Tarin Abdali

• Experienced IT professional in network protection, systems administration, systems engineering, and cybersecurity engineering • Experienced in planning, architecture design, development, implementation, tuning of enterprise level project (BMC Remedy/ BMC Helix ITSM, CA Spectrum/CA Health/DX NetOps Spectrum, DX NetOps Performance Management). • Have diversified skills and knowledge of operating systems: virtualized operating systems running RHEL 8/9, Windows Server 2016/2019, system security, • Knowledge of managing VMware vSphere ESXi 7/8 solution (vSphere Client, vCenter Server) • Hobbies: digital photography, video editing. • Reading articles related to Cybersecurity, Tech News, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). • Maintaining CompTIA certification up to date by attending online seminars and cybersecurity local chapter events. • Working to keep systems administration and security skills current on VMware Workstation virtual systems running (Windows Server 2019 and RHEL 9.5). • Working on Ansible scripts and development of Ansible playbooks to manage virtual systems. • Pursuing my interest in Cyber Security, and I am currently studying for the CISSP exam.

• Lead the planning, design, development, implementation, tuning, and optimization of Navy IT Service Management (ITSM) tools, including enterprise platform solutions, such as BMC Remedy Helix. • Experience with Navy operations using ITM solution (BMC Remedy Helix). • Developed solution architectures to meet client requirements, including interoperability with legacy tools and data • Experience using CM tools for complex projects, including CMPro. • Experience analyzing complex information to inform CM system modifications and processes. • Serve as the technical lead for system configuration of BMC Remedy Helix, including integration and data import between BMC Remedy and other systems. • Research, develop, and recommend solutions to integrate people, processes, and technologies to improve ITSM operations and Cybersecurity posture. • Support strategy, concept of operations, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures development applying DoD, Navy, and industry practices, including IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), ISO 20000, and the DoD Enterprise Service Management Framework (DESMF). • Developed Enterprise Technical Procedures (ETPs) with the directions to apply patches, upgrades and security configurations and/or updates to the baseline system in the test/develop and baseline/configuration management environments per the DISA STIG guidelines. • Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, writing parts of POA&M, and continually updating System Security Plan (SSP). • Maintained OS and application integrity of the DEV and CM environments IAW DISA STIG and System Security Plans (SSP) guidelines.

• Supported all tiers of the BMC Remedy System architecture. Deploy custom-developed and third-party BMC Remedy applications at the Joint Communication Support Element (JCSE) at MacDill AFB. • Document BMC Remedy System configurations and architecture. Manage site quotas and file size limits. Manage content databases and create new databases as required. Manage the structure and content of the BMC Remedy System. • Provided BMC Remedy System support to end-users. Manage and report on the overall server health and functionality. • Monitor and manage BMC Remedy System disk space usage. Analyze and report on BMC Remedy System usage and activity. Review events and messages reported in Event Viewer and Performance Monitor. • Review, update, manage, and configure BMC Remedy System accounts and sites. Analyze BMC Remedy System content and storage. • Monitor and report on BMC Remedy System trends to include site usage and growth, disk space usage and growth. Set up alerts and enforce usage policies. • Familiarity with RMF process, writing parts of POA&M, and continually updating SSP. Program or script in Java, C, HTML, CSS, PowerShell, and Bash within and outside of the BMC Remedy Systems. • Assist IA team with crisis response and mitigation techniques to deny further exploitation by the adversary; synchronize and integrate intelligence activities to detect, analyze, and recommend mitigation of cyberspace threats and vulnerabilities. • Performed recommendations for appropriate actions to mitigate vulnerabilities, correct faults, and defeat or defend against threat activity. • Performed vulnerability, risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle. • Provided technical support to the IA Cell to develop and maintain JCSE IA processes and procedures regarding JCSE's computer network defense in-depth protection for the JCSE enterprise. • Wrote Test Plans, Test Reports, FRDs, SDPs, ETPs, and architectural diagrams.

• Provided security engineering, test and evaluation, integration and sustainment support, configuration management, and life-cycle support of the Army Enterprise Service Management System (ESMS). • As Lab Manager, maintained a secure ESMS baseline for the ITSM 8.1 enterprise Hub and Spoke architecture baseline. • Maintained enterprise baseline on VMware ESXi 5.5 running on Windows Server 2008 R2 AGM build. • Maintained and updated Active Directory in the ESMS lab environment. • Provided Operational Engineering support to the Configuration Management (CM) processes in support of the CMDB/SO, Remedy Analytics, Remedy SLM, Remedy SRM, RKM, and BMC ProactiveNet Performance Management (BPPM) Suite and BMC Remedy Analytics and Dashboards. • Provided support to operational organizations supporting RFCs and Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) compliance. • Reviewed and maintained system documentation, to include the System Design Plan (SDP) and implementation plans/procedures related to RFC actions required for systems administrators on all approved system configuration deviations. • Assisted the project task lead with Information Assurance (IA) requirements (RMF, DIACAP, EMASS) and gathering of SCAP analysis artifacts to sustain accreditation of ESMS. • Participate in technical document reviews of architectural analyses, configuration designs, engineering process submissions, operational and technical requirements, architectures, design criteria, functionality gaps, performance standards, and engineering concepts to support security, technical, and operational objectives. • Performed weekly ACAS scans of development and production ITSM 8.1 assets to check for security vulnerabilities. • Remediated IAVAs based on ACAS scans on security vulnerabilities and performed post functionality testing on patch updates to ITSM 8.1 Hub and Spoke architecture baseline. • Disseminated patch update procedures to all Regional Cyber Centers (RCCs) worldwide.

• AnchorNetSecurity delivers Network Security using the best-in-class standards, appropriate for comprehensive middleware solutions that are cost-effective, highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable, meeting business transaction demands. • Similarly, AnchorNetSecurity works with customers to deliver Information Security along with meeting applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. All the while focusing on confidentiality, integrity, and availability to meet the operational needs of our customers and their information systems. • Managing and evaluating test plans, SLA, and PKI. • Perform systems analysis and architecture design analysis.

• As a team leader with experience in a challenging environment, guiding by example and utilizing vast experience in directing the team towards its objective within the deadlines and achieving the common project goals. • Performed high-level systems analysis, product evaluations, system-level design, integration testing, documenting operational procedures, and sustainment of US Army TNOSCs using NetOps Tools capabilities across the US Army TNOSC sites. • Performed system administration of Red Hat Linux 5.x, Windows Server 2008, VMware vSphere 5.x and HP/3PAR SAN management. • Installed and configured CA Spectrum r9.2, integrated with CA eHealth 6.3 at TNOSC sites for US Army. • Performed vulnerability scans to identify security issues and mitigate these vulnerabilities. • Provide tier III support to Army TNOSC sites using Network Management tools such as CA Spectrum and CA eHealth products. • Review project requirements and design documentation to ensure solutions are consistent, gaps are not present, and solutions are designed based on LandWarNet NetOps Architecture (LNA) to integrate and establish an enterprise baseline among all NetOps Tools capabilities. • Developed and managed CA Spectrum and CA eHealth architectural and system baseline standards for the enterprise Army TNOSC/RNOSC sites. • Implement and maintain enterprise systems, applications, and operating systems in baseline sustainment of NetOps Tools projects in a lab environment. • Performed daily administration of Windows, Linux systems and applications such as CA Spectrum and CA eHealth products by applying updates and remediate HBSS STIG findings to meet security posture requirement in accordance to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) security guide. • Develop, review, and ensure the appropriateness of value-added solutions that focus on IT Service Management, governance based on ITIL best practices for all US Army TNOSC sites.

• Provided technical guidance and oversight to team members to support their daily functions. • Performed high-level systems analysis, evaluation, design, integration, documentation, and implementation of a very complex application that requires a thorough knowledge of administrative and technical skills. • Directed and participated in all phases of system development with emphasis on planning, analysis, evaluation, integration, testing, and acceptance phases. • Designed and prepared technical reports and related documentation, and made charts and graphs to record results. Prepared and delivered presentations and briefings as required by the Task Order. • Developed and managed CA Spectrum architectural and system baseline standards for the enterprise Army TNOSCs. • Provided technical engineering support service worldwide TNOSC on CA Spectrum NMS and Microsoft SMS 2003/SCCM 2007 in accordance with standard project management, systems engineering, operational development, and evaluation practices • Developed technical documentation in testing and integration of applications such as Microsoft SMS 2003/SCCM 2007 and Computer Associates (CA) Spectrum Network Management System (NMS) for implementation into the Army’s Area Processing Center (APC) single DOIM architecture and the enterprise Army’s TNOSCs worldwide.

• Provided technical support to US Army Theater Network Operation Centers (TNOSC) assist in initial setup and configuration of SNMP based network devices using Spectrum 7.1. • SME in Spectrum product supporting TNOSCs and RNOSCs. • Provided Baseline installation and configuration of CA Spectrum NMS/Network Management Systems; provide onsite and offsite support and implementation to TNOSCs. • Supported and maintained Sun Solaris systems and Windows Servers baseline in support of CA Spectrum NMS project for TNOSCs. • Performed software and system upgrades, maturing overall system capabilities. • Analyzed open IAVA/IA and mitigated system security vulnerabilities and verified against any application break down. • Developed test documented for TNOSC implementation in use of Spectrum upgrades/patches. • Implemented Configuration Management (CM) solution using Serena Dimensions 9.1 and provided technical support to NETCOM ESTA users. • Implemented McAfee’s IntruShield network Intrusion Prevention Solutions (IPS) appliance and provide technical support to all Army installations.