Robert Abbott

About Robert Abbott

VALUE PROPOSITION I deliver solid, effective results in Network Engineering and Information Security, with extensive experience directing cybersecurity, problem solving, project management, and network administration in high-visibility, time-critical scenarios. My success is driven by my ability to apply technology to improve information security, technical and business operations performance.SUMMARY Engaging Network Engineer/Information Security Leader possessing a winning blend of technical expertise, experience in sensitive and classified environments, and practical experience with major companies. Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talents and effort with organizational objectives.LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS Leads the configuration of network firewalls and switches impacting defense industry customer locations worldwide. In a prior role contracted to the United States Army, led system administration, patch management, information security, and the implementation of hardware and software applications for US STRATCOM. Addressed and resolved availability and performance issues impacting networks on a 24/7 basis, addressing and resolving as many as 30 highly complex trouble tickets each month.Specialties: IT Operations, Information Security, Process Improvement, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems and Application Performance, Network Design and Deployment, Client Engagement, Cloud Project Management

Experience

1. Senior Cyber Resilience Manager

   Synectics Inc.

   Apr 2023 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelors in Network Operations and Security, Computer Science

• Carteret Community College

  GED

  2004 — 2004

• Carteret Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) (In Progress, Information Technology

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Acas
• Training
• Cisco Networking
• Help Desk Support
• Nessus
• Customer Service
• Program Management
• Vmware
• Leadership
• Cisco Systems Products
• Switches
• Computer Hardware
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Planning
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Ccna
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (Ccent)
• Account Management
• Eigrp
• Solarwinds
• Brocade Switches
• Technical Support
• Laptops
• Microsoft Office
• Troubleshooting
• Network Technology
• Servers
• Crm
• Security
• Strategic Planning
• Network Security
• Wsus
• Ospf
• Networking
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)