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Neil Podoba

Alexandria

Summary

ARNG networking specialist and cybersecurity engineer with 7 years of hands-on expertise. Proficient in Kubernetes orchestration, Python/Bash scripting for automation, and SQL administration. Blending military-grade networking skills with cybersecurity acumen, fortifying infrastructures for system integrity and compliance. Skilled in deploying cybersecurity measures, optimizing network performance, and elevating security postures in regulated environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Everfox Federal LLC.
07.2022 - Current
  • Architected Python and Bash automation workflows across Kubernetes and RHEL environments, enabling seamless deployment and upkeep of specialized cybersecurity applications
  • Automate configuration changes across RHEL infrastructure utilizing ansible playbooks
  • Build and maintain k8s environment by scaling Kubernetes workloads, creating load balancing services, pushing new deployments/pods, and troubleshooting issues facing cluster health
  • Configure and use Grafana dashboards and alerts for critical infrastructure metrics
  • Coordinate with counterintelligence analyst teams to improve data analysis through the product's interface
  • Directed the administration and fine-tuning of SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL), optimizing schema design, query performance, and data integrity
  • Draft and present weekly reports discussing system state, security posture, milestones achieved, security recommendations and work to be completed in future sprints
  • Identify and resolve failures of hard drives, routers, switches, ethernet, fiber optics, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
  • This involved maintaining support connections with vendors (ex: Dell, Hewlett and Packard, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Lead discussions with stakeholders to ensure scope, risk analysis, and quality
  • Maintain VMware environment (VM creation, snapshots, storage condensing, network configuration)
  • Managed 3600+ deployable agents across classified and unclassified networks to monitor for insider threats
  • Perform Nessus scans and cybersecurity posture research to mitigate vulnerabilities by patching critical systems and making configuration changes while ensuring continual operations
  • Provisioned and deployed standalone Windows servers in an ESXi virtual environment to aid analysts in the collection of counter-insider threat events and activities
  • Provide system and database administration, deployment, testing, and infrastructure support across RHEL servers, Windows servers, SQL databases, and Kubernetes containerized applications
  • Utilize Splunk queries and dashboards to capture packet information for troubleshooting within the network.

Lead Networking Specialist

US ARMY National Guard
11.2017 - Current
  • Experienced as a Network/Systems Specialist specializing in Firewalls and VPN’s, Cisco Routers and Switches, LAN/WAN connectivity, VOIP protocols, SNMP, IPSEC, internetworking, and troubleshooting
  • Monitor and manage critical SOC technologies including but not limited to intrusion detection and prevention devices, host based protection technologies, packet capture, meta data analytic systems, DLP software, and zero-day technologies
  • Achieved working knowledge of Active Directory 2008 and above regarding Security Events logging, user CN
  • Experience in network configuration, LINUX/UNIX OS, CLI, and monitoring network traffic using cyber specific tools on military grade equipment
  • Perform analysis of raw packet data by mitigation of impactful security events adhering to organizational policy and data classification
  • Apply antivirus and operating system updates to machines every 30 days to meet compliance requirements
  • Investigate and remediate cyber-attacks including DDoS, phishing, and malware infections
  • Knowledgeable in Cisco hardware to effectively secure sensitive data while maintaining full system operation through security controls
  • Focus on maximizing performance and consistently completing logistics projects on time in a fast paced, time-sensitive environment
  • Maintain all types of military-grade vehicles including humvee, 5-ton, tractor truck, and load handling system (LHS).

Information Security Engineer

Applied Insight LLC.
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Develop, maintain, and submit Risk Management Framework (RMF) security documentation packages for the purpose of obtaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) and Authorization to Connect (ATC) certifications as required by the government
  • Request, gather and formalize RMF documentation from other organizations and departments (e.g., Information System Security Managers, Program Managers, System Managers, System Administrators, Functional Managers, Certification and Accreditation, Auditing, Code Review, Network Engineers)
  • Author Security Control Test Results
  • Identify Security Control compliance status and required supporting artifacts
  • Enter all Security Control data into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
  • Upload documentation artifacts into eMASS and assign them to their correlated controls
  • Maintain the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
  • Process daily security scans and performed quarterly security audits on Windows, Linux, and Cisco Systems
  • Create quarterly STIG Applicability spreadsheets for 10 different programs
  • Continuously monitor the currency of all RMF security documentation and package requirements
  • Ensure Contingency Plan exercises, Incident Response Plan exercises and Annual Reviews are completed as required.

Education

High school Diploma -

Granite City High School

Associates in Science -

Southwestern Illinois College

Computer Science B.S -

Western Governors University (In progress)

Skills

  • Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Python
  • SQL
  • VMware
  • Grafana
  • Splunk
  • PowerShell
  • AWS/MS Azure
  • CISCO/Juniper
  • STIG viewer
  • EMASS
  • Nessus
  • Wireshark

Certification

  • Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Adjudicated 01/2024)
  • CompTIA Project + CE
  • CompTIA Security + CE
  • CompTIA CySA + CE
  • CompTIA CASP + CE
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Linux Fundamentals
  • ISA 220 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for the Practitioner
  • EMASS (CBT) Training
  • ARMY 25N Nodal Network Specialist Certificate
  • Military CDL

Timeline

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Everfox Federal LLC.
07.2022 - Current

Information Security Engineer

Applied Insight LLC.
07.2021 - 05.2022

Lead Networking Specialist

US ARMY National Guard
11.2017 - Current

Associates in Science -

Southwestern Illinois College

Computer Science B.S -

Western Governors University (In progress)

High school Diploma -

Granite City High School

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