Earnest Huewitt
Green Cove Springs
Summary
A highly accomplished, dedicated, disciplined, and solutions-oriented IT professional with 20 years of leadership experience. Hands-on visionary with advanced technical expertise. Recognized for exceptional team performer and player with excellent qualifications in project management, analysis, programming, client relations, training, communications and product development. Experience in delivering technology solutions to support various projects, and troubleshooter able to successfully prioritize challenging goals and objectives. Highly developed interpersonal, analytical, critical-thinking, and troubleshooting skills. Strong background in networking, communications infrastructure and installation equipment. Quick learner, with the ability to easily assimilate job requirements, and aggressively employ new ideas, methods, and technologies. Detail-oriented IMO with extensive experience in telecommunications, retail and customer service. Troubleshoots highly technical, complex issues with ease and patience. Delivers Tier 2 and 3 support knowledge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Specialist, Sr.
Vectrus
12.2023 - Current
- Information Technology Specialist is responsible for coordinating, planning and leading computer related activities within organization
- Aids in coordinating procurement of IT Hardware/Software through CHESS (Computer Hardware, Enterprise, and Software Solutions necessary to perform work specified in LOGCAP Task Order
- Ensures all purchase activity is in compliance with CHESS standards
- Ensures warranties and licenses are valid as well as ensures equipment is added into G-Army or other Army mandated system of record
- Responsible for maintaining, processing, and troubleshooting military systems and operations
- Will deal with highly sensitive information and will be required to have technical skills and aptitude for programming and computer languages
- Are also responsible for demonstrating exemplary management and leadership capabilities, utilizing technological skills to make organization more efficient
- Information Technology Specialist Senior will analyze current systems, identify vulnerabilities, identify areas of improvement, and will recommend, implement solutions and upgrades
- This role will interface with leadership at all levels for mission accomplishment and problem resolution.
- Streamlined IT processes for increased efficiency through development of automated solutions.
Information Systems Security Officer
University Of Florida
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Responsible for auditing FLARE new and existing information systems applications to ensure that appropriate controls exist, that processing is efficient and accurate, and that systems procedures comply with DoD standards
- Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them
- Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security, e.g
- Annual training
- Requires familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures
- Conducts accurate evaluation of level of security required
- Assists in the support of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or other Information Assurance/Computer Network Defense (IA/CND) Compliance and Auditing processes and inspections for all enterprise systems and networks
- Assists in development of all associated documentation
- Engineered and oversaw FLARE environment by developing zones and aliases.
- Established effective communication channels between cross-functional departments to facilitate prompt exchange of relevant cybersecurity information.
- Performed forensic investigations following incidents to identify root causes, assess damage, and recommend appropriate mitigations or improvements in processes or tools.
- You will serve as technical expert on assigned information management areas and develop local operating procedures and policies which govern operation of office.
- Reduced exposure to cyber threats by proactively monitoring threat landscape for new risks or changes in tactics from adversaries.
- Developed comprehensive security policies, procedures, and training materials to strengthen organizational security posture.
Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting signal support systems, including local area networks, wide area networks, and routers
- Supported electronic equipment and satellite radio communications equipment
- Developed and revised system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards
- Consulted with management to ensure agreement on system principles and coordinated computer systems to increase compatibility and information sharing.
- Handled all troubleshooting tasks for signal support services, which included radio, wire and battlefield automated systems.
- Supervised and assisted with battlefield signal support systems and terminal devices.
- Provided maintenance and technical assistance to commanders and staff in regards to signal support systems.
- Trained users to connect to and utilize Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
- Set up terminal devices, completing prescribed onboarding processes to verify successful integration into existing network frameworks.
- Tested signal-level equipment for operational performance within prescribed tolerances.
- Integrated new devices into managed networks while maintaining assigned security protocols and protections.
- Tracked and detected network service disruptions using computer systems, scopes and meters.
- Installed new wiring and networking hardware in existing facilities and within new construction.
- Utilized technical equipment to monitor network status in operational environments.
- Wrote and executed information services policies for use by supported organizations.
Army Recruiter
United States Army
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Provided service to individuals and families of potential Army service members as ambassador for Recruiting Command
- Collected data on economy, inflation, population growth, and businesses in assigned area
- Contacted, interviewed, evaluated, and counseled applicants on occupational goals and aspirations for United States Army career
- Maintained network of individuals including parents, educational and community officials in assigned area.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure excellent hiring experience.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
Radio Communications Instructor
United States Army
01.2007 - 10.2009
- Instructed radio communications to military personnel
- Provided guidance and training on radio communication equipment and procedures.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Education
Information Systems Security Officer -
University Of Florida
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL11.2023
Associate of Science -
Grantham University
01.2020
Skills
- MICROSOFT PROJECT 2013
- DATA CENTER
- IT ARCHITECTURES
- LOCAL AREA NETWORKS
- WIDE AREA NETWORKS
- ROUTERS
- DATABASE MANAGEMENT
- WORD PROCESSING
- SYSTEM DESIGN
- QUALITY STANDARDS
- NET CONTROL DEVICE
- ANCD
- GPS
- BROADCASTS
- HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED
- DEDICATED
- Technical skills and aptitude for programming and computer languages
- English
- IT Troubleshooting
- Information Security
- Problem-solving skills
- End-user support
- IT risk management
- Network Administration
- Device configuration
- Software Updates
- Software Development
Timeline
Information Technology Specialist, Sr.
Vectrus
12.2023 - Current
Information Systems Security Officer
University Of Florida
01.2020 - 01.2022
Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
02.2016 - 02.2017
Army Recruiter
United States Army
10.2014 - 02.2016
Radio Communications Instructor
United States Army
01.2007 - 10.2009
Information Systems Security Officer -
University Of Florida
Associate of Science -
Grantham University
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