Kim R. Suszczewicz
Phoenix AZ 85022
(480) 441-3740 (W)
OBJECTIVE
Information Systems Security Operations Specialist
EDUCATION
B.S., Computer Information Systems, Strayer University, 1997
A.A.S., Quality Control Technology, Rio Salado College, 1990
A.A.S., Avionics Systems Technology, Community College Air Force, 1981
CISSP, 2009
BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager Essentials, F-5, 2008
Taclane Operator, GDC4S, 2007
McAfee Intrushield (IPS) Essentials, McAfee, 2007
Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO), Dept of the Army, 2005
Tools and Techniques of Project Management, Project Mentors, 2001
BMC Patrol for UNIX, BMC, 2001
Certificate, Hydra Expert Assessment Technology (H.E.A.T.), CSC, 2000
Certificate, INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (IAM), NSA, 2000
Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator / Engineer Course, 1999
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mr. Suszczewicz has over 30 years of responsible experience in communications networks, with a Secret clearance and over 10 years experience supervising large, complex hardware, software and network development projects. Mr. Suszczewicz was responsible for management of USAID Intrusion Detection Lab. A wide range of professional experience has required a high degree of technical knowledge in the fields of Systems Engineering, Software Quality Assurance, Network Technologies, Data Communications, Network Management, Network Security, INFOSEC, ADPE, and Telecommunications. Mr. Suszczewicz was responsible for installation, configuration, and maintenance of on going development suites, software, documentation, test procedures, and hardware support of software development and application teams, where necessary. Mr. Suszczewicz was responsible for demonstrating leadership abilities that are instrumental in affecting a team effort to ensure full operational condition of all systems engineering, software development, network equipment, circuits, and the performance quality of all network services. Mr. Suszczewicz is a logical thinker with good interpersonal communication skills. He has demonstrated ability to interact with customers of various technical exposures with emphasis on customer’s problem analysis through resolution. He has excellent customer service attitude and ability to build relationships with customers. He is also team orientated and able to be self-starter with project leadership ability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
General Dynamics C4S, Apr 2007 - Present
Security Systems Engineer
Supervisor: Mannie Romero, Sr. Security Systems Engineer
Mannie.Romero@gdc4s.com, 480-441-0101
As System Engineer on MUOS project, develop security solutions and support MUOS IPTs for successful implementation of STIGs and IAVAs by identifying & interpreting information security requirements. Port scan devices with Nessus & Retina and report findings. Awarded CISSP early 2009.
Computer Sciences Corporation, Jun 1999 - Mar 2001/Oct 2002 - Mar 2007
Senior Computer Scientist
Supervisor: Terry Antonacci, Senior Manager, Global Security Solutions Center,
tantonac@csc.com, 410-227-7737
As Senior Computer Scientist on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) contract, Mr. Suszczewicz maintained, configured and administrated NT Servers, Web Servers and workstations for the Security Group. Performed remote risk assessments on AIDNet mission sites and advised USAID administrators on solutions to eliminate network security problems. The task was completed with a set of software tools used to perform network identification and vulnerability analysis by exploitation of weaknesses, trust evaluations, and recursive analysis. Mr. Suszczewicz was able to simultaneously conduct penetration analysis and testing, as well audit for vulnerabilities that existed in a network. Researched, installed, tested and monitored Intrusion Detection System solutions. Review and analyze CERT, SANS, CIAC, Microsoft, Network Associates bulletins, notices and web sites for virus and security vulnerabilities. Research and provide solutions to firewall, virus, remote access and encryption issues on a daily basis. Mr. Suszczewicz was assigned to the position of USAID IRM/TCO Security Officer and was involved with many different coordination aspects of IA security concerns. Mr. Suszczewicz was also assigned duties as Deputy ISSO for the CSC Portal community. He also served as a Security Consultant for General Dynamics, Army Health, DoD Biometrics Fusion Center and Army Software Engineering Center - Belvoir contracts for DITSCAP Certification & Accreditation efforts.
Alltech International, Mar 2001 - Oct 2002
Business Enterprise Manager (Amtrak Contract)
Supervisor: Raymond Leshynski, Director AT Enterprise Systems, 703-367-8004
As Project Manager at the Amtrak Data Center, managed the support of all operational networks with direct interface with Amtrak and contracted support providers enterprise wide. Mr. Suszczewicz managed all phases of the life cycle in support of the system baseline. Mr. Suszczewicz interacted with all management levels and end-users to support infrastructure that new projects be developed with up-front life cycle planning where problems are documented, tracked, certified and controlled. Assisted in determining the infrastructure needs and requirements both long-term and short-term support. Mr. Suszczewicz had hands-on and project management responsibility that interfaced with various levels of the IT organization. Mr. Suszczewicz was also responsible for timelines, achieving milestones, building the Business Enterprise Management Team, and for the up time of multiple NT and UNIX servers and service delivery in accordance with service level agreements, which ensures quality and competitive advantage was maintained.
Lockheed Martin Corp, Mar 1998 - Jun 1999
Systems Engineer
Supervisor: Adam Joseph, Systems Engineering Manager, 703-367-5449
Maintain and configure DEC AlphaServer 8400's, Storage Works 800 Array, SUN Enterprise 3000, 3500 web servers and A5000 Disk Array. Perform operating system installation, configuration and system administration on UNIX web servers, SPARC workstations and Trusted Solaris workstation attached to SIPRNET to include installation of NetBackup, Secure Shell, TCP Wrappers, Enterprise Security Manager, Intruder Alert Manager and monthly security patches as determined by SUN and CERT INFOSEC. The workstations are supported in the Global Transportation Network effort and are an automated command and control information system.
Base Technologies, Inc Aug 1997- Mar 1998
Software Quality Assurance Analyst
Supervisor: Bob Truitt, Project Manager/Dept of Labor, 202-219-5935
Mr. Suszczewicz was responsible for the life cycle of existing software by development of current QA plan to meet CMM Level II standards of repeatability. Review reporting and record keeping during all QA reviews, including software quality measurement process and hardware rollout. Coordinate formal technical reviews and structured walk-throughs that are applied during each software engineering step with emphasis on INFOSEC security. Develop and implement a multi-tiered testing strategy for software and hardware products before integration into production. Develop and implement procedures to control software documentation and the changes made to it. Responsible for review reporting and record keeping during all Quality Assurance reviews. Develop software quality factors and a measurement process to indicate quality that may be applied to all phases of the software engineering process.
DIGICON Corporation, Mar 1993 - Aug 1997
Project Manager/Project Leader/Hardware Installation Manager
Supervisor: Raymond Leshynski, VP/Communications Systems, 703-697-7632
Provide for the unpacking, handling, relocation, and installation, to include INFOSEC security, of all new or used Local and Wide Area Network System workstation equipment, hardware and software in a 2,000-user community. Install, load, configure, and set-up workstation software. This software includes operating system software, word processing, spreadsheet and other office automation software, network and peripheral drivers. Provide for the repair of Local and Wide Area Network ADPE (Automated Data Processing Equipment).
Responsible for the installation, integration and periodic maintenance of Silicon Graphics and Sun Sparc work stations; and HP servers; and other peripheral equipment in a scientific engineering environment at Army Research Lab. Installed HP LaserJet network printers, program software, memory upgrades, INFOSEC security and security patches, Secure Shell and TCP Wrappers and associated cable to full operational condition. Mr. Suszczewicz also performed operational backups of installed hardware. Tracked and traced vendor shipments with the use of Excel spreadsheets. Acquainted with Tadiran Telecommunications software controlled, digital voice, data, and video communications switching systems.
Responsible for the installation and maintenance of Broadband Cable Network (BCN) 15,000-user community hardware and peripheral equipment, isolating, resolving network problems e.g. Network Management activities, Network Security, etc., on 10Broad36 broadband, baseband, local area networks, and WAN using Cisco routers, data communications, terminals, printers, personal computers, cable maintenance, and installations. Fiber optic and twisted pair cable installation technical expertise resulted in EDS Letter of Commendation and DIGICON Letter of Appreciation while at the Pentagon Broadband Cable Network. Assisted Security Manager in the research set up of security firewalls and UNIX systems maintenance and repair. Duties also include the updating of test and performance documentation. Cross-familiarized and trained with TAMU Network security system.
Signal Technology Corp (Arizona Operations), Mar 1984-Jan 1993
Manufacturing Test Technician III
Supervisor: Barney Howell, Manufacturing Supervisor, 602-940-1655
Senior Electronics Technician proficient in manufacture of RF microwave sub-systems and Analog/Digital electronic circuits in a high-level engineering secure environment for use on STANDARD and HARM missiles. Aligned, repaired, and assembled various microwave subsystems. Mr. Suszczewicz tested, troubleshot RF mediums to component level. Developed test methods in production of stripline oscillators. TQM resulted in minimal product returns. Mr. Suszczewicz also conducted environmental tests in production team effort to meet product specifications, set up and controlled test equipment. Mr. Suszczewicz has a proven ability to contribute as an individual or team member.
United States Air Force, Aug 1973-Dec 1983
Avionics Communications Technician/Shift Supervisor
Supervisor: Richard Molnar, Avionics Comm/Nav Manager, 520-787-3500
Trained, upgraded, and evaluated other technicians. Monitored and identified
problems in the repair flow process. Troubleshot, isolated, and repaired communications systems malfunctions on assigned aircraft to include encryption devices. Resolved numerous, difficult wiring, and transmission line problems. Mr. Suszczewicz reduced in-shop backlog production of HF, VHF, and UHF transceivers. Strong background in aviation electronics resulted in long-term assignment as Quality Control Inspector.
Hardware Platforms: Cisco, Checkpoint, Compaq/DEC Alpha Servers, SGI, Sun Sparc
Operating Systems: W2K3, XP, UNIX, Linux
Networks: Broadband, Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI
Protocols: TCP/IP, OSI, SPX/IPX
Applications Software: CyberCop, HEAT, Nessus, Retina
Languages: Qbasic, C, dBase IV
Citizenship: US
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