllers, Load Balancers. Storefront Servers, IIS, SQL DB.
• Perform Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scans.
• Remediate (ACAS) findings and apply DoD STIGS on Windows Desktop and Windows Server VMs.
• Submit Risk Reports or Cybersecurity Exception Requests as needed.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to obtain continued Authorization to Operate (ATO) of critical devices.
• Install necessary software such as HBSS: McAfee / Trellix, ActivClient, Axway
• Leverage AWS GovCloud to create and manage EC2 compute instances and additional services.
• Define and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Skydesk systems.
• Cut operating costs by 20% while increasing system performance.
• Respond to and resolve incidents to prevent impact and ensure availability of systems while ensuring
DoD compliance.
• Continuously monitor the IL4/IL6 infrastructure.

• Utilized remote desktop tools effectively for off-site troubleshooting assistance when required.
• Ensured seamless connectivity between devices by administering various networking components such as switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Played a crucial role in completing large-scale projects on time by providing reliable technical support during all phases of implementation.
• Enhanced user productivity, training employees on the use of new applications and system features.