Zachary Tomaka
Killeen,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Specialist GG-11
Department of Army
Fort Cavazos, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Cyber Security Incident Response Manager for the Fort Cavazos installation.
- Assisted in the development of DLP (Data Loss Prevention) techniques and procedures for the Fort Cavazos SANEC (Standalone Network Enterprise Center).
- Uses Army Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) reporting tools to track and maintain the IAVA status for compliance reporting.
- Assist in developing the organizational RMF Implementation plan and oversight to ensure compliance with risk management requirements.
- Assist in development of guidance and procedures for implementation of the IA program and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) program.
- Proficient in utilizing Nessus Security Center (Tenable) for conducting comprehensive IAVA reports, ACAS scans, and SCAP scans to ensure compliance with security regulations.
- Incorporates the use of the Defense Information System for Agency (DISA) STIG viewer during the audit process to effectively analyze Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and implement comprehensive STIG checklists.
- Works with IAM to manage and coordinate development of Cyber Security program/organization computer security systems information processing standards to be used at the organization.
- Uses variety of scanning tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security Systems (HBSS), and Q-TIP to monitor the security posture of the network and takes the necessary steps to report and correct the deficiencies in the security posture.
- Coordinates Information Assurance system performance, operational employment, Tactics, Techniques, and procedures (TTP) with other organizations as needed.
- Works with functional managers to evaluate the impact of proposed standards and procedures on the accomplishments of Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) goals and objectives.
- Assists in management of the risk management, security and contingency planning programs at an information processing organization.
Help Desk Technician
First Community Services
Killeen, TX
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Utilized SolarWinds to monitor and diagnose branch network issues.
- Created new accounts and reset passwords in Active Directory and Test Horizon.
- Resolved over 1100 tickets during my first month and have averaged that First Call Resolution Rate since then.
- Configured access to servers and file management software for users.
- Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to determine resolutions to problems.
- Researched, documented and escalated support cases to higher levels of support when unable to resolve issues using available resources.
- Worked with network support on LAN instillation and troubleshoot network issues and learning about servers.
Fire Control Specialist
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Operated the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems to calculate accurate artillery fire to achieve maximum effect.
- Certified three Fire Direction Center sections during artillery table V certifications as a chart operator. Taught a chart class that consisted of Junior Soldiers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Fire Direction Officers how to accurately shoot a fire missions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX03-2026
High School Diploma -
Harker Heights High School
Harker Heights, TX05.2018
Skills
- TS security clearance
- ACAS Vulnerability Scanning
- DLP
- Incident Response
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Cloud security
- CompTIA Security certified
- Active Directory
- Data Systems
- Analytical
Certification
- 08/16/2022 CompTIA Security+ - 2022 (COMP0001022102578)
- Studying for CySA+
Timeline
Cyber Security Specialist GG-11
Department of Army
03.2023 - Current
Help Desk Technician
First Community Services
04.2022 - 01.2023
Fire Control Specialist
US Army
08.2018 - 11.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Harker Heights High School
- 08/16/2022 CompTIA Security+ - 2022 (COMP0001022102578)
- Studying for CySA+
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