Ethan Wooten
Fayetteville,North Carolina
Summary
Detail and goal-oriented Information Technology Professional who specializes in Network Security and Virtual Machine Deployment. Highly experienced in Python Scripting and Automation, as well as developing and implementing SOP's to increase efficiency and maintain continuity across multiple systems. A team player, who promotes leadership skills and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Signal Support System Specialist
United States Army
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.2017 - 10.2024
- Researched, tested and instructed individuals in the use of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and Free Open-Source Software(FOSS) systems to ensure secure and reliable communications.
- Created the curriculum used to educate users in Identity Management, and Digital Force Protection for the Special Operations Community.
- Developed Instructional blocks to ensure that all team members were able to effectively utilize and trouble shoot communication devices.
- Developed Standard Operating Procedure to ensure that maintenance and operations testing was conducted on a monthly basis to identify faulty equipment and ensure all equipment was accounted for.
- Worked closely with agencies such as the FBI and DIA to perform red-team exercises to ensure proper Cyber-Security practices were implemented into all operational equipment.
- Implemented Splunk SIEM systems to ensure network security through anomaly-based monitoring.
- Implemented and utilized Remedy Ticketing Systems to streamline the service process
- Effectively Trained over 200 service members in proper Digital Persona Management, and Digital Force Protection to reduce the usage of overt military equipment in denied or Non-Permissive environments.
- Developed and Implemented SOP's for the configuration of Mobile Devices such as Cell Phones and Laptops to ensure devices were properly hardened and protected against Malicious Online Actors.
- Experience configuring, implementing and troubleshooting VPN tunnels (IPSec, SSL, Point to Point) to allow secure access.
- Constructed NAS based repositories for users to access for training, as well as operational purposes.
- Tested performance of in-development parts, assemblies and systems under simulated operating conditions to optimize plans.
- Used Powershell and Python to automate daily task such as Certificate Renewal, APK updates, and Log Analysis to increase efficiency.
- Implemented Snort IDS/IPS to actively monitor and react to network vulnerabilities and threats.
- Conducted penetration tests to uncover security system weaknesses.
- Safeguarded data through installation of firewalls and data encryption programs.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Science
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Python Scripting
- Powershell
- Virtual Machines
- Linux Server
- Cisco Router And Switch Configuration
- Windows Server
- Active Directory
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Comptia Security+
- Comptia Cloud+
- Microsoft AZ900 - Azure Cloud Fundamentals
Timeline
Signal Support System Specialist
United States Army
05.2017 - 10.2024
Associate of Science - Computer Science
American Public University System
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