Cyber Engineer with exceptional experience and multiple areas of cyber

DARREL PETERS

Cyber Engineer

804-***-**** *************@*******.*** Fort Myers, United States

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Cyber Engineer at SAIC

January 2018 - Feb 2026

• Worked alongside engineers implementing security updates for bastion servers used for remote access. • Provided regular reports to government counterparts and SAIC management on STIG applicability, Nessus scans and the overall security posture of the AZURE CloudOne environment. • Provided updates to all security related documentation on a quarterly or yearly basis as needed. • Exported Nessus results which were provided to government counterparts. • Maintained STIG compliance for all bastions in STIG Manager with the latest STIG findings.

Cyber Engineer/Architect – Team Leader at Northrup Grumman

January 2014 - January 2018

• Upgraded and maintained Cisco ASA’s, RSA multifactor servers, and the VPN environment for the State of Virginia on the VITA contract. • Provided reports of the network environment, daily to management. • Led a team of 10 firewall engineers to ensure the daily operation of the network environment • Managed the deployment of software updates and patches across enterprise systems, enhancing organizational security. • Delivered comprehensive reports detailing success and failures of security patches for executive management. • Provided high-level technical support, integrating new technologies to elevate user experience and compliance. Information Management Specialist at Xerox Employee at Mead West Vaco

January 2011 - January 2014

• Developed and distributed software applications using IBM BigFix and Novell, enhancing security. • Implemented new technologies to improve user experience and compliance with organizational policies. • Generated management reports based on security patch outcomes, guiding future compliance strategies. • Assisted with quarterly imaging processes for Windows XP/7 machines, ensuring updated security measures. SKILLS

Azure Admin Console operations for CloudOne instances Azure Entra ID configuration Azure DevOps

Windows Operating Systems Migration STIGs RMF

NIST 800-53 Firewalls VPNs IDS/IPS

Network Access Controls Routers Switches Cisco ASA Jira Confluence RSA VPN System Integration PC Configuration Wireshark Technical Support Customer Service

Technical Training Windows MacOS Linux

SUMMARY

Goal-oriented IT professional specializing in

cybersecurity compliance, with a focus on security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and risk

management framework (RMF) methodologies. Network

engineering experience with a strong understanding of network security principles and practices, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network access controls. Experience with configuring and troubleshooting network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls. Proven ability in network design and implementation. Expertise in implementing and remediating DISA STIG controls on Layer 2/3 network switches, routers, Cisco ASA VPNs, and firewalls. Proficient in using tools such as Artifactory, M.S. Azure, EvaluateSTIG, StigViewer, Stig Manager, Security Center & Nessus tools. (ACAS), SCAP and

network monitoring tools. Track record of flexibility in various Software/Systems Development Life Cycle work roles. Strong work ethic with a proven track record in project management, technical support, and software analysis. Extensive experience in managing software releases, upgrades, and establishing strategic IT project directions.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Cyber Security Policy

Colorado Technical University

Bachelor of Science in Information

Technology

Strayer University

CompTIA Security+, Active DoD Secret

Clearance

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