CHRISTOPHER R. SULLIVAN
Augusta, GA 30909 Email: ****************@*****.***
Home Phone: 706-***-****
Active Clearance: SECRET
Qualifications & Highlights
• Risk Management
• ITIL Service Operations Manager 2011
• Vulnerability Assessments & Mitigation
• STIG Compliance
• Certification & Accreditation
• FISMA Audits
• Vulnerability Analysis
• Retina
• SCAP \ SCC
• Nessus
• SRR
• HBSS
• STIG Validation
• Configuration Control Board Member
Education
Associates of Arts
Computer Information Systems
Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL (May 2004)
Bachelors of Science Information Technology Security (In-progress)
Western Governors University
Certifications
A + 2009, Network + 2009, Security+ 2008 (CE), CASP
CIW Web Foundations Associate
ITIL Foundations 2011 ITIL OSA 2011
MCTS 2008 MCITP 2008 Server Administrator, Active Directory, Network Configuration
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 2012
HBSS 4.5 Administrator (cert number 93826)
ACAS
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) CSCO12305022
Operating Systems: Windows 98, ME, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003. Server 2008 R2
Hardware: Hubs, Laptops, Workstations &Servers (HP, Dell, Compaq, IBM)
Software: Syslog, What’s up gold, Orion Solar Winds, Remedy, Active Directory, Lotus Notes Client,
MS Exchange Server, SAN, McAfee HBSS, Retina Scan, DISA Gold Disk v2.0, Nessus, Nmap, App
Detective, and Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM).
Professional Experience
Aug 2012-Aug 2013
IASO US Army TRADOC Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE)
NCI Information Systems Fort Gordon GA
Provides IA support for 18 federation BLCSE sites includes re-accreditation guidance to ensure
approval of Authority to Operate (ATO)
Prepares BLCSE for ACA DIACAP C&A site visits
Implements TEMPEST requests
Ensures enclave confidentiality, availability, and integrity
Assist the Information Assurance Manager (IAM) with ensuring workforce maintains annual IA training
and 8570.01-M requirements
Creates DIACAP Implementation Plan (DIP) and executive package, assist IAM with ensuring the
proper MAC and classification level is assigned, and the workforce is 8570.10-M compliant.
Identifies risks based on vulnerabilities exposed during audits and observation.
Provides subject matter expertise to systems administrators, networks, and management
Creates project information assurance management strategy planning DIACAP milestones and provides
subject matter guidance to obtain organizational goals
Conducts documentation review, creates memorandums of agreements (MOA)
Generates and maintains overall security risks and vulnerabilities Plan of Actions Milestones (POAM)
Reviews DIACAP documentation executive packages
Attends weekly configuration control boards, configuration management meetings
Conducts vulnerability assessments and ensure Security Technical Implementation guides have been
applied IAW AR 25-2, DoD 8500.2, and FISMA
Reviews DB, router, firewall, switch configurations for STIG compliance
Dec 2011-AUG 2012 Security Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) IASO
Public Executive Office of Simulation Training & Instrumentation (PEO STRI)
NCI Information Systems Orlando, FL
Assisted PEO STRI, PM TRADE with the Interim Range System (IRS), Home Station Instrumentation
System (HITS), and the Exportable Training Capability System (ETC-IS). Duties included DIACAP
Documentation review of the Information Security Plan (ISP), Continuity of Operations (COOP),
DIACAP Implementation Plan (DIP), System Identification Profile (SIP), Hardware &Software List
(HW &SW), Incident Response Plan (IRP), Disaster & Recovery, and Memorandum of Agreements
(MOA) and POA&M.
Assessed risks and vulnerability identification with the implementation of Security Compliance
Automated Protocol (SCAP), Retina, Nessus App Detective, and Nipper One.
Assist Public Executive Office of Simulation Training & Instrumentation Systems (PEO STRI) with
embedding IA processes into the acquisition & development of Warfighter Focus Training systems
Prepares weekly and monthly SAR (Security Activity Reports), to track the status of DIACAP efforts,
attended weekly IPT (Integrated Project Team) meetings, and provides subject matter Information
Assurance guidance to GDIT, Riptide, and SAAB training USA.
Travels and supports re-accreditation efforts at Ft Hood, Ft Irwin, and Ft Campbell.
Reviews vulnerability reports, Retina, to ensure an IAVM processes is established and IAVA’s are pushed
out to all Windows systems and CISCO network devices and TACLANES.
Ensures that known, documented, and implemented processes for DoD 8500.2 IA- controls
Conducts TRR (Test Readiness Review) prior to CT&E (Certification, Testing &Evaluation) of DOD
systems.
Assist information assurance manager (IAM) with ensuring that all operators are 8570.01 certified and all users
and operators complete annual IA training.
Performs STIG validation checks including servers, operating systems, database, switches, routers, firewalls,
domains, and other IA enabled applications and services.
Expert with eye Retina, Gold Disk, SCC, App Detective, Nessus, Nipper, and other related IA tools.
Reviews IA CDRL and makes recommendations
Assists with the creation of Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Works (SOW)
Configures TACLANE, switches, router, OSPF, SNMPv3
Jan 2011- Nov 2011
Help Desk / Systems Administrator,
DSCI, JTF-GTMO Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Perform diagnostics, Problem identification and Respond to user problems, follow up on initial
problem report and maintain logs that document all issues
Response to problems, escalate complex problems to system administrators and track problems
through resolution
Install and Implement an automated trouble ticket and reporting system
Track technical support from vendors, Provide Trend Analysis
Provide detailed Mission Logs input
Monitor servers, workstations, routers, and switches. Small computer troubleshooting and hardware
repairs
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly system backups
Assist in the trouble-shooting and fault isolation of all systems
Monitor the JTF-GTMO networks and collect performance statistics on bandwidth utilization, CPU
utilization, and latency Manages user accounts and perform systems diagnostics and initial
troubleshooting on all JTF-GTMO servers, workstations and laptops
Establishes, modifies, and maintains accounts via Active Directory. Managed and created tickets
with utilizing Remedy
Responsible for monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring to service any
personal computers (PC) or notebooks that are authorized access to the network
Feb 2007 - Dec 2010
IA Technician, Combat Support Associates
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
DOD Information Management officer (IMO), secures network infrastructures IAW policies in support
of 3500 assets
Provides basic network troubleshooting and connectivity issues, assigns user accounts rights and
permissions, configures system requirements
Conducts user awareness training such as ensuring users comply with annual IA Training
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly system backups
Assist in the trouble-shooting and fault isolation of all systems
Usage Monitoring, Software Analysis, Maintenance of Baselines, Metrics Reporting, Client Service
Support, and assisting in process improvements
Establishes, modifies, and maintains accounts via Active Directory; managed and created tickets with
Maintains security event logs, for compliancy and vulnerability mitigation
Feb 2002 - Jan 2006
Help Desk Technician,
Bank of America Tampa, Florida
Assisted all call center employees and associates with their software, hardware, and password issues
Ensured that log- in, profile, and Internet protocol were serviced at the highest level
Facilitated training programs for new hires which consisted of a 5 week computer based training
program dealing with modifying client account information, receiving payments, transferring funds, and
modifying commercial lines of credit
Manage customers with log-in, username, and password set up for Internet banking
Consult with team members, system administrators, and system engineers to resolve issues that need
more guidance and analysis
Assigned permissions, and access based on the least principle concept and segregation of duties.
Performed troubleshooting on operating system issues--provided superior associate support and ensured
all clients' needs were met and that they were satisfied
Managed, modified, corrected, and monitored email account activity; provided many solutions ranging
from password lock outs and Internet Protocol (IP issues, conflicts)
July 1998 – November 2001
US Army
E4 Specialist
Logistics
References available upon request