Security Information

CHRISTIAN BLAKE RISING

Lumberton, NC ***** 910-***-**** *********.*****@*****.***

Professional Summary

Driven Cyber Operator with passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security framework for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies. Highly proficient in implementing enterprise solutions for business applications in broad scale, web-delivered environments. Determined to deliver best technical and security solutions to meet functional and business requirements.

Certifications

Work History

Tier II Systems Administrator, 10/2018 to Current

SIGMA Defense SOCOM AISR – Fort Bragg, NC

Assessed security measures against government policies and regulations.

Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for all personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.

Design and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with company's disaster recovery continuity strategies.

Review of various information system's RMF Assess and Authorize (A&A) packages in eMASS including security control test results, System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), accreditation boundary diagrams, and Security Assessment Report (SAR) at USSOCOM.

Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.

Controlled all the VEEAM backups and replication for our Vmware and Windows products. Job duties also included me to configure, deploy, manage, and troubleshoot all Servers and Virtual machines. Built and maintained over a 300 virtual machines and servers.

Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.

Conduct nessus scans on software and systems products to eliminate vulnerabilities.

Nessus Security Center scanning and configuring scans for vulnerabilities throughout domain.

Performed duties checking compliance of systems using SCAP Compliance Checker and STIG viewer.

Built and maintained VMware cluster (6.0/6.7) consisting of Windows, Linux and virtual products.

Designed and maintained virtual enterprise across unclassified and secret networks.

Install, configure and administer SolarWinds ORION components to include Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Server, Application Monitor (SAM), and High Availability (HA).

Perform configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting SolarWinds and related network management system tools.

Used ISE server for TACACS and SSH connectivity to network layer 2 and layer 3 devices.

Identified and solved technical issues using variety of diagnostic tools.

Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.

Lead support efforts, making sure all applications, servers, and related equipment problems are resolved in timely manner with limited disruptions.

Designs cyber security architectural artifacts, provides architectural analysis of cyber security features and relates existing system to future needs and trends.

Document's vulnerabilities in accordance with NIST 800-53.

Give reports on all systems vulnerabilities to Security team.

Lead and assisted in testing of new software and operating systems.

Maintain domain environment documentation for systems and network devices.

Assisted in cyber security process to get in compliance with NIST standards.

Oversaw user provisioning efforts, verifying credentialing policies, security and maintenance to encourage safe sign-ins.

Created plan of action to follow in case of data breach or cyber-attack, reviewing and updating procedures on quarterly basis.

Cyber Security Specialist, 08/2013 to Current

Air Force – Langley, VA

Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.

Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.

Designs and develops new systems, applications, and solutions for external customer's enterprise-wide cyber systems and networks.

Interface with external entities including law enforcement, intelligence and other government organizations and agencies.

Experience in design and installation of Microsoft System Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012-2016.

Knowledge of SCCM client installation, software distribution, remote control, and other SCCM issues.

Provides Nessus scans through DOD environment for vulnerabilities.

Use SolarWinds monitoring system for network connectivity.

Understanding of DISA STIGs

Standardizes user privileges and system settings using automated deployment tools such as group policy objects (GPO) system management server.

Implements security fixes, operating system patches, and antivirus software.

Develops, tests, and implements local and contingency operations plans.

Performs strategic and budget planning for networks.

Provided 2nd and 3rd level technical support and troubleshooting to internal and external clients.

Experience in deploying, troubleshooting, and managing Bit locker encryption on Windows devices.

Diagnosed and executed resolution for all network and server issues.

Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.

Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies.

Web Services, 03/2017 to 10/2018

Amazon – Washington DC, DC

Perform server upgrades, rebuilds, scheduled works as required.

Served as technical resource to support Amazon within its owned and operated data centers.

Operated and maintained servers better than 99.999% uptime.

Tasked with driving innovation while reducing operational costs in facilities.

Work and meet SLA's against assigned trouble tickets via directed workflow.

First line touch point for hardware troubleshooting and technical issues.

Perform regular server hardware and software repairs.

Work with cross-functional teams on regular basis to complete routine work.

Adhere to security and safety best practices in data center.

Participate in team meetings for metric analysis and daily/weekly goals achievement.

Identify and help create documentation for use globally for all data centers.

Identify and help create process improvements relevant to AWS environment.

Interact with third party vendors & contractors.

Contribute to development of other team members.

Identified potential risks for operating systems rollouts and developed resolution processes.

Documented all transactions and support interactions in system for future reference and addition to knowledge base.

Trained users on how to properly operate equipment and software programs.

Worked with windows and Linux operating systems.

System Administrator, 07/2015 to 03/2017

Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina – Pembroke, NC

Assess infrastructure on regular basis to ensure it continues to meet necessary demands and manage daily operations of IT department.

Develop new strategies and IT procedures to increase efficiency, also enhances workflow and improves customer satisfaction.

Protects customer data from outside infiltration through encryption, secure data storage and other necessary means.

Managed Windows servers 2012 and cloud-based servers.

Administer Microsoft Server 2012 management and server software including Active Directory, and DHCP.

Experienced with Exchange mail servers and Office 365 email environments and administrative functions.

Performed to troubleshoot advanced security technologies such as Single Sign On and Multi-factor Authentication.

Domain Admin and Enterprise level administration.

Network administrator rights to maintain, add, and disable user accounts.

Maintains system documentation, installs system-wide software, and allocates mass storage space, troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery.

Ensures that company assets are maintained and inventoried responsibly.

Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.

Established recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation, and provides backup recovery.

Lead technician on Apple users/products, maintained, installed, and implemented policies for products.

System Administrator, 07/2010 to 03/2013

Public Schools Of Robeson County Lumberton, NC

Partnered with Tier II and Tier III help desk peers based in the US, India and Brazil to resolve complex problems that required escalation. Provided detailed descriptions of issues in trouble ticket system and followed up diligently to ensure swift resolutions.

Routinely exceed call-handling goals, closing an average of 60 calls daily (25% above quota) with a 75% first-call resolution ratio and an average talk-time of 5.5 minutes -- well below 7-minute goal.

Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve a range of software, hardware and connectivity issues. Excel in asking probing questions and researching, analyzing and rectifying problems.

Received "outstanding" ratings on performance reviews each year, with top marks in teamwork, customer service, communication skills and technical problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Intelligence Studies/Computer Technologies, 12/2019

Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC

No Degree: Information Technology, 04/2019

Northern Virginia Community College - Woodbridge, VA

Skills

Exceptional listener and communicator.

Highly analytical thinker

Computer-literate performer with extensive software proficiency.

System intrusion response

Policy and control implementation

Security event log reviews

Security planning

Innovative problem-solver

System and Information Security

Supervisory role

Able to multi-task

Create and sustain documentation.

Team oriented

ACAS/Nessus

Stig Viewer

EMASS

SCAP Compliance Checker

Active Directory, Office, Troubleshooting

Administrative, Windows, Upgrades

Antivirus, Works, Workflow

Apple, Communicator

Backup, Enterprise

Budget planning, Network administrator

Hardware, Networks

Computer-literate, Network

Encryption, Network management system

Clients, Operating systems

Client, Operating system

Customer satisfaction, Policies

DHCP, Problem-solver

Disaster recovery, Processes

Documentation, Purchasing

Driving, Quality assurance

Firewalls, Safety

Functional, Scanning

Government, Servers

Hardware troubleshooting, SLA

Information Security, SSH

Linux, Switches

Data security

Microsoft Hyper-V Server

Wireshark software

Implementing security programs

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