U.S. Airforce veteran with over 6 years of experience in network installation, maintenance and security. Experienced in leading small teams between 4 to 6 members, highly adaptable and flexible, and adept at picking up new skills quickly. holding an active Top Secret clearance with extensive knowledge and familiarity with cryptographic equipment and communications security.
Monitors and reviews day-to-day network traffic as part of a regular auditing procedure ensuring security policies are complied with and network security protocols are functioning as intended
Conducts routine firewall configuration and management
Deploys vetted software updates and patches for maintaining a reduced attack surface area
Implements and configures end point cryptographic devices, managing and coordinating key management with remote clients
Performed regular and irregular troubleshooting on network infrastructure and client systems
Coordinated and implemented network hardware upgrades including the installation of new equipment to the network for increased capability
Lead a team of 5 junior technicians for on the job training and mentorship, ensuring 100% training compliance and understanding of the network
Maintains a comprehensive and up to date network diagram to aid with troubleshooting user issues and network outages in a timely manner