Patricia A. Rivers
Security Clearance: TS/SCI ***40 Estate Dr
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science (1985) Woodbridge, VA
CELL: 571-***-****
abhwog@r.postjobfree.com
Information Systems Technology Specialist
Flexible and highly accomplished network/systems administrator offering 16 years of expertise
across a wide range of functions: operations, configuration, installation, diagnostics, maintenance,
and support. Oversee high-availability and mission-critical networks and systems, monitoring and
maintaining high performance levels and diagnosing connectivity issues. Experienced in
communications support systems, message processing and handling, intelligence data handling
systems, LANs, WANS, and dedicated communication circuits.
Areas of Expertise:
Systems/Network Planning ~ Network Performance Monitoring ~ Network Connectivity ~ Systems
analysis, hardware maintenance ~ Systems Management ~ Policy & Procedures ~ AMSH ~
Team Coordination ~WSUS~SMS, Help Desk Support ~Defense Message system Server
Administration 2003~ Data Security & Backup 12.1 ~ Active Directory 2003 ~ User Accounts ~
Configuration Cisco Routers TDMA, FDMA ~SANS ~ Unix~ Comsec Security~ Structure Query
Language ~ TACLANE, AN/CYZ-10 ~ KG-84~KG-13, KG-175, KIV-7, KIV-19, AN/GSC-52A,
USC-28s, KG-194s, Satellite Modems, Frequency Converters, O-scopes, Spectrum Analyzers,
Fireberd 6000A,~ STE~ STUIII~ NSA Encryption System~ Siebel 7~ Citrix~Thin/Thick Clients
Technical Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Professional,A+
Certified in IBM Basics, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, AST, Dell, Toshiba Computers, Hewlett
Packard Printers
Professional Experience
MISource. INC.
01/10-07/10
System Engineer
Provide Technical support for DIA Clients an end-to-end turn-key System to include
virtual desktop infrastructure(VDI), Application Virtualization (AV), and multi-Security
Level (MSL), as the System’s core technologies, for a live pilot will result in a delay in
the acquisition of the follow-on Generation Desktop Enterprise.
* Implemented Next Generation Desk Top Windows deployment Solution
* Stage and upgrade workstations, laptops, and servers
* End user moves, adds, and changes
* User provisioning (user account, mobile e-mail device, e-mail Active Directory
permissions
* Test and deploy system updates to workstations and servers
* Documentation of support process.
*Administered and Maintained Sybil 7 Support Web Help Desk to more than 300
users. Reduction in forces due to contract loss.
Advance Facility Management Services INC.
11/ 08- 09/09
Telecommunication Specialist
Configure equipments to Satellite Access Authorization and Gateway Access Authorization,
operate and configure Communication security Crypto equipment follow incident reporting
procedures, perform daily PMCS on all System equipment, configure equipment based on DISA
Technical Service Orders, work with customers to analyze faults, isolate, and resolve problems in
various types of interactive communication transmissions such as IP Digital Data and voice
communication traversing DSCS/WGS/MILSTAR Satellite and DNS network. Use test
equipment/Data Transmission Test Sets to determine defective equipment or degraded facilities,
while ensuring that all regulations and policy governing Accountability and destruction of keying
Material are followed.
Chenega Technology
01/08 -10/08
Engineer
SYSTEM
Install and configure VMware infrastructure 3.0 ESX Server and Virtual Center 2.0, Maintain and
monitor Global Information System(GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing,
managing, analyzing, and use this information to display all forms of geographically reference
information, Build and maintain user accounts for Siprnet and Niprnet users using Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 and Active directory 2003, also resolve help desk issues for users, perform
backups and restores for more than 100 virtual servers, HP Blades, Linux for Niprnet, Siprenet,
JWICS, assist Information Assurance Team in performing Security scans, provide technical inputs,
report ESX Findings conduct and review Security Accreditation Process in Accordance with DOD
Information Technology Security Accreditation Package in accordance with DITSCAP Application
Manual DOD 8500 Series Information Assurance documentation review system.
NCI Information System INC.
Sen. System Administrator
11/06 – 11/07
Washington, DC (United States Capitol Police)
Trouble shoot tickets that were created using Remedy Ticket Tracking System create email
accounts using Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and Active Directory, performs backup restores
using VERITAS backup 10.1 Software incorporating SANS support disk mirroring, backup and
restore, archival and retrieval of archived data, trouble shoot DNS/TCP/IP issues, data migration
from one storage device to another and the sharing of data among different servers in the
network, Add or remove systems to primary domain, responsible for monitoring and notifying
customers about downed links located at 75 plus organizations with over 100 plus core
routers/switches based in the US and overseas. Monitor 6 different networks to ensure that
connectivity is maintained via What’s Up Gold. Monitor specific services through Microsoft
Operations Manager and alert assigned contacts. Provide above standard customer services to
Capitol Police personnel. Configure Blackberry’s for E-mail services, Private Key Infrastructure
Trusted Agent for resetting CAC PINS, process configure laptops for remote access to the
network. Install and upgrade Windows Server 2003, active Directory using active directory prep
tool to update the Directory Schema, use Active Directory Migration Tool which includes wizard
that automates migration task such as copying users, groups and services accounts, moving
computers, migrating trusts and performing security translation, restructure Active Directory and
renaming the domain, updating the Domain Name System, and trust infrastructures as well as
group policy and service principal names.
Navy/Marine Corp Intranet
Server Manager
01/2005 – 11/ 2007
• Serve on six-member administration team maintaining more than 400 windows 2000/2003
Advance Servers for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard; create and administer NT accounts for
5000+ users, ensure proper domain replication, resolve reach-back permission problems
with the NMCI (Navy/Marine Corp Intranet) network, and assist in resolving trouble tickets.
• Successfully performed several full redirected Microsoft Exchange 2003 restores; included
restoration of individual mailbox properties using CSV files.
United States Navy
Information Systems/Network Administrator
11/85 – 11/04
Manage two state-of-the-art computer labs including all installation, operational, and maintenance
functions for 300+ servers. Oversee server and desktop configuration, systems performance,
network availability, and the administration of six Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003 servers within an
Active Directory domain. Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures, backup
databases, maintain Global Address Lists, and provide technical expertise to management team.
Troubleshoot reported system errors and recommend solutions to eliminate future problems,
identify and execute network and system enhancements, respond to server alerts, provide data
backup and recovery, and ensure security updates and patches are properly implemented on all
servers and workstations. Solely administer legacy network for East Coast Human Resources
Service Center (HRSC) headquarters.
Process all forms of telecommunications through various media, operates, monitors, and control
Telecommunications transmissions, reception, terminal and processing equipment Perform
duties of traffic clerk watch officer, monitors traffic flow, takes corrective action, loads Prepared
computer programs, operates test equipment, requisition supplies, maintained Maintenance
records.
• Improved department operations and increased staff productivity by analyzing current
processes and implementing new procedures that streamlined routine administrative
functions.
• Use the UNIX platform operating system as a multi-tasking, multi-user, stable system for
more than 400 servers, desktop, and laptops, using UNIX most popular varieties of UNIX
Sun Solaris.
• Use Structure Query Language as a standard Computer Language for accessing and
manipulative database for more than 5000 users.
• Perform complex data base administration creating and testing backups, verify data
integrity, defining and implementing access controls to the data, ensuring maximum
uptime, installation of new software and updating new patches, performance monitoring,
respond and resolve Complex reported system problems and issues.
Monitor and administer data base security adding users, removing users, audit, and checking for
security problems. Use the Integrated Library system as a resource planning system, used to track
items owned, orders made, bills pay and patrons who have borrowed, users are able to use ILS
system as web based portals where any library user can log in to view their account, renew
books, and be authenticated to use online databases.
• Managed The Global Command and Control System Maritime(GCCSM) while supporting
the mission awareness, deployment, Planning, force readiness and intelligence,
enhancing the operational commander’s war fighting capability and aids in the decision-
making process by receiving, retrieving, and displaying information relative to the current
tactical situation, manages data on the readiness of neutral, hostile, friendly forces in
order to execute the full range of Navy mission in near real-time via external
communication media via LANS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET, JWICS, and direct interfaces with
other system.
COMSEC Custodian for a Navy account with experience in electronic Keying Material System,
crypto key generation and distribution, experience in fill devices technique, installing,
dissemination, destruction, inventory, and handling, and performing courier duties for COMSEC,
keying, diagnostics testing of keying material, maintaining COMSEC records, provide support for
establishing secure voice circuits, Data Links and ensuring COMSEC compliance with
government regulations.
Education& TRAINING
Bachelor of Science (1985)
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC
Associate of Science Network Management and Security (2002)
Naval Technical Training Center, Correy Field, Pensacola, FL
Associate of Science Computer Systems and Organization (2000)
Fleet Training Center, Norfolk, VA
Associate of Science--- Electronic Key Management System (2003)
U.S. Navy Fleet Training Center, Mayport, FL
Associate of Science--- Strategic SHF SATCOM SYSTEMS
Naval Training Center San Diego, California
Additional Training:
MS Networking Essentials, Networking Foundation, Unix/BSD Free, Net, Open, Introduction to
PCs and Software
Technical Expertise:
Operating Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server,
WIN2K /2003 Server, NT 4.0 Server, Microsoft
System
Windows NT 4.0, Windows Professional 2000,
2003,XP, Windows 95, 98, 3.1 and DOS
Workstations. Intranetware 4.11, Netware 5.0,
UNIX.
Software Microsoft Office Professional, WordPerfect, Lotus
Office Suite, Visio Publisher, PageMaker, Adobe
Acrobat, Netscape, Microsoft Outlook, Computer
Associates ARCServe/ARCServIT for Netware,
Backup Exec for Windows 2003 server 10.1 Open
View, Front Page
Networking Routers 2800 series, Hubs, Switches, Fiber Optics,
Cabling; ATM and 10/100 Base-T networks Fast
Ethernet, TCP/IP Suite, remote access, SNMP,
DNS, TCP/IP.
Disk Utilities Norton System Works, Drive imaging and Ghost
imaging software, Norton and mcAffee Anti-Virus
detection
Protocols ICA/RPD, TCP/IP, NetBios, IPX/SPX, Frame Relay,
ISDN
Topologies Ethernet, FastEthernet, Gigabit Ethernet