Michael Mirzaie

Responsibilities as Solutions Architect included:

• Supported all (America Rescue Plan Act - ARPA) related projects.
• Responsible for reviewing design and architecture documentation for
  accuracy and Federal Information Security compliance (FISM).
• Collaborated with the Department of Labor Cloud operations team to
  establish FISMA and CISA TiC 3.0 configuration for the ARPA UICP environment, marking the first implementation at DOL.
• Developed monitoring strategy using SolarWinds AppOptics for all AWS EKS
  configuration for all ARPA related environments.
• Integrated AWS components for TiC 3.0 configuration to improve system
  functionality and security compliance.
• Configured Pingdom for ARPA UICP project to enhance performance
  monitoring.
• Resolved Splunk logging issues with Web Content Management Services
  (EKS) team, ensuring data integrity.
  
  Responsibilities as Zero Trust Technical lead included:
  
• Technical Lead for Zero Trust Device and Identity teams focused on delivering the Executive Order 14028 requiring implementation of Zero Trust principal across all Federal government Devices. Led Team as Technical Lead providing recommendations to improve organizations security posture while also driving strategic Zero Trust configurations.
• Implemented CISA's Protected DNS (pDNS)
• Integrated PAM (CyberArk) into Zero Trust Network Architecture
• Integrated DoQ and DoH with Zscaler ZTNA configuration
• Implemented Intune Conditional Access Policies using Defender as (CASB)
  
  Responsibilities as Zero Trust Program Manager included:
• Acting Program Manager role for the United Stated Department of Labor (DOL) during
  buildout of Zero Trust Program.
• Built (internal) technical team for support of Zero Trust architecture components (Primarily ZScaler, Azure Defender and EntraID administration)
• Developed current and future Technology roadmaps for all of DOL.
• Provide weekly status briefings to all Senior Staff (CIO, CISO, CTO and Directors)
• Deployed feedback process to facilitate a minimal impact migration strategy.
• Worked with CISA to development of Zero Trust architecture guidance along with Program Manager training.

• Led team of engineers responsible for Capital One's enterprise Directory Services.
• Managed and secured cloud directories, including Microsoft Azure AD, AWS Microsoft AD, and Google Cloud Domain Directory.
• Coordinated major version upgrades and automated monitoring infrastructure to maintain a robust environment.
• Collaborated with business lines to design and deliver new products within the Directory Services framework.
• Responsible for resolving complex Identity related technology issues.
• Coached and mentored Directory Platforms team members to enhance skills and team performance.
• Analyzed incident trends to facilitate root cause analysis and implement continuous improvement plans.

• Senior Systems Architect for Acentia/Maximus, contracted to the US Department of Labor.
• Specialized in Windows Architecture, Security, Enterprise Messaging, and Cloud Solutions.
• Managed Windows Admin team, providing technical expertise in enterprise architecture and migration.
• Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert for all Window Platforms and Cloud Services.
• Developed FISMA compliance and monitoring solution leveraging Splunk, CyberArk and AD Manager.
• Implemented Risk Management Framework with reporting capabilities in Splunk and ADAudit.

• Cultivated trusted relationships with Federal clients, including The Executive office of the President (EOP) (2005-2012), the US Department of Agriculture and several additional Federal Civilian Agencies.
• Specialized in Windows Architecture, focusing on Cloud Architecture and Enterprise Messaging solutions.
• Subject Matter Expert for Windows Architecture, Exchange Server, Lync Server, and Office 365 technologies.
• Designed robust Exchange Server solutions, including a system accommodating 120K users for Northrop Grumman.
• Implemented comprehensive Lync Server solutions to enhance unified communications.
• Developed system integration designs and virtualization strategies for optimized service delivery.
• Identified technical pain points and delivered best practices tailored to customer needs.
• Contributed feedback on new products and features through the Microsoft platform development teams and by participating in platform support technical communities.

• Managed Systems Engineering Group and Datacenter support team to ensure operational excellence.
• Oversaw hiring, training, and development of Systems Engineering personnel.
• Delivered deployment and support services for multiple projects, including Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 migration plans.
• Deployed EMC Clarion CX600 & CX700 SAN solution utilizing Fiber Channel technology.
• Executed various deployments such as Windows 2003 Proof of Concept, Pilot, and File and Print Cluster.
• Implemented Norton Antivirus Server/Client solution and Veritas Netbackup upgrades from FP3 to FP5.
• Migrated systems from NDS 5.1 to Windows 2003 and GroupWise 5.5 to Exchange 2003 Cluster.
• Designed and deployed DMZ, Esafe SMTP Gateway, and various high-availability solutions.