Resume

 Nicholas H. Schmidt

Position: Systems Engineer/Administrator

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:

Nicholas H. Schmidt has over 10 years of intensive experience in information technology. His experience is inclusive of most networking hardware, technology, topologies, and design. He has been the project manager for major projects including migration of DHCP, migration of Squid to BlueCoat proxies, failover of Sidewinder Firewalls, introduction of Robotic Arm Dell Veritas backup solution, upgrade of Windows 2000 to 2003 servers, installing Cisco routers and switches into infrastructure, implementation of network monitoring, creation of 20 node VMWare Server Network, implementing cenrtal logging and reporting for network, creation of Altiris Management Servers, and the implementation of Symantec Antivirus 8.Thanks to his superior communications skills Nicholas was chosen by senior management as spokesman for technology issues to corporate level agencies and commercial entities. Nicholas is an active member of industry wide standards agencies forming the future of information technology. On top of this he has devoted time and resources to help submit bug reports and patches to major projects to fix software and get a better understanding of core technologies.

Detailed Experience:

Secure Computing Systems Administrator, Boeing, Huntsville Alabama 2006 - Present

• Created network deployment appliance that was able to patch and provide Operating System installs for 4 flavors of Linux, Windows 2000/2003/XP. This project decreased deployment times for classified labs and allowed for better baseline imaging.
• Provided training videos to allow fellow technicians to learn and replicate good administrator practices on Linux and UNIX systems.
• Wrote scripts to bring Huntsville Boeing in better Sarbanes-Oxley compliancy by dynamically changing network permissions and reporting.
• With no budget, created a satellite latency machine to allow programs to test their code under conditions they would experience in real world conditions. Commercial alternative was 40,000 dollars per system. The machine is now installed in 10 different environments providing a savings of 400,000 dollars to the customer.
• Installed Linux clusters using Beowulf, OpenMOSIX, and OpenSSI technology to transition from SGI server farms. Customer was able to move from proprietary solutions and long-term contracts by using hardware already in place.
• Wrote security checklists for Defense Security Service inspections on Linux servers and desktops.
• Provided technical overview on VMWare usage and installation for entire network migrations and consolidations using fail over and SAN solutions. Due to increased VMWare usage, was able to live migrate customer’s 3 networks without impact to mission.
• With a 2-week deadline, created network architecture that spanned 10 remote locations and partners including federal agencies with 2 different classification levels. This required the documentation and planning of an enterprise network complete with monitoring and security scanning. After initial documentation and planning stages, created network servers and implemented all the technology as lead on 3 person team.
• Created System Security Plans using RMS toolset.
• Wrote test plans for government certification and accreditation. Test plans in use on multiple programs. Tool set in use Nessus 3, nmap, cheops-ng, and other Open Source tools.
• Designed and implemented architecture for network/security operations centers that complied with FISMA and DHS policies

Senior System Engineer, General Dynamics, Keesler AFB Mississippi 2005-2006

• Created Keesler AFB’s first VMWare Server Farm. The 30 node farm provided 750 virtual machines and servers for training use. Not only was the sheer number of available servers increased but also the variety. Created VMWare Sessions running Windows 95-Vista, Linux, BSD, Sidewinder, and Plan9. This number increased available nodes by 150%. Total cost of project was zero dollars. Savings to the Air Force estimated at 6 million dollars. Solution was entirely Linux-based.
• Upgraded 333TRS Core Training Network from IPv4 to IPv6 using Linux V4-V6 tunnels in order to provide students and instructors an early look at the coming DoD Architecture.
• Created Action Request Servers (Remedy/Etang) in VMWare providing realistic INOSC to NCC ticket flow training. Since Combat Information Transport System provides a customized install CD, had to manually rewrite scripts and environment to fit virtual hardware. Scripts were written in VB, Python, Autoit, and batch files.
• Created a SCORM compatible distant learning system for training worldwide. The system allowed for online testing and course development while providing students real access to servers. The entire suite was accessible without any distant end firewall configuration. Using Linux, Moodle, SSL VPN, VMWare, and Apache; was able to provide this system at a cost of zero dollars.
• Administered a network of 170 thin clients running Embedded Windows XP. Created customized images for each classroom and the ability for the students to run VNC/X11 from stations. Entire network was administered through an Altiris Deployment suite.
• Using Python and Autoit programming languages, created installs for HP OpenView, CiscoWorks 2000, and Remedy to streamline process of installs. This took the total time of systems administrator from 8 hours to 20 minutes saving the Air Force an estimated 72,000 dollars a year
• Implemented CITS network suites of NetCOP, Etang, Vertias Backup, and AD/DHCP.
• Managed Cisco network consisting of 6509 Core Routers, 3550 Edge Switch/Routers, and 2500 classroom switches. Also repaired Light Stream 1010 ATM equipment with Avalanche network traffic generators
• VMWare implementation now written as best practice for all of United States Air Force; rollout in process for all of a Air Education Training Command

Senior UNIX Test Analyst, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Slidell Louisiana 2005-2005

• Performed testing on Department of Defense systems utilizing secure and standard UNIX and Linux operating systems including GCCS/COE/NCSE/GCSS.
• Developed Department of Defense approved Test and Evaluation Plans and Reports for any UNIX system and software. This included developing objectives and procedures with test scenarios to ensure the system met all standard requirements as determined by DoD standards.
• Advised the Project Manager and or Technical Project Manager on any problems noted during the testing that would affect findings or delay delivery of final results.
• Using government provided instructions, checklists, test tools, cases, scenarios, and scripts, performed application and operating system software test analysis of software applications and services running on platforms using the following Operating Systems (OS); SUN Solaris 8 and higher, Hewlett-Packard 10.20 and higher and Linux.
• Analyzing problems encountered to determine if they are the result of the operating system, test tools, DoD software test regulations or the software being tested. If the problem is attributable to the OS, modifies or corrects problem accordingly.
• Performed tests on database systems e.g., Oracle, Sybase, Informix.
• Performed tests on web-based design systems.
• Researched DoD and Government regulations, procedures, etc., in support of testing requirements.
• Performed troubleshooting tasks on UNIX platforms related to the software testing process.
• Interact with DCTF personnel to perform quality assurance reviews, collaborating on test issues, and attending meetings or conference calls with program engineers, program managers and developers.
• Received DoD training for testing security and functionality of web applications.

More information available on request dealing with employment with Air Force as a NOC/SOC Technician and Self-Employed Consultant.
Education:

• Currently Enrolled in Capella University pursuing  degree in Information Security
• BIP200 Advance Security Keesler AFB, MS; 2004-2004

• Secure networks from desktop to firewall

• Advanced CISCO techniques for ACL and configuration GPO and login scripts

• Active Directory fundamentals and its use in computer security

• Securing CITS Suite of servers using Symantec Antivirus, Intruder Alert, and Enterprise Security Manager

• Use of Internet Security Systems Scanner to find problems on networks

• Security with Linux; use of ettercap, tcpdump, nmap, nessus, and other utilities

• Highest-level course in the Air Force for Network Security. One of only two E3 in class

• 5 Skill Level Training MacDill AFB, FL; 2002-2003

• Computer and Emission Security

• Continuation of computer and network principles

• 100% Qualified for Network Administration and Boundary Information Protection

• 3C0×1 USAF School Keesler AFB, MS; 2002-2002 Basic Computer Maintenance

• Microsoft NT Server/Workstation Configuration and Implementation

• Solaris 7/8 in a networked environment

• Fundamentals of network topologies

Certifications:

• Computer Operator (3c0×1) USAF

• Journey Man 5 skill level USAF

• Messaging Technician

• Exchange Technician

• Active Directory Basic

• Active Directory Advanced

• Sidewinder Firewall Advanced

• Internet Security Scanner

• Solaris 9 Administrator

• Linux Administrator

Security Clearance:

• TOP SECRET SCI, DOD, 2004 (ACTIVE)
• DHS/CBP Full Background Investigation (BI), 2007

Computer Experince:

• Hardware: IBM Compatible PC, Micro VAX, Apple Macintosh, Sun, Network Management Hardware, LAN/WAN Hardware, Embedded xScale/z80/mips, BeBox, SGI Workstations, Newton, Amiga, DEC Alpha

• Software: Samba, Apache, Sendmail, Postfix, BIND, qMail, Exchange 5.5 - 2003, MSSQL 2000,IIS 4-6, Squid, Sidewinder, ClamAV, Novell Groupwise, Novell NDS, Cyrus-imapd, Veritas Backup, Norton Ghost, Bluecoat, Symantec AV Mail Relay, Symantec Intruder Alert, Symantec Enterprise Security Manager, Symantec Antivirus Corporate, VSFTP, OpenSSH, VMWare ESX, VMWare GSX/Server, VMWare Workstation, VMWare P2V, Altiris Deployment Server , SecureDoc, Credant

• Database: ORACLE, Sybase, Beehive, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Access, Microsoft SQL, XML, Berkely DB

• Operating Systems: MS Windows 3.1-Vista, Windows NT 3.51-2003, DOS, OS/2, Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, QNX, MacOS 6-10, Plan9, Inferno, Sidewinder, Solaris 7-10, OpenSolaris, HP-UX, VMWare ESX, and Embedded Windows CE.

• Networking Communications: Network Design, Network Management Software, Transmission Software, LAN/WAN Software

• Tools: HP Openview, Nagios, Cheops, nmap, ettercap, tcpdump, Nessus, ISS Scanner, NTOP, MRTG, NetIQ Application Manager, NetIQ Active Directory Manager, NetIQ GPO Policy Creator, Remedy ARS, Smarts INCharge, NetIQ App Manager, CiscoWorks 2000, Symanetc Intruder Alert, Symantec Enterprise Security Manager

• Government Security Documents: DHS 4300a, CBP 1400-05C, NIST Series, FIPS/FISMA, DIACAP, DITSCAP, NISPOM, AFI 33/36, NASA, RMS, and many others.