Lewis Rober
Summary
Certified Information Security Technician with comprehensive background in implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting complex network systems. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, technical skills in cybersecurity methodologies along with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to non-technical personnel. Have made significant contributions to previous employers by improving overall information security posture and reducing system vulnerabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
09.2021 - Current
- Led a Cyber Security team to deploy network taps and intrusion prevention countermeasures resulting in the identification of 3 malicious servers and configuration changes to prevent communications with those devices.
- Produced and presented specialized training to all employees and senior management on intrusion identification and response directly leading to an 80% increase in reports, allowing interception of active cyber threats.
- Employed vulnerability scanning techniques to identify attack vectors, reporting findings to senior management to inform policy development.
- Ensured policy compliance across network systems and implemented cyber security best practices to safeguard information assets.
- Managed Cryptographic Key Infrastructure for an enterprise environment, maintaining 100% accountability of cryptographic keys and equipment.
- Maintained key management infrastructure operating accounts for three Marine Corps units, ensuring compliance with NSA and relevant national policies.
- Managed and verified clearance eligibilities per national and local policies by utilizing DISS and other approved programs in conjunction with the Security Office.
Information Systems Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
Pasadena
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Managed project planning, installation, and documentation of network infrastructure to relocate 2 remote offices ensuring code compliance and service availability for 400 end users while remaining under budget.
- Assessed, planned, and advised senior management on system security measures and device deployment strategies to enhance overall security posture.
- Planned, installed, and configured 2 communications nodes in a virtualized Windows domain, enabling mobile deployment for enhanced business continuity.
- Supported communications infrastructure and end users across 6 sites in 3 states, facilitating continuity of critical business operations.
Telecommunications Manager
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
10.2015 - 07.2018
- Coordinated installation, management, and security of voice and video communication systems to ensure reliable connectivity.
- Conducted extensive testing on an experimental telecommunications firewall designed to harden Voice Over Internet Protocol infrastructure.
- Maintained telephone directory, trunks, and security for an enterprise environment allowing for highly available communications with an uptime of 99.995%
- Managed inventory of all voice and video assets within the company, securing the telecommunications demarcation point.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTWhitehall High School
Whitehall, PASkills
- Threat Detection Techniques
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Application Security Assessment
- Cyber threat analysis
- Incident response
- Security policy development
- Access control implementation
- Network security management
- Analysis
- Threat analysis
- Phishing detection
- Vulnerability assessment
- Identity and Access management
- Security monitoring
- Cryptography fundamentals
- Public key infrastructure
- Encryption techniques
- Data encryption
- Security information systems
- Security audits
- Security frameworks
- System hardening
- Network Enumeration
- Experienced with Windows OS
- Mac OS
- Multiple Linux Distributions
- Patch management
- System installation
- Compliance auditing
- Technical documentation
- Project coordination
- Disaster recovery planning
- User awareness training
- Employee training
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Social engineering awareness
- Key management
- Problem-solving
- Cryptography knowledge
- Security analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Identity and Access management
- Access control
- Patch management
- User awareness training
- System hardening
Volunteer Experience
All American Riders, Corona, CA, 07/16, Present, 501(c)(3) Veteran Non-Profit working with the community to find veterans across the United States in need of assistance and providing resources or support to ensure the success of veterans and their families.
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Accommodation Medal, 01/24, Military award for personal performance with impact to the service as a whole well above requirements of the billet or position appointed. Engineered a tactical network from concept to production in conjunction with managing a Communications Security account in the Indo-Pacific region in support of large scale military deployments.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 06/22, Military award for personal performance above and beyond job requirements. Ensured network availability and security in a real-world environment while actively defending from an intrusion team with no major incidents.
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 03/24, Military award for personal performance above and beyond job requirements. Ensured network availability and security in a real-world environment while actively defending from an intrusion team with no major incidents.
Industry Certifications
- CompTIA A +
- CompTIA Security +
- CompTIA Project +
- CompTIA Network +
- ITILv4
Timeline
Information Security Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2021 - Current
Information Systems Coordinator
United States Marine Corps
07.2018 - 09.2021
Telecommunications Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2015 - 07.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Whitehall High School