Richard A. Mauer

**** ******** **** **, ********, VA 20112

Home 703-***-**** acqwyn@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

IT Project Manager and network engineer with a history of achieving cost savings and enhancing system security. Executes a variety of systems engineering tasks for data communication systems, to include the design, implementations, integrations, and upgrades of complex LAN/WAN networks. Experience managing full life cycle software and system development, from requirements gathering to final implementation and customer training. Plans, designs, develops and integrates network components consistent with existing network infrastructures. Shines at complex network (SYNC/ASYNC) troubleshooting and restorations. Researches and evaluates network communication requirements for the implementations of network hardware, software and services. Provides expertise for network operations activities, including telecommunications operations, LAN/MAN/WAN administration, and system security measures. Experienced in directing network Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements to include security scans and security documentation. Proficient in briefing senior personnel and working closely with the Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA) on C&A and ATO functions. Expert at the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of lease lines (DS0/DS1), ISDN lines, T1 lines, firewalls, multiplexes, modems, routers and switches. Can install, troubleshoot, and repair network cabling (copper, Cat-5, fiber, etc). Highly proficient with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Visio).

Professional Experience

Mission Analyst, Assessments Division

Advantage SCI

Nov 1, 2014 – Jan 30, 2015 (90 day temp position)

Defense Threat Reduction Agency DTRA J3 ONAJ

Supervisor Tony Davis, 703-***-****; IT Supervisor Alan Peterson 703-***-****. Contact supervisors, yes. 40+ hours per week. Travel required 50% of the time.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6201

IT vulnerability assessor for the Joint Staff Integrated Vulnerability Assessments (JSIVA) Branch, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Serve as a network and telecommunication vulnerabilities assessor on a JSIVA team. Responsible for performing worldwide vulnerability assessments and determining enterprise information assurance security standards are met by evaluating network and telecommunication systems at DOD installations. Use DOD policy and regulatory doctrines to establish a baseline of DOD networks for information assurance and security requirements. Provide written and verbal vulnerability analysis and mitigation recommendations regarding; continuity of operations; disaster preparedness plans; network security configuration; security preventive maintenance and ongoing security testing of networks.

System Engineer and Security Administrator

APS-ARTI LLC

May 2011 – Sept 2014

Special Security Operations Division Office of Information Security Bureau of Diplomatic Security. U.S. Department of State (DoS). Supervisor, Mr. Kevin Britt 410-***-****, Contact supervisor, Yes. 2201 C St, NW. Washington D.C. 20521, 40 hours per week. Assistant Division Chief

System Engineer and Administrator for the Intelligence Community (IC) Badge Network

Planned, designed, and integrated the Department of State Intelligence Community badge system with existing NSA network infrastructures. Developed the acquisition of network hardware, software and services required to install, activate, and secure this network. Installed and configured Microsoft Server 2003 computers, SQL databases, Cisco hubs, routers, switches, and firewalls (ASA5500x). Tested this new network with NSA technicians and database experts to ensure the system met NSA security requirements and to bring the system online. Analyzes network security requirements and perform network diagnoses to identify complex problems affecting the system.

Engineers and implements information security solutions for the network. Identify operational and configuration changes needed to enhance the security of the system. Manage the security of the system by coordinating or conducting security scans using eEye Retina scanner. Used the results of this FISMA SCAP compliant scanner to make the required security configuration changes to workstations and servers. Use Intelligence Community directives (FIPS 200-201 and FISMA requirements) as guides to protect this dedicated special purpose system. Deliver weekly status reports documenting incidences involving the system and corrective actions taken. Create and update system security documentation (ATO, SSP, SAR, RAR, POA&M, etc.) as required. Create and submit Department of State (DoS) security assessment and authorization documentation to the Configuration Control Broad (CCB) for new software or hardware additions to be approved, and then implemented. Implement system configuration changes and security solutions to support customers’ requirements. Work closely with the Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA) on C&A and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) compliance. Conduct SCI indoctrinations, refresher briefings, and trained users on the IC badge network. Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on how to use and troubleshoot the IC badge system. Create As-built drawings of the network.

ManTech International

Feb 2004 – May 2011

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security Security Infrastructure Directorate Information Security Office. Program manager, Mr. Amel Smith 703-***-****, acqwyn@r.postjobfree.com Contact supervisor, yes. 1801 N. Lynn St, Rosslyn, Va. 20522 40 hours per week.

System Engineer Project Manager for the Blue Force Tracking (BFT) program

Provided quality assurance reviews and the evaluation of new and existing software products. Manage the software life cycle development of Google maps and GPS tracking software. Coordinated with programmers to verify that the newest version of the BFT software met customer’s requirements and Department of State (DoS) security standards according to FAMs and FAH directives. Directed the Quality Control (QC) program for BFT program.

Planned large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Supervise twelve computer technicians that conduct overseas installations, logistical support, in-house configuration and testing of the BFT system. Organized the shipment of tracking devices, computers, and supporting equipment to U.S. embassies and military bases around the world. Travel overseas (Kabul) to integrate and implement BFT computer systems. Trained users on the BFT system, loading of COMSEC devices, and tracker operations. Supervised and processed procurement requests for all required equipment, software, and services for this 50 million dollar ($50M) program via the State department and ManTech procurement systems.

Perform analysis, design, installation, and activation of a secure network in a Certification and Accreditation (C&A) center (SCIF). Created Bill of Materials and procurement orders for the equipment and services needed to make this center operational. Installed and activated workstations, crypto, switches and telecommunications devices for the C&A center. Analyzed network performance, computer problems, and information assurance technical problems. Provided system engineering and technical support to solve problems on classified computer network and telecommunication circuits. Supervised seven employees as they configured, installed, and managed intrusion detection hardware (IDS) and C&A security scanning software (eEye Retina scanner). Conducted Retina scan to verify that classified network configurations and patch management met FISMA standards. Ensure that the Department of State TS/SCI networks are functional, secure, and protected from attacks or unauthorized use. System Security Representative (SSR) for the C&A center. Responsible for all the security of the SCIF. Identified, reported and resolved security issues or security violations. Train new users before granting them access to the space and conduct daily security checks and lockups.

Electronic Read and Burn (ER&B) project

Managed the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications for Department of State’s LAN/MAN/WAN systems. Travel overseas to install, activate, and operate tactical telecommunication systems (flyaway kits). Designed and built these kits. Ordered all of the equipment and services required for four (4) kits. Each kit is housed in six ruggedized stock resistance shipping containers. The following equipment was configured and installed in the kit containers: Tempest XP Laptop, Tempest Cisco router, KIV-7 crypto, ISDN modem, Tempest HP printer, Inmarsat terminal, 1000 feet of fiber optic or special Inmarsat cabling, and a spare parts kit. These portable flyaway kits allow users to connect back to any network from virtually anywhere in the world via secure encrypted communications! Designed, installed, tested, and activated the Washington side of the ER&B WAN circuits to connect to a top secret SCI network via encrypted circuits using Cisco routers and ISDN modems. Utilizes Fireberd test sets, fiber meters, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other test equipment to identify, diagnose, and fix complex problems affecting network performance and security. Familiar with the OSI reference model and TCP/IP protocols.

Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on how to operate the ER&B kits, ManTech and DoS procurement systems, producing travel expense reports, troubleshooting and updating STE phones, and the loading of key into COMSEC devices. Create pre-built and As-built drawings of BFT, Read & Burn installs, and JWICS WAN network additions. Tracked time and attendances; approve timesheets, TDY expense reports, employee work assignments, and wrote their annual reviews. COMSEC custodians for BFT project, Read and Burn project, and thirty secure STE phones. Over ten years of COMSEC custodian experience.

U.S. Department of State

April 2000 – Feb 2004

Department of State (DoS). Executive Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) Information Services Division (ISD), Room 6510. Mr. Juan Conde (202) 647– 6481, Contact supervisor, Yes.

2201 C St, Washington, D.C. 20520 40+ hours per week.

Information Technology Specialist. GS –2210-12

Project manager and tier III telecommunications specialist for the Executive Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR). Responsible for the day to day operations, security, and maintenance of INR’s voice, video (VTC), and data communication systems. Utilizes Fireberd and other test equipment to identify, diagnose, and fix complex problems affecting network performance. Created drawing, records, and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Brief senior personnel on network outages, time to repair, and what was required to resolve the outages. Planed large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies.

Set milestones for projects by considering supporting requirements such as the schedules of equipment deliveries, site preparations, and the availability of installation and test personnel. Design, procure, build, configure, test, and deploy portable telecommunication flyaway kits that supported the Secretary of State (EDI) or U.S. embassies (ER&B). This design creates secure mobile tactical communication packages (providing both land line ISDN and commercial Inmarsat satellite communication) for officials of the U.S. Department of State.

Managed both the Enhanced Delivery of Intelligence (EDI) and the Electronic Read and Burn (ER&B) projects. The ER&B kits were a copy and offspring of the EDI kits. The EDI system gives the Secretary of State’s staff secure access to Intelligence Community networks and provides them with the latest intelligence as they travel around the world.

Performs system-level design and configuration of INR’s LAN/WAN systems including the determination of hardware, software, and equipment requirements. Responsible for the planning, installing, configuration, testing, operations, and maintenance of the Washington end of the EDI and ER&B circuits. Build systems from the ground up using encryption and router devices (KIV-7, KG-194/81 and KG-84, Cisco 2500, 4500, 7200 routers). Supported the relocation INR’s network and telecommunication circuits (including JWICS circuits) from a large SCIF to another space on a different floor.

Completely upgraded INR’s secure voice system, part of NSA’s secure phone system. This secure phone system uses a Nortel phones switch, Cisco routers, encryption devices, and fiber optic voice modems. Troubleshoot, isolate problems, and repair LAN/WAN networks and their telecommunication systems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance. Work with vendors and other government agencies technicians to resolve complex circuit outages. Work with vendors on the acquisition and activation of Inmarsat satellite terminals. Created documentation on how circuits are installed (“As Built”) and programmed. Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), drawings, and supporting documentation. COMSEC custodian for the Executive Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR).

Prepare requisition forms, Sole Source Memos, telecommunication Request for Service, and MIPR (funds transferred to other government agencies for services) forms. Maintained a Government purchase card account for small purchases (< $3K). Manage the procurement of over three hundred thousand ($300K) dollars worth of telecommunication and network equipment and services.

ManTech International

Oct 1990 – April 2000

ManTech International contractor for the U.S. Department of State (IRM/OPS/MSO/MSMC/CSB).

Ron Rosenbluth (202) 647–7809 or Mario Escobar 202-***-****, Contact supervisor, Yes. Washington, D.C. 20520.

Systems Interface Specialist Telecommunications Specialist Network Engineer

Directs personnel engaged in the operation and support of network facilities (Data Center or NOC) for the Department of State. Identify and repairs data center hardware and software problems. Succeeded in the diagnoses and repair of faulty encrypted telecommunication WAN circuits. Utilizes Fireberd test sets, fiber meters, and voltmeters to identify, diagnose, and fix complex problems affecting network performance. Familiar with protocol analysis and knowledge of the OSI protocol model. Analyze and define network requirements. Designed, installed and activated new LAN/WAN/JWICS network additions.

Responsible for network operations and interagency connectivity of Department of State telecommunication and computer networks. Troubleshoots network systems and made recommendations for improvements of the department’s networks. Worked with other agency technicians to analyze network outages (DS0/DS1) and to develop efficient solutions to system problems. Provide weekly training to local IT staff! Create SOPs and circuit drawings to support our operational efforts. Provided routine testing and analysis of all network facilities including power, telecommunication systems, data/phone lines, and Telco modems (DS0/DS1, CSU/DSU, T-1, ISDN, modem lines, etc.). Build telecommunication racks from the ground up, including power. Configure, test, and activate the equipment for the WAN circuits installed in these racks. Can run cable, terminate copper, cat5, and fiber cabling.

Awards and Honors

APS-ARTI LLC: Bonus ($600), 09/2013

ManTech International:

Cash Performance award ($1,700), 03/2011

Group Performance award, ($800) 07/2010

Cash Performance award ($2,000), 10/2009

Cash Performance award ($1,500), 09/2008

Cash Performance award ($1,600), 02/2007

Cash Performance award ($1,000), 06/2006

U.S. Department of State awards:

Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) Ben Franklin award Oct 2003

Executive Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) Ben Franklin award June 2002.

Meritorious Unit Honor (INR) award June 2002.

Certificate of Appreciation (INR) May 2001

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Science

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

15200 Nabisco Mills Road. Woodbridge, VA 22191.

Technical Training

ICD 704 and ICD 705 course, 40 hrs each, Sept 2013.

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course, 40 hrs. Global Knowledge

Securing Networks with PIX Firewalls (Cisco SNPA course), 40 hrs. Global Knowledge

Interconnecting Cisco devices (Cisco CCNA course), 40 hrs. Global Knowledge

Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) training

Cisco Systems – Cisco Router Configuration and Advanced Cisco

Router Configuration

Novell Certified NetWare Engineer CNE3 (1995)

Security Clearance

Active TOP SECRET with recent SSBI-PR (8/21/12). Debriefed from SCI access on Sept 12, 2014 because access was no longer required.

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