OBJECTIVE
Systems Administration, Support, or Field Services position. Preference to remote locations or U.S. military operations.

SUMMARY
12 years experience in systems administration and support, utilizing both Unix and Microsoft operating systems, in commercial and military environments. Honorably discharged U.S. Air Force veteran and U.S. Air Force Reserve retiree; 22 years total military service. Current DoD Top Secret SCI security clearance. Currently contracting with U.S. military in Europe, but available to relocate immediately. Willing to travel or deploy to remote locations and hazardous zones.

COLLEGE
•  Bachelor's of Business Administration, 1988
•  Associate in Applied Science, Information Systems Technology, 2002
•  Associate in Applied Science, Avionic Systems Technology, 1996
•  Associate in Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology, 1987

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Systems Security Specialist, L3 Communications, 2005 – Present:
Information Systems Security Officer for a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Squadron. Perform security hardening and auditing of all system functions. Analyzes security vulnerabilities on Sun Solaris and Microsoft Windows server and workstation platforms, and Cisco routers and switches. Perform system certification testing, and provide corrective feedback for all identified security vulnerabilities. Provide security assessment data for incorporation into new system designs.

Network & System Administration, Nevada Air National Guard, 1998 - 2003:
Administered Sun Solaris, Trusted Solaris, and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Supported Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (ISR) related ground systems including imagery database servers, fixed and deployable communications systems, UNIX & PC-based clients, and equipment facilitating the receipt, dissemination, display, and analysis of near-real-time (NRT) satellite broadcast data. Performed system hardware and software installation, testing, integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Resolved non-routine network, switch, and router problems. Wrote shell scripts, HTML documents, procedures, and operating instructions. Drew schematics and connectivity diagrams. Served as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Cryptographic Material Responsible Officer (CRO). Lead System Administrator while deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom; awarded U.S. Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.

Firmware Engineering & System Administration, International Game Technology, 1994 - 1999:
Developed firmware using C, C++, and Intel assembly languages for embedded systems using Intel RISC processors. Built prototype printed circuit boards. Tested new games and gaming equipment. Assembled, configured, networked, and troubleshot casino gaming equipment and in-circuit emulation stations. Administered a secure LAN integrating Unix, VMS, OS2, Linux, Windows NT, and Windows 9x Operating Systems. Installed, configured, and maintained software and hardware on x86, VAX, and Alpha platforms.

Avionic Sensors Maintenance, Nevada Air National Guard, 1993 - 1998:
Maintained cameras, electro-optical sensors, and sensor control systems on RF-4C and RC-130 reconnaissance aircraft. Experienced with oscilloscopes, analog and digital multi-meters, soldering, wiring, solder-less connections, drawing and interpreting schematics, and troubleshooting to the component level. Designed a single-board embedded computer to provide data transfer between legacy proprietary airborne sensor systems and current open technology.
 

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