GREGORY M. GOMEZ (843) 743-5304

Gregory.Gomez1360@gmail.com

U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance University student offering a strong academic and professional background in Network Security, VMWare and Cloud

Computing. Providing excellent customer service and communication skills for troubleshooting incidents and preventing network

intrusions and anomalies. Ability to learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and proficient in

electronic devices, tools and testing methodologies. Trained to become a Nuclear Electronics Technician in the fast-paced Naval Nuclear Power Training Program.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

• Microsoft Technologies Active Directory, Active Directory Services, Server 2008, SharePoint 2003 & 2010, SQL, , Network Security and Cloud Computing

• DNS, DHCP, IIS 6/7, NAT, WSUS• IBM SAN technologies, IBM Storage Manager• Mcafee/HBSS & Norton Firewall & Antivirus Suites• Endian Firewall /w Snort IDS• Ac and Dc Circuits, Electric Machines & General

Physcics, LAN Manager• TCP/IP, SSH, VLAN, VPN• Metavis• Amazon Cloud & Amazon Gov Cloud Environment• Cisco/Netgear Managed and Unmanaged Switches• VMware Configuration, Networking, and VEEAM

backups

• Customer Service Skills• Cisco and NetGear Routers• Digital and Electric Circuits & Digital Principles• Navigation Equipment• Electronics Laboratory Test Equipment• Microcomputer Applications Software• PC, Network and Electronic Systems

Troubleshooting• Solid Knowledge of Desktop Operating Systems

(Microsoft XP,Vista,7)• Working Knowledge of Cisco & NetGear Routers &

Switches• Familiar with Linux Operating Systems including

CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu and Debian• Solid Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2008• Experienced in Building Category 5 Ethernet Cable

WORK SUMMARYSystems Administrator; Life Cycle Engineering Inc. North Charleston, SC February 2014 - Current

Maintain and troubleshoot systems for multiple government projects by performing maintenance to web sites, and firewalls. Continuous monitoring of servers, network shares, and chassis. Maintain equipment and supply inventory. Managed user accounts, roles, groups and OU’s using Active Directory and performed audits of Active Directory objects and user permissions in a Production and Pre-Production environment. Ensured standardization and compliance of SPAWAR polices. Managed security using Group Policy Objects (GPOs), HBSS and EMET in compliance with STIG’s. Installed, configured and updated certificates and certificate stores using Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). ADFS was used for SSO to a congressionally mandated SharePoint site. Administrated, managed and maintained a VEEAM backup server by performing updates, maintaining the process of data backups, participating in recovery drills and verifying the backups, and properly rotating the external drives holding the backups. Worked on vCenter Server 5.1 and 5.5.

Administrated and maintained a SharePoint migration from Server 2003 to Server 2010 using Metavis Technologies in a government setting on production and preproduction systems.

Perform functional testing for the Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) Defense Explosive Safety Knowledge Enterprise Service (DESKES) project. Submit, monitor, track defects, and prepare mitigation schedule for issues discovered in testing. Integrated and documented user interaction and feedback. Prepared detailed reports and briefed the customer.

Install and perform repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications and overseeing the daily performance of computer systems, routers, switches, SAN’s, chassis in a virtual environment.

Set up and configured networking equipment for company and employee use in a virtual environment, and performing or ensuring proper installation of Ethernet cable, operating systems, and appropriate software in a government and

Mentor for interns participating in the LCE Internship Program, the Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) Internship Program, and the Apprenticeship Carolina Apprentice Program. Provide leadership, motivation, guidance and educational experience for the interns. Ensure they are exposed to multiple technologies and information to become an all-around efficient and effective System Administrator, Developer, Tester, etc

Configured, administered, maintained and tested access, sites and infrastructure for a project called HackWarz®. Configured, maintained and tested the networking, security, access, and infrastructure of the virtual private cloud in Amazon Cloud as well as in the local VMWare environment in the LCE lab. These servers included Fedora, Ubuntu, RedHat, CentOS, Server

2003 and Server 2008. Setup firewall rules to allow and deny traffic. This dealt with using maintaining the networking, security, access and infrastructure of the virtual private cloud in Amazon Cloud as well as in the local VMWare environment in the LCE lab. This included documenting the token locations, virtual machine vulnerabilities, rules of engagement, accessing the environment and the scoring engine. Administered DNS and DHCP in the Amazon cloud based and local VMWare virtualized environment. Creating and editing security groups and IAM polices. Additional responsibilities include documentation of the token locations, virtual machine vulnerabilities, rules of engagement, User Guide, System Administrator Guide, Configuration Guide, and other artifacts. Lead an internal and remote team in set-up, test, and evaluation of HACK WARZ environment.

IT Support Specialist; ISHPI Information Technologies, Inc., Mt. Pleasant, SC January 2013 – June 2014 Provided training, maintenance and support for a wide range of applications and hardware in a Microsoft Windows

Environment. Installed and performed minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment while following design or installation specifications. Monitored the daily performance of computer systems, routers, and switches and other network infrastructure.

Tested user devices including, computers, laptops, phones for functionality purposes of applications as well as authentication and configurations. Tested backups, logins, authentication, network connectivity, security

Set up and configured networking equipment for company and employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of Ethernet cable, operating systems, and appropriate software.

Supervised one intern in various tasks such as installing software, configure laptops for new users, general trouble shooting, setting up VOIP phone installation

Customer Service; Advantage Staffing Inc., Charleston, SC August 2011 – August 2014 Selected to work in different company environments; ensures teamwork and a hard working attitude; maintains quality

customer service in a friendly and accommodating manner; anticipating the client’s and/or guests needs

Copier Service Tech/Driver; Office Logic Inc., North Charleston, SC November 2009 - July 2011 Installed, tested and troubleshot various computer accessories that included copiers, multiple memory devices, scanners and

software; networked copiers to customer workstations Testing the multifunction copier/printer/scanner/fax machine for functionality purposes. Tested the network connection, print

drivers and mail services on the Ensured documentation/technical manuals and logs were maintained current and followed, relied upon to deliver customer

equipment Interpret technical service manual for component locations, disassembly and removal procedures, use of wiring diagrams to

trace components to pc boards. Installed and configured software on clients’ computers and in the DAC of the engine on the copier Utilized volt meters to trace low and high voltage signals, check wiring continuity.

Front Service Agent/Valet; H.M.G.I., Charleston, SC October 2008 – October 2011 Greeted customers/provided information regarding area establishments Exhibited top rated service by creating a warm and inviting environment

Stock Manager/Cashier; Chico’s, Charleston, SC May 2007 - September 2009 Organized women’s clothing/jewelry efficiently and answered phones promptly and operated a POS system. Managed floor/stockroom inventory accurately and ensured clean environment to enhance customer experience

Bartender/Server; Multiple Restaurants, Bars and Clubs, Charleston, SC May 2005 – May 2007

Nuclear Electronics Technician; U. S. Navy, Goose Creek, SC February 2002 - March 2005 Operated/ maintained state-of-the-art components for Navy aircraft carriers/submarines Controlled auxiliary equipment that supports naval reactors and maintained nuclear propulsion plant machinery Managed the electronic equipment to send/receive messages and detected enemy planes/ships and determined target distance Performed preventative and corrective maintenance on reactor instrumentation and control systems. Utilized test equipment,

schematics, and technical manuals to diagnose system malfunctions to the component level. Supervised and trained technicians on proper maintenance principles and techniques

Performed complex troubleshooting and repair operations on nuclear power indication and reactor control rod systems Maintained and tested multiple areas and systems on the submarine. This included updating documentation, reviewing and

updating logs, and operational procedures. Performed maintenance on pressure and temperature instruments as well as water level and flow control systems, alarm and

radiation detection indicators, and reactor protection systems Developed the curriculum for and trained 60 technicians on the annual reactor control rod maintenance program. Performed major test procedures such as reactor control rod system testing and initial physics testing contributing to the early

completion of testing and the ship's delivery

CERTIFICATIONS-CompTIA, A + April 2015-CompTIA, Net + July 2015-CompTIA, Security + December 2015-CompTIA, Linux + February 2013-CompTIA, Server + November 2015-LPIC-1 February 2018-SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 February 2013-Cloud Computing April 2013-VMWare, VCP-510 March 2014-EMC, SAN Storage, EMCISA March 2014

EDUCATIONECPI University, North Charleston, SC November 2014

B.S. Computer & Information Science - Healthcare IT / Cloud Computing / Network SecurityGPA: 3.96/4.0 – Deans List

-Naval Nuclear Power School, Enlisted, Goose Creek, SC December 2002 - May 2003

-Electronics Technician (Surface) A School, Goose Creek, SC April 2002 - October 2002

Awards and Recognition:

ECPI Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa Beta Omicron Epsilon chapter (President & Vice President)