Derrek Meath

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Certifications

  • CompTIA A+ CE
  • CompTIA Security+ CE
  • CompTIA SecurityX CE (Exp: October 2028)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Cyber Ops
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • AI for Certified Scrum Masters
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Education

Bachelor of Arts — International Studies, Russian Studies Concentration University of Iowa | 2012

Associate of General Studies — Computer Technology, Networking, Business Des Moines Area Community College | 2009

Work History

Systems Administration Manager

SAIC — Chantilly, VA | July 2022 – Present

  • Manager of 7 system administrators handling ServiceNow ticket management and problem remediation
  • Coordinate troubleshooting and automation/deployment across multiple sites and support teams
  • Run daily scrum for two teams and manage ADO Kanban/Scrumban board to meet sprint priorities
  • Primary admin team for 6 standalone systems (~100 users, 20 servers, 80 workstations)
  • Lead admin team across two engineering teams and desktop support managing a large enterprise network (~1,000 workstations, 80 servers, multiple nationwide sites)
  • Maintain systems following NIST 800-53, RMF, and customer-specific compliance requirements (STIG, CONOPS, POA&Ms)
  • Developed PowerShell automation scripts eliminating manual inefficiencies for system administrators
  • Engineered new ESXi/NAS solution to replace aging hardware, working with development team on custom deployment automation
  • Train new administrators in O&M of systems including automation management

Systems Administrator

ALKU Gov — Springfield, VA | October 2021 – July 2022

  • Deployed new print solution across enterprise environment
  • Provided security support for STIG accreditation of new servers
  • Automated repetitive tasks using PowerShell and Ansible scripting
  • Used Red Hat Satellite and WSUS to manage updates across large environment

Mission Systems Administrator

ALKU Gov — Springfield, VA | June 2020 – October 2021

  • One of two dual-hatted administrators responsible for two separate mission systems across Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Windows 10, and Solaris
  • Monitored infrastructure health including Cisco switches, High Speed Guards, SANs, EMC RAIDs, SPARC T3/T4 servers, NetBackup, and tape robots using Python and Nagios
  • Performed ConMon and Nessus scanning of remote and local assets
  • Executed SQL database changes, RFC verifications, and software/hardware/firmware builds and patches
  • Troubleshot mission outages to restore data flow across 24x7 operations centers

Linux System Maintainer

ALKU Gov — Springfield, VA | November 2019 – June 2020

  • Maintained multiple distinct Linux and Windows systems and administrative accounts
  • Provided Tier 2 support across mission-critical and mission-support systems
  • Monitored Linux servers using SANTRICITY and HPOM
  • Managed systems ranging from AWS instances to on-prem hardware
  • Served as Windows SME providing training to new employees and Tier 1 personnel

Technical Support Engineer

ALKU Gov — Springfield, VA | January 2019 – November 2019

  • Primary point of contact for all user-based IT issues (Tier 1–4) for classified R&D LAN of 75+ workstations
  • Primary liaison for 5 additional networks (COE, SBU, SOIS, JIANT, NSA)
  • Built and deployed upgraded WSUS server ensuring effective patching and STIG compliance
  • Worked directly with ISSO to implement DISA STIGs for strong network security posture
  • Provisioned, built, and deployed VMs in ESXi v6; assisted in new ESXi cluster deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers
  • Wrote PowerShell scripts to automate processes using Robocopy, PSExec, and MS Sysinternals tools
  • Performed CLI administration on Cisco 5000 series switches and Dell PowerConnect solutions

Microsoft Systems Engineer

GDIT — Chantilly, VA | January 2018 – January 2019

  • Provided Tier 3 hardware, software, client, and server troubleshooting for enterprise network (Windows 7/10/Server 2012 R2, RHEL 5/6/7)
  • Administered SCCM for software deployments, system reports, and troubleshooting
  • Created and implemented AD Group Policies and managed DNS for enterprise Windows Server domain
  • Administered RHEL 6/7 servers maintaining uptime of critical web hosts, backup systems, and print servers
  • Wrote and customized PowerShell scripts to automate system deployment, imaging, and reporting

System Engineer — Data Retention and Archival Support

Navstar — Vienna, VA | August 2017 – November 2017

  • Direct support to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for the U.S. Treasury
  • Engineered new backup solution including data integrity, retention, and migration from Exagrid/NetBackup to Commvault
  • Managed project milestones and provided status reports to contract and government leadership
  • Formally trained in Commvault Implementation and Core Support

IT Support Technician

Navstar — Springfield, VA | February 2017 – July 2017

  • Primary support to 15,000 worldwide customers via phone and chat for first call resolution
  • Administered Group Policy Objects within Active Directory and Exchange Server
  • Experienced with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, RDP, CENTRIX, GeoAxis, TeamViewer, and Dameware
  • Consistently exceeded SLA requirements; recognized for customer service excellence in client newsletter

Information Technology Specialist

United States Navy — Suffolk, VA | June 2013 – January 2017

  • Senior System Administrator for Windows/Linux environments supporting up to 150 users
  • Managed Active Directory, Group Policies, DNS, WSUS, SCCM, and SCOM
  • Provided journeyman-level Linux/Solaris administration and imaging in support of GCCS-Maritime
  • Supported network/communications engineers troubleshooting Cisco routers using Packet Tracer
  • Managed IT trouble tickets using Remedy, ENMS, and HP Service Manager

Technical Skills

Operating Systems: Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu, Solaris, macOS

Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS

Scripting & Automation: PowerShell, Python, Ansible

Networking: Cisco (CCNA), DNS, WSUS, Active Directory

Virtualization: VMware ESXi, vSphere

Security & Compliance: NIST 800-53, RMF, STIG, Nessus, CEH

Tools: ServiceNow, SCCM, Nagios, NetBackup, Commvault, ADO, Git