Karvelis Flowers

About Karvelis Flowers

Experienced IT professional with over 10 years of expertise in system support, network management, and cybersecurity. Skilled in Active Directory, PowerShell, and Microsoft Exchange, with a strong focus on optimizing IT operations and enhancing system security. Currently providing Tier 3 technical support for critical government programs, ensuring minimal downtime and seamless performance. Passionate about mentoring teams, solving complex IT challenges, and driving process improvements. Certifications include CISM, CompTIA Security+, CASP+, and Microsoft Azure Administrator. Always eager to embrace evolving technologies and contribute to mission-critical projects

Experience

1. Information System Security Engineer

   Quiet Professionals, Llc

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needsComplete system backups and patches to USMC-GEOINT systems Assesses breaches of security to determine their impact on system operations and the confidentiality, integrity, and reliability of the information stored and manipulated within the systemUtilize ACAS to perform Vulnerability scans and perform continuous monitoring of USMC systems Analyze security scans Utilize DISA STIG Viewer for compliance checklists Conduct systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance with IT policies and proceduresUtilizes SCAP tool to automate STIG checklists on machines.Ensures system security measures comply with applicable government policiesEvaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified informationMaintain and update POAMs monthly, identify system weaknesses, mitigate actions, resources, and timeliness for corrective actions Identify, evaluate, and analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective action for reducing cyber risks and improving risk mitigation strategies for RDT & E systems

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master's degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

• Charleston Southern University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religion, Religion/Religious Studies

  2004 — 2008

• Trident Technical College

  Certificate, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Skills

• Writing
• Information Technology
• Windows 7
• Technical Services
• Readings
• Preaching
• Microsoft Office
• Technical Support
• Computer Hardware
• Active Directory
• Xp
• Outlook
• Public Speaking
• Training
• Networking
• Praise & Worship
• Troubleshooting
• Teaching Workshops
• Help Desk Support
• Customer Service
• Rational Team Concert
• Bible Teaching
• Remote Desktop
• Supervisory Skills
• Administration
• Wireless Networking
• Internet Research
• Organizing
• Leadership
• System Administration
• Putty
• Motivational Speaking
• Firefox
• Conflict Resolution
• Social Media
• Access
• Social Networking
• Windows Xp
• Value Driven
• Linux Server