Engineer Security

Rickey Altstatt

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Biloxi, MS 39532

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Cellular 228-***-****

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Career Objective

A position in a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career

conscious person where acquired skills and education with Systems

Engineering, Local Area Networks, Computer Security, Instruction,

Programming, and Operation, will be utilized toward continued growth and

advancement.

Strengths

1. Capable of formulating and executing both long- & short-range plans and

strategies...

2. Effective oral and written communication skills...

3. Strong organizational abilities & a memory for detail...

4. Demonstrated sound judgment, maturity, and leadership abilities...

5. Enjoys challenging situations that require creative solutions...

6. Versatile...Thorough.

Professional Experience Summary Overview

. Over twenty years experience as a Certification and Accreditation

professional with DoD networks - both for the US Navy and the US Air

Force.

. Very thorough understanding of the DITSCAP, DCID, and DoD policies and

regulations concerning DOD network and computer security.

. Experienced in the oversight and enforcement of security directives,

orders, and standards relating to networked operating systems.

. Experience with a variety of computer and network system operating

systems including UNIX, Windows, and mainframe OSs on different

computer system hardware platforms.

. Experience with the installation, operation and testing of network

intrusion detection software and hardware such as Net App, Cisco

routers and switches, and Nortel fiber optic equipment.

. Experience with identifying, isolation of and responding to network

threats and vulnerabilities.

. Thorough understanding of systems auditing and risk analysis

procedures.

. Taught classes on Certification and Accreditation procedures and

policies in computer networks and network security for both DoD and

civilian customers.

. Performed duties in classified and non-classified environments.

Specific Achievements

. Experience managing, implementing, and providing enforcement of

security directives, orders, and plans for multiple networked computer

systems. Received an outstanding rating for work during an Inspector

General review.

o Directly supervised six personnel in charge of communications

and computer security base-wide.

o Managed the Information Assurance Program for over 3000

customers and 27 organizations - also rated 'Outstanding'.

o Directed the Certification of 27 user networks after major

software and hardware upgrades

. Performed duties as a Senior Systems Engineer and Information Systems

Security Officer (ISSO)

o As the Information Systems Security Officer, I implemented,

trained, and managed 100 local area network users for the DoD

Joint Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistics (JCALS) system.

o First in organization to complete a 250 page DITSCAP

Certification and Accreditation package for JCALS.

o Performed system engineering tasks on a DEC Alpha ES40 UNIX-

based mainframe computer system using Oracle database software

in both LAN and WAN environments on CISCO based switches.

o Performed all aspects of system configuration and computer

security patches for both Windows XP, 2000 and NT client

systems.

. Instructed over 10,000 students in DoD computer security procedures

and policies in both a classroom environment and a distance learning

environment.

. Authored in-depth group-level regulations covering small computer

systems management, maintenance, and usage.

. Authored and published ten student texts covering all aspects of DoD

and computer security

Education:

. Bachelor's degree in Business with a significant amount of course work

towards an MBA.

. Associates degrees in both Computer Management and Computer Science

. Currently teach as an Adjunct Instructor for Tulane University since

2002.

o Courses taught include courses in Network Security, Local Area

Networks, Information Security, Database and System design and

Linux/UNIX.

. Significant DoD training on Network & Computer Security, Certification

and Accreditation

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

CompTia A+ Professional

Air Force Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - AF Equivalent to

Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)

Professional Experience

Technical Support Engineer, Triton Systems, Inc.

2005 - Present

As technical support engineer, provide worldwide advanced level 3

networking and communications support for Triton Systems of Dover'

operations in North America and 17 countries worldwide. Implement and

install system security patches with customer ATMs in accordance with

Payment Card Industry security directives. Ensure all ATM software and

hardware meets or exceeds industry security requirements. Diagnose

customer problems to include connectivity issues, hardware and software

incompatibility issues, configuration of hardware and software, and

unsupported configurations; etc. Supervise/Manage Beta and Final Release

of new Software releases; monitoring of problems, issues reported by

customers during Beta Program and installation, providing concise, timely

information to product engineering. Provide onsite technical training and

advanced customer troubleshooting at customer requests. Manage customer

information and trouble call data with Oracle 11i. Setup, provision, and

operate advanced ATM equipment in a networked environment using dialup

modems, satellites and cutting edge wireless communications.

Senior Systems Engineer, Unix LAN/WAN Environment

2004 - 2005

Performed duties as a Senior Systems Engineer for the 81st Training Support

Squadron, Logistics Section, at Keesler AFB, MS. Implemented, trained, and

managed 100 local area network users for the DoD Joint Computer-aided

Acquisition and Logistics (JCALS) system. Performed system engineering

tasks on a DEC Alpha ES40 UNIX-based mainframe computer system using Oracle

database software in both LAN and WAN environments on CISCO based switches.

Performed all aspects of system configuration for both Windows XP, 2000 and

NT client systems. Responsible for the entire system setup and maintained

Domain Name Services, Network Information Services and Network Files

Services. As the Information System Security Officer (ISSO), I reported to

the JCALS Project Manager and served as the site focal point for all

security related issues. Created and maintained a Security Standard

Operating Procedure for the system. As ISSO, maintained a current server

configuration guide, local security regulations, the local Automated

Information System (AIS) accreditation documents and Security Sustainment

Letter of Agreement (SSLOA). Ensured that the JCALS system was operated,

managed, secured and used under the internal policies and procedures.

Performed the annual AIS accreditation baseline evaluating the systems and

documenting the results in the Certification and Accreditation package

under DITSCAP guidelines. Ensured that appropriate physical security was

given to the WAN data encryption unit (DEU) and virtual private network

(VPN) gateway.

Systems Engineer 3, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Stennis Space Center

2003 - 2004

As Systems Engineer 3, provided hardware and systems support for the Naval

Meteorology and Oceanography Command (COMNAVMETOCCOM) located at Stennis

Space Center, MS. Responsible for implementing Multi-level Security (MLS)

guards throughout the naval claimancy at worldwide sites requiring transfer

of data from differing security levels. Operating systems involved were

Trusted Solaris 8 version 12/02 and Solaris 8 version 12/02. Hardware

systems being utilized were state-of-the-art Sun 280R multi-processors

servers, Sun Blade 2000 servers, and Sun Blade 150 workstations.

Senior Systems Engineer, Unix LAN/WAN Environment

2001 - 2003

Performed duties as a Senior Systems Engineer for the 81st Training Support

Squadron, Logistics Section, at Keesler AFB, MS. Implemented, trained, and

managed 100 local area network users for the DoD Joint Computer-aided

Acquisition and Logistics (JCALS) system. Performed system engineering

tasks on a DEC Alpha ES40 UNIX-based mainframe computer system using Oracle

database software in both LAN and WAN environments on CISCO based switches.

Performed all aspects of system configuration for both Windows XP, 2000 and

NT client systems. Brought the system online in record time from

installation to full operation - total time 4 months. First in command to

complete a rigorous 250-page DoD Information Technology Security

Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) System Security

Certification and Accreditation required for system operation. As the

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the Keesler AFB JCALS

system, responsible for maintaining strict system security by identifying

and repelling several security attacks and probes during recent information

protection operation inspections. Troubleshot system problems promptly

resulting in a 99% uptime rate for base-wide customers. Trained

approximately 150 client users on proper system security and software

usage/operation.

Technical Instructor, Optical Carriers (Nortel Fiber Optics Qualified)

2000 - 2001

Provided technical instruction to classes of up to 12 students in both

classroom & laboratory environments. Course objectives included hands-on

instruction on operating, maintaining, and provisioning for systems with

the following equipment: S/DMS TransportNode OC-192 Ring, OPTera Connect

DX/LH 1600 Amp, OPTera Long Haul 1600 Repeater and Combiner, and DWDM/MOR+.

Course material taught included administration tasks using the Network

Element user interface; describing network communications, safety

guidelines, and identifying key equipment elements in the hands-on portion

of lab. Also covered protection switching on a live network, querying and

provisioning a working network, and performance monitoring and alarm

clearance techniques. Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and

Multi-Wavelength Optical Repeater (MOR+) operations, administration,

maintenance and provisioning were also covered in depth.

LAN Manager, Windows-based networks - USAF

1999 - 2000

Managed five personnel charged with the maintenance and operation of the

unit Local Area Network - three servers supporting over 300 personnel.

Managed, directed and educated users on all matters of communications and

computer security. Directed system software and hardware installation,

maintenance, upgrading, and troubleshooting activities. Isolated faults,

determined causes, and recovered from malfunctions due to hardware,

software, and communications failures. Implemented network security

measures ensuring full compliance with all security advisories.

Responsible for developing the Deployable LAN personnel training and

mission development. Established work performance standards,

responsibilities, and daily work assignments. Analyzed system audit logs,

reports, operations, and downtime to determine effectiveness. Managed,

controlled, issued, and accounted for Secure Communications equipment and

material. Organized the squadron's addition to the Base's secure network

adding much capability to the engineering and mobility planning.

Chief, Computer Security - Information Assurance Office - USAF

1998 - 1999

Interpreted major command policy and established information protection

policy for the 8th Fighter Wing. Managed the Information Assurance program

encompassing Communications Security, Computer Security, Security Awareness

Training and Education, and Emissions Security for the wing. The scope was

for over 3,000 direct end users and 27 user organizations base-wide.

Managed the computer security certification and accreditation of 27

individual user local area networks. Organized and trained 25 organization

computer managers to support their respective squadrons. Directed the

certification and accreditation of Kunsan's base network after a major

software/hardware upgrade. Ensured that the upgrades did not compromise

network security, minimizing vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Conducted

Communications and Computer Security and Secure Telephone Unit training for

over 3,000 personnel. Managed the creation of all Defense Message System

accounts at Kunsan AB. Performed duties as System Administrator and

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for the DMS Certificate

Authority Workstation. Investigated and reported on all wing-wide security

incidents, system insecurities, and practices dangerous to security.

Chief, Computer Training - USAF 1995 - 1998

Planned, reviewed, wrote and revised career development courses for the

Communications-Computer Operations career field which encompassed over

7,800 students. Served as subject-matter expert and consultant for

instructors and training specialists. Served as a subject matter expert in

all areas of the communications-computer systems operation career field.

Analyzed course descriptions, specialty training standards, and

occupational survey data to determine training requirements. Researched

technical career field data and incorporated into training course

materials. Coordinated extensive review information with Air Staff for

inclusion into career field. Authored and edited over 2,000 pages of

student text material to create 13 dynamic student texts ready for basic

airmen to upgrade critical Communications-Computer Operations skills.

Unix System Administrator - USAF 1990 - 1995

Responsible for system security and management of over 200 USAF Novell and

SCO UNIX-based computer networks, which covered the western third of the

United States, including Guam, Japan, and Korea. User base was

approximately 1500 recruiting personnel at over 80 locations. Performed

duties as the Computer Systems Security Officer (CSSO) responsible for all

governing regulations relating to computer security. Duties included

establishing/deleting accounts, controlling file access, assigning and

maintaining security levels, and recovering from security violations.

Providing system performance management by monitoring communication

computer system capacity and loading. Responsible for system configuration

management to include installing hardware and software, managing the

directory/file systems, performing system backups and restores, and

coordinating computer maintenance. Perform computer training for field

personnel including refresher training on system operations and

modifications to systems operations procedures. Training provided for

recruiters, flight supervisors, flight secretaries, and squadron personnel.

Responsible for system troubleshooting, system diagnostic testing, and

technical assistance on squadron computers. Maintained system databases,

diagnosed database problems, use database diagnostic tools to generate

database statistics, and used database recovery tools to recover from

various types of failures.

Master Technical Instructor - Networking & Communications/Computer

Operations - USAF 1986 - 1990

Provided technical instruction to classes between 12 and 16 Communication-

Computer students (AFSC 3C0X1) in both classroom & laboratory environments.

Developed and implemented training literature, course examinations and

instructional methods. Created lesson plans and visual aids. Observed &

evaluated student performance. Conducted performance and personal

counseling. Taught course material including numbering systems, data

codes, data processing center operations, DOD communications networking,

system security, operation of the Honeywell DPS-8 mainframe, UNISYS System

11, and, UNISYS 1100/62 computer systems, introduction to computer hardware

and software functions as well as safety.

Computer Operations Shift Supervisor - USAF 1980 - 1986

Conducted routing, scheduling (to ensure maximum system workload

utilization), and controlling classified and unclassified computer

processing. Analyzed & troubleshot processing problems. Provided

technical advice & assistance in debugging newly released operating

systems. Responsible for customer relations and acted as a liaison

between the customers and the processing facility. Performed system

initialization, run processing, run scheduling, recovery processing,

network processing and minor maintenance & peripheral cleaning.

Knowledgeable in the operation and programming of hardware to include the

Burroughs B3700/4700, VAX 780, and, UNISYS 1100/62 mainframe computers.

Responsible for the operation, programming, and maintenance for PC

compatible mini-computers base-wide.

Educational Background

Masters, Business (Ongoing), GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 4.0.,

William Carey College, Gulfport, MS

Nortel Qualified Instructor - 2000, Raleigh Technical Education Center

B.A., Business, Minor: Mgmt Information Systems, GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 4.0,

1997

William Carey College, Gulfport, MS

Additional course work toward a B.S. in Computer Science.

A.S., Information Systems Management, 1989

Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, AL

A.A., Computer Science, GPA: 3.0, Major GPA: 4.0, 1983

Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City, Fl

Military Training Summary

7. Information Protection Seminar - 1998

8. Emission Security Workshop - 1998

9. Communication Security Account Management - 1998

10. System Administrator/Information System Security Officer Course - 1998

11. Advanced Networking - System Network Support Course (Windows NT/CISCO

Routers) - 1998

12. Automatic Data Processing Equipment Custodian Course - 1996

13. Advanced Training System Course - 1996

14. Supervisor Safety Training - 1996

15. Local Area Network Security Course - 1996

16. Technical Writing - Non resident Training Materials - 1995

17. Novell Netware 4.1 Administration Course - 1995

18. Advanced SCO Unix Administration Course - 1993

19. Basic SCO Unix Administration Course - 1993

20. Introduction to POSIX/Unix - 1992

21. Inventory Production Management System - 1990

22. Master Instructor - 1990

23. Technical Instructor Refresher - 1990

24. Technical Writer - Resident Training Materials - 1989

Current Passport - References available upon request - Available for

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