Horatio Anthony Jackson
Fayetteville,US
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
NETCOM/9TH ARMY SIGNAL COMMAND
04.2018 - Current
- Serves as an Information Technology Specialist for the Network Enterprise Center with a local point on performing and/or overseeing aspects of an organization's Cybersecurity Communications Security program; maintaining cyber training or certification records; reporting security incidents or technical vulnerabilities to a higher authority, and assisting in the preparation of cybersecurity reports
- Participating in on-site cybersecurity inspections, which include serving as the Primary Cybersecurity Communications Security (COMSEC) Custodian to different customers; share the responsibilities for the Cybersecurity COMSEC Program, COMSEC Account and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Program; and plan and implement oversight for all COMSEC activities by addressing program execution and implementation, policy, and program development
- Assisting personnel to implement security measures for devices and networks; providing recommendations to ensure compliance with organizational security policies; and generating reports on the outcome of cybersecurity assessments
- Work performed includes providing cyber response services to an organization; assisting in the development of defensive countermeasures or threat/vulnerability analysis OR mitigating/remediating new and emerging threats to the network; presenting finalized reports and action items to management for approval; providing direct cyber security customer support, which is in support of NETCOM, 7th SC, and various other DA/DOD activities
- Provides technical guidance to customers, management, and other planning personnel on various secure IT and their development, integration and operational functions to support enterprise resource planning, systems analysis, and LANWARNET infrastructure
- Record deficiencies and inform USACE and DPW project managers of required corrections
- Perform analysis to determine the root causes of vulnerabilities and the best methodology to remediate identified vulnerabilities
- Guide the team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provides leadership to the team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made (e.g., in work methods, processes, and procedures)
- Manage the security templates, which includes creating, modifying, and deleting, and providing group policy (GP) management to support multiple missions across the installation
- Possess the ability to analyze interrelated issues in long-range planning to make recommendations that will significantly affect the policies and programs of the organization
- Respond to work orders and customer requests for changes or modifications of new and existing security templates
Quality Assurance Specialist
NCI
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Serve as the Quality Assurance Technician for the Fort Bragg Network Enterprise System
- Review all network designs for SIPR, NIPR and Voice installations for MILCON projects, OMA projects and network expansions on Fort Bragg to ensure compliance with TEMPEST, NSTISSI 7003, I3A and UFC 3-580-01 specifications
- Conduct site visits during installation of Voice, NIPR, EMT and Holocom for SIPR installations
- Record deficiencies and inform USACE and DPW project managers of required corrections
- Conduct re-inspection of SIPR, NIPR and Voice systems after deficiency corrections
- Inspect fiber and copper installation on Inside and Outside plant for all construction projects on Fort Bragg requiring cable infrastructure
- Inspect manholes, hand holes and building pathways for compliance with all Army regulations and Industry Standards
Network Administrator
Merlin International
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked while on terminal leave from the US Army
- Served as a Network Administrator for USASOC at Fort Bragg
- Responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting Voice, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, BICES, CENTRIX and SOCRATES networks
- Installed routers, switches, TACLANs for SIPR, NIPR, JWICS and BICES networks
- Inspected EMT and HOLOCOM PDS systems entering the SCIF and NOSC daily
- Used Remedy ticketing system to create a balanced workload for all team members
- Monitored SIPR and NIPR network traffic for issues causing latency and errors
- Create and build VM Ware for users on the SIPR and NIPR network
SIPR TACLAN Team Chief (E-5)
US Army 112th Sig BN
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Served as the SIPR TACLAN Team Chief for C Company, 112th Sig BN at Fort Bragg
- Supervised a team of 12 personnel earning a reputation for firm, yet compassionate mentorship
- Organized cross-functional teams and provided leadership and oversight of project objectives for installing NIPR and SIPR pathways and networks to support mission requirements
- Designed SIPR and NIPR networks using Solar winds and Network Atlas applications in order to better monitor network health and to ease the troubleshooting process
- Executed site surveys on a daily basis in order to engineer, plan, install and troubleshoot SIPR and NIPR network connectivity to forward deployed Special Operation Forces
- Served in Qatar as a NOSC Operator monitoring SIPR and NIPR networks on a global scale for Special Operation Forces
Vehicle Mechanic (E-4)
US Army 82nd ABN DIV
04.2009 - 06.2013
- Provided oversight of preventative maintenance checks and services for all company vehicles
- Acting Motor Pool Sergeant responsible for all equipment and vehicle accountability
- Taught new soldiers proper PM maintenance techniques in order to pass inspections and be mission ready
- Served one tour of duty in Kandahar and one tour of duty in Bagram supporting Coalition Forces with transportation services
Basic Training/AIT Candidate
US Army
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Attend Basic Training and AIT for Vehicle Mechanic
Student Work Program IT Technician
DeVry University
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Created and maintained student user accounts on the network
- Performed hardware and software upgrades for the student population
- Evaluated and recommended software programs for university use
- Supported University Faculty and Staff to procure IT equipment for classroom use
- University liaison for recruitment actions for the IT program
Education
J.D. - Information Technology Management/Cybersecurity
Capella University
225 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 5540206-2027
Master of Science - Computer Information Management/Cybersecurity
Webster University
4520 Knox St Wing B, Room 101, Fort Liberty, NC 2803-2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System/Information Assurance
DeVry University
555 Fayetteville St #300, Raleigh, NC 2760104-2015
Skills
- IT troubleshooting
- IT documentation
- Information security
- Troubleshooting
Certification
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA June, 2022)
Security Plus Certification (July, 2022)
Network Plus Certification
TACLAN Certification (SIPR Installation) Confined Space Certification
Timeline
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
NETCOM/9TH ARMY SIGNAL COMMAND
04.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
NCI
10.2017 - 04.2018
Network Administrator
Merlin International
02.2017 - 09.2017
SIPR TACLAN Team Chief (E-5)
US Army 112th Sig BN
06.2013 - 05.2017
Vehicle Mechanic (E-4)
US Army 82nd ABN DIV
04.2009 - 06.2013
Basic Training/AIT Candidate
US Army
06.2008 - 04.2009
Student Work Program IT Technician
DeVry University
08.2005 - 06.2008
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA June, 2022)
Security Plus Certification (July, 2022)
Network Plus Certification
TACLAN Certification (SIPR Installation) Confined Space Certification
J.D. - Information Technology Management/Cybersecurity
Capella University
Master of Science - Computer Information Management/Cybersecurity
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information System/Information Assurance
DeVry University
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