Cybersecurity-Driven Systems Engineer with TS/SCI Clearance

Zackary R. Caneff

Phone: 410-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

Clearance

TS/SCI with Fullscope Polygraph

Education

High School Diploma – Chesapeake Senior High School Certifications

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)

Professional Experience

Junior Systems Engineer

Percival Engineering May 2023 – Present

Conducted technical assessments of applications and infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities and potential security risks in both hardware and software.

Authored detailed reports on system components, providing comprehensive vulnerability assessments and proposing mitigation strategies.

Collaborated with clients to understand their system requirements, ensuring accurate technical solutions.

Delivered technical presentations to senior management and clients, summarizing findings and proposed actions.

Junior Systems Engineer

CACI October 2021 – May 2023

Systems Administration: Managed and maintained IT infrastructure, including remote user account management through Active Directory.

Performed computer imaging and system configurations before deployment, ensuring readiness for integration into corporate environments.

Managed network configurations, securely connected devices to local domains and networks, and ensured all systems met compliance and security standards.

Utilized Jira to efficiently manage and resolve customer support tickets, ensuring timely issue resolution.

Server Management: Performed regular health checks on multiple servers, ensuring optimal performance and security. Conducted system updates and created virtual servers to optimize resource allocation.

Network Engineering: Troubleshot network issues using tools like Putty and Command Prompt. Maintained and configured Brocade switches and patch panels. Network Monitor

SAIC August 2020 – October 2021

Remotely monitored and troubleshot network systems globally, ensuring continuous performance and security across the enterprise.

Documented issues and provided regular status updates to stakeholders.

Created daily reports on system metrics, ensuring compliance with performance requirements.

Worked with network engineers and system developers to resolve issues and implement improvements.

Utilized VMware and Hyper-V for maintaining and troubleshooting multiple virtual machines.

Managed the secure transfer of mission-critical data across protected networks, performing virus scans and integrity checks to ensure data security.

Preformed Data transfers between different networks. IT Support Technician

IMG October 2018 – August 2020

Systems Administration: Led IT support in Fort Meade, overseeing team activities, managing resources, and providing customer feedback to improve technical support operations.

Configured and installed network cables (Cat5, Cat6) for workstations, servers, and telecommunication equipment.

Migrated user profiles for new workstations, ensuring a seamless transition.

Telephony Modernization: Assisted in modernizing telephony systems, installing and troubleshooting Cisco VoIP phones, and managing the installation of data cabling for telephony systems.

Access Control Specialist

Cencore April 2018 – October 2018 (While Attending College)

Managed access control systems, issued badges, and ensured compliance with client security protocols.

Hardware Technician

Vintage Security February 2016 – June 2016 (While Attending College)

Installed IT infrastructure, including low-voltage cables and network hardware.

Configured and tested Cisco and Netgear switches, wireless access points, and routers. Skills & Technical Proficiencies

Systems Administration: Active Directory, Server Management, Imaging, VMware, Hyper-V

Network Engineering: Troubleshooting, Brocade Switches, Cisco Switches, VPN, Firewall Configuration

Security & Compliance: Risk Assessments, Vulnerability Management, Security Standards

Software & Tools: Jira, Putty, Command Prompt, VMware, Hyper-V

Telephony Systems: Cisco VoIP, Telephony Modernization

Data Transfer & Integrity: Secure Data Transfer, Virus Scanning, Integrity Checks

Contact this candidate