Security Engineer
Resume:
Jeffrey D. Paraoan
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Day/Evening Phone: 301-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
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Number of Years Worked for the Federal Government: 16
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Department of Treasury/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Washington DC
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)/Disaster Recovery Coordinator
Promoted 2/2008 – 10/21/2009
Performed risk analysis of organizational areas to identify points of vulnerability and recommends disaster avoidance and
reduction strategies.
Analyzed environmental and equipment configurations for critical organizational resources; recommended disaster avoidance
measures and improved backup capabilities.
Conducted business impact analyses and assisted organization units to determine critical business processes, identified
acceptable recovery time periods, and established resources required for the successful resumption of business operations in the
event of a disaster.
Established disaster recovery testing methodologies; planned and coordinated the testing of recovery support and business
resumption procedures in different functional areas. Assured that recovery procedures are effective for the restoration of key
organization resources and for the resumption of critical business processes.
Coordinated yearly Test, Train and Exercise (TT&E) of COOP plan to evaluate logistical support, services, and
infrastructure of the alternate facility and validate that the equipment and systems conform to specifications and operate in the
required environment.
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Promoted 11/2007 – 10/21/2009
Ensured that all information systems (Unclass & collateral) and web applications are Certified and Accredited (C&A) to meet
Federal Information Security Act (FISMA), NIST, FIPS, NIACAP, DIACAP and Department of Treasury security standards and
policies.
Ensured Information Systems maintain accreditation compliance, system availability, data integrity and confidentiality of classified
& unclassified systems. Performed technical assessments, testing, and evaluation on information security technology products for
securing and protecting computer applications, operating systems, and networks.
Provided strategic and tactical security guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical
controls. Researched latest technological trends and developments in the area of information security and risk management.
Conducted regular security reviews and tests of Information Systems to verify that technical security controls are functional and
that system configuration is compliant with terms of System Security Plans/System Security Authorization Agreements
(SSP/SSAA).
Reported all security related incidents to the ISSM. Initiated protective and corrective measures when a security incident or
vulnerability is discovered.
Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR)
Promoted 11/2004 10/21/2009
Assisted Contracting Officer (CO) in developing Statement of Work (SOW), solicitation for open market supplies and services,
obtaining yearly costs, negotiating technical cost issues and managing contracts using Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
Reviewed procurement requests and determines correct method of procurement such as applying a Purchase Order, Blanket
Purchase Order, Inter Agency Agreement, Cooperative Agreements using GSA Schedules, Cost Sharing Cooperative
Agreements, Firm Fixed Price Contracts, Cost Reimbursement Contracts, Time and Materials Contracts, amendments and
modifications.
Reviewed vouchers for cost reimbursement type work and recommended approval to the CO if the contractor's costs are
consistent with the negotiated amounts and progress is satisfactory and commensurate with the burn rate of expenditure.
Supervised and provided technical direction to the contractor. Ensures that the contractor is performing the technical requirements
of the contract in accordance with the contract terms, conditions, and specifications.
Facilities Manager
Promoted 11/2004 – 10/21/2009
Reconstructed new office space to meet customer needs and supervises the installation of new computer systems (Unclass &
collateral), ISDN and fiber lines to meet Information Technology and secure telecommunication requirements.
Developed and implemented plans to accommodate network growth, security and enhancements by maximizing functionality of
network equipment (i.e. Cisco routers, gateways, switches, etc.)
Worked with Network Operations Center (NOC) and Cisco Network Engineers to analyze data traffic patterns within Network
Infrastructure, detect operational problems and recommend improvements to ensure optimal performance. Identify symptoms and
instabilities to include performance analysis, capacity planning, and testing for organizations network environment. Make
recommendations to management on enhancements to network that will provide quality and reliability of the networks
performance. Provide cost effective solutions including all cost, procedural and contractual considerations necessary to make
decisions.
Operations Analyst
Promoted 11/2004 – 10/21/2009
Managed Active Directory user accounts, Organizational Units (OU), installed and configured client workstations, Blackberry’s,
network printers/scanners, and other peripheral devices.
Maintained inventory and documentation of computer hardware/software.
Identified and troubleshooted network/desktop hardware and software problems. Provided support for RSA Secure ID FOB and
server appliances.
Planned and coordinated hardware deployment, lifecycle replacement, and warranty repairs. Evaluates new technologies and
provides recommendations for acquisition.
Provided analytical input in the planning, design and implementation of new and improved information systems (Unclass &
collateral) and applications to meet business requirements of customers, consults with customers to identify and specify
requirements, develop overall functional and system requirements and specifications, conduct business process reengineering
and defining system scope and objectives.
Provided plan, design, installed and managed Unclass and Secure Video Tele Conferencing (VTC) solution. Coordinated video
web conferences with other organizations.
Served as back up Web Master in managing and updating OFAC’s public website with new web content.
EDUCATION Computer Learning Center
Springfield, VA US
Certification 3/1991
Major: Computer Technology
GPA: 3.0
College of Southern Maryland
LaPlata, MD US
2 Years College Coursework Completed
Major: Computer Science
GPA: 3.0
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JOB RELATED Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) Certificate
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
TRAINING & Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) Training
CERTIFICATIONS Network+ Training
PRISM Procurement Management System Training
Introduction to Javascript and HTML Programming
Project Management Certificate
Identifying & Confirming User Requirements Certificate
Technical Writing Certificate
Accounting for Non Accountants Certificate
Department of Justice FOIA & Privacy Act Training Certificate
FEMA Continuity of Operations Planning Certificate
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