Test Engineer Cyber Security

Alec Foti

San Diego, CA ***** ********@*****.*** 619-***-****

Active Secret Clearance

Summary

Cyber Security/SVT Test Engineer well-versed in software administration and data communications. Knowledgeable with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Dependable, trustworthy and ready to be challenged. Capable of meeting the most critical of deadlines with success. Highly adept at task prioritization and working closely with individuals of all types of personalities. Looking for a MID-LEAD Position with a well-established organization in the Hardware/Software Testing or Cyber Security analysis fields.

SKILLS

Operating Systems:

Server 2012/2016/2019/ Windows 10/Windows 11/Linux

Programming Languages:

Python PowerShell

Software Skills:

Cameo Model/Jira/Confluence/ServiceNow/Spreadsheet/SQL/Virtualization

Technical Skills:

Regression Testing

Server Builds

Domain Management: Active Directory, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM)

Modeling Tools: Cameo Systems Modeler

GPO Management

EMT Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WWT San Diego, CA June 2021 to Present

Manual Test Engineer Mid-Lead

•Project Analysis and Scheduling: Performed technical analyses to define the scope and timelines for hundreds of projects and individual tasks.

•Test Planning and Execution: Collaborated with development teams to create test plans for application enhancements and fixes; conducted exploratory, functional, regression, and security testing to ensure compliance with DoD standards and best practices.

•Documentation: Authored and maintained detailed test plans, procedures, and reports; wrote clear and concise defect reports; ensured accurate documentation of all test findings.

•Mentorship: Provided guidance and supervision to junior and peer testers, fostering a collaborative, knowledgeable, and effective team environment.

•Collaboration Tool Proficiency: Utilized Jira for tracking and management purposes, ensuring efficient workflow and issue resolution.

•Communication: Maintained constant and clear verbal and written communication with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders, effectively conveying findings and recommendations throughout the testing lifecycle.

•Issue Analysis: Independently analyzed issues, recommended software fixes, and documented detailed reports; maintained ownership of test cases and results.

•Pre-Evaluation Testing: Executed dry-run tests prior to official evaluations, identifying and mitigating potential issues to ensure smooth Government-led assessments.

•Government Oversight Testing: Conducted test events under Government supervision, ensuring adherence to protocols and accurate reporting of findings.

Perspecta San Diego, CA September 2019 to June 2021

Manual Test Engineer –Mid-Lead

•Maintain and arrange testing schedule with Government

•Organize CDRL’s A020, A021, A022, and review them to make sure they are ready for Government Endorsement

•Planned, performed, and documented testing for various technologies:

oEnterprise Management Technology (EMT) Updates - Software

oInformation Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA’s)

o Browser Updates – Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.

o Hardware Injection

o Peripheral Devices

o Browser Updates – Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.

o Group Policy Objects

•Track stories and features using ServiceNow and Team Foundation Server (TFS) with all test findings and associated documentation.

•Occasionally lead in daily SCRUM meetings and practice Agile methodologies.

•Ensured lab environment had latest group policies and met DoD standards.

•Lead and coordinate a team with proper management and fundamentals to complete high priority tasks in a timely manner.

United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, CA December 2015, to December 2019

Cyber Network Specialist

•Configured encryption devices, routers, switches, firewalls, and built servers for communications services.

•Familiar with routing protocols, connecting to Satellite Communication devices, and troubleshooting capabilities.

•Over thousand plus hours of cyber network administration and troubleshooting in order to establish uninterrupted classified and unclassified services.

•Trained users and promoted security awareness to ensure that system security of server and network work efficiently.

•Installed Robust cyber communication networks that included 7 servers providing Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange services to support the command-and-control capabilities of the unit during multiple operations.

•Sys Admin Role.

•Developed complex diagrams to assist network establishment.

•Successfully integrated Marine Corps tactical cyber communications server services and routing capabilities into a complex shipboard, navy network, ensuring real time services were continuously available for exercising forces.

•Provided leadership with real time services to coordinate and execute the movement of all personnel for execution phases.

•Experience with VMWare environment.

Document and resolve tickets by using BMC Remedy Query.

CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA Security+ CE : Received: April 2017

EDUCATAION

Liberty Charter High School – Spring Valley, CA

High School Diploma

Cyber Network Operator School - Marine Corps

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