Information Systems Cybersecurity Engineer

RALPH EDOUARD II

La Mesa, CA 516-***-**** *********@*****.*** https://www.github.com/redouard2

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-edouard-ii/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of experience in IT, system administration, and cybersecurity. U.S. Marine Corps veteran holding an active TS/SCI clearance. Expertise includes RMF processes, cloud security, vulnerability management, and compliance with DoD policies. Proficient in Azure, VMware, Linux, and network administration. Certified in CISSP, and ITIL with a strong focus on security engineering and operational excellence. Seeking a position as an Information Systems Security Engineer, Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, Senior SOC Analyst, or a Cybersecurity Architect.

CERTIFICATIONS

CISSP

CompTIA CASP+

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA CySA+

CompTIA Security +

Wireshark Certified Network Analyst (WCNA)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Western Governors University - BS, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance June 2024

Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service Course (eMASS) March 2024

ACAS Operator and Supervisor Course January 2024

University of Maryland Global Campus - AAS, Computer Technology May 2022

WORK EXPERIENCE

AUSGAR Technologies - Cybersecurity Engineer Nov 2023 to Present

Lead RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes for NAVSEA Business and Platform IT Systems, ensuring compliance throughout system engineering and maintenance stages.

Advise on cybersecurity design and implementation to align with DoD policies, including DISA STIGs and SRGs, reducing compliance gaps.

Conduct security risk assessments and develop remediation strategies, integrating findings into the system Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

Analyzed over 50 system architectures to identify vulnerabilities, address risks, and deliver actionable recommendations to clients.

Supported and resolved issues across Azure services, including Sentinel (SIEM), Virtual Machines, Monitor, and Active Directory, averaging five resolved cases per week.

Configured secure cloud environments in Microsoft Azure, leveraging Private Link, Network Security Groups, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to meet NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, and HIPAA/HITRUST compliance, reducing security incidents by 70% within one month.

Navy Reserves - Information Systems Technician Aug 2023 to Present

Operate and maintain radio frequency and global satellite communication systems to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.

Manage and secure information systems across platforms, overseeing network administration, troubleshooting, and user training.

Design and implement wide-area networks and computer systems, optimizing performance and security.

Conduct diagnostics, data recovery, and maintenance to sustain operational readiness and compliance with communication protocols.

G2IT - Systems Engineer Mar 2023 to Nov 2023

Accelerated a server migration project, completing it in three months instead of the estimated six-month timeline.

Designed and implemented virtualized lab environments hosting training software, leading installations, configurations, testing, and ongoing administration while ensuring system security and disaster recovery procedures.

Migrated infrastructure to the Virtual Training Environment cloud, leveraging VMware technologies including vSphere and vCloud Director.

Conducted ACAS scans using NESSUS and utilized HBSS and ESS to maintain system security, integrating Agile methodologies via JIRA to streamline operations.

Linchpin Solutions -Network Engineer Jan 2023 to Mar 2023

Designed, implemented, and maintained secure and scalable network infrastructures, ensuring stability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.

Developed disaster recovery plans to minimize downtime and enhance network resilience.

Authored standard operating procedures for technical issue resolution, reducing service ticket resolution times.

Translated complex technical issues into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, driving security awareness and compliance.

C4 Planning Solutions - System Administrator July 2022 to Jan 2023

Delivered on-site and global technical support for U.S. Marine Corps and allied forces' C4I systems, ensuring operational effectiveness across military operations.

Installed, configured, and managed Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Active Directory, routers, switches, firewalls, and VMware environments, including ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere.

Leveraged Red Hat Linux for security provisioning, database management, and limited SQL service implementation.

Provided expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades for tactical communications systems and fielded Marine Corps C4I systems.

U.S. Marine Corps - System Administrator Jan 2014 to July 2022

Managed installation, configuration, and administration of Command-and-Control systems, overseeing $20M+ in government assets with 100% accountability.

Planned and led four large-scale audits and exercises, achieving 99% compliance within constrained timelines.

Implemented and tested network and server patches, updating policies to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Installed and managed Windows Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware environments (ESXi, vCenter, vSphere), and networking hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Utilized Red Hat Linux for security provisioning, database management, and limited SQL services.

Identified, mitigated, and reported vulnerabilities to ensure network and server integrity.

U.S. Marine Corps - Classified Asset Control Admin Feb 2019 to June 2021

Oversaw classification, inventory, and accountability of secret drives and documents, maintaining 100% compliance with handling procedures for over $1M in assets.

Maintained weekly inventory of 1,000+ classified materials, ensuring accuracy and integrity.

Led annual and bi-annual inspections, achieving pass rates exceeding 95%, including a 100% rating in FY 2020.

Managed secure transfer, documentation, and destruction of classified materials, ensuring strict adherence to transportation and security protocols.

CYBERSECURITY AND TECHNICAL PROJECTS

Virtual SIEM via Microsoft Azure

Implemented Azure Sentinel for SIEM capabilities, integrating custom PowerShell scripts to extract metadata from Windows Event Viewer for geolocation analysis.

Configured Log Analytics Workspace to ingest and map geographic data, visualizing global attack data (e.g., RDP brute force) on a world map within Azure Sentinel.

Virtual Vulnerability Scanner via Nessus & Windows 10 VM

Deployed Nessus Essentials to conduct credentialed vulnerability scans on Windows 10 hosts, leading vulnerability management efforts across sandbox networks.

Developed and automated remediation processes for vulnerabilities linked to Windows updates and third-party software.

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