Information Security Cloud

GERMARCUS WILLIAMS (Top Secret/SCI Clearance)

INFORMATION SECURITY EXPERT CYBER SECURITY SPECIALIST IT SYSTEM ENGINEER

Certified Information Security professional with an extensive background in data protection, team building, leadership, Resource Management and complex IT environments, developing successful technical solutions for industry leaders. 12 years of military experience in information systems, program management and development, supervising, leading, and managing people, including Army Soldiers, Government Contract employees, and Air Force personnel in various government organizations.

Hands-on expertise in requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and directing risk management initiatives while establishing, implementing and enhancing key information security objectives and control frameworks. Proven track record of securing mutually beneficial rates by negotiating contracts with vendors and purchasing information technology equipment worth $400K. Excellent interpersonal and training skills with the ability to foster and sustain mutually beneficial relationships.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Windows 10, Server 2019 and earlier, VMWare, Azure/Office365, Argus, Nagios, Splunk, Snort, Security Onion, SolarWinds Security Event Manager, Kismet, SQL, SiteLock, Wireshark, Acunetix, Teramind, AxCrypt, VM Workstation, Android, macOS, iOS, Cisco Devices, Routing, Switching, Encryption Devices, SharePoint

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS:

CYBERSECURITY: Supported development of advanced analytics capability for the national cyber security program Plan, designed and implemented leading-edge cyber analytic information system against cyber threats. Evaluated capabilities to support the program's strategic goals. Participated in managing, planning, and executing Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SLC) integration and testing stage reviews.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: implementing and maintaining system security and configurations of Department servers while providing IT support, including planning, software and hardware configuration. Analyzed information to determine, recommend, and plan layout for the type of computers and peripheral equipment modifications to existing systems.

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS: Developed systems that met user requirements by performing system analysis and database design. Translated business requirements into technical requirements. Developed technical documentation. Performed code and report development to meet user requirements.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION: Developed database queries and reports and developed/implemented policies, procedures, and associated training for network resource administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery. Performed data conversions, audits and reconciliations and monitored system capacity to determine its effect on performance and recommended enhancements to meet new or changing network demands

AREA OF EXPERTISE

Critical Thinking • Information & Network Security • Problem Solving • Virtualization • Enterprise Switching& VLANs • Network & Systems Configuration • Conflict Resolution • Active Directory • Windows & Linux Administration • Deep Understanding of OSI model • Network Infrastructure Administration • Scripting: PowerShell, Bash • Advanced Network Troubleshooting • Monitoring •Static & Dynamic Routing • Secure Data Recovery, Backup, Restoration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Data Operations Officer Oct 2023 - Present

United States Department of the Army Fort Cavazos, Texas, United States ·

Managed and reported on the results of a Security review of the Network, Operating and Application Systems design of a new client's environment. Developed metrics to determine/increase security effectiveness, improve productivity, and reduce costs resulting in a more secure and productive environment.

Key Accomplishments.

Analyzing the results of penetration testing, designing reviews, source code reviews and other security tests.

Working knowledge of common information technology management frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.

Good knowledge of network and security technologies such as Firewalls, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, IDS/IPS, Routing and Switching.

Managed daily operations and maintenance of enterprise network, AWS hybrid cloud, and end-user service desk.

Supported and secured complex Cisco, Windows, and VMware network.

Developed and enforced HIPPA security and compliance program from the ground up.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN/ SYSTEM ENGINEER Apr 2021 –Oct 2023

United States Department of the Army Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, United States

Supervised the overall security objectives of the Department while working toward the completion of the Department's goal of security. Implemented, developed, and managed Information Systems security, policies and procedures throughout the entire Department, resulting in more secure data and better-educated employees

Key Accomplishments.

Managed and administered data, program, and user security standards to protect resources. Implements protective and corrective measures for known and suspected vulnerabilities.

Responsible for Managing, coordinating and controlling over $5 million in IT equipment. Also handle IT incident management, report design and development, and assisting with creating and deploying new Configuration Management Database (CMDB) from the ground up.

Trained 20 end users on security processes, procedures, and risks via the Department's first security education program.

Performed extensive Exchange 2010\Active Directory migrations, network upgrades, VPN and firewall reconfigurations, vulnerability assessments, and migrations to the private cloud.

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

United States Department of the Army Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

Managed daily operations of network environment. Administered security applications and appliances. Supported policy, threat, and vulnerability management programs by creating, managing, and complying with security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Performed incident management, risk assessments, remediation efforts, security awareness training, and support of disaster recovery and business continuity programs.

Deployed services across the network, managed the web server and Microsoft Azure, trained all technology specialists in phone configurations, and restored computer and software images.

Deployed and managed the systems in the enterprise and deployed environments as the systems administrator, ensuring all products and programs were up to standard while configuring and implementing innovative ways to further the technology in special operations.

LAN MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT Oct 2012 - Dec 2018

United States Department of the Army Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States

Enhance organizational effectiveness by assessing the operational capability of communication operators and providing necessary

training to staff with a keen focus on correcting highlighted deficiencies. Maintain documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint through the SharePoint system.

Key Responsibilities

Encouraged junior staff to achieve career growth by determining professional development/training needs and providing effective coaching to employees.

Supported decision-making on future initiatives by analyzing the latest trends and briefing senior military officials on various IT advancements worldwide.

Assessed and mitigated potential risks by researching current cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and unfavorable incidents plaguing global computer networks.

Protected classified/unclassified traffic on military communications networks by overseeing receipt, issuance, management and destruction of COMSEC keys/devices.

Ensured IT system security and protection from external threats by implementing security policies throughout the workplace,

while managing updates of Information assurance training collateral.

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Science – Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus

Master of Science – Cloud Computing Systems

Currently Enrolled

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CASP+

CISCO CCNA (Expired)

Share Point Training

Fiber Optics

Information Assurance

Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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