Systems Engineer Senior

George Robert Strutz

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Millersville, MD 21108

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Peraton

Cyber Systems Engineering, Senior Advisor

**/**/**** – 04/18/2025

OPS Consulting

Senior Systems Engineer

07/14/2022 – 08/29/2024

SageCor Solutions

Senior Systems Engineer

03/28/2022 - 07/08/2022

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE~ 1.5 Years

Senior Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering and Architecture

08/30/2020 - 03/26/2022

Series: 0800 Pay Plan: GG Grade: 15

DISA EXPERIENCE~ 14 Years

Branch Chief - 1 Year+ 5 Months

ID62 NetOps Element Management Systems Branch

03/17/2019 - 08/29/2020

Series: 0855 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Senior Systems Engineer/Acting Chief Engineer - 1 Year

ID32 Endpoint Security Branch /Endpoint Division

05/27/2018 - 03/16/2019

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Sr. Systems Engineer - 3 Years + 4 Months

SD13 Systems Engineering and Integration Branch

02/08/2015 - 05/26/2018

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Enterprise Collaboration Service Manager/COR - 2 Years

PEO Enterprise Information Services; Collaboration Branch 03/10/2013 - 2/07/2015 Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Computer Scientist – 1 Year + 8 Months

Enterprise Engineering Directorate; Performance Analysis Division

08/08/2011 - 03/09/2013

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13

Field Engineer - 5 Years + 2 months

GIG Engineering; Field Engineering Branch 07/09/2006 - 08/07/2011

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13

US COAST GUARD ~ 2.5 Years

Information Technology Specialist - 2 Years+ 5 Months

Training Center Petaluma; Facilities Engineering Division

02/22/2004 - 07/08/2006

Series: 2210 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11

Work experience in the private sector in Silicon Valley San Jose, CA 95131

07/1979 - 12/2001 ~ 20+ Years

20 years of experience working in computer networking and facilities management in the computer industry. Experience includes Windows, Novell, Hewlett-Packard, and Apple networking environments.

08/1999 - 12/2001 Senior Computer Student Assistant

11/1997 - 01/1998 Information Technology Consultant

09/1989 - 11/1991 Facilities/Security Supervisor

07/1979 - 08/1989 Facilities Services Specialist

EDUCATION

Master's Degree Systems Engineering+

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Cybersecurity

University of Maryland Baltimore County- 12/2016

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science

California State University, Chico - 5/2002

DAWIA Level 3 Systems Planning, Research, Development and Engineering

Defense Acquisition University - 6/2013

DAWIA Level 3 Information Technology (IT)

Defense Acquisition University - 6/2013

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

Phoenix TS, Columbia, MD 21044 - 03/2019

CompTIA Cloud Computing Essentials

Phoenix TS, Columbia, MD 21044 - 10/2016

Microsoft Certified Professional #2973652,

Butte College - 5/2003

A.S. Computer & Information Sciences

A.S. Computer & Information Applications

Mendocino College - 05/1998

WORK EXPERIENCE

Peraton 09/03/2024 – 04/18/2025

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Cyber Systems Engineering, Senior Advisor

Analyze user's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high-level system architectures to develop system requirements specifications. Analyze system requirements and leads design and development activities. Guide users in formulating requirements, advises alternative approaches, and conducts feasibility studies. Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology. Incorporate new plans, designs and systems into ongoing operations.

Develop technical documentation. Develops system Architecture and system design documentation. Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans

Interact with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts. Assume the ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Systems Engineering area of responsibility. Communicate with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives to develop operational view, technical standards view, and system and services view for architectures using applicable DoDAF standards. Conduct and/or approve end-to-end system trade analyses to optimize system operations over its life-cycle through the proper balance of non- functional system performance areas. Use validated models, simulations, and prototyping to mitigate risk and reduce cost of system development. Ensure effective, periodic review and control of the evolving configuration of a system, both hardware and software components and associated documentation, during the life of the system. Serves as a member of the CCB. Develops system design alternatives that consider life cycle cost, reuse, complexity, risk, system expansion, and growth. Develop alternative courses of action, workarounds, and fall-back positions with a recommended course of action for each risk, and monitor and re-evaluate risks at appropriate milestones. Monitors risks using earned value management (EVM) data. As a participant within an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) effort, recommends a preferred solution based on selection criteria adjusted for reasonableness and validity of assumptions, technology limitations, environmental impact, and life cycle costs. Provides technical direction for the development, engineering, interfacing, integration, and testing of all components of complex hardware/software systems to include requirements elicitation, analysis and functional allocation, conducting systems requirements reviews, developing concepts of operation and interface standards, developing system architectures, and performing technical/non-technical assessment and management as well as end-to-end flow analysis.

Performs system engineering support for the design, development and deployment of High Performance Computing (HPC) systems. Plans and performs engineering and integration of transport layer devices such as switching, routing, server and storage capabilities. Plan and manage migration of HPC systems to Amazon Web Services (AWS). Decommission excess legacy or plan the technical refresh of existing equipment. Develop requirements for System of System (SoS) architectures for future HPC systems

OPS Consulting 07/14/2022 – 08/29/2024

Hanover, MD 21076

Senior Systems Engineer

Performs systems engineering, architectural development and technical leadership in the research and development of advanced high performance computing (HPC) systems. Assists in the development, analysis, tracking, and reporting of technical requirements and monitor delivery and performance of those requirements. Assists with resource planning and tracking such as developing, managing, and evaluating schedules and project plans, WBS, risk management, alternatives analysis, ICDs, architecture documentation, etc. Generates technical strategies and other technical artifacts, briefing slides, etc. Supports inter-organizational collaboration activities and assists with acquisition and contracting documentation, such as SOW development and contract strategies.

Performs Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) expertise in building and maintaining UAF Meta-Model profile extensions and viewpoints in the Cameo Enterprise Architecture (EA) tool suite. Utilize Cameo EA and Teamwork Cloud to develop efficient models including executable behavior models for a System-of-System (SoS) architecture development effort. Develop and use reference architectures and design patterns to enhance model template re-use and apply metrics to assure architecture quality and integrity.

Perform Technical Team Lead duties in the organization to motivate team members, create an inspiring team environment, coach and encourage self-development, set team and individual goals, and monitor work output. Formally review performance annually and develop periodic performance reports to company leadership and/or client, as necessary. Approve time and attendance and paid time off requests. Assists with recruiting by participating on interview panels. Participate in proposal activities by providing advice and performs market research.

SageCor Solutions 03/28/2022 - 07/08/2022

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Senior Systems Engineer

Performs systems engineering services to develop high performance computing systems. Provides end-to-end systems engineering for HPC systems. Provides technical leadership of HPC architecture design and component integration for prototype systems. Produces system engineering architecture artifacts. Defines and implements agile development processes and configure tool environment. Supports Software Development Team in planning development and deployment efforts.

Department of Defense 08/30/2020 - 03/26/2022

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Series: 0800 Pay Plan: GG Grade: 15

Senior Systems Engineer

Performs systems engineering services to develop high performance computing systems for the Department of Defense. Provide end-to-end systems engineering for HPC systems by increasing understanding of mission partner requirements and providing technical leadership of HPC architecture design and component integration. Increase efficiency and incubate breakthroughs in HPC technologies; evaluate alternatives to current HPC architectures. Enhance the HPCS work environment by improving recruiting, training, the culture, communications, career growth opportunities, processes, and policies. Improve portfolio planning and execution by optimizing funding, schedule, performance, and suitability and increasing collaboration with mission partners.

Defense Information Systems Agency 03/17/2019 - 08/29/2020

Fort Meade, MD 20755

Series: 0855 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Branch Chief, NetOps Element Management Systems

Plans, manages, supervises work and establishes priorities. Assigns work to subordinates based on workload, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Prioritized, delegated and fostered the development of high performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and team work. Reviews work for technical adequacy and compliance with established policies and procedures. Develops performance standards, discusses performance with and rates employees. Develop an annual budget for all projects and system support for the branch. Lead efforts for Defense Communications Network (DCN) technology evaluations, which involves identifying a weighted feature matrix for a specific need and evaluating and scoring products against the desired features. Perform engineering assessments and analyses of element management systems hardware and software to assure compliance with design objectives, security, and customer requirements. Plan and conduct technical evaluations and engineering analyses of new technologies or solutions to satisfy new requirements or meet transformation objectives. Provide engineering support for the installation and cutover of system upgrades and improvements. Provide Tier Ill support for Element Management Systems (EMS) and Support System issues escalated by Tier I and Tier II at the Global NetOps Support Center (GNSC) and Theater Network Centers (TNC) requiring a deep understanding of TCP/IP and routing and switching technologies. Provide data and program material needed for briefings, customer and commander presentations and conferences. Manage a Configuration Control Board to document, review and implement changes on the EMS, Defense Communications Network (DCN), and Support Systems including network function virtualization of routers, switches, virtual firewalls, and virtual load balancers. Design, plan, sustain, and provide Tier Ill operational support for the DCN. Ensure compliance with security requirements to accomplish operational objectives.

Defense Information Systems Agency 05/27/2018 - 03/16/2019

Fort Meade, MD 20755

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Senior Systems Engineer/ Acting Chief Engineer

Appointed as Acting Chief Engineer on 17 September, 2018. Reviews and provides input on the Cyber Security Architecture and strategic plans, manages the transition of systems to MilCloud 2.0 (IaaS), develop a system engineering process for the Endpoint Security Division, and directs the selection of a requirements management tool and processes. Participates in determining the program, goals, objectives, and resource requirements. Develops, maintains, and supports developmental programs for the engineering staff within the division. Develops the Modernization Roadmap and testing and transition of new technologies, aligns capability development in the division to the Agency and Department of Defense's cyber strategies and implements centralized lifecycle management, direction and guidance for acquisition, sustainment and implementation of Endpoint security solutions. Performs engineering services for the Cyber Endpoint Security Solutions branch. Leads a team on the testing and evaluation of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Containment solutions for implementation across the Department of Defense by delegating authority and responsibility to subordinates. Led research focused on identifying emerging technology solutions that reduce costs, increase efficiencies, provide more value, provide more capabilities, reduce risks, and increase security for endpoint security solutions. Research activities include readings, proof-of-concepts (POC), and lab testing. Coordinates test and evaluation activities of multiple vendor solutions with various governmental agencies, COCOMs and SYSCOMs. Performed definition of scoring methodologies for technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation into the suite of security products. Provides engineering expertise in leveraging Big Data capabilities to share information of cyber threat telemetry from endpoints across the DoD. Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical, and process views. Define technical strategies with respect to technology domain standards and design goals. Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, which include product selection, versions, upgrades, projects and milestones. Evaluates engineering processes and developmental capabilities with respect to modernization and sustainment of current endpoint solutions and audits of IT programs and projects. Established and maintained effective relationships with senior-level personnel, including the Technical Director, to advise on cyber strategy across the agency and the Department of Defense.

Defense Information Systems Agency 02/08/2015 - 05/26/2018

Fort Meade, MD 20755

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Senior Systems Engineer

Project Manager and Systems Engineer providing technical consultation with a focus on architecture, requirements analysis, functional analysis, SE Process, technical design reviews, configuration management, testing, and technical experiments/investigations of the Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS-J). Participate in leveraging the use of DevOps for efficient software development. Leads the Engineering Review Board (ERB) which advises the Change Control Board (CCB) if a capability is ready for fielding by providing systems engineering cross-organizational activities. Developed organizational requirements in support of the architecture, engineering, integration, and work planning activities across the portfolio. Member of the Engineering Leadership Group (ELG) to ensure the organization utilizes common and consistent systems engineering standards and methodologies. Developed a high-level architecture and CONOPS for an enterprise-level test environment. Deputy to Branch Chief and Team Lead and Director for Test and Evaluation workforce providing leadership, technical oversight, and supervisory duties. Issue job performance objectives and provide performance criteria to workforce. Participate in evaluation of hiring actions. Develop annual budgets for contractor support and the chargebacks to other divisions in the directorate. Produce cost, schedule, and performance projections for effective budgeting of support contracts. Rotation Assignment: Endpoint Security Division modernizing the endpoint security solutions by performing engineering support as a member of a team that will be performing requirements gathering and analysis, testing, and validation of best in breed endpoint security technologies.

Defense Information Systems Agency 03/10/2013 - 02/07/2015

Fort Meade, MD 20755

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 14

Enterprise Collaboration Service Manager

Enterprise Collaboration Service Manager and Engineer providing technical consultation in the development of enterprise services including collaboration services such as the Defense Connect Online (DCO) and the Defense Collaboration Service (DCS). Conducted performance analysis by collection of key metrics on a service with over 1 million users across the Department of Defense (DoD). Served as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on the DCO ACAT II contract totaling $28.6 M annually over a 3 year period of performance.

Defense Information Systems Agency 08/08/2011 - 03/09/2013

Fort Meade, MD 20755

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13

Computer Scientist

Performed engineering research and performance analysis as a Computer Scientist in the End-to-End Performance Analysis Branch/Modeling and Simulation Division/Enterprise Engineering Directorate. Performed advanced research pertaining to design, development, and maintenance of computer systems. Worked with a broad spectrum of tasks with the ability to go deeply into a problem area rapidly. Led an application performance analysis effort on the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (EMASS) which uncovered inefficiencies in the .NET code. Participated in the software development of an Outlook Performance Tool (OPT) which reported performance metrics for the Defense Enterprise Email Service (DEE) and recommended functional improvements to the service. Utilized Microsoft System's Center Operations Manager (SCOM) in support of improving the performance of the DoD Enterprise Email (DEE) service. Served as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for an engineering services contract which my efforts resulted in a $47,000 savings to the Government for the first option year. Designed the virtualization of the Analysis Center computing environment.

Defense Information Systems Agency 07/09/2006 - 08/07/2011

San Diego, CA 92110

Series: 1550 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13

Computer Scientist / Field Engineer

Served as a DISA Field Engineer and liaison to the SPAWAR Navy Chief Engineer's Office performing engineering, acquisition, and program management as a Functional Subject Matter Expert in the fielding of DISA's Net-Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) and Net Enabled Command Capability (NECC) to encourage system interoperability and integration with DISA systems and services. Performed performance assessments of the DISA enterprise collaboration services Defense Connect Online (DCO) and IBM Sametime (Ecollabcenter). Engineered a solution to integrate the collaboration service video and VOIP with SPAWAR's video teleconferencing services (VTC) to run large online virtual conferences. A member of the DoD Collaboration Interoperability Working Group (CIWG) and Joint Chat Conferences which reviewed proposed architectures and protocols for the DoD.

United States Coast Guard, TRACEN 02/22/2004- 07/08/2006

Petaluma, CA 94952

Series: 2210 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11

Information Technology Specialist

Served as the technical expert on various methods of information systems, in particular, the Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system, the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), the Civil Engineering Data System (CEDS), Specification Processing systems, and Construction Cost Estimating systems. Developed procedures for the development of all design projects and assisted engineers in project design through computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) production, specification processing, and construction cost estimating. Performed Project Management and Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) on engineering projects. Designed the upgrade of the Training Center's fire alarm systems into one integrated system.

California State University, Chico 08/1999 to 12/2001

Senior Computer Student Assistant

Chico, CA 95929

Provided desktop and network support for 80 client computers in a Windows/Novell computing environment. Project manager for the planning, preparation, and deployment of new systems. Analyzed the most complex system problems in the department and presented solutions to management. Performed research on new applications and equipment and prepared results for management's review. Provided computer training to the department's users and was Senior IS Support Technician. Managed the department's workload by delegating work orders to subordinate technicians. Chaired the weekly IS Department meetings and project status meetings.

Radius, Inc. 09/1989 to 11/1991

Facilities/Security Supervisor

San Jose, CA 95131

IT Duties: Created written specifications for wiring and support of computer system and network relocations in a MAC environment. Supported data communications and telecommunications infrastructure. Designed and implemented e-mail work request form and ported the data into a database for management purposes. Exported event data from card access security system and imported it into MAC systems for management purposes.

Facilities Duties: Provided supervision to 11 employees. Defined facilities and security needs and obtained bids from contractors. Conducted competitive bidding from contractors and managed company relocations Planned and managed relocations of national sales offices. Used VersaCAD and AutoCAD programs, plotters, and blueprint machines to create facilities drawings.

ITT Information Systems / Qume Corporation 07/1979 to 08/1989

Facilities Services Specialist

San Jose, CA 95131

IT Duties: Installed data wiring from user terminals and workstations to an HP3000 mainframe system. Experienced in computer rooms with raised floors. Install terminal emulation cards and software into workstations to enable them to communicate with HP3000 mainframe. Performed support and troubleshooting of computer workstations, line printers, and networks. Installation and support of UPS systems and fire suppression systems. Installation and support of telephone systems. Install coax cable and network cards into computer workstations. Provided user support and troubleshooting of token ring networks. Installed 9000 System WAN Controller in computer room and connect to T1 line to Arizona. Planned and managed a migration of 150 users from HP3000 mainframe to the new controller. Installed network cards, coax cables, and hubs to support new system. Create written specifications for wiring and support of computer system and network relocations. Conduct competitive bids from contractors and manage relocations supporting data communications and telecommunications.

Facilities Duties: Performed facility maintenance duties supporting 200 employees. Coordinated facilities services contracts with outside agencies. Defined and requested bids for building improvements and renovations. Planned and managed office and production floor relocations. Performed support of security card access system. Managed the facilities budget of $1.2 M.

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