Michael Calabrese

01 — SkillsWorking ledger

02 — CertificationsCredentials on file

AWS Certified: Cloud Practitioner — Foundational

Amazon Web Services

Issued Dec 2022·Expires Jan 2027

AWS Certified: Solutions Architect — Associate

Amazon Web Services

Issued Jan 2024·Expires Jan 2027

Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals

Microsoft

Issued Jan 2024·No expiration

CompTIA A+ ce

CompTIA

Issued Nov 2022·Expires Nov 2028

CompTIA Network+ ce

CompTIA

Issued Nov 2022·Expires Nov 2028

CompTIA Security+ ce

CompTIA

Issued Nov 2016·Expires Nov 2028

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA

Issued Mar 2023·No expiration

Linux Essentials

Linux Professional Institute

Issued Nov 2023·No expiration

03 — ExperienceWhere the work happened

1. 01/2023 — Present

   Systems Engineer · LS Technologies

   • Support the Federal Aviation Administration by maintaining satellite communications between over 60 sites and remote locations.
   • Primary systems administrator for hundreds of RHEL, Ubuntu, and Windows systems across 3 operational networks and 8 lab environments.
   • Maintain security compliance and hardening across multiple operating systems in accordance with the latest CIS and STIG baselines by authoring scripts and utilizing Tenable Security Center and Nessus agents.
   • Utilize Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform to automate system configuration baseline, software installs, operating system updates, and backups.
   • Complete on-site deployment of new and replacement equipment including workstations, servers, switches, and routers at multiple locations across the country.
   • Utilize Splunk and network management applications to build and operate robust monitoring and control solutions for multiple networks and device types.
   • Work extensively on leveraging python to extend functionality of an in-house network management and control application to allow polling of new devices and to create a REST API interface.

2. 06/2022 — 01/2023

   DCGS-A Senior Field Service Representative · General Dynamics IT

   • Section supervisor to 30 technicians. Managed workflow and communication between work center and outside agencies.
   • Oversaw operations and maintenance of over 730 Domain Controllers in support of USAF and USSF
   • Managed, supervised, and performed planning and implementation of projects across multiple networks
   • Created multiple PowerShell tools to increase efficiency of daily tasks.

3. 05/2020 — 05/2022

   Directory Services Supervisor · United States Air Force

   • Section supervisor to 30 technicians. Managed workflow and communication between work center and outside agencies.
   • Oversaw operations and maintenance of over 730 Domain Controllers in support of USAF and USSF
   • Managed, supervised, and performed planning and implementation of projects across multiple networks
   • Created multiple PowerShell tools to increase efficiency of daily tasks.

4. 12/2018 — 05/2020

   Directory Services Technician · United States Air Force

   • Provided Directory Services by maintaining Active Directory and DNS for over 865k personnel.
   • Managed secure authentication utilizing PKI and Kerberos technologies.
   • Standardized user privileges and system settings using automated deployment tools such as Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) and Group Policy Administrator (GPA).
   • Processed, documented, and coordinated resolution of trouble calls from lower echelons.
   • Planned and implemented configuration changes based on customer requests.
   • Evaluated and implemented DISA SCAP and STIG requirements across assets in multiple domains

5. 05/2016 — 11/2018

   Network Operations Technician · United States Air Force

   • Implemented server and workstation security fixes, operating system patches, and antivirus software updates.
   • Engineered script to integrate account data and query systems to facilitate upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on supported systems.
   • Performed system-wide backups and data recovery.
   • Managed 2 file and 3 print server supporting 11,000 users.
   • Automated operating system deployment and patching solutions via Windows Deployment Server and PowerShell scripts.
   • Created, modified, and deleted Active Directory users, computers, and groups.

6. 03/2015 — 04/2016

   Electronics Installer · SAIC

   • Integrated and upgraded communication and electronic systems on armored military vehicles in accordance with technical specifications and deployment requirements.
   • Removed legacy hardware and installed new cables, radios, and mission-critical equipment for vehicle modernization projects.
   • Performed system testing, diagnostics, and verification of radio and communication equipment to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
   • Troubleshot hardware connectivity and signal issues during installation and post-integration testing.

04 — EducationFoundation