John A. Silva

About John A. Silva

Certified, Information Assurance Security Systems Engineering - Consultant in a wide variety of defense, telecommunication and business security systems engineering. Proven competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.Seeking a position within the Department of Defense (DoD), where proficiency and expertise can be fully maximized in the support of National Security.A self motivated technician combining skills spanning over 30 years in diverse areas of information security, telecommunication, network administration, network design, analysis, network development, integration, and quality control.I have a rich, technical background that includes a vast amount of first hand experience with various Microsoft Operating System platforms, Office Suites, Cisco Internet Technology, communication encryption, Information Systems security policies, protocols and implementation.Superior management skills, capable of leading professionals, maximizing individual productivity and creating cohesive team environments. Highly motivated and intuitive, effective at detailed troubleshooting, able to manage both time and resources to maximize productivity.Specialties:DCID, DITSCAP, DIACAP/RMF (NIST 800), COMSEC, C&A, Windows, UNiX, Linux, Cisco, IDS (SNORT) Hardware: Dell, HP, HP MSL Tape Library, HP StorageWorks IBM BladeCenter and servers, Cisco Routers and Switches, Cisco ASA Firewalls, Barracuda Firewalls and Load Balancers, ADTRAN, APCNetworking: OSI model, TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, TACACS/RADIUS, RDP, Citrix, Ethernet, Metro Ethernet, ATM (SONET), Frame Relay, FDDI, ISDN, PRI, T-1, DSL, PPTP, Cisco IOS, SMTP, SMNP, FTP, TFTP, WINS, DNS, DHCP

Experience

1. Computing Security & Info Protection Spec - Ld, Security Cybersecurity Admin, Field System Engr -

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   Jan 2011 — Present · Vandenberg AFB, CA, US

   Information Systems Security Officer/ Ld. CyberSecurity Admin./ Field Systems Engineer, 2009-PresentPerforms duties of Computing Security & Information Protection Specialist. Serves primarily as ISSM for classified computer operations. Defines global information risk solutions and security, create, support and maintain information security management systems for the National Defense Shield. Responsible for oversight of audits, system access controls, coordination and maintenance of operating authorizations Investigates and resolves computing security, events incidents and violations Ensures compliance with security program operating procedures and governmental standards Storing and disposing assigned classified materiale & equipment Rebuilds update & upgrades tactical & strategic systems Security education of employees includes participation in AFB/ NATO/ DoD:MDA training Prepares and conducts security program reviews, inspections and self-inspections Manage consultant teams, security systems engineering and security administration Lead Security Architect for Compliance projects and major IT Governance Risk Management Organization of programs for DISTCAP/DIACAP/DIARMF, NISPOM, NIST, ISO and ISO 27001/02. To include transition from one standard to another Participated in private workshops for C-level management.

Education

• The City College of New York

  BA, Forensic Psychology

  1976 — 1978

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  60% of Bachelor's degree, Forensic Psychology

  1974 — 1976

• Long Island University

  MS, Computer Science

  1992 — 1994

Skills

• Cisco Technologies
• Nist
• Networking
• System Administration
• Linux
• Windows
• Cisco
• Servers
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Dod
• Security
• Defense
• Active Directory
• Unix
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Hardware
• Operating Systems
• Disaster Recovery
• Cissp
• Information Assurance
• Information Security Management
• Unix (Linux)
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Computer Security
• Integration
• Security+
• Ditscap
• Network Administration
• Network Security
• Military
• Software Documentation
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Troubleshooting
• Diacap
• Vulnerability Management
• Firewalls
• Systems Engineering