Engineer

PATRICIA FUNKHOUSER

Fredericksburg, VA 301-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/funkhous1

SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER SENIOR IT SYSTEMS & INFRASTRUCTURE LEAD

Senior IT Systems Engineer and Procurement and Sourcing Specialist and Request for proposals (RFPs) and Enterprise Sourcing respected for delivering secure, mission-critical systems across federal, defense, and enterprise environments. Recognized for translating complex operational and compliance requirements into scalable, resilient solutions supporting high-availability operations. Deep expertise spanning systems engineering, SharePoint (on-prem and cloud), infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, workflow automation, and data integrity within highly regulated environments.

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Designed, deployed, and sustained secure enterprise IT systems supporting federal and defense operations, consistently meeting stringent compliance requirements under DISA STIGs, security frameworks, and federal standards. Procurement and Sourcing Specialist and Request for proposals (RFPs) and Enterprise Sourcing

Platform Experience: Azure, AWS, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Snowflake, Databricks, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Shopify, HubSpot

Led modernization and administration of SharePoint on-prem and cloud environments, improving system performance, availability, and adoption across mission-critical programs.

Automated complex workflows and business processes using Power Automate, PowerShell, and SharePoint tools, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency.

Strengthened cybersecurity posture through encryption, firewall configuration, access controls, and continuous compliance monitoring across classified and unclassified systems.

Served as trusted technical advisor to program leadership, translating technical risk, system limitations, and improvement opportunities into clear, actionable recommendations.

Supported enterprise system integrations and large-scale IT environments involving SAP, ServiceNow, SQL, Windows Server, and virtualized infrastructure.

Maintained an active Secret clearance with prior TS/SCI (Full Scope Polygraph), supporting sensitive systems and mission-critical operations.

Resultsdriven Front-End Developer with extensive experience implementing SASS architectures to build scalable, maintainable, and highperformance UI systems. Skilled in modular CSS design, responsive layouts, designsystem integration, and optimizing frontend workflows using modern build tools. Adept at collaborating with designers and developers to translate complex UI requirements into clean, reusable, and productionready styles.

Development and Integration Tools

oGDB / debugging tools

oClearCase or ClearQuest

oDOORS / JIRA (requirements management)

oRational Software tools

oJenkins / CI/CD pipelines

oCameo

oMagic draw

oGATOR DEFEND Zumwalt Ticonderoga

CORE COMPENTICIES

RTOS and Embedded Platforms VxWorks 653 VxWorks, LynxOS, Integrity RGTOs, Wind River Workbench, Hardware in the Loop (HL) testing, Unit testing Frameworks, Google Test and Cpp unit, Software verification and validation/ Systems Engineering Enterprise IT Architecture SharePoint Administration (On-Prem & Online) Cybersecurity & STIG Compliance Network & Infrastructure Management Workflow Automation Power Automate PowerShell Program & Project Management (PMP) Data Integrity & Governance Requirements Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Federal IT Environments Risk Mitigation Operational Support/ DO-17-178-C/ ML-STD-498/ CMM/ DISI-STIG/ ICD-DPS-153/ SMP / VMEbus /VPX backplane architectures/FPGA integration/ Embedded Linus.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBM – Quantico, VA / General Dynamics

Software Tester / Systems Analyst Jan 2019 – Present

SAAS Implementation / Systems Engineer Jan 2017 – Jan 2019

• Supported enterprise IT systems serving federal operations, conducting systems analysis, testing, and validation to ensure reliability, security, and performance.

Procurement and Sourcing Specialist and Request for proposals (RFPs) and Enterprise Sourcing

• Administered SharePoint Server 2019 (on-prem) and SharePoint Online environments, managing upgrades, performance optimization, documentation, and user support.

• Automated workflows supporting government processes (including TMT and DTS), improving efficiency and reducing manual processing.

• Installed, configured, patched, and monitored Windows and SQL servers within virtualized environments.

• Ensured continuous compliance with DISA STIGs and cybersecurity requirements through system hardening, monitoring, and remediation.

• Conducted infrastructure assessments and delivered security and performance recommendations to senior leadership.

• Supported telecommunications initiatives, carrier bid reviews, and technical evaluations.

• Contributed to SAP deployments, system integrations, and end-user training initiatives.

JECC – Norfolk, VA

Systems Engineer Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

SASS implementation — Led endtoend deployment of SASSbased styling architecture, improving UI consistency and reducing stylesheet redundancy by 40%.

• Tested enterprise applications to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.

• Assisted with system monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution across hardware and software environments.

Procurement and Sourcing Specialist and Request for proposals (RFPs) and Enterprise Sourcing

M-NCPPC / IBM / Loral / Lockheed Martin

Special Technology Assistant to the Director Feb 2012 – Jan 2016

• Provided senior-level systems administration, DTS support, and IT procurement lifecycle management.

• Led cybersecurity configuration, data integrity preservation, and collaboration on cloud-based solutions.

• Oversaw vendor management, budgeting, policy development, and staff supervision.

• Managed emergency action planning, building security systems, and continuity of operations.

Procurement and Sourcing Specialist and Request for proposals (RFPs) and Enterprise Sourcing

SAAS Implementation

Design System Integration (tokens, variables, mixins)

SCSS Optimization (minification, deduplication, linting)

Build Tools (Webpack, Gulp, Vite, npm scripts)

IBM / Loral / Lockheed Martin (Earlier Experience)

Programmer Software Tester Configuration Team Lead

• Designed, developed, tested, and maintained secure systems supporting intelligence and defense operations.

• Led configuration management teams supporting operational readiness and mission continuity.

• Developed web applications, data management tools, and SAP-related solutions.

• Supported proposal development, vendor evaluation, and cost analysis.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science / Software Engineering

Drexel University

Bachelor of Science – Design Minor: Business Accounting

CERTIFICATIONS & CLEARANCES

Project Management Professional (PMP)

CompTIA A+ Network / Systems Certifications

Microsoft Certified

Google Apps for Education (GAFE)

Active Secret Clearance Prior TS/SCI (Full Scope Polygraph)

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT

Systems & Platforms: SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint Online (SPO), Power Automate, Power BI, ServiceNow, SAP, Oracle, VMware vSphere, Windows Server 2019

Networking & Security: Active Directory, Firewalls, Encryption, SD-WAN, Network Fabric, STIGs, IAVM

Databases & Tools: SQL, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, TMT, DTS, HPSM

Programming / Web: HTML5, CSS, PHP, Java, WordPress, GitHub

Productivity: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Support Staff of the Month (Multiple Years)

100% Customer / Project Goal Achievement Award

Customer Service & Quality Achievement Awards (HCA, Vanderbilt, FAA, Citibank, DHS)

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