Michael Barrington

Michael Barrington

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Security Consultant: ICT / Cyber Information Assurance Professional at Blue Waters Technology Group
Chaguanas, Trinidad and Tobago

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    Security consultant: ICT/Cyber information assurance professional
    Blue Waters Technology Group
    Jan 2017 - Current (8 years 6 months)
    - An efficient team player in challenging and creative environment with excellent capacity to adapt new technologies and skills. - Review policies and security documentation to make recommendations for improvements based on best practice as per NIST guidelines. - Analyze systems for potential vulnerabilities that may result from improper system configurations, hardware or software. Conduct white/gray box penetration testing using Kali Linux, Metasploit/Armitage, Censys and Shodan. Port scans of servers and other network devices using NMAP and mitigating all unnecessary ports to reduce the attack surface. Vulnerability and compliance scanning using Nessus and review security standard and minimum security baseline for clients. Perform analyti
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    Information assurance analyst
    Exelis Visual Information Solutions
    Oct 2013 - Jan 2017 (3 years 4 months)
    - Provide technical and operational support to protect systems against unauthorized access. - Develops TNOSC physical network security practices and submits for Governmental approval. - Supports all aspects of TNOSC network automated information security to include accreditations and establishment of local security policies. Enforces Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) compliance and reporting, coordinate with intelligence and judicial agencies as directed by the COR Assists with development of policies and procedures to evaluate suspicious activity as directed Performs blocking of Internet protocol (IP) networks ,monitors, operates, and maintains network and host-based Intrusion Detection or Prevention System (IDS/IPS) sensor
  • CSC
    Sr. Cyber security/IT security engineer
    CSC
    Nov 2010 - Oct 2013 (3 years)
    - Performed systems security operational activities in order to maintain the JPSS approved security posture. - Lead engineer in conducted quarter vulnerability scans of all JPSS global network segments. - Perform security risk & impact assessments as required and requested. • Lead support security engineer in the design, implementation, and operational usags of the NESSUS\Security Center enterprise vulnerability scanning solutions. • Perform daily security compliance monitoring activities (Tivoli Endpoint Manager (TEM), Symantec-Antivirus, Tripwire, QRadar, Account Mgmt, NETMri). • Active participant in the planning, development and sustainment activities where functional changes are being made to meet the associated security requirements.
  • CSC
    Sr. information security engineer/administrator
    CSC
    Mar 2009 - Nov 2009 (9 months)
    - Support multiple State of Maryland clients that manage highway systems and their dependencies. - Maintain and upgraded Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) multi location data centers with over 600+ servers running windows 2003, windows 2000 and VMware ESX 3.5. - Project coordination for software upgrades and system patch on servers and desktops. • Solved hardware, software and network problems and made recommendations for system enhancement. • Coordination of service, support and repairs with vendors. • Upgraded server platform for the highway intelligence system (CHART) to windows 2003 as well as documenting base setup of server OS. • SOP creation for daily checks and backup. • Provided software and hardware evaluation.
  • Raytheon
    Information security systems engineer
    Raytheon
    Mar 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 11 months)
    - Performed a wide variety of tasks with respect to computer hardware, software, networks and user support. - Supported, maintained and utilized various applications such VMware and internet-based systems and applications. - Assists computer resource users in accessing computer systems and in resolving user issues pertaining to those systems and applications. ●Installed and customized COTS software to transcribe source data for entry into existing databases. ●Performance of Log Analysis of systems. ●Network Engineer for a special program supporting the FBI and nationwide law enforcement. ●Responsible for OS configuration, the integration and testing of utilities and applications ●Development of technical documentation for the users ISO/
  • BAE Systems
    Systems/network engineer
    BAE Systems
    Jun 2006 - Feb 2007 (9 months)
    - System Network Engineer for the integration, support and maintenance of networks and stand alone systems installed aboard U.S. Naval ships and submarines. - Responsible for OS installation, configuration and image creation. - Integration and testing of utilities and applications to ensure compatibility. • Development of technical documentation for the Navy users and system administrators conducted in accordance with customer defined, ISO/CMMI based processes and controls.-Coordination with customers and other contractors to ensure proper and prompt delivery of goods and services to maintain schedule. • Patch management scheduling and maintenance. • Image creation for both servers and workstations.
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  • Raytheon
    EMC (SAN Mgt storage)
    Raytheon
    Jan 2020
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    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer and Information Sciences - minor: Business Administration
    Southern University at New Orleans
    Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (3 years)