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DIJON HOPES

Baytown

Summary

Advanced Digital Investigator well-trained in forensic analysis, computer systems, and networking. Current on intrusion methods and detection, encryption, and data recovery techniques. Reliable in completing in-depth system reviews to find hidden information and pathways. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented. Active TS/SCI Clearance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System Administrator

KBR
06.2025 - Current

• Administers and maintains Unclassified, Classified, CRN, and special enclave systems, including Alternate Operating Location
(AOL) pre-deployment configurations.
• Manages lifecycle tasks: create, disable, unlock, configure privileges, and track user access across all systems.
• Ensures workstation security compliance with TCNO deadlines and local equipment management procedures.
• Coordinates maintenance actions with the Network's flight leadership, and external units.
• Supports Systems Administration of the operational networks, the training network, local base network.
• Documents support actions using approved ticketing systems; resolve outages within SLA timelines.
• Image workstations via image server.
• Develops and delivers technical training, SOPs, and system documentation for internal personnel.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with network teams and external units; respond promptly to critical system issues and HAZCON
alerts.
• Responsible for testing, installing, configuring, maintaining, optimizing and upgrading various aspects of an enterprise network.
• Travels as needed to perform system installations, maintenance, and user support at off-site locations.
• Performs basic and intermediate level installation, upgrades, daily maintenance, and intermediate troubleshooting to include
hardware and software consisting of UNIX, Windows, and VMware operating systems, workstations/monitors, Anti-virus and
software, computer printers, Cybex switches.
• Modify Active Directory settings and policies.
• Creates and deletes user accounts, tracks user privileges, maintains a list of current users, and shows accessibility to all computer systems, network, and computer software applications, and other network components.

Digital Forensic Analyst/ MEDEX

CACI
12.2021 - 05.2025
  • Conduct digital forensic examinations on a variety of electronic devices, including computers, mobile phones, and storage media, to identify and analyze evidence.
  • Perform all network account functions such as disabling, unlocking accounts, and maintenance troubleshooting.
  • Analyze data from various sources (computers, networks, mobile devices) to identify indicators of compromise and report findings on potential security incidents.
  • Managed and executed response plans during security incidents, ensuring proper evidence collection procedures.
  • Conducted network analysis and all-source analysis using HUMINT and MEDEX data from forward collection teams.
  • Schedule, perform, document, and review record on maintenance.
  • Check security controls following maintenance on all user desktops.
  • Security Checks of daily logs.
  • Train and understand IA personnel compliance.
  • Identified perpetrators of unauthorized network intrusions through skilled analysis of log files and other digital records.
  • Detected anomalous events and suspicious trends in network activities through back-end analyses.

Digital Account Manager

Anixter Solutions
10.2017 - 12.2021
  • Maintained current virus protection systems with updated protections against new threats.
  • Assisted in imaging and analyzing digital evidence as part of a team investigating cyber crime incidents.
  • Ensured each department met the needs of their clients and customers.
  • Prepared detailed reports on findings and created visual presentations for case reviews.
  • Analyzed data to identify potential customer’s needs, interests or concerns.
  • Minimized risk of recurring violations by educating employees on correct procedures.
  • Performed analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommend additional safeguards.
  • Conducted risk and vulnerability assessments at network, system, and application levels.

Human Intelligence Collector

US Army
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Screened human intelligence sources and documents.
  • Installed and configured hardware and software components to ensure optimal performance.
  • Maintained and operated digital forensics systems for 1st Infantry Division.
  • Analyzed and prepared intelligence reports on classified computer applications.
  • Served as a Human Intelligence Collector for the first FORMICA team in Fort Riley, KS resulting in the publishing of a high volume of reports and the continuation of the program.
  • Troubleshot and resolved network connectivity issues for individual users and departments.
  • Configured firewalls, routers, switches, and other networking equipment for secure operation.
  • Maintained current virus protection systems with updated protections against new threats.

Skills

  • Operating Systems (Linux, Windows, UNIX, Mac OS)
  • Digital Forensic Analysis
  • Tier I & Tier II Help Desk Support
  • Forensic Tools (EnCase, MSAB Forensics, XAMN)
  • Data Recovery and Analysis
  • Evidence Handling and Chain of Custody
  • Interrogator/ Source Operations
  • SIPRNet/ NIPRNet/ M3
  • Video Identity Collection and Exploitation (VICE)
  • Biometric Identity Intelligence Resource Systems
  • Tactical Counterintelligence Operations Systems
  • Media Exploitation/Forensic Extraction
  • Geospatial Intelligence Software’s

Certification

  • CompTia Security Plus September 2025
  • CompTia CYSA+ September 2025
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals March 2025
  • Defense Strategic Debriefer Course April 2014
  • Advanced Interrogation January 2014

LANGUAGE

English Native

Timeline

System Administrator

KBR
06.2025 - Current

Digital Forensic Analyst/ MEDEX

CACI
12.2021 - 05.2025

Digital Account Manager

Anixter Solutions
10.2017 - 12.2021

Human Intelligence Collector

US Army
08.2011 - 08.2015
DIJON HOPES