Manager Security

J ASON S. PATTERSON

**** ******** ****** ~ Raleigh, North Carolina 27616

919-***-**** ************@*****.***

I N F O R M AT I O N SECURITY&

SYSTEMS T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

SPECIALIST

Information Assurance ~ Telecommunications ~ Network Security ~ Certification & Accreditation

Accomplished, analytical professional with 20+ years of experience in IT and telecommunications

and 11+ years of experience with software and personal/government computers of various TCP/IP

networks, such as IT-21 and NMCI. Skills in network security architecture design, troubleshooting,

network administration, fault isolation on IP networks, and Cisco routers and switches. Proven

history of mitigating risks by recommending innovative and cost-effective security solutions and

policy changes. Top Secret/SCI clearance eligible. Additional capabilities include:

Risk & Vulnerability Assessments COMSEC & OPSEC Technical Documentation

Contract Administration Security Controls Training & Development

Security Testing & Evaluation IAVA Compliance Relationship Management

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Administered Windows NT 4.0 Domain for 250 end users. Created accounts and assigned

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permissions and policies; installed and configured controllers and services, including DNS, WINS,

and DHCP.

• Managed expansion of network, which included establishing network security, creating users and

granting appropriate security rights, establishing interdepartmental file, and setting up printer sharing.

• 2 years experience as Level II Information Assurance Manager for Commander Naval Air Force U.S.

Atlantic Fleet tenant command.

• Accomplished expert in a variety of Defense Communications systems as well as satellite

communications planning and acquisition.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY 20 YEARS

Network Engineer / Information Assurance (IA) Manager

• Support Command, Control, Computer, Communications, and Intelligence (C41) of U.S. forces

deployed worldwide by providing rapid, reliable, and secure video and data services and

communications links.

• Implement and maintain information systems contingency plans and system security plans.

• Monitor and prepare documentation on risk factors, including operational functionality of system,

sensitivity and value of information, and associated security environment.

• Manage installation, configuration, and networking of system devices, operating systems software,

and applications throughout network.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network problems; analyze issues using Sniffer and

SNMP alarm manager.

• Upgrade and maintain communications equipment and operational systems software and hardware.

• Back up and restore data, manage and update directory information, monitor equipment status, and

update servers with current user accounts.

Ensure accountability for all cryptographic publications and associated materials.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Continued)

Network Engineer / Information Assurance (IA) Manager (Continued)

• Communicate technical information to non-technical audiences in training environments by

improvising curriculum and style to meet individual and diverse needs.

• Coordinate and support technical operations and systems administration to collateral and TS baseline

components, including file servers, workstations, laptops, and peripheral equipment.

• Monitor network and server activity for performance and reliability, and develop viable solutions and

long-term resolutions.

• Manage and support servers, networks, and workstations at operating system level.

Information Assurance Manager

LAN Administrator / Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

• Managed network operating systems, including Windows NT, UNIX, and Novell Netware, focusing

on fault management, security, configuration management, and communication as well as network

protocols and Email server management.

Maintained and tracked all Information Assurance and Vulnerability Assessments (IAVA) and ensured

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compliance was maintained by all personnel.

Technical Control Supervisor / Communications Specialist

• Proficient all forms of telecommunications and able to communicate through various media.

• Operated and performed system monitoring, fault isolation, and circuit restoration of communications

suites in HF, UHF, SHF, and EHF frequency spectrums.

• Coordinated processing of communications signals, including satellite transmissions and reception paths.

• Directed control, operation, and patching of long-haul communications medical and local circuits.

• Maintained HF/VHF communications with multiple mobile units.

• Served as Information and Communications Manager and trained 50 personnel in quality control of

telecommunications.

• Recognized as a key component for his organization earning several Communications Command and

Control Excellence accolades.

• Served as EKMS manager with 17 years experience with classified material inventory, destruction

and safeguarding.

C E RT I F I C AT I O N S

Security Plus

Currently pursuing Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification

E D U C AT I O N TRAINING

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ECPI College of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Expected 2012

• Coursework included: Management Information Systems, System Analysis & Design, and Information

Resource Management.

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