Nicholas Vause
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Accomplished and results-driven Senior System Engineer with a demonstrated history of success in maintaining and securing critical network infrastructure. Adept at overseeing complex installations and providing advanced cyber-security solutions. Skilled in conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective vulnerability management strategies. Recognized for providing expert guidance to junior engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Proven ability to deliver exceptional technical support and resolve emergent network issues with 100% customer satisfaction. Well-versed in network security protocols, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls. A strong team player with exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
Forward-thinking Professional offering more than ten years of experience working in fast-paced environments. Expertise in planning, installing and maintaining large-scale systems and infrastructures. Proven leader with success in building strong teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Engineer Principal / TACNET
SAIC
01.2019 - Current
- Main role consisted of supporting all deployed CANES networks in the naval fleet as a Systems Engineer for the CANES ISEA.
- Conducted NIPR, SIPR, SCI, SR CANES installations onboard USS THE SULLIVANS (First Unit Level SW3 installation on East Coast), USS GETTYSBURG (Unit Level CANES TEMPLAN), USS FITZGERALD (Unit Level SW2.0.1 Installation), USS KEARSARGE (First Force Level SW3 installation on East Coast), USS TORTUGA (Force Level SW2.0.1 Installation), USS CHUNG-HOON (Unit Level SW3 Installation), and USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (NMS SW2.0)
- Implemented robust vulnerability management strategies, conducting regular risk assessments and swiftly addressing potential threats to enhance the overall security posture.
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of advanced security protocols and procedures, including firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and access controls, resulting in a significant reduction in security breaches. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish and improve security incident response protocols, leading to a more efficient and effective response to security incidents.
- Provided expert guidance and training to junior engineers on the latest cybersecurity practices and emerging threats, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
- Conducted over 60 onboard technical assists, in remote locations, responding to emergent network casualties, correcting various network and cyber-security issues across multiple ship platforms with 100% customer satisfaction. Additionally, provided over 100 deployed ships technical distance support to correct emergent network causalities when onboard support was not available.
- Provided technical feedback to address network installation/configuration concerns discovered during Network Management System (NMS) and CANES installation. The critical feedback significantly improved the installation process, configuration concerns, and overall cyber-security posture.
Senior Domain Administrator / Network Maintenance
USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG-68)
05.2016 - 10.2018
- Performs advanced level networking system management, administration, and maintenance support to the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES). Performs maintenance tasks and administrative functions associated with the CANES in a shipboard based environment.
- Recognizes operating systems (OS) (i.e. MS-DOS, Windows, Solaris, UNIX, and Novell Netware) cyber-security vulnerabilities and performs corrective actions to ensure maximum system availability. Administers and operates installed cyber-security network defense systems and applications in accordance with current doctrine.
- Vast cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities of commercial off the shelf software (COTS) and OS specific tools to perform virus protection and detection, system backups, data recovery and auditing functions. Meticulously creates, configures and maintains user and group accounts across multiple operating systems. Assesses protocol and proxy service vulnerabilities, guarding against hostile attempts of compromise or inadvertent disclosure of sensitive material. Verifies and writes Access Control Lists and programs screening routers.
- Developed and instituted network operation standards and objectives. Developed a decision making matrix to carry out day-to-day job assignments for all emergent and routine maintenance.
- Managed over 300 CANES maintenance checks weekly and implemented quarterly changes to over 4,000 line items every three months.
- New employee development, responsible for setting goals, technical training, career planning, and on job development. Provided regular feedback as well as written evaluations to measure and track progress. Personally trained 12 new employees over a 14-month period as day to day workload rapidly increased, leading to an effective workflow and an increased morale amongst a group of sailors from different walks of life.
- Expertly trained and managed 12 apprentice-level network administrators in preparation for multiple network and cyber-security inspections, resulting in a 100% pass rate.
- Outstanding oral and written communication, maintaining an open line of communications with superiors, and coworkers, ensuring completion of required procedural and administrative documentation.
Information System / Helpdesk Technician
COMUSNAVCENT
12.2013 - 12.2015
- Operate and maintained various information systems including local area networks, wide area networks, and associated peripheral equipment and services. Performed daily maintenance, cyber-security patching, and disaster recovery support.
- Designed from scratch and led migration to a new 2008 R2 domain, including migration of all user accounts, computer accounts, and Exchange mailboxes.
- Skilled communicator, able to successfully work with wide range of end-users to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Trained employees across multiple departments on network operations including log-in procedures, network management software, permissions, printing issues, security and use of software.
- Provide local support and distance support to over 200 end users, troubleshooting, diagnosing, resolving, and documenting hardware, software, and network related technical issues.
- Promote general shop safety by conducting routine inspections, analyzing hazards of current and newly developed maintenance processes. Evaluates all aspects of each maintenance task, as it relates to the required Personal Protective Equipment and Operational Risk Management
Education
High School Diploma -
Buhach Colony High School
Atwater, CASkills
- Backup Administration
- DNS/WINS/DHCP Configuration
- Equipment Installation
- Exchange 2003/2010/2013/2016
- Field/Technical Support9
- Group Policy Administrator
- HW/SW Support
- IIS Administrator
- CANES System Administrator
- ESX 41/ESXi 55/ ESXi 67
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Administration
- Instructional System Design
- LAN/WAN Administration
- Maintenance/Repair
- Network Monitoring/Auditing
- Personnel Supervisor
- System Configuration/Administration
- IBM Storage Administration
- EMC Storage Administration
- SAN Switch Administration
- Cisco Wireless Solutions
- Project/Installation Lead
- System Evaluation/Analysis
- System Hardening
- Training
- Troubleshooting
- VMware vCenter Server Administration
- Server 2003/2008 R2/2016
- Cisco Routing and Switching Device Administration
- Certificate Administration
Certification
- COMPTIA A+
- COMTIA SEC+
- COMPTIA CASP
- COMPTIA LINUX+
- IAT Level I and II
Timeline
System Engineer Principal / TACNET
SAIC
01.2019 - Current
Senior Domain Administrator / Network Maintenance
USS THE SULLIVANS (DDG-68)
05.2016 - 10.2018
Information System / Helpdesk Technician
COMUSNAVCENT
12.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Buhach Colony High School
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