To utilize my adaptability, problem solving and troubleshooting skills in the dynamic IT industry to resolve challenges and stimulate productivity while gaining knowledge and training to enhance my abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
System Administration & Information Assurance
CACI
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
10.2020 - Current
Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Implemented changeover from air gapped network to Army DREN.
Partitioned and hardened developer telework laptops according to Army standards.
Implemented corrective plans of action for network performance issues including availability, utilization, and latency.
Installed UPS systems in server rack configurations.
Cyber Warfare Operations - 1B452
Air National Guard
Middle River, MD
02.2019 - Current
Staff Sergeant rank hollding TS SCI with CI Poly
Assisted in development of cyber operations planning efforts for USCYBERCOM Cyber National Mission Force Task Force 2
Performed network intrusion prevention including system and host hardening, monitoring, vulnerability analysis and forensics on DOD, public and Industrial Control System networks
Utilized Windows and Linux command line to perform network and system administration to produce positive security postures
Executed application, system and infrastructure level exploitation, payload delivery, lateral movement, privilege escalation and persistence establishment
Conducted system administration tasks such as user account and password creation, file permission manipulation, scheduled tasks, network share creation and system imaging
Demonstrated knowledge performing Bash and Python scripting to achieve required objectives
Accessed, edited and monitored Windows registry
Participated in research, development, testing and evaluation of mission training software to ensure members maintained preparedness
Planned, organized and implemented mission readiness objectives and training for unit personnel to ensure currency and weapon system’s certification
Cyber Systems Operations - 3D052
Air National Guard
Middle River, MD
02.2017 - 02.2019
Performed network development, configuration, monitoring and security on AF systems
Completed database creation, administration and relational search queries using SQL tools
Accomplished Windows 7, 10 and Server 2008 installation, configuration and management
Installed, configured and maintained VM’s of multiple Windows & Linux varieties
Administered group policies and user management through Active Directory
Implemented system backups through creation and restoration of Registry Hives
Utilized cryptographic systems and public key infrastructure (PKI) technologies
Demonstrated customer help desk tasking through use of the Remedy ticketing system
Lead enlisted force of 50+ airmen to achieve directed taskings and mission requirements.
Senior Deputy Sheriff
Harford County Sheriff’s Office
Harford, MD
09.2009 - 01.2020
Care, custody and control of the inmate population of the Harford County Detention Center
Secondary Duties: Assistant Public Information Officer- produced releases given to various media outlets for noteworthy incidents,
Assistant Safety Officer- responsible for all Sheriff’s Office staff and building safety functions
Certified CPR / First Aid Instructor- led instruction for over 200 Sheriff’s Office correctional deputies
TASER Instructor- led instruction for over 400 Sheriff’s Office law enforcement and correctional deputies
Bodily Fluid Response Team Lead- managed team for all incidents of biohazard exposure
Behavioral Health Unit Lead- directed correctional, civilian and trained medical professionals on operations of a unit dedicated to behavioral health treatment
Field Training Officer- responsible for ensuring proper training of new recruits to instill proper security mindset and practices.
Home Service Technician
Sears Home Service
Baltimore, MD
05.2008 - 09.2009
Mechanical, electrical and software troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
Field Service Technician
Advance Business Systems
Hunt Valley, MD
07.2007 - 05.2008
Mechanical, electrical and software troubleshooting, maintenance and repair.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising
Towson University
Baltimore, MD
09.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
Baltimore, MD
09.2000 - 05.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
02.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
05.2021 - Current
Skills
CompTIA Sec
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Accomplishments
2020 Airman of the Year / Airman of the Quarter (1st) - 175 Cyber Operations Squadron
Academic Honors recipient from 3 Air Force Technical Schools
2016 Instructor of the Year - Harford County Sheriff's Office
Affiliations
GIAC Advisory Board Member
Golden Key National Honor Society member
National Society of Collegiate Scholars member
Volunteer Activities
American Red Cross
Habitat for Humanity
Harford County Child Services
Boys and Girls Club of America
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Cyber Security
Community College of The Air Force
05.2021 - Current
System Administration & Information Assurance
CACI
10.2020 - Current
Cyber Warfare Operations - 1B452
Air National Guard
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Information Systems