Bret Burkert

Bret Burkert

ad263l@r.postjobfree.com Reston, VA 703-***-****

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bret-burkert-5488b38/ PROFILE

My expertise spans networking, security, and cloud technologies, complemented by a proficiency in technical analysis, execution, risk assessment, and IT project management. Working within a technical sales organization and in capture/proposal management, I have been involved with many large federal contracts supporting pre and post award implementations. I've navigated a diverse career encompassing government and commercial projects, with focus on the DOD, Customs CBP, the Intelligence Community and other federal agencies. I excel as a team player, critical thinker, and creative problem solver, consistently contributing to organizational growth, proposal capture, contract management, business development, and IT engineering. I enjoy being matrixed. A lifelong learner, certified & trained, persistently upskilling on newer technology, attempting to stay current. CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

AWS, AZURE, CISSP, CEH, CPT, CCIE (ex), CCNP (ex), CCNA (ex), MCSE server (ex). TRAINING / COURSES 2019-2023. (350hrs +)

AWS Solutions Architect / Security Google Platform GCP Cloud Security Azure Fundamentals / Admin GRC: NIST 800-53, ISO, CSF, PCI-DSS. FedRAMP Cisco Routing: CCIE / CCNP CISSP / CCSP / CASP+ / CISM Vulnerability Management: Nessus, Qualys Metasploit, OSINT, Recon-ng Project Mgt: PMP / ITIL AWS Machine Learning KALI Linux: Try Hack me / Hack the Box Risk and Privacy: CRISC / CIPP Prompt Engineering: AI /ChatGPT development Website security: OWASP, Burp, Zap Penetration Testing / CEH Threat Intelligence / SIEM / Splunk Master in Security Management EDUCATION:

• Master of Science: Management in Information Technology: University of Virginia

• Bachelors: General Business: VSU

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quick Overview:

• Networking Expertise: Accomplished Network Engineer with experience collaborating with Federal Government agencies.

• Cloud Technologies: Proficient in AWS and Azure, pursuing CCSP for advanced cloud security proficiency.

• Cybersecurity advances: Team Lead as Network/Security Architect: DISN/DHS/CBP/SBInet, CISSP-certified, and CEH.

• Project / Proposal Management: Performed ITIL, PMBOK, and PMP- trained. Secured major Federal wins with post win project execution.

• Technical Management: Proven track record in DOD, Intel, DISA, DHS, and Federal Government projects, managing teams.

• Veteran, U.S. Air Force: Wishing to regain TS. Military mindset and strategic thinking to enhance leadership capabilities. Worked for the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon.

Network / Cloud / Security Consulting / Real Estate (Independent, Samson) 2015 - Present

• AWS Cloud: Trained in AWS (and Azure) infrastructure: Provided dedicated client support on a part-time basis, resulting in 20% improvement in system reliability and 30% reduction in cost. Cloud Security: VPC Design with RDS, EC2/Auto Scaling, load-balancing, S3 Life Cycle, with Multi- AZs, Route 53 DNS. SaaS, IaaS, PaaS. Also worked as consultant under Cloud9security. Usage of GuardDuty, Macie, WAF, Cloudwatch, and overall AWS security framework.

• Network and Cybersecurity consultant focusing on risk, business development, capture, proposals, and security assessments with Nessus, Qualys, vulnerability tools. Ethical hacking experience, using commercial and open-source security tools (e.g. Kali, Parrot, Metasploit, Burpsuite, Nmap, OSINT, Github and other Pentest tools. Familiar with OWASP.

• Network Architecture with design, router configuration, infrastructure installation, routing protocols, 802.11

• Understanding of Fed RAMP, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53/CSF frameworks, and FISMA compliance. Developed Information Security policy. Ensured policy documents were aligned with business objectives and analyzed risk using NIST 800-30.

• Realtor and property manager NVAR, Avery Hess, and Samson Brokerage. Prospected commercial and residential real estate through research tools, MLS, RPR, marketing, and counseled clients on pros and cons of opportunities, and developed best business strategies that increased sales by 10% and reduced time on market by 40%. Bret Burkert

• Managed in the renovation of residential properties ($3M+) which included the project management, cost, budgeting, earned value management, design, vendor management, and labor, thereby saving an average of $40k per project.

• Collaborated with investors, and private equity in researching and executing real estate pre-development opportunities to save time and money. Designed and researched, cost / benefit, ROI, EVM for investments and portfolios.

• Reduced cost on each project by 10-20%, analyzing contractor bids, negotiating, performing EVM, and contract formation.

• Network Architecture: Router, AWS: Experience and trained in configuring in AWS console according to the AWS well architected framework: IAM, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, EBS, load balancing, etc. leading to a robust, less costly network.

• If needed seek clarification on time discontinuity as there is a mixture of Real Estate, IT, volunteering, personal, and training.

• PMP, CISM, CIO, CTO, CISO, anager, Network Manager, Project Manager. AT&T GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, Oakton VA. 2009 – 2014

Network Systems Manager and Engineer: Proposal management / Networks / IT Security.

• Proposal management / contract wins: $8 Billion to smaller $5-20 million contract wins, across Federal agencies. Team oriented on the management, capture, review, relationship building, RFP process, solution delivery, and formation of documentation and executed solutions provided to the Government: IT architecture, engineering, project management, teaming agreements, pricing, strategy, and Earned value management (EVM).

• Project Management: Team execution of DoD IT projects from start to finish resulting in $55M cost reduction: PMBOK. Positive management style. Good soft business skills, verbal, written communication skills. Planning IT and Enterprise Architecture, initiating, executing, and managing projects: IT Strategy and Management, ITPM, SWOT analysis, Risk and Gap Analyses, ROI, NPV, EVM, of enterprise architecture frameworks.

• Network / Solutions Architect: Led Networking and AWS architecture and development, yielding a 25% improvement in network performance, 30% increase in security, and 20% enhancement in reliability. Achieved annual savings of $150,000 through strategic infrastructure optimization.

• Managed and supported large proposal efforts with AT&T Govt. Solutions Network Solutions Group, providing pre / post-award services supporting Federal agencies, securing contracts generally averaging $1M-$20 million.

• Managed Cisco / router technologies, Satellite communications, configuration and architecture in Government environment: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, VoIP, IPv6, security, and quality of service (QoS). Recognized for assisting with the successful Data Center migration, incurring little downtime during the migration.

• Major contributor to Army Modernization IMOD network upgrade, increasing the capability of the Warfighter.

• Collaborated in design and implementation of infrastructure for the Army National Training Center and components of US CENTCOM and US Marines Logistics Command that increased mission readiness for Joint Forces.

• Cyber Security / Security Management. IT Security Manager / engineer for USAF Presidential aircraft and C2 network.

• Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements, controls, and policies to RMF / CSF, 800-53.

• Hands on with Kali / Linux and other vulnerability, Penetration testing / security toolsets.

• Familiar with FIPS / NIST / Fed Ramp, ISO 27000, relating to cloud, network, and security management. Assisted System Owners and ISSO in certification and accreditation practices.

• Implemented system security engineering with configuration hardening, vulnerabilities assessment, risks mitigation, and solutions to increase availability and integrity and reduce business / technical exposure for DOD clients.

• Completed contingency Plans (CP), Disaster Recovery (DR), System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessment in compliance with FISMA and DOD IA requirements. Implementation of STIGs and FedRAMP compliance.

• Experience with Network security design, IA architecture, and DOD networks. Managed DMZ security, firewalls, IDS / IPS, vulnerability management (VMS), SIEM tools, and risk mitigation. Performed product and cost assessments and designed security architectures / defense in depth. Provided presentations and deliverables to senior management. UNISYS (Summit) Customs and Border Protection / DHS: Reston, VA. 2008 Senior Network Architect: SBInet Manager for Customs Border Patrol (CBP )/ DHS.

• Managed projects across disciplines $100M: requirements, design, build of materials, testing, implementation, and configuration management. Implemented P-28 in Arizona where prototypes and operational environments were connected to the SOC. BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON: Mclean, VA. 2007

DISN and Intelligence community: Senior Network and Security consultant: Managed large projects for DoD/DISA/IC to perform planning, assessments, troubleshooting, reporting, and presentations for networks, DISN, GBS satellite for Global war on terror.

• Familiar with DIACAP, NIST, FIPS, and other standards. Proposals / SOWs / completion of task orders. ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS: Herndon, VA 2002

Manager and Technical Team Lead for World Partners / AT&T Data center.

• Managed the WAN Maryland Health network for the $12 million annual revenue billing system.

• Systems Engineer, MCSE: 2000, 2003, Exchange Servers, and Linux Servers in EDS / FAA Data center.

• Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Migration Planning of entire Network.

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