Sarah Consolazio
Spotsylvania,VA
Summary
Experienced Senior System Administrator with a strategic and innovative mindset. Skilled in problem-solving and making critical decisions to ensure seamless operations. Over two decades of progressive IT expertise, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in optimizing system performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior System Administrator
L3 Harris
10.2023 - Current
- Provide technical assistance for first tier outages, maintenance windows, patching and general problems that arise (OS / Windows / RHEL / Active Directory)
- Provide feedback and technical documentation on supported system.
- Create space drawings and inventory on supported equipment.
- Lead team of 10 as Agile team Product Owner
- Create and manage JIRA boards moving from SCRUM master to Product Owner
- Site lead during deployment of new system Space Mission Platform
Subject Matter Expert
GDIT
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Work as a liaison to customers to maintain and coordinate daily operations.
- Provide technical assistance for first tier outages, maintenance windows, patching and general problems that arise (OS / Windows / Linux / Active Directory)
- Conducts physical walk-throughs to maintain space and ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Provide coordination with parts deliveries and customer install.
- Assists program manager with space organization, cleanliness and DRMO.
Network Readiness Coordinator
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Worked under SSO to replace alarm system in compliance with DON space requirements.
- Provided VTC support for classified and unclassified VTC systems including system upgrade from bridge required to integrate into Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE)
- Duties include working as ISSM and CTR
Information System Security Manager
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Created cybersecurity best practice training to deploying service members including known threats and potential vectors of attack through information systems and social media.
- Provided PKI token issuance and support for classified network.
- Worked in a team of military, civilian and contractor personnel to provide training and support for deploying commands during off-cycle, training cycle and deployment.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives, and guidance to all personnel, monitoring compliance across supported organizations.
Customer Technical Representative for NMCI
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed user accounts for multiple commands including creation, deletion, and permissions.
- Managed supported commands share drive and Active Directory groups and accesses.
- Maintained, troubleshooting and repair of NMCI assets including laptops, desktops and MFDs on SIPR and NIPR
Assistant Customer Technical Representative for NMCI
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed required Command cyber training.
- Trained teams on INFOSEC and OPSEC for deployment.
- Maintained, troubleshooting and repair of NMCI assets including laptops, desktops and MFDs on SIPR and NIPR
Information System Security Manager
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Completed cybersecurity inspections as required by DON.
- Maintained and managed user forms and required publications.
- Completed STIGs and system checks in compliance with Navy Preventative Maintenance System.
- Lead team of contactor personnel on network repair and maintenance.
- Completed reports detaining network systems performance, cost, and downtime.
- Completed ATO submittal with contractor ISSO.
Communications Watch Officer
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained SHF / EHF / HF / UHF line of site and SATCOM circuits.
- Maintained CISCO based DISA trunks to site and base.
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed maintenance and support of systems including but not limited to routers, switches, HBSS systems, external communications equipment, as well as windows, Unix, and Linux based servers.
- Managed server backups, STIGs, system updates and required repairs.
- Managed and maintained Navy 3M program to include system updates and backups of SKED.
System Administrator / Subject Matter Expert (On-Site)
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Completed maintenance and compliance on Windows (ISNS / NIAPS) and Linux RedHat (NTCSS) based servers.
- Created tickets and completed trouble shooting efforts on workstations and peripherals.
- Managed and maintained Active Directory, Exchange, HBSS, and infrastructure using CISCO, Alcatel, Windows, Unix, and Linux systems including racks, UPS, and cryptographic equipment.
Network Readiness Coordinator
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
10.2014 - 02.2018
- Worked under SSO to ensure compliance with DON classified spaces.
- Worked under SSO to provide system requirements and build out space for new command and upgrade of command spaces / equipment.
- Provided VTC support for classified and unclassified VTC.
- Duties include working as ISSM and CTR
Information System Security Manager
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
10.2014 - 02.2018
- Created cybersecurity best practice training to deploying service members including known threats and potential vectors of attack through information systems and social media.
- Established PKI token programs to support deploying supported commands.
- Established training and support for deploying commands during off-cycle, training cycle and deployment as well as supporting military, civilian and contractor personnel.
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives, and guidance to all personnel, monitoring compliance across supported organizations.
Customer Technical Representative for NMCI
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
10.2014 - 02.2018
- Managed user accounts for multiple commands including creation, deletion, and permissions.
- Managed supported commands share drive and Active Directory groups and accesses.
- Installed, managed, inventoried, and provided support for NMCI assets including laptops, desktops and MFDs on SIPR and NIPR.
Communications Watch Officer
US Navy USS Arleigh Burke
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Maintained SHF / EHF / HF / UHF line of site and SATCOM circuits.
- Trained junior personnel on Navy External Communications circuits.
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy USS Arleigh Burke
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Managed maintenance and support of systems including but not limited to routers, switches, HBSS systems, external communications equipment, as well as windows, Unix, and Linux based servers.
- Managed server backups, STIGs, system updates and required repairs.
- Managed and maintained Navy 3M program to include system updates and backups of SKED.
System Administrator / Subject Matter Expert
US Navy USS Arleigh Burke
08.2010 - 09.2014
- Completed maintenance and compliance on Windows (ISNS / NIAPS) and Linux RedHat (NTCSS) based servers.
- Created tickets and completed trouble shooting efforts on workstations and peripherals.
- Managed and maintained Active Directory, Exchange, HBSS, and infrastructure using CISCO, Alcatel, Windows, Unix, and Linux systems including racks, UPS, and cryptographic equipment.
- Installed HBSS servers.
- Completed standup and teardown on CENTRIX (NATO) enclaves / networks as required to support mission.
- Trained crew on Information Assurance and Operational Security, conducted briefs annually and prior to port visits’ on OPSEC and INFOSEC as well as during INDOC.
- Completed upgrade on NTCSS (Linux Red Hat based supply and 3M system).
- Completed two Cyber Readiness Evaluations with highest score in Destroyer Squadron including STIG compliance.
- Upgraded windows servers for ISNS 3.5 to 4.0, including installation of network attached storage with zero data loss.
Classified Network Support
Office of Naval Intelligence
09.2007 - 07.2010
- Replaced fiber connections at user sites throughout DC area.
- Upgraded infrastructure firmware remotely for classified network.
- Provided customer support to global users as part of a deployable team that maintained the network hardware and software.
Help Desk Technician
US Navy Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sicily
12.2002 - 08.2007
- Patch software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems using test scripts, personal experience, and probing questions.
- Maintained and updated customer service ticketing system database.
- Removed malware, ransomware, and other threats from laptops and desktops.
- Loaded software, granted permissions, and configured hardware for new users.
- Safeguarded communications by providing consistent device and network security.
- Tested equipment, networks and servers for signal strength and security vulnerabilities using specialized equipment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of information.
Education
No Degree - Cybersecurity Mgmt & Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD09-2027
Skills
- Infrastructure development planning
- Customer support
- Configuration control expertise
- Cybersecurity management expertise
- Emergency response planning
- Incident response management
- Data backup management
- Vulnerability remediation management
Accomplishments
Served 22 years in the U.S. Navy as an IT specialist, culminating in 8 years as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), leading cybersecurity operations, compliance and risk management for mission-critical systems.
Certification
COMPTIA Security+
Timeline
Senior System Administrator
L3 Harris
10.2023 - Current
Subject Matter Expert
GDIT
10.2021 - 10.2023
Network Readiness Coordinator
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
04.2020 - 08.2021
Information System Security Manager
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
04.2020 - 08.2021
Customer Technical Representative for NMCI
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
04.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Customer Technical Representative for NMCI
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
01.2020 - 04.2020
Information System Security Manager
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
07.2019 - 01.2020
Communications Watch Officer
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
12.2018 - 01.2020
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
12.2018 - 01.2020
System Administrator / Subject Matter Expert (On-Site)
US Navy – USAAMDS Romania
12.2018 - 01.2020
Network Readiness Coordinator
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
10.2014 - 02.2018
Information System Security Manager
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
10.2014 - 02.2018
Customer Technical Representative for NMCI
US Navy NAVSEA FIT USAAMDS Det Dam Neck (NAVSEA PMS339)
10.2014 - 02.2018
Communications Watch Officer
US Navy USS Arleigh Burke
08.2010 - 09.2014
Work Center Supervisor
US Navy USS Arleigh Burke
08.2010 - 09.2014
System Administrator / Subject Matter Expert
US Navy USS Arleigh Burke
08.2010 - 09.2014
Classified Network Support
Office of Naval Intelligence
09.2007 - 07.2010
Help Desk Technician
US Navy Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Sicily
12.2002 - 08.2007
No Degree - Cybersecurity Mgmt & Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
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