cody brett banegas
**** ****** **. ( COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922 ( PHONE: 575-***-**** (
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SENIOR CYBER SYSTEMS ENGINEER - HOST BASED SECURITY SYSTEMS
Multi-certified technology professional with experience in design,
management, and security of enterprise level networks and information
systems. Expert in utilizing state of the art software and technology to
provide unparalleled support to the United States Department of Defense
Information Systems. Proven ability to lead seamless implementations and
deliver next-generation technical solutions improving margins and
productivity. Active United States Department of Defense Top Secret
Clearance.
Expertise Highlights
Network & Systems Administration Enterprise E-Mail Migration
HBSS Management/Sustainment Microsoft/Unix/Linux/Solaris
Active Directory Administration
Gold Disk, VMS, Retina, Snort Network Monitoring/Scanning/IDS Systems
Windows Migration (XP, Vista, AR 25-2; DIACAP, NIST Procedures
Windows 7) Liaison between Contractor and
Government Personnel
Technology Summary
Certification A+, Security +, Linux +, Linux Professional Institute
s: Certification (LPIC-1), DISA HBSS 4.5 Administrator, Novell
Certified Linux Administrator 11, Novell Data Center Technical
Specialist, Flying Squirrel, Certified Wireless Technical
Specialist, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Active United
States Department of Defense SSBI Top Secret Clearance
Applications: McAfee ePO Console, Nessus, Blue Coat, IBM Proventia Management
Site Protector, McAfee HBSS, Gold Disk, Retina, Active
Directory, WSUS, SMS, Snort, Nitro, Websense, Norton Ghost,
Windows Software Deployment Server, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe
Photoshop, Quartus CAD, Dameware, Microsoft Office
Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, OS X, Solaris, Cisco IOS, JUNOS
Languages: C, C++, HTML, Java, PHP, Visual Basic, SQL
Professional Experience
noRTHTROP GRUMMAN - COLORADO SPRINGS, January 2012 - Present
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Senior Cyber Systems Engineer - Site
Lead
Currently serving as McAfee Host Based Security System Subject Matter
Expert (SME) onsite lead for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
LMIS Contract based out of Peterson Air Force Base. Current duties
include, but are not limited to: providing Field Service Evaluation (FSE)
tests of the McAfee HBSS Software Suite, development/implementation of real
time web enabled views and reports, provide engineering analysis studies to
support development of standard operation procedures (SOPs) for
maintenance/operation of HBSS Software Suite. Program duties provide
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) product implementation,
documentation, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) assistance services of
the documented system and integration support for the transition to
operations for the HBSS suite of software products for the Air Force to aid
in installation, operation, customization and optimization of the Host
Based Security System.
Key Roles:
Management/Engineering of ePolicy Orchestrator Server 4.0 and 4.5; McAfee
Agent 4.0 and 4.5
Host Intrusion Prevention System, Asset Baseline Monitor, Policy Auditor,
Rogue System Detection, McAfee Anti-Virus, McAfee Anti-Spyware, Data Loss
Prevention/Device Control Module, McAfee Endpoint Encryption/Full Disk
Encryption
Provision McAfee engineering source data as required to support the
generation and updating of Technical Orders and pending documentation as
required
Creation of detailed installation instructions/diagrams and list of
materials required to accomplish installation of McAfee HBSS Software Suite
Provision security patches, bug fixes, or other critical updates as they
become available within the configuration of the Project Management Office
Provide technical/engineering support for the resolution of HBSS technical
issues
Provide source data for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and provide
engineering support to the customer's Configuration and Change Management
Process
Advanced systems development - white August 2011 - January 2012
sands, nm
Senior Information Assurance Security
Administrator
Advanced to Senior Information Assurance Security Specialist role to
provide IT leadership for the White Sands Missile Range Information Systems
Operations and Support Services contract, supporting over 10,000 users.
Expert in management of large-scale enterprise migration projects, systems
conversions and performance tuning and monitoring/scanning of
applications/systems; engineering and managing systems security policies to
include firewalls, host and client access, file permissions, and user
accounts. Additional responsibilities include: implementing and testing
Information Assurance (IA) solutions; providing support/troubleshooting for
IA issues, scanning/monitoring of internet traffic for compliance, and
providing reporting requirement to proper authorities.
Key Roles:
Network Monitoring/Scanning utilizing state of the art monitoring/detection
software
Wireless Monitoring/Scanning - Information Assurance Vulnerability
Management (IAVM)
Management of HIDS, HIPS, WIDS, NIDS, and Snort Servers
Management/Engineering of WSUS, SMS, and Retina Vulnerability Servers
Management of Linux/Unix/Solaris real time database servers
Deployment/Management of McAfee ePO HBSS Components through ePO Console
Management of SQL Database Servers
Liaison between civilian, contractor, and military personnel
Caelum research - white sands, nm
MARCH 2009 - AUGUST 2011
Systems Administrator Information Assurance
May 2010 - August 2011
Systems Administrator
March 2009 - May 2010
Advanced to Information Assurance Systems Analyst role to provide IT leadership
for the WSMR ISOSS contract in May of 2010. Primary duties included:
large-scale enterprise migration projects, systems conversions and performance
tuning and monitoring/scanning of applications/systems; assist in setting and
managing systems security policies to include firewalls, host and client
access, file permissions, and user accounts.
Key Roles:
Network Monitoring utilizing state of the art monitoring/detection software
Network Scanning utilizing Retina and WSMR Scan Tool
McAfee HBSS Deployment/Management
Implementation/Management of Systems Security Policies and IAVAs
Delivered first class and next generation technical support to technical
support teams at remote locations encompassing the Southern New Mexico and
Southwest Texas areas.
Assistance with multiple organizational units that included 2nd Engineer
Battalion, Contracting, Systems Engineering, Human Resources, Materiel Test
Directorate, NCI, Atamir, Future Combat Systems, and PEO-Integration.
Caelum west research - white sands, nm July 2008 to 2010
Systems Administrator March 2009 - May 2010
Desktop Support Technician July 2008 - March 2009
Advanced to Systems Administrator after being initially hired on as Desktop
Support Technician while pursuing my degree at New Mexico State University.
Primary duties for this position include, but were not limited to:
coordination of installation, maintenance, testing, and monitoring of
software and operating systems; assistance with systems analysts managing
servers, accounts, and file permissions; acting liaison between government
and contractor personnel. Abilities include the communication of technical
information to non-technical personnel, assisting support teams to
troubleshoot systems/network malfunctions and provide fast and reliable
solutions in complex network environments.
Key Roles:
Technical Support Lead for Future Combat Systems/PEO-Integration events
Implementation/Management/Testing of Hardware/Software Components
Evaluation of Information Systems and Performance Upgrades to these Systems
HM International - las Cruces, nm February 2004 - July 2008
Manager (Concurrent with College
Studies)
Advanced from host to manager of Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine in early 2006.
Responsibilities for this position included, but were not limited to:
management of front of house staff, management of credit card transactions,
cash terminal transactions, website design/security, and management of
guest services.
Key Roles:
Received HM International 2005-2007 Wine Server of the Year Award
Management of financial software, Aloha Point of Sale Systems, Mix Pacific
Rim website design/security
Management/Scheduling of front of house staff
Education
nEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF INDIVIDUALIZED STUDIES, 2010
Focal Points of Study
Recipient of the 2002 Herbert. H. Hamilton Bulldawg Football Scholarship
Studies focused in application/database development, management, and
security.
Linux/Unix Administration/Management
Created, implemented, managed and secured applications for use with Field
Programmable Gate Arrays and other types of hardware utilizing Very High
Speed Integrated Circuits.
Manipulated coding languages such as C, C++, HTML, Java, PHP, Visual Basic,
and SQL.
Forensics/Security/Web Design
References Available Upon Request