Kevin Goss

Group Director IT Network Security @Management Science Associates, Inc.

Responsibly for management of various IT division Directors• Holds responsibility for IT staffing and budgeting projections on a company-wide basis.• Participates in all programs and enforces all policies relating to performance evaluations and career development planning.• Handles difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual.• Lends expertise to internal teams and task forces.• Champions change and effectively manages the implementation of new ideas• Reinforces team approach throughout practice both on client projects and internal initiatives.• Designed and implemented multi-site high available hosting solutions for MSA and its Customers.• Part of the MSA data center design and implementation team, responsible for the Network, Telecom and Physical security.• Designed and implemented 10 GB – 100 GB DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing) Network(s) for MSA and Customers.• Oversees the implementation of network security at the corporate level. • Anticipates future network needs, identifies proactive solutions to satisfy needs. • Designed and Implemented multi-site Cisco VOIP Unified Communications phone system.• Championed design, installation and configuration of multi-site physical security system. • Oversees the management of corporate help desk activities and resolves escalated issues if necessary.• Reviews management evaluations for consistency. • Reviews status reports of Project Managers and Senior Managers and addresses issues as appropriate.• Supports and solicits input from team members at all levels within the organization. • Ensures regular team and practice events take place away from the office.• Ensures practice delivers superior solutions to internal clients.