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Donald Flowers

Angier,NC

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated professional with expertise in network security and system administration with Active Secret Security Clearance. Possess a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures. Proven ability to optimize system performance, ensure data integrity, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Committed to delivering top-notch solutions and ensuring the highest level of network and system availability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Security Administrator

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
05.2020 - Current
  • Oversaw routine system updates, patches, and backups to ensure system reliability and data availability, resulting in 95% downtime.
  • Carried out the deployment and management of VMware and vSphere environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and virtual networks.
  • Carried out the onboarding of third-party applications to Microsoft Azure AD for identity access management, ensuring seamless integration and compliance.
  • Leveraged VMWare technologies such as vMotion, High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and vSphere Replication.
  • Carried out regular risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and implemented Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Intune, and Linux patching to mitigate risk.
  • Oversaw the design, planning, coordination, and implementation of enterprise technologies and services, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Least Privilege Principle, and user authentication.
  • Developed and maintained company-wide endpoint security solutions.
  • Authored security and vulnerability reports, detailing logged incursions and suggesting remediation efforts.
  • Applied Center for Internet Security (CIS) benchmarks to verify performance of ongoing security measures.

Network Communication Systems Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2016 - Current
  • Designed and implemented satellite communication networks for a variety of clients, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
  • Developed procedures and policies for satellite communication networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan and implement communication systems for remote locations.
  • Designed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures, reducing support requests by80%.

Information Management Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw security policies and standards through continuous monitoring and assessment of access controls, cutting risk by 85%.
  • Reduced cyber-attack risk by 90% through automatic updates and training 350+ users in best practices.
  • Established and implemented Information Assurance and Security policies for multiple sites during COVID-19 operations, ensuring security compliance and maintaining file and data integrity.
  • Ensured information security by enforcing strict access controls and conducting regular audits of system permissions.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to define requirements for new system implementations or upgrades, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Assistant Director of Information Technology

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Oversaw the prompt and professional resolution of technology issues, resulting in a 90% reduction in downtime.
  • Coordinated and planned technology training and professional development, resulting in 100% compliance across the university.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders, deploying Active Directory services, user accounts, and group policies.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders to ensure timely patching of systems and applications to address known security vulnerabilities.

Operation Assistant

UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2010 - 05.2016
  • Managed and optimized SharePoint, Digital Training Management System, and Defense Travel System, increasing staff turnover by 45%.
  • Led successful projects to streamline and reorganize the SharePoint project management system, resulting in improved accessibility of information and enhanced support for over 300+ personnel.
  • Performed weekly and monthly system backups, resulting in 100% backup recovery and ensuring the security and availability of critical data.
  • Solved problems timely and effective, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination.
  • Supported daily operations by organizing office spaces for maximum functionality and ease of use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Monroe University
Bronx, NY
03.2010

25H - Network Communication Systems Specialist

US Military ARCENT Signal University
Fort Benning, GA
04.2011

Skills

  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Security information and event management
  • Data loss prevention
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Application security
  • Identity management
  • Security policy development
  • Incident response
  • SIEM provider management
  • Endpoint protection
  • Cloud security
  • Security training
  • Active directory
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making

Certification

CompTIA Security+ ce Expires July 2027

Timeline

Network Security Administrator

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
05.2020 - Current

Information Management Officer

UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2019 - 08.2020

Network Communication Systems Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY
08.2016 - Current

Assistant Director of Information Technology

CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
04.2016 - 08.2019

Operation Assistant

UNITED STATES ARMY
03.2010 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Monroe University

25H - Network Communication Systems Specialist

US Military ARCENT Signal University

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