Adam R.

About Adam R.

RSA NetWitness Subject Matter Expert with extensive experience supporting the federal government sector (HHS). I manage enterprise-scale security infrastructure, ensuring high availability and robust threat visibility. Recently, I have incorporated Artificial Intelligence into my technical toolkit, focusing on the practical application of AI in cybersecurity operations.Core Competencies:RSA NetWitness Administration: Full lifecycle management of 50+ appliances (Patching, Upgrades, Health Monitoring).Federal Sector Support: Primary contractor for HHS, aligning technical execution with agency security mandates.Emerging Tech: Certified in AI with hands-on experience developing applications for cyber-security ops and data conversion.Collaboration: Partnering with SOC teams to leverage tools for maximum defensive efficacy.I thrive in complex environments where system uptime and data integrity are paramount.

Experience

1. Lead Information Technology Specialist

   Maximus

   Dec 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Experienced RSA Netwitness SME with a proven track record after 5 years of providing professional services. Successfully led a major architectural overhaul, resulting in a significant enhancement of the organization\'s cybersecurity capabilities.Key responsibilities included:Administration and Management: Overseeing the day-to-day operations of approximately 60 RSA Netwitness appliances.Patching and Upgrading: Ensuring systems remain up-to-date with the latest security patches and features.Health and Wellness: Monitoring system performance and proactively addressing potential issues.Configuration and User Management: Managing user access and permissions, as well as configuring system settings.Troubleshooting: Resolving technical problems and providing expert support to end-users.Achievements:Architectural Revitalization: Within three months, transformed the Netwitness architecture into a leading tool for threat hunting across the organization.Rapid Upgrading: Successfully upgraded all 60 appliances to the latest stable version in a short timeframe.Collaborative Problem-Solving: Worked closely with various teams to ensure optimal tool performance and maintain connectivity in a dynamic environment.Cost Optimization: Redesigned the architecture to facilitate a hardware refresh and reduce the datacenter footprint, resulting in significant cost savings.Investigation Support: Contributed to investigations by leveraging analytical skills to locate traffic and identify threats.Skills:RSA NetwitnessNetwork SecurityTroubleshootingCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Education

• Pellissippi State Tech Community College

  AAS, Networking and Communications Systems

  2002 — 2005

• Dobyns Bennett High School

  College Prep, College Prep

  1993 — 1997

• ITT Tech

  BAS, Information System Security

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Program Management
• Ids
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Pci Dss
• Vmware
• Computer Security
• Penetration Testing
• Networking
• Management
• Team Building
• Information Security Management
• Customer Service
• Information Assurance
• Rsa Security Analytics
• Account Management
• Rsa Securid
• Project Management
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• Integration
• Information Technology
• Consulting
• System Administration
• Leadership
• Siem
• Strategic Planning
• Network Security
• Ips
• Troubleshooting
• Information Security
• Hardware
• Software Installation
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Training
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Security
• Sales Management