Michael W. O’Kane240-200-7913

mike@okane.ithttp://www.okane.it

Security Clearance:Top Secret

Qualification Summary

Fourteen years of experience in communications systems with over nine years in network systems administration, network operations and maintenance, network security, networking, information assurance and configuration management. Primary expertise in design, implementation, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN systems in an enterprise environment. Strong background in Microsoft and Unix Operating Systems as well as Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS) and their associated products. Vast know-how with working in Government, Military and Defense industries. Provided engineering support for successful implementation and operations of the Base Level Information Infrastructure (BLII) Modernization Project, currently known as ONE-NET.

Professional Experience

Fleet Systems Engineer, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, Africa, 6th Fleet Naples, ItalySubsidium, Inc. Apr 2014 to PresentSupervisor: Robert Wade email:robert.wade.ctr@eu.navy.mil phone: +39-081-568-3376Provide systems engineering and technical C4I support to programs and systems supporting Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs). Duties and responsibilities include:

-Software/hardware installation and upgrades-Post installations system operational verification tests (SOVT) and other tests-Assist in the development and implementation of new technologies to enhance MOC systems, improve security, and enhance operator functionality-Provide rapid response for emergent issues and restore services-Provide network documentation and training to MOC personnel-Configure Firewalls, IPSec tunnels, Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems, Routers and Switches.-Develop and maintain McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator policies-Configure and update Nessus scanners-Perform regular vulnerability and compliance scans of the network.

Network Engineer III, NCTS Naples, ItalySTG, Inc. Nov 2011 to Apr 2014Supervisor: Curtis Athearn email:curtis.athearn@eu.navy.mil phone: +39-081-568-4711Provide Tier III engineering support for the McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator security suite in Europe, including Intrusion Prevention Systems, Firewalls, Virus Scanners, Baseline Monitoring and Data Loss Prevention. Supervise and train network administrators in routing and switching theory and practical application. Review network policies and inspect configurations for non-compliance and coordinate remediation tasks.

- Responsible for the configuration and operation of DMZ devices such as Perimeter firewalls, IPSs (Intrusion Prevention Systems), E-Mail/Virus scanners and Routers- Monitor, Analyze and Optimize Bandwidth usage throughout the WAN. - Provide guidance for the creation and implementation for the host based and perimeter firewall rules for McAfee HBSS and Sidewinder Firewalls- Evaluate and deliver recommendations for implementation of new technologies to improve information security- Administer Virtual Private Network (VPN) concentrators for Site-to-Site secure WAN connectivity.- Manage Application blocking for servers and new systems migrating into the existing network- Manage McAfee ePO System Tree tagging and automatic sorting; develop tasks to ensure compliance with policies- Monitor network rogue system detection and respond as necessary- Supervise and train network administrators and assist as needed in troubleshooting efforts Network Administration and Server Management Supervisor, NCTS Naples, ItalyUnited States Navy Sep 2010 to Oct 2011Supervisor: Samuel Mckinney email:Samuel.mckinney@eu.navy.mil phone: +39-081-568-4508Led a team of technicians in the daily operation, performance, management and monitoring of the OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-Net).

- Supervised daily operations, maintenance and administration of the ONE-Net server farm- Monitored all networking devices in the European theater- Created several standard operating procedures for all manner of situations encountered on the network- Managed the after hours service desk- Troubleshoot systems within the Fleet Network Operation Center encompassing ADNS, IT-21, GCCS-M, CANES, CENTRIXS and CAS- Performed weekly scheduled maintenance essential to the steady performance of the server farm- Conducted training on server management and network administration to junior sailors- Conducted classified spillage cleanup procedures on Mail and File servers- Monitored RAID storage devices with Dell OpenManage software and repaired as necessary -Monitored back-up and restore jobs with Symantec Backup Exec

Network Management Supervisor, NCTS Naples, ItalyUnited States Navy Apr 2008 to Sep 2010 Supervisor: Samuel Mckinney email:Samuel.mckinney@eu.navy.mil phone: +39-081-568-4508Led the network management division in the continual expansion of ONE-Net as legacy networks were migrated into the enterprise network. Demonstrated advanced networking skills while maintaining Cisco routers, switches and encryption devices.

- Migrated legacy sites in six European countries into the ONE-Net Wide Area Network (WAN)- Performed Cisco IOS upgrades to all routers and switches- Inspected and fixed numerous network configurations in preparation for DISA’s Enhanced Compliance Validation (ECV) inspection in which a score of outstanding was received- Assisted Fleet Network Operation Center in the preparation of their ECV inspection- Rebuilt the CiscoWorks database fixing all discrepancies resulting in more efficient change management with network devices- Assisted SPAWAR in the Cisco TACACS upgrade- Created command sets and groups in TACACS restricting commands to administrators based on what their positions required- Redesigned IP subnets for several network segments to make better use of available IP address space.

Information Assurance Manager, NSA La Maddalena, ItalyUnited States Navy Apr 2007 to Apr 2008Supervisor: Michael Hackman email:Retired; no known email phone: +39-335-780-0843Responsible for maintaining the security of the NSA La Maddalena network.

- System administrator for the network’s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).- Configured Firewall rules- Updated Premise router’s Access Control List (ACL)- Maintained Intrusion Detection System (IDS)- Monitored IDS logs for unusual activity- Examined log files for suspicious activity- Enforced user/computer policies- Ensured all workstations and servers stayed current with security patches

System Administrator, NSA La Maddalena, ItalyUnited States Navy Apr 2006 to Apr 2007Supervisor: Michael Hackman email:Retired; no known email phone: +39-335-780-0843Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the NSA La Maddalena network.

- Managed Defense Message System (DMS), provided reliable delivery of all message traffic with no unplanned downtime- Managed users and security groups with Active Directory- Troubleshot and repaired Windows client workstations- Administered Microsoft Exchange servers- Installed and repaired CAT5 and Fiber cable- Troubleshot and repaired Windows XP client workstations- Utilized Group Policy to deploy computer security settings- Created images of workstations and servers for quick deployment of assets

Journeyman Networking Core School, Fleet Training Command, Dam neck, VAUnited States Navy Feb 2006 to Apr 2006- Manage computer networks- Understand operating systems- Basic routing and switching- Network protocols- Manage network security- Manage email server systems- Install, configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot Windows servers

System Administrator, USS Emory S. Land, La Maddalena, ItalyUnited States Navy Apr 2002 to Feb 2006Responsible for all administration and maintenance of the Advanced Technical Information System.

- Import and organize data- Utilized utilities to build and update databases- Monitored RAID storage arrays, made repairs and adjustments as necessary- Troubleshot and repaired Windows XP client workstations- Performed large format printing of engineering drawings- Wrote standard operating procedures for the information technology department- Designed and built computer network to handle large volumes of confidential data

- Managed users and security groups with Active Directory- Utilized Group Policy to deploy computer security settings- Managed DNS, DHCP, File and Print services- Installed network switches- Installed CAT5 and Fiber cable

Information Systems Maintenance School, Fleet Training Command, Dam Neck, VAUnited States Navy Nov 2001 to Apr 2002- Local and Wide Area Networks- GCCS-M- IT-21- Desktop computer troubleshooting and repair- Fiber optic troubleshooting and repair- Link converters- Satellite communications peripheral devices- Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)

Electronics Technician, Surface Intermediate Maintenance Activity, San Diego, CAUnited States Navy May 2001 to Nov 2001- Lead Craftsman responsible for the overhaul of AS-1735 Very High Frequency Antennas- Completed 96 mission critical repair jobs in a two week period in support of accelerated Pacific Fleet deployment schedules.

Navy Advanced Electronics and Computer Field School, Fleet Training Command, Great Lakes, ILUnited States Navy Apr 2000 to May 2001- Basic electricity and electronic theory- Identify, troubleshoot and correct problems down to the component level in a variety of electronic systems- Interpret equipment technical manuals- Operate and apply electronic test equipment- Direct and alternating current theory- Semi-conductor theory- Amplifiers- Solid state power supplies- Shaping circuits

Education:BS Information Technology (magna cum laude), Excelsior College, February 2012

Certifications:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), April 2015EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Jun 2014DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Jun 2014Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Sep 2013DISA HBSS Admin, Dec 2011Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv3) Foundations, Feb 2010 CompTIA Security+, Aug 2008CompTIA Network+, Dec 2008

Programming Languages: Java - level 1, Visual Basic - level 1.