Systems Analyst II

Charles Watson

Summerville, SC

Email: ******@**********.***

Cell: 843-***-****

Professional Summary:

I have 25 years of experience using Linux distributions to include but not limited to Suse, RHEL, and Ubuntu. I have been using Ubuntu/ Xubuntu as my primary OS since 2009. As a government contractor I have been working on SPAWAR/NIWC projects since 2013 and have worked for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. Worked on multiple C4ISR projects that have contributed and supported DCGS-MC, ARV, and CANES. Used virtual machines in both my personal and professional systems. This includes VirtualBox, VMWare, and ProxMox and dates back farther than 2013

Work Experience

Atlas Tech May 2023 – March 2024 Windows PowerShell Engineer

Part of a diverse team in multiple locations that developed software sustainment solutions for US Navy CANES project.

Installed and configured a server that hosted NIPR CANES sw 2.0.1.0 and NIPR/SIPR CANES sw 3.0.0.0. The team uses a CI/CD process with a DSU twice a week.

Mandex Inc April 2020 – March 2023 Software Integrator /SME II

Sole software integrator for a long-term open bid test bed used to develop improved Armored Recon Vehicles used by the United States Marine Corps.

Full stack software integration for NOTM, MUOS, JTCW, JBC-P Fob to vehicle and vehicle to vehicle communications.

Brought in GPL and GOTs software for network analysis, planning, troubleshooting, and inter-team communication. The software stack was hosted in VMWare ESXI 6.7 and 7.0 servers with STIG’d VMs ranging from 6.5 to 7.0.

Mentored an intern with DoD processes and network configuration of multi-casting, Vlans, and proper CUI labeling of TCL files. Involved with software configuration testing of functionality and requirements.

Implemented various software tools for troubleshooting CM and verifying network functionality. The Network On The Move development stack used to emulate a marine vehicle and forward operating base.

Worked with Linux based software that included JBC-P. Force Point OS and VMWare ESXI.

oRequirements Lead - Managed requirements for Geo-spatial Intelligence team at NIWC-A. Used CMPro, Jama, Excel, and the Atlassian software suite.

Modulant Technology Nov 2014 - April 2020, Database Analyst

Member of the SANDs team completing nightly ETL processing of global databases.

Responsibilities include maintaining a government laptop to DISA STIG requirements to use for remotely managing distributed database tables.

Built reports from Navy ERP, based on Oracle database.

oSkills required include bash and batch scripting, office spreadsheet manipulation, and various VPN connection programs.

Life Cycle Engineering Jan 2013 - Sep 2014,

Vsphere 5.1 and RHEL version 6 Systems Administrator and Integrator

Major accomplishments include integrating web services, validating documentation, and supporting software developers in a secure environment.

Requirements for the project environment include enabling FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and configuration of RADIUS with x.509 certificates.

Installed, configured, and created documentation for physical integration of IBM DataPower XI52.

Setup, configured and managed several virtual appliances that were used for the development, pre-production, and demonstration processes.

The web services being developed utilized credentials that contain Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU), as well as x.509Tokens, username/Password digest for the authentication of the end user as well as the web services.

Experience with documenting knowledge transition, implementing AAA policies, updating configurations, and helping clients connect DataPower to endpoints that consist of XML based SOA-P services.

Achieved a successful knowledge transfer of integration procedures, earning kudos from both Air Mobility Command and fellow team members.

Built and documented a MacBook Pro dual boot system to run Windows SDC and OS X for software testing.

USAFR March 2009 - 2015, Avionic Technician Supervisor Current Rank TSgt (E-6)

Awarded the Outstanding Volunteerism Medal for achievements with SCLabs and CyberPatriot.

Lead and mentored airmen to become self-sufficient leaders as well as team players.

Trained and supervised in order to maintain proficiency.

Maintained professional operational readiness.

USAF Feb 2003 - Feb 2009, Avionic Technician

Maintained, troubleshot, and repaired integrated avionic systems on the C-17.

Learned and practiced safe aviation working procedures.

Achieved secure posture through observing proper OPSEC, COMSEC, and INFOSEC DoD worldwide deploy-able status

COMSEC January 2000 - February 2003, Installer Technician and Office Manager

Established AOL high speed Internet repair contract

Developed and maintained a technician's help desk.

Developed and maintained automated marketing systems.

Education/Certifications/Training

MIT Open Course - Copywrite, Patents, Trademarks, and Licensing SkillShare – LPIC Exam prep Linux101 & 102 Computer Based Training 2015 FedVTE - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv10)

LCE N Charleston, SC - CompTIA Security+ 2013 McGee Tyson ANG, TN - NCOA Military Leadership 2012

USAF Community College – AS degree in Avionic Systems Technology Joint Base Charleston, SC - Military Leadership School

FedVTE - CompTIA Server+

Middle GA Technical College - Electronic Technology Industry Diploma 2001 Self Study - CompTIA 2001 A+ Computer Repair

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