Cincinnati, Ohio *****
513-***-**** mobile
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Howard H. Hughes II
SUMMARY
Over 15 years of Network Security experience, PCI compliance, HIPPA Compliance, Pen testing using Scanning tools as Rapid7 and NMap.
Experienced in IT Auditing; familiarity with government/regulatory requirements - HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, PCI Compliance, TISAX Compliance.
Expert Experienced Managing Intel/Microsoft Server Infrastructure Team.
Experienced with Microsoft 365 migration, Microsoft Azure building Virtual machines, Networks and AI Services for last 10 years. Recent project had me standup 16 VMs in Azure.
Currently attending AZ -800 Administrating Windows Server and Hybrid Core Course for Certification.
Experienced vulnerability assessments/penetration studies, intrusion detection. networking, remote access
Manage all Rapid7, InsightVM vulnerability reports at all plants and remediating Windows Servers and workstations, Linux Servers, Network Appliances and NAS Appliances.
Security Certification: CompTIA Security+ Certification 2015
Expert Experience in Microsoft Active Directory.
Familiar with current ticketing systems to escalate cyber security incidents and issues with ManageEngine ServiceDesk.
Currently performing security duties for remediating all windows servers
Working in Microsoft Azure, building VM’s, networking gateways.
United States Air Force Veteran, Secret Clearance 1983-1992.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
July 2018-present Toyota Boshoku America
Senior Infrastructure IT Specialist, Erlanger, Kentucky Remote
Manage a team of 5 System Admins for patching, inventory and security remediation.
6 years working in Japanese Style Environment.
Currently passed my TBBP on PCI Compliance for server remediation.
Managing 475 servers at 20 Plant locations throughout North and South America
Patching 3250 Windows 10 and Windows 11 workstations.
Customer service (HelpDesk) supporting over 3000 laptops, workstations
Manage all of the antivirus servers and clients, Trend Micro OfficeScan Xg, Cylance
Manage, install and support and SCCM server for taking inventory asset and application management recently replaced by ManageEngine Endpoint Central.
Manage WSUS servers at all plants, recently replaced by ManageEngine Endpoint Central for patching, Inventory, OS Deployment,, Mobile Device Management and Software Controls.
Support Microsoft Office 365, Teams, LoopUp.
Managing Simpana CommVault for backing up servers.
Manage Rapid7 InsightVM for scanning for vulnerabilities for all windows and linux servers, networks, ESXI appliances and windows workstations
Manage and migrate Solarwinds Alerting Systems, monitoring and reporting all network appliances, windows and linux servers.
Manage camera program and ip cameras.
Use ManageEngine Service Desk for ticketing incident systems. Use Change Controls for application, patching with windows updates, GPO updates.
Use AD Manager Plus reporting on users, security groups, all computers on the domain.
I have decommissioned 46 Windows 2003 Servers.
I have decommissioned 102 Windows 2008 Servers.
I have assisted in decommissioning over 50 Windows 2012 Servers.
I have migrated 37 domain controllers from windows 2008, 2012, 2016 to Windows Server 2022.
Manage Microsoft Active Directory in 4 Domains from Canada to Argentina.
Oct 2010-May 2018 Convergys Hosted Solutions (Intervoice),
Infrastructure Manager, Cincinnati, Ohio Remote
Manage team of 5 remote system engineers.
Running Nexpose Rapid7 Vulnerability scanner and N-MAP to remediate 1800 servers throughout US and UK as needed for PCI and HIPAA compliance.
Perform monthly penetration test and vulnerability assessments.
Participate in PCI Compliant Audits with direct contact with auditors for quarterly audits.
Identify and remediate PCI vulnerabilities at both server level and network levels.
Lock down server ports and use SSL certificates to maintain a level of encryption.
Patch Management: Manage and deploy OS 1200 windows servers 2012, 2008 r2 using Shavlik and HP SA Opsware servers.
As a working manager, create architectural system designs using Visio.
Manage technical resources, 2SANs in Virginia and Colorado, 6 VMWARE farm, physical servers.
Migrate VMware 3x to 4x to 5x. Build VM’s for projects, Windows 2008 r2 64-bit, Windows 2003 32-bit for older applications.
Manage Microsoft Active Directory in 15 Domains; setup Trusts and Group Policy Objects.
Manage resources in Denver, Chicago, Ashburn, Dallas, Orlando, Cincinnati, VA, Atlanta, and multiple datacenters in the UK.
Manage and assist on third level support issues especially with Windows and Linux VM servers.
Using HP SA server/OPsware for scripting packages to all servers and windows updates.
Installing Vasco Digipass for dual factor authentication on four servers for 300 users.
Manage Symantec Antivirus Endpoint management console to all 1800 servers.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
New Horizon- Microsoft SQL Administration- Using SQL management studio, setup, performance tuning, SQL queries 2022
Solarwinds Orion Server-Administration and installation training 2021.
Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager- training, implementation and certification 2019
Vasco Data Security Ambassador Certification 2017. MFA technology
Maxtrain CompTIA Security+ Certification 2015
New Horizons PowerShell Training 2014
Maxtrain VMware Certification 2011, VMware Infrastructure vSphere 4.1, Certified Virtual Expert.
US EPA-Security Certification 2011
HIPAA Certification -Catholic Health Partners 2010
New Horizons MCSE Windows 2000 and NT Certification. 2003
Keane Consulting- Project Management Training
University of Cincinnati -Bachelor in Communications. Completed 1988
Cincinnati Technical College-Associates in Electronic Engineering Technology. Completed 1987
United States Air Force Veteran 1983-1992
Certified Electronic Warfare Specialist
Secret Security Clearance
Avionic Team Leader