GEORGE McCAREL
Chesapeake, VA
Mobile: 757-***-****
Email: ********@***.***
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
IT professional with over 25 years of experience; a B.S. in Computer Science, and several certifications including McAfee (ePO) Product Specialist, MCTS 2008 server, MCSE, CCNA and Security+
Certified McAfee Security Specialist (CMSS) certification in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO)
Experienced as an HBSS administrator, Deployment Engineer and Systems Integrator using Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008, hardware installations and configurations include Dell and HP servers
Experienced with DISA CSI inspections and Training and Assist Visits (TAV) for STIG compliance.
Extensive experience with enterprise applications including McAfee ePO/HBSS, NetIQ AppManager, and other enterprise applications including VMware
Experienced as Technical Trainer in a classroom environment (2 years) and courseware development
System Administration, Server Administration
Active Top Secret Clearance (DoD)
Willingness to travel
W2, 1099, Short Term
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
VMware Academy Classes, Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, VA
HBSS Security Readiness Review (SRR), DISA Mechanicsburg, PA, 2014
Windows Security Readiness Review (SRR), DISA Mechanicsburg, PA, 2014
CERTIFICATIONS
McAfee Certified Product Specialist - ePO, DISA HBSS 4.5, MCTS 2008, CCNA 1.0, MCSE NT4.0, MCP 2000, Security+
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Enterprise Applications
McAfee ePO/HBSS, ISNS/Compose, Remedy ARS, NetIQ AppManager, VMware ESXi 4.1 and 5.0, and SQL Server 2005, 2000.
Network Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2003, and 2000 Enterprise. Some Linux/UNIX.
Equipment
High-end Dell and HP Servers; Cisco Routers and Switches.
Network Architecture & Topology
Air Force Network Topology; Active Directory, DNS, SNMP, Ethernet, TCP/IP, VMware, Frame Relay, and T1.
TRAINING INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE (2 years)
Classroom courses taught: HP NNM OpenView Basic and Advanced, and Sidewinder firewall.
PERFORMANCE AWARDS:
Certificate of Appreciation from Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2012
Letter of Appreciation from USNS Comfort, 1997;
Naval Medical Information Mgmt - Civilian of the Year, 1996
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Security Engineer (HBSS), Apex Systems, Chesapeake, VA
Dec 2014 – Present
Subcontracted to CACI, Int. on a SPAWAR contract.
Provide HBSS/Server administration on two McAfee ePO servers, one for software development applications and one for Program of Record (POR) systems.
Create HIPS exceptions and Firewall rules for Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) and other POR systems policies.
Applied the latest maintenance releases and upgrades to ePO servers
Provide and modify various HIPS and Anti-Virus policies updates, and monitor rogue machines.
Info System Security Analyst (HBSS), Honeywell Tech Solutions Inc. (HTSI), Chesapeake, VA Jan 2014 – Nov 2014
Support Fleet Cyber Command and Navy Cyber Command.
Member of cyber security inspection team conducting CCRI, CSICP inspections, and Training and Assist visits to afloat and shore navy sites.
Primary responsible technology is reviewing HBSS (ePO and Point Products) applications for DISA STIG compliance.
Provide training and assistance to HBSS System Administrations to ensure USCyberCom OPORD 12-1016 compliance.
Network Engineer (CND/HBSS), TEKsystems/SRA International, Chesapeake, VA
Dec 2012 – Jan 2014
Working on a Military Sealift Command (MSC) Afloat IT Engineer contract.
Provide CND/HBSS/ISNS IT support to MSC ships in port and afloat.
Install, configure and deploy a virtualized CND-OSE suite of security applications on an ESXi 4.1 server platform comprising HBSS 4.5, MS SQL 2005, and SCCVI virtual machines (VMs).
Participate in a Life Cycle Upgrades on T-AKE MSC ships replacing all computers (servers and workstations) on the ship including the CND/HBSS suite.
Rebuild CND virtualized suites on other T-AKE MSC ships on station worldwide.
Write SOPs and provided all necessary CND/HBSS training to shipboard personnel.
Participate in building an ISNS COMPOSE 3.0.1/CND suite virtualized server platform to be used for training and orientation purposes.
Investigate and resolve CND/HBSS trouble tickets from MSC ships.
Systems Security HBSS Administration, Digital Intelligence Systems Corporation (DISYS)
McLean, VA Jan 2012 – Apr 2012
Subcontracted to Lockheed Martin working on a Joint Forces Command contract at the Suffolk, VA DoD Complex
Provided HBSS/Server administration on two McAfee ePO servers, NIPRNet and SIPRnet. Combined number of agents monitored was over 10,000.
Applied the latest maintenance releases and upgrades to ePO servers
Provided and modified various HIPS and Anti-Virus policies updates, and monitored rogue machines.
Assisted in the Joint Forces migration to the Pentagon during the shutdown of the JFCOM command in Norfolk/Suffolk, VA.
At the completion of the JFCOM migration, task order was terminated.
Received Certificate of Appreciation from Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Senior Network Engineer, Computer Science Corp, Virginia Beach, VA
Apr 2009 – Jan 2012
Contracted to NETWARCOM; Deploy McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) to Legacy and Excepted Naval Networks throughout the USA.
Install and configure HBSS ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) server and agents according to DISA guidelines.
Work with sites to ensure end-to-end connectivity (clear path) to end user devices.
Work with local IT staff to deploy HBSS Managed Agents via Active Directory (GPO’s).
Deploy HIPS, Rogue Sensor, Asset Baseline, Policy Auditor, DLP/DCM, Anti-Virus software to all end user devices.
Write Standard Operating Procedures for HBSS deployment.
Provide one-on-one HBSS training to sites.
Network Engineer, CACI Federal ~ various locations
Jan 2006 – Apr 2009
Travel to US Air Forces bases worldwide installing, deploying, and configuring Combat Information Transport System (CITS) Block 30 equipment, high-end servers, and enterprise software applications.
Responsible for implementing of the Fault Management System design/installation with primary focus on custom solutions for the USAF using EMC SMARTS InCharge version 6.5.1.
Performed duties as CITS Engineer at INOSC East Langley AFB, VA.
Performed Boundary Migration Site Surveys.
Functions as Deployment Engineer
Network Services Administrator, dNovus RDI ~ San Antonio, TX
Jul 2005 – Dec 2005
Contracted to Air Combat Command (ACC), Langley AFB, Hampton, VA
Provided system administration for NetIQ AppManager application at ACC Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) at Langley AFB.
AppManager application ran more than 5,500 knowledge scripts (jobs) and monitored more than 600 managed objects/servers at 16 Air Force bases throughout the USA.
Responsible for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 database application for AppManager QDB.
Network/Communications Engineer, Preferred Systems Solutions ~ Fairfax, VA
Feb 2004 – Jun 2005
Contracted to EDS Corporation Federal, Herndon, VA
Traveled to US Air Forces bases worldwide deploying, installing and configuring CITS NO/IA Block 25 equipment, high-end servers, and enterprise software applications at the Air Forces’ Network Operations Security Centers (NOSC) and Network Control Centers (NCC).
Technical Trainer/Instructor, MATCOM Corporation ~ Hampton, VA
Jan 2001 – Dec 2003
Provided (subject-matter expert) classroom instruction to military/civilian personnel at Air Force bases worldwide on the Combat Information Transport System (CITS) contract. Traveled to more than 60 US Air Force bases worldwide.
Courses taught: HP OpenView NNM Basic and Advanced, Secure Computing’s Sidewinder Firewall Basic course.
Provided Courseware development for the HP OpenView courses.
Also served as Deputy Program Manager.
Air Force contract was terminated Dec 31, 2003.