Taikota Williams
Riverview,FL
Summary
Information technology professional leveraging 5 years of exceptional network and information security systems technical expertise in fast-paced, high impact, dynamic enterprise environments and security operations centers. Ensured the security, reliability, and efficiency of multiple communications and internetworking systems by supervising, installing, operating, and troubleshooting various types of computer and telecommunication equipment; to include IP, FM, and satellite-based systems. Savvy communicator well-versed in working independently or with a group to successfully achieve objectives. Creative problem solver with the ability to interpret data and deliver meaningful results that drive productivity and efficiency. Constantly seeking to improve knowledge base in all areas of information technology utilizing industry publications and frameworks from organizations such a NIST, MITRE, and ISO.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Solutions Engineer
Cyemptive Technologies
05.2023 - Current
- Provided appropriate tools to streamline all campaigns for active deployment.
- Monitored and collected all technical information and designed appropriate workflow for customers.
- Documented system configuration, mapping and processes.
- Supported system users, educating employees on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Innovative technology research and development.
Senior Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided leadership and technical expertise that played essential roles in successful deployment of various telecommunication systems.
- Maintained, managed, and distributed $5 million worth of telecommunication equipment and sensitive items with 0% loss.
- Supervised monthly communications security changeovers and secure distribution of cryptographic material for classified encryption and decryption devices.
- Evaluated, coordinated and supervised implementation of organization-wide security strategy for network and hardware security, disaster recovery, data protection and information access.
Network Administrator
United States Army
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Network administrator of 4 satellite communication terminals supporting 300+ clients and providing organization wide data and voice capabilities.
- Operated, sustained, and serviced 5+ joint service communications devices including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS).
- Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
- Preserved network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Supervised, installed, operated and troubleshot various network systems such as Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, encryption and decryption devices, Cisco Unified Call Manager, SNMPc, virtual machines, and VoIP phones.
- Used ticketing systems to manage and process countless support actions and requests tickets for 600+ users.
- Provided voice and data capabilities to 1,200+ end users throughout organization.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTCompTIA CASP+ Program
United States Army2023
CompTIA CySA+ Program
United States Army2023
CompTIA Security+ (80 Hours)
United States Army2021
(Honor Graduate)
Basic Leadership Development Course (4 Weeks)
United States Army2020
CompTIA Network+ (40 Hours)
United States Army2020
Radio Support Systems Specialist Course (32 Hours)
United States Army2019
Info. Tech. Networking & Cisco Routing (40 Hours)
United States Army2019
Advanced Networking & Routing (40 Hours)
United States Army2019
(Honor Graduate)
Info. Tech. Specialist Course (32 Weeks)
United States Army2018
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Newark, DE2015
Skills
Software:
VM Workstation, Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Google Docs, oVirt
Operating Systems:
Linux, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, 7, 8, and 10, Cisco Unified Call Manager, Cisco IOS
Networking:
LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, ACLs, Wireless, Switches, Routers, VoIP
Clearance
Active Secret Level Security Clearance
Certification
CompTIA Security+ CE (Sec+) | 2021
CompTIA Network+ CE (Net+) | 2020
CompTIA A+ CE | 2023
Timeline
Solutions Engineer
Cyemptive Technologies
05.2023 - Current
Network Administrator
United States Army
06.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
02.2021 - 08.2023
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army
09.2017 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Bachelor of Science, Cloud Computing
Western Governors University
CompTIA CASP+ Program
CompTIA CySA+ Program
CompTIA Security+ (80 Hours)
(Honor Graduate)
Basic Leadership Development Course (4 Weeks)
CompTIA Network+ (40 Hours)
Radio Support Systems Specialist Course (32 Hours)
Info. Tech. Networking & Cisco Routing (40 Hours)
Advanced Networking & Routing (40 Hours)
(Honor Graduate)
Info. Tech. Specialist Course (32 Weeks)
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
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