Dominic Perez
Ridgecrest,CA
Summary
Experienced System Administrator with an active TS Clearance and over 8 years of dedicated work across diverse realms of Cyber Security. Proficient in navigating IT Policy and Guidance frameworks, including key Department of Defense and Navy Instructions such as Navy RMF, DoDD 8140.01 for Cyber Workforce Management, DoDI 8500.01 for Cybersecurity, DoDM 5200.01 for Information Security, and the Acceptable Use Policy for DON Information Technology.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Information System Administrator
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9
Ridgecrest, California
09.2023 - Current
- Engage in cybersecurity inspection processes, collaborate with military and civilian personnel, provide IT support for deployments, assist with physical security, manage account access, update inventories, troubleshoot network encryptors, oversee high-level projects, maintain air-gapped systems, and ensure network security compliance.
- Engage in comprehensive inspection processes to uphold cybersecurity standards.
- Collaborate with civilian and active-duty military personnel to ensure seamless adherence to processes and procedures.
- Offer crucial IT support during deployments and events to facilitate smooth operations.
- Assist in maintaining physical security protocols for space security, including opening and closing procedures.
- Coordinate with external resources to facilitate account access and setup procedures.
- Regularly update and maintain comprehensive IT inventories and diagrams for efficient management.
- Proficiently manage and troubleshoot inline network encryptors to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Oversee and drive high-level IT projects, ensuring their successful execution and completion.
- Effectively manage and maintain air-gapped systems to uphold security standards.
- Proactively maintain the network security posture to meet TEMPEST requirements through physical measures.
- Collaborated closely with other departments in order to ensure timely resolution of any conflicts or problems encountered during the course of the project.
- Facilitated vendor relations and purchase requests for the procurement of IT consumables and tools, within compliance with budgetary guidelines and specifications.
Information System Administrator
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79
Rota , Spain
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed user accounts and permissions in network systems.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure data integrity and security measures.
- Assisted in maintaining hardware components and networking equipment.
- Provided technical support to staff for system-related inquiries.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for critical IT initiatives.
- Developed project documentation including plans, schedules, and status reports.
- Led regular meetings to discuss project progress and address challenges.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge in technology tools.
Information Systems Technician
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73
Coronado, California
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained communication systems for helicopter operations and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance system reliability and performance.
- Installed and configured network devices to support operational readiness.
- Managed user profiles, security access, and shared file structures.
- Manage and installed NMCI to Canes embarkable assets intagration.
Information System Administrator 'C' School
Information Warfare Training Center
Pensacola, Florida
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Endpoint management of Windows Servers, Domain Controllers and Exchange Servers. Additionally, supported the implementation of Information Assurance on Navy Networks, configure network IoT devices, deployment and management of Microsoft virtual machines with Hyper-V, and Linux.
- Efficiently manage and administer Microsoft Windows 10 Servers for optimal performance.
- Strategically plan, implement, and maintain Microsoft Active Directories to streamline organizational processes.
- Skillfully plan, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange Servers to ensure seamless communication.
- Implement robust Information Assurance measures on Navy Networks to safeguard sensitive information.
- Expertly create, administer, and configure network routers and switches for efficient data transmission.
- Deploy and manage virtual machines using Microsoft Hyper-V for enhanced system scalability and flexibility.
- Proficiently utilize basic Linux commands to create scripts and administer systems via the bash terminal.
Information Systems Technician 'A' School
Information Warfare Training Center
Pensacola, Florida
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Proficiently operate and troubleshoot computer software and hardware to ensure uninterrupted functionality.
- Skillfully manage and troubleshoot Local Area Networks (LANs) to maintain connectivity and efficiency.
- Effectively operate and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows 7 Servers for optimal server performance.
- Conduct thorough investigation, troubleshooting, and research on mobile devices to resolve issues promptly.
- Assign and configure ports and VLANs to optimize network segmentation and performance.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic Cisco routing and switching essentials to maintain network integrity.
- Execute subnetting procedures to efficiently manage and organize Local Area Networks (LANs).
- Configure and implement Virtual Machines (VMs) to enhance system flexibility and scalability.
Education
Information Systems Technician 'A' School -
Information Warfare Training Center
Information System Administrator 'C' School -
Information Warfare Training Center
Skills
- Network maintenance
- Virtualization
- Application Virtualization
- Network Segmentation
- Air Gap networking
- Peer-to-Peer networks
- Infrastructure documentation
- Communication skills
- IT project management
- Hardware and software installation
- Inventory management
- Purchasing processes
- Order placement
- Network troubleshooting
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Systems administration
Certification
• Navy version Security +, 10/01/19
• Navy version CCNA1, 10/01/19
• Navy version A+, 02/01/19
• Navy version Network +, 02/01/19
• COMPTIA Security + Bootcamp, Pending
• Navy version CCNA1, 10/01/19
• Navy version A+, 02/01/19
• Navy version Network +, 02/01/19
• COMPTIA Security + Bootcamp, Pending
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Information System Administrator
Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 9
09.2023 - Current
Information System Administrator
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 79
06.2021 - 09.2023
Information Systems Technician
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 73
10.2019 - 06.2021
Information System Administrator 'C' School
Information Warfare Training Center
02.2019 - 10.2019
Information Systems Technician 'A' School
Information Warfare Training Center
10.2018 - 02.2019
Information Systems Technician 'A' School -
Information Warfare Training Center
Information System Administrator 'C' School -
Information Warfare Training Center