Vijay Swearingen
Tucson,United States
Summary
Experienced professional with a background in system administration (Windows/DISA STIG/ACAS/Linux), information security/assurance, consumer services, and data analytics. Holds a top secret clearance and is certified in CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Server+. Combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of security protocols and best practices. Skilled in managing systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and analyzing data to drive business decisions. Adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex issues to optimize system performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Systems Administrator, 355th Communications Squadron
Enhanced Veterans Solutions, Inc. (EVS)
11.2024 - Current
- Provide full-spectrum cyberspace capability support for command and control, communications and computers for 11,000 personnel assigned to the 355th Wing and DM mission partners
- Maintain and support the integrity of the operating system environment and various computer systems
- Installs new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and installs patches, resolve software-related problems
- Performs systems maintenance tasks, such as system back-up, recovery, and file maintenance to promote uptime and efficient performance
- Acquire, installs, and tests system software upgrades and computer components
- Configure software and resolve technical problems
- Maintains documentation of IT infrastructure and troubleshooting procedures
- Assist in the creation of SOPs for continual training of Airmen, civilian and contract employees
System Administrator, 309th AMARG
IPTA
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Create Power BI monthly reports and dashboards for internal review of system compliance and metrics
- Harden DoD systems by applying patches, updates, and DISA STIGs
- Manage accounts, permissions, & access rights in accordance with best practices regarding privacy, security, and regulatory compliance
- Assist in developing and enforcing security/IA processes and standards
- Assist in responding to security breaches, service interruptions, and other critical situations
- Generate and analyze weekly backup reports to verify completeness, detect failures, and optimize backup performance
- Manage Red Hat Linux servers using Yum package manager
- Administer IBM Maximo system by creating user accounts and configuring user permissions to ensure secure access and adherence to organizational policies and procedures
- Execute updates to ensure system security, stability, and performance optimization address and resolve trouble tickets to maintain system functionality and user satisfaction
System Administrator: US Army Global Cyber Center (GCC)
DirectViz Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Build and configure Windows-based systems in support of highly visible mission areas
- Proactively and efficiently administer servers using enterprise toolsets such as SCCM, SCOM
- Effectively troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Ensure server configuration compliance with DoD and Army regulations
- Document technical troubleshooting efforts
- Participate in rotational on-call duties to provide after-hours support
- Knowledge of networking concepts
- Ability to create and/or modify scripts (PowerShell)
- EPolicy Orchestrator (Trellix/ McAfee) certified
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) certified
- DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experience
- Familiarity with Windows Active Directory
- Work independently and as a team member; set priorities and organize work to meet deadlines
Windows System Administrator, US Army, GEF
Link Solutions, Inc.
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server administration
- Microsoft Server 2012r2, 2016 and 2019 server administration
- Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) familiarity
- EPolicy Orchestrator (Trellix/ McAfee) certified
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) certified
- DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) experience
- PowerShell scripting/ modifying experience
- Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
Assistant Instructor
Evolve Security Academy
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Mentor ESCP security apprentices through interactive hands-on labs and weekly assessments
- Student support and cohort leadership role answering questions and providing support resources
- Lab instruction and daily review of lead instructor lectures to reinforce learning
Teacher Assistant
Evolve Security Academy
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Mentor Amazon security apprentices through interactive hands-on labs and weekly assessments
- Provide weekly supplemental learning materials to reinforce cybersecurity concepts and comprehension
Consumer Services - Digital
Pacific Cycle - Schwinn, Mongoose, KidTrax
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Handled live chat and email service, providing pre-and-post purchase guidance, care, and support
- Resolved consumer inquiries through email and internal communications systems
- Build strong relationships with customers to increase brand loyalty, satisfaction, and re-engagement
Cyber Security Apprentice
Evolve Security Academy
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Basics of Information Technology and Cybersecurity
- Networking and Traffic Analysis
- Introduction to Cloud Technology
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Threat Detection and Monitoring
- Web Application Security and Offensive Security Basics
- OSINT, Social Engineering, and Security Awareness
- Non-Profit Vulnerability Assessment
Bartender
Balistreri's on Bluemound Inn
10.2018 - 01.2020
- General bar and food service duties.
Founder/ CEO
Pita Brothers Restaurant
06.2009 - 05.2018
- Owner/ Operator, Food Truck (6 years), Restaurant (3 years)
Education
Mass Communications - Political Science
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Cybersecurity Certificate Program -
Evolve Security Academy
03.2022
Graduate Certificate - Data Science
Northwestern University
12.2020
Skills
- ServiceNow
- System upgrades
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Performance tuning
- STIG
- Software installation
- Windows Server
- Linux CLI
- ACAS
- Trellix
- Active Directory
- Vulnerabilities Management
Certification
- Data Science and Visualization
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Security+
- AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Timeline
Systems Administrator, 355th Communications Squadron
Enhanced Veterans Solutions, Inc. (EVS)
11.2024 - Current
System Administrator, 309th AMARG
IPTA
07.2024 - 10.2024
System Administrator: US Army Global Cyber Center (GCC)
DirectViz Solutions, LLC
11.2023 - 07.2024
Windows System Administrator, US Army, GEF
Link Solutions, Inc.
11.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Instructor
Evolve Security Academy
07.2022 - 10.2022
Teacher Assistant
Evolve Security Academy
03.2022 - 09.2022
Cyber Security Apprentice
Evolve Security Academy
10.2021 - 03.2022
Consumer Services - Digital
Pacific Cycle - Schwinn, Mongoose, KidTrax
04.2021 - 08.2022
Bartender
Balistreri's on Bluemound Inn
10.2018 - 01.2020
Founder/ CEO
Pita Brothers Restaurant
06.2009 - 05.2018
Graduate Certificate - Data Science
Northwestern University
- Data Science and Visualization
- CompTIA Server+
- CompTIA Security+
- AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Mass Communications - Political Science
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Cybersecurity Certificate Program -
Evolve Security Academy
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