Engineer Systems
Resume:
Donald Eugene Leas
Reston, VA *****
********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Secure Systems Integration Engineer; with 36 years’ experience in Electronics, 33 years’ experience in computer systems, 25 years’ experience in COMSEC, and INFOSEC, 21 years in COMPUSEC. Experience with both civilian and military sources, able to understand, install, configure, and trouble shoot from almost any manual, with little additional training, trained to trouble shoot both to the component level and to the lowest replaceable unit. I have experience trouble shooting via phone support and on site. Experienced on a broad range of equipment and systems, computers and peripherals, display and video systems, Radar, Sonar, and Satellite Receivers. Experienced with integration, configuration, installations, de-installations, and testing of many types of equipment. I learn fast and enjoy new challenges. I am comfortable working alone and also working alongside others.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/2014 to Present:
DragonWoods, Reston, VA 20191.
Furniture crafting, custom made furniture and lighting. Home repair, and renovation.
08/2012 to 07/2014:
L3 Stratis-National Security Solutions, Reston, VA 20191.
System administrator/engineer developing and maintaining a security baseline OS, for a Solaris engineering and Oracle Grid environment, and provide tier three production support as needed. Maintains vulnerability scanning mitigations for servers utilizing the baseline OS. Develops and maintains logging solutions and capability, forwarding system logs and audit data from network clients to a centralized collector, utilizing ArcSight Agent to transfer audit and system logs to the archive site. Develops and maintains a centralized authentication and verification solution for baseline server clients, utilizing Centrify and Active Directory. Streamlines and adjusts package utilization, and develops custom security SST/JASS drivers and scripts. Monitors security reports from other security agencies.
Assists in solving random support issues for the primary environment and alternate OS environments, as needed to accomplish the mission/attain project goals.
11/2010 to 07/2012:
QVine, Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191:
Solaris System Engineer/Linux System Engineer; Maintain, upgrade Hardware and Software upgrades and patches for the Solaris 9 Servers and the Linux Servers (Scientific Linux), for the Software Developers. Working systems administration for several closed networks.
Responsible for maintaining operation and support of production hardware and software system other duties did include: Perform evaluation, repair, replacement, and installation of system hardware components i.e. (hard drives, servers, routers, and other peripherals).
Maintain the backup on 5 networks utilizing ArcSight backup utilities.
Perform configuration and maintenance of system administration software.
Perform Installation and testing of all hardware updates, system patches and processes.
12/2008 to 10/2010:
Lexis Nexis SSI, 1158 8th St W, Washington DC:
Solaris System Engineer/Linux System Engineer; Maintain, upgrade Hardware and Software upgrades and patches for the Solaris 9 Servers and the Linux Ubantu Servers.
Setup and Maintain the Virtual servers for approximately 30 virtual work stations.
Working systems administration for several closed networks.
Responsible for maintaining operation and support of production hardware and software system other duties may include: Perform evaluation, repair, replacement, and installation of system hardware components i.e. (hard drives, servers, routers, and other peripherals).
Maintain the backup on 2 networks utilizing ArcSight backup utilities.
Perform configuration and maintenance of system administration software.
Perform Installation and testing of all hardware updates, system patches and processes.
Perform monitoring of the system for network or process failures/inconsistencies and report problems to the appropriate support personnel for resolution.
11/2005 to 12/2008:
DSA Inc, 10400 Eaton Place, Fairfax, VA; Lead Specialist Engineer, Secure network engineer responsible for providing testing and integration support for an Intelligence Community Defense Message System implementation authority. Responsible for analyzing engineering specifications, system architectures & implementation requirements and developing IV&V test plans and procedures to validate the suitability of delivered messaging products and components. Develop network and computer/information system design concept documents, technical specifications, trade-off studies, and implementation plans. Leads and participates in system installation, integration, and testing efforts for secure networks and information systems. System Testing on the EMS/DMS Gateway Translator, and Documentation Review.
8/2004 to 11/2005:
L3 Com (Titan Corp): 2720 Technology Dr. Annapolis Junction MD; Installation, integration, and Configuration of Satellite Linked Networks utilizing INMARSAT satellite communications systems, Onyx interface units, at remote sites, DELL 2650 servers, Cisco Routers, and Klas TA’s utilizing both ISDN and POTS connectivity. Currently redesigning the system to utilize VSAT dish in place of INMARSAT.
14235 Conference Dr, Centerville Va. Installation, integration, and troubleshooting Satellite Receiver systems. Using both encrypted and non-encrypted receivers, with several mapping and tracking software for display, on laptop and desktop P3 and P4 systems.
3/2003 to 7/2004:
General Dynamics: 4554 Llewellyn Ave, Ft Meade, MD: COMSEC Custodian, maintain Crypto systems and material, for approximately 100 devices and circuits, including T1, T3, and Fiber Optic. Working directly with TACLANE, FASLANE, and Sectera INE, KIV-7/KG-84 and KG-194 encryption systems, over multiple levels of networks. Working as a Telephone Control Officer, maintaining work orders for phones, phone systems and phone lines.
11/1998 to 2/2003:
Getronics Government Solutions, (Wang Global), 2525 Network Place, Herndon, VA, 20170:
Secure Systems Engineer, working with the DII Guard Project, installation and new release testing. Experienced with the implementation of the Multilevel Security (MLS), and Fortezza Encryption used within the DII Guard and within the DMS global system. Understand the use of and necessity of Security Certificates to identify and verify end users. Familiar with all Applications of the DII Guard, SMTP Messaging, X400 Messaging/X500 Shadowing, and Directory Guard X500 Shadowing only. Knowledgeable in the connected systems used in the Defense Message System (DMS), DMS Exchange, DMS Outlook, DMS Lotus Mail, and the DSA's, and can use this knowledge to further integrate, update, and configure the DII Guard on site. I am capable of assisting sites with system trouble shooting, via phone support and at site location. Have also worked with the C2G, DSG, and MSC projects. Experienced with DITSCAP (DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process), Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI), and the System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA). Experienced with Interoperability Assurance using PKI, and Meta Directories. Experienced with developing, maintaining, and testing, of Contingency Planning for facilities and systems. Comfortable working under minimal supervision, both on Site and in house. Experienced with writing Technical Documentation, created the IV&V test plan for the New Release Acceptance Test Plan for the DII Guard, and The SMTP Test Plan for the DII Guard. Assisted with updating existing Documentation (TFM, SRB's, and Installation Guides).
3/1993 to 10/1998
Lockheed Martin Operations, SPAWAR Det San Diego, 700 Robins Ave., Bldg 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111:
Five years’ experience in, assembly, integration, installation, configuration, modification, and troubleshooting of PC based systems. Five years’ experience in COMSEC, INFOSEC and COMPUSEC, installation and configuration of equipment and Networks in SCI Facilities, and GENSER Spaces. Equipment includes 386, 486 & 586 PC's, C3 DTC-2; 4/300 and 4/600 Phase I & II chassis, and HP9000/750, /755, 712/99, 712/80 & J210 systems. Five years’ experience in, maintenance of 386, 486, and 586 type PC's, LaserJet and Color printers, and the Local Area Network hardware and software installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Knowledgeable of Windows 3.x, 95, & NT 3.0 and 4.0, Microsoft Office, Office 95, & 97, TCP/IP, PC/TCP, Novell, UNIX, and IRIX. On-site technician for Tomahawk systems for eighteen months servicing HP J210 (TAC-4), HP 705/755 (TAC-3), Silicon Graphics Computers 4D35's and 4D240's, SMD Hard Disk Drives, Cipher 9 Track Drives, and associated peripherals. In place with two separate Fleet Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) on the Tomahawk Digital Imagining Work Station and – Afloat (DIWS and DIWS-A) systems.
9/1986 to 11/1992:
GE Government Services, with the SURTASS Project. Six years’ experience with shipboard operations of Navigation, and Communications, including COMSEC.
11/1984 to 8/1986:
Analysis & Technologies, Technical Services, STAG Project (Sonar Training, Assessment, and Grooming)
7/1977 to 7/1984:
U.S. Navy, trained in operations and maintenance of Submarine Sonar systems; and various computer systems
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS/ TECHNOLOGIES:
INMARSAT satellite communications systems, Onyx interface units, and VSAT transportable satellite system.
DELL 2650 servers, Cisco Routers, and Klas TA’s utilizing both ISDN and POTS connectivity.
Installation, integration, and of multiple software and hardware systems.
Software Packages: Windows 2000, XP, Win7, Sun 2.5, Solaris 7, 8, 9, 10
EDUCATION
College:
City College of Chicago, Charleston SC, 1979-81
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
MCSE Microsoft Excel 2003
Sun 2.6 Administrator 1999
Additional Technical Training:
Civilian Company:
SURTASS System Training Center, Maintenance on AN/UYK-20 Data Processing Set, AN/UYH-3 Magnetic Disc, TS-4100/UYS-1(V) Spectrum Analyzer, AN/USH-26 Recorder, OJ-326(V)/UYS Display console, J-3954S AT&T Analog/Digital Converter, Operations on SHF and HF Communication Systems, and Satellite Navigation, Norfolk, VA, COMSEC Materials System (CMS) Custodian, 1987
Maintenance on AN/WSC-6 SHF Satellite Communications System, 1988
Maintenance on AN/SPS-64 Marine Pathfinder Radar, 1990
Novell LAN (Local Area Network) Management, 1993
Internet TCP/IP Management and Trouble shooting, 1994
Solaris 2.6 System Administrator, 1999
Concepts and Utilization for DII Guard, 1999
Excel Certified Professional, 2002
Navy Schools:
Basic Enlisted Submarine School, Groton, CN, 1977
Submarine Sonar 'A' School, Basic Electricity and Electronics, Sonar Electronics Intermediate 'B' School, Advanced Sonar systems 'C' School Job Code 0427, FASWTCP, San Diego, Ca, 1978
Basic Digital Electronics, Basic and Advanced Test Equipment, Basic Digital Computers, Advanced Sonar Auxiliaries Job Code 0019, SSBN TraCen Charleston, SC, 1979
Advanced Sonar Systems Job Code 0428, Advanced Digital Computers, SSBN TraCen, Charleston, SC, 1980
Data Processing 'A' School, NTC, San Diego, Ca.
Leadership and Management Educational Training, NTC, Virginia Beach, VA, 1983
Volunteer:
American Diabetes Association
2005 – 2014 (9 years)
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