Systems Engineer

Anthony Cucco

*** ******* ****** ● Edison, New Jersey 08837 ● 848-***-**** ● *******@*******.***

A highly motivated Systems Engineer with 15 plus years of experience in the IT industry. Credentials include assignments in security, engineering, administration, project management, development and training. I have technically led projects involving many different technologies including IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts), Windows Updates, Oracle Updates, Client Server, VB Scripting, DOS Scripting, Lotus Notes and SQL. While doing so, I have gathered a strong set of engineering and administration skills. I am valued for my strong focus on results, and my unique blend of analytical, technical and organizational abilities. I am an effective communicator who uses diplomacy to excel at working with all levels of IT, government personnel, business area management and stakeholders.

Education

Comptia Security+ 12/10

Microsoft Certified Professional – Windows 2000 Professional 3/01

Microsoft Certified Professional – Windows NT Workstation 4.0 4/99

DeVry University, North Brunswick, NJ – Electronics and Computer Technology Associate Degree 9/91 - 5/93

Clearance

Secret Security Clearance 10/05

Professional Achievements

Systems Security Engineer

C2S2, A Division of L-3 Communications, Inc., Eatontown, New Jersey 04/07 – Present

A Lead Engineer in the Communications Group in support of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center (SEC) at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, on multiple complex mission critical defense satellite network telecommunications IAVA releases.

• Lead engineer supporting equipment and network infrastructure in a mostly Windows Server 2003 environment on various satellite and tactical communications projects, working with teams consisting of analysts, technical writers and configuration management specialists.

• Provided Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) remediation support by performing vulnerability assessments of platform assets, presenting assessment reports, implementing findings, writing and maintaining all IAVA service package documentation including installation and test procedure documents.

• Expertise on the DISA Gold Disk, Oracle and OpenVMS scripts and the eEye Retina assessment and remediation standards and techniques, as well as a complete understanding of network architecture, network connectivity and the utilization of all network security assets.

• Responsible for securing mission critical workstations for the US Military by scripting automated installs for distribution across the globe using Windows batch scripting, VBscript, and automated application installations.

• Configuration and implementation of the Windows Firewall, Windows Security Template and Group Policy and Microsoft Windows Patch distribution.

• Installed operating systems, COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) systems, GOTS (government off-the-shelf) systems, developed applications, installed version upgrades and maintenance fixes.

• Maintain and develop appropriate documentation of network and computer systems software configuration changes, upgrade/rollout test procedures, and systems security policies.

• Monitor system and network performance making recommendations for modifications to system configurations to ensure minimal impact.

• Duties include administration and maintenance of Windows 2003/XP/Vista and OpenVMS systems, and management of a mid-sized network (TCP/IP, DNS, Printer and Active Directory).

• Knowledge of Active Directory, Windows Server 2003, SQL Server, Oracle Database Server, and Windows XP/Vista and an extensive knowledge of all aspects of network management for a medium-scale network operating under Windows Server Network Operating System as well as an intimate working knowledge of related LAN software such as virus protection and monitoring packages.

• Provide support to fielded systems.

Systems Engineer

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), Piscataway, New Jersey 07/03-04/07

• Provided daily server and network administration support.

• Supported integration and testing of system software, applications and hardware in a Windows 2000/2003 environment distributed across 4 networked environments.

• Installed operating systems, COTS (commercial-off-the-shelf) systems, GOTS (government off-the-shelf) systems, and developed applications, installed version upgrades and maintenance fixes, configured LANs supporting a total of 5 Cisco routers and 3 firewalls. Reported problems, received and logged equipment deliveries, maintained equipment inventories, and designed and documented physical equipment layouts.

• Implemented a basic configuration of LANs and WANs using Cisco IOS to configure Cisco routers and switches.

• Familiarity with configuration of firewalls, in particular Symantec Enterprise Firewall, including setup of routes, protocols, and rules.

• Experienced with installation and configuration of applications and system software, which required hands-on set-up of hardware and Ethernet IP networks.

• Supported software which included Windows 2000/2003, Windows XP, Government Common Operating Environment (COE), NeuralStar (network management), Remedy (trouble ticketing), web-based applications, Microsoft IIS, Apache web server, SQL Server, Oracle 8 and 9i, Symantec Enterprise Firewall (Raptor), Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition, MSMQ, Microsoft Project Server, Professional and Web Access, Microsoft Office 2000/XP Professional, DNS, and Active Directory, proxy servers and web servers all on Dell Power Edge servers and Dell laptops.

• Demonstrated the capability of managing and documenting server and IP network configurations, including routers and switches, and a solid understanding of supported operating systems and networking/distributed computing environment concepts (client/server).

• Other required duties included DMZ implementation, experience with RAID management/Disk Volume management, knowledge of data center security concepts, solid troubleshooting skills, a willingness to adjust schedule to accommodate requirements.

Network Systems Administrator/Technical Project Manager

Atlantic Computer Solutions, Hoboken, New Jersey 07/02-07/03

• Responsible for providing project management, technical knowledge, LAN/WAN infrastructure, desktop integration and support.

• Provided technical and project management skills to ACS and its clientele, management of client expectations, network and system administration for client IT infrastructures, designed and implemented network solutions, oversaw projects involving VPN solutions, Corporate Antivirus solutions, IT audits and Microsoft licensing.

• Installed and configured Microsoft servers, administered multiple Windows 2000 servers, including domain controllers, file servers, print servers and backup servers.

• Installed and configured Microsoft Exchange servers and Outlook clients and administered Microsoft Exchange servers and Outlook clients.

• Provided administration of Active Directory Services and day-to-day technical support of client network environments (solely responsible for NT/2000, Novell servers, firewalls, switches, routers, email, Mac’s, PC’s and printers).

• Responsible for the recommendation of new technologies to assist clients with technology needs for their growing businesses.

Network Administrator/Senior Technical Support Specialist

PublicisUSA, New York, New York 5/01-7/02

• Tested, installed, configured and administered multiple Windows 2000 servers in a corporate environment, including domain controllers, file servers, print servers and backup servers, provided local user administration through Active Directory of 300 plus users; profile management including group rights, scripts and home folders.

• Senior desktop support for all hardware & software for both PC and MAC desktops, laptops & printers.

• Provided daily technical support for all PC, MAC and printer issues, administered and maintained Lotus Notes R5 Domino Server, managed Lotus Notes databases, performed mail moves and troubleshot email issues.

• Built and rolled out new servers running Windows 2000 Server with Active Directory, monitored network and server resources, process management, disk usage and Internet bandwidth, performed performance monitoring for optimal performance of servers and Internet.

• Administered printers and queues through a web interface, managed driver installation, updates and configuration.

• Provided project management on inventory control, hardware and software management (upgrades and compatibility updates), and daily projects including maintenance, disaster recovery, administration of all full and differential backup schedules, tape rotation, media management and recovery procedures using Veritas Backup Exec.

• Assisted with hardware and software recommendations for all users by researching and pricing hardware and software based on the needs of the company.

Lead Technical Support Engineer

Zykos Technology Group, Inc., Totowa, New Jersey 7/99-5/01

• Responsible for hardware & software support for desktops, laptops and printers.

• Tested, installed, configured and administered Microsoft servers (Windows NT Server 4.0, and Windows 2000 Server), Microsoft Exchange servers and Outlook clients, Microsoft operating systems (Windows 98 SE, Windows 95 & Windows 3.1)

• Supported desktops using all Microsoft Windows environments (3.1, 3.11,95, NT Workstation 4.0), tested, configured and installed small networks for high-end residential customers as well as small businesses throughout Manhattan.

• Handled the hardware and software recommendations for all clients by researching and pricing hardware based on their needs.

• Installed various types of high-speed lines (T-1, SDSL, Cable, ISDN) in various environments and aided in beta testing for new products in various environments.

Senior Customer Service Engineer

Decision One, Clifton, New Jersey (On-site consultant to Panasonic) 1/98-7/99

• Supported desktops for over 5,000 users in a very diverse environment which was running Novell 3.x and 4.x, NT 3.x and 4.x, on all types of workstations including Windows 3.x, WFW 3.11, Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation 3.51,4.0. (English & Japanese)

• Coordinated/dispatched service and installation requests to technicians and part of the Help Desk team.

• Performed installation and support for all desktops and laptops.

Technical Support Engineer 5/93-1/98

Kyocera Electronics, Inc., Somerset, New Jersey

• Troubleshot and supported all hardware, software and networking issues.

• Assisted the sales team with installation and technical information, evaluated sites for implementation and maintenance schedules.

• Aided in beta testing for new products in various environments. Installed, configured and upgraded computers and printers in a technical lab for testing purposes.

• Coordinated training classes on-site and remote, trained authorized technicians on new and existing model printers and assisted in the service of all Kyocera printers and accessories.

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