Engineer Software

Michael S. Wilkins

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EDUCATION __

Capital Technology UniversityLaurel, MD

Master of Science

Degree: Information Assurance & Cyber Security April 2018

GPA: 4.0

Towson University Towson, MD

Bachelor of Science December 2014

Major: Information Technology

Distinction: Athletic Directors Honor Roll

Relevant Coursework _

Data and Information Management

Systems Administration

Telecommunications

Designed Computer Intelligence for Blind Users

System Architecture and Integration

Analysis and Design for Websites

Introduction to Information Assurance

Principles of Cybersecurity

Malicious Software

Computer Forensics and Incident Handling

Advanced Penetration Testing

Operating Principles of IA

Perimeter Protection

Vulnerability Mitigation

Technical Skills _

Virtualization: Docker Kubernetes KVM VMware Virtual Box

Languages: Bash Python

Software: MySQL Nessus OSCAP Samba ACAS OpenVAS

Network: BIND/DNS OpenVswitch DHCP

Operating Systems: Linux Windows Mac OS X

CI/CD Tools: Jenkins Bamboo Git Jira Ansible

Skills

•Strong knowledge of good software development practices

•Solid interpersonal skills – able to establish strong working relationships

•Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team

•Scrum as an asset; strong knowledge of all the concepts: tasks, backlog tracking, burn-down metrics, velocity,

user stories

•Highly organized with the ability to multitask

•Ability to set clear performance standards,

•Excellent team player and team builder with strong interpersonal skills

•Understands the basic fundamentals of software development processes and procedures

Work Experience

General Dynamics Missions System April 2016 - Present

Senior Devops Engineer

Experience in working with Containers and various PAAS (Openshift, OKD)

Experience with cluster monitoring and alerting toolkit Prometheus

Built and deployed Docker Containers to break up monolithic apps into microservices, improving developer workflow and increasing scalability.

Integrated Virtual Machines into a Kubernetes cluster using Kubevirt

Supported PCI passthrough with KVM and Kubevirt

Hands-on experience with version control tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Git, and Dimensions.

Automated Build and deployment processes using Bitbucket and Bamboo.

Created a fully automated build that reduced human interaction in installation for an almost streamlined process end to end, eliminating 90% of the manual labor.

Created an Ansible Playbook to build a Bastion Host that would provide DNS, Load Balancing, a Web server, DHCP, PXE boot capabilities, TFTP, and NFS

Experience in Waterfall, Agile/Scrum

Experience in shell and python scripting with focus on DevOps tools and automating processes

Custom Linux package building and distribution

Experience with NVIDIA drivers installation on multiple Linux distributions.

Understanding of VNC and X environments on Redhat Systems

Work closely with the project leadership to assess technical feasibility and resource requirements.

Understand the basic management and configuration of SELinux

Protect Data at Rest using TPM Encryption

Experience with configuring and troubleshooting multiple filesystem types such as NFS, GlusterFS, EXT4

Experience with Large Scale Systems

Entry-level Linux System Engineer (RedHat) & Cyber Security Specialist:

Created, supported, and maintained system scripts to ensure system operability and stability.

Created and deployed custom RPM packages.

Provided support for Linux and Cyber related issues.

Assisted with creating custom Kernel builds.

Supported multiple Red Hat Linux Systems running mission critical applications.

Assisted in configuring and maintaining virtual environments using KVM, Virtual Box, and VMware.

Created test environments using KVM

Assisted in troubleshooting issues experienced with System Hardware.

Handled the patching and upgrading of applications targeted by IAVA releases.

Mitigated Vulnerabilities using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Armored Systems and Software Applications (MySQL, Java, Firefox, etc) using DISA STIGs for certification and accreditation.

Integrated and supported Cyber Security related Commercial Software received from external vendors.

Integrated and maintained Cyber Security clients dealing with Intrusion Detection, Rootkit Detection, Virus Scan, Least Privilege, Trusted Boot (TPM), Access Control, Auditing, and Software Encryption.

Created automated processes for configuring Cyber Clients through shell scripting.

Towson University August 2010 - December 2014

Linux System Jr Admin (RedHat/CentOS): - managed 20+ users

Install and upgrade Operating System

Integration of user workstations

Add or remove users, directories, folders

Give and take permissions

Set user passwords

Installing and deploying new software

Searching and editing text files

Vi, Nano

Basic Scripting

Monitor system Processes

Telecommunications/Information Systems

Student

Built networks using Ethernet switches

Cut and connected solid UTP wiring

Facilitated and Monitored network using WIRESHARK and WinPCap

Reviewed the services, networks, and applications used in the telecommunication industry, and described the fundamental concepts of data transmission

Evolution of telecommunications; voice and data services; basics of signaling, digital transmission, network architecture, and protocols; local area, (LAN), metropolitan (MAN), and wide area networks (WAN); asynchronous transfer mode and broadband ISDN; and satellite systems, optical communications, cellular radio, personal communication systems, and multimedia services

Discussed forensic and malware analytical activities to identify current or emerging cyber threats

Attained and gathered information from test environment systems to validate criminal similes and develop course of actions to remedy the problem

Analyzed different eradication tools to address malicious software

Reviewed security requirements such as those resulting from federal laws and regulations

Identified need for changes based on new security technologies or threats

Achievements _

Outstanding Achievement Award: BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leader Recipient

SNMP monitoring: Led SNMP monitoring tool installation and integrated all necessary nodes.

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