Will Grayson has over 25 years of experience in information assurance, network engineering, systems administration, and security. He currently works as an Information Assurance Engineer for Commander Navy Region Europe Africa Southwest Asia, where he ensures compliance and provides expert advice and solutions for network issues. Prior to this, he held roles such as Director of Network Technical Services, Information Assurance Manager, and Network and Systems Administrator. He has a variety of technical certifications and specialized training.

1. Highly Relevant Skills/Experience
§ 3+ years IA Engineer/IAT-III/IAM-II
§ 3+ years HBSS and ACAS
Implementer and Administrator
§ 4 years as BMC Remedy
Developer and Administrator for
ONENET Europe.
§ 25+ years of IT/IA Systems Team
Lead/Supervisory experience.
§ CASP, MCSE, ITIL, Project+,
Security+, and CCNA-Security
certifications
§ 2 years GCCS Administator
§ Exceptional verbal and written
communication skills
Will Grayson III, Information Assurance Engineer
E-mail: willard.grayson@gmail.com
Phone: (210) 992-1606
Summary of Qualifications: Information Assurance (IA)
Engineer, Advanced Security Practitioner, and Certified Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with well over 25 years of
specialized experience in IA, network engineering design,
VMware virtualization, Citrix, network systems administration,
network operations, security & maintenance, systems analysis
and configuration management. Provided engineering support for
successful implementation of a Base Level Information
Infrastructure (BLII) Modernization Project, currently called ONE-
Net, for 10000+ users World Wide.
Professional support to customers requiring system Security
Technical Implementation Guideline, Host Base Security System
(HBSS), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management, Retina
and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning,
VRAM and VMS reporting, system accreditation, documentation, computer hardware, software and
network problems, including troubleshooting and resolution. Coordinated installation of new equipment
and trained US Navy personnel to maintain new network systems. Designed network configurations and
implementation of servers, switches, routers, LAN cabling, and associated peripherals.
Proficiency with installation, analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Oracle Solaris, Oracle
Enterprise Database Server, ESXi, VMWare, Hyper-V, Citrix, Cisco Adaptive Security Device, Microsoft
Windows Active Directory Services, Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/2012 Servers, Microsoft
Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007, and Windows Visual Basic Scripting Tools. Built, configured, troubleshot
most versions of WINDOWS NT thru 2012 servers, NT 3.5-4.x, 2000, XP, Windows 7 and 8, client
operating systems, and DNS, DHCP, WINS, IIS, SharePoint, print, and file services. Installed and
configured Common Access Card (Secure E-Mail) System in accordance with (IAW) Secure Computer
Workstation Enabling Procedures. Installed and configured Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Active
Directory Servers, DHCP Services, DNS Services, and Remote Installation Services (RIS). Developed
continuity documentation and training procedures for maintaining VMWare ESCX/ESXi, Windows, UNIX,
and Exchange systems. Created security policies and procedures for system administrators in order to
manage and maintain security controls and configuration for all network routers, switches, operating
systems, and client server applications. Installed and configured encryption devices, intrusion detection
systems, and virus protection systems in multiple network configurations.
Education/Training/Technical Certifications:
n Baccalaureate of Science, Information Technology, U. of Phoenix On-Line, GPA 3.51 (2010)
n CompTIA CASP, Security+ ce, Network+ ce, and Project+ (8507 certs: IAT-III / IAM-II / IASAE-II)
n Cisco Certified Network Associate: Security / Wireless (CCNA: Security / Wireless)
n Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer / Administrator (MCSE: Security / MCSA)
n Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
n Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITILv3)
n NATO Communications and Information Systems School (NCISS), Digital Network Engineer
(IDNX/Promina/Tech Control)
n NATO Communication and Information Systems School, LAN Operations and Admin
n Honors Graduate of Sam Houston High School (1988)

2. 2011 – Present, Information Assurance Engineer, Commander Navy Region Europe Africa
Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA), STG
Information Assurance Engineer ensuring compliance is met for CNRE systems whilst providing expert
advice and quick resolution adherent problems with local legacy networks. Administer tests to ad hoc lab
environment matching current production environment to verify software updates, patches, rollups, etc do
not cause loss of services for prolonged periods of time. Implements, updates and administer HBSS and
ACAS for CNREURAFSWA Information Systems. Responsible for updating DIACAP package for CNRE
networks to maintain system accreditation and Authorization to Operate for two geographically separated
systems. Provided executive and administrative IA Compliance to OCRS (NCDOC), VRAM (DISA) and
developed tools for inter command reporting and implementation for IAVMs (Alerts, Bulletins and
Technical Adivsories), CTO’s, INFOCONN, FRAGO and security posture of network systems.
Administrered and maintained compliance of enterprise COI comprised of MS Windows 2008 R2 servers
and Juniper switches and firewalls. Managed Test network using Hyper-V 2012 and Windows 2008 R2.
Other Work Experiences:
n 2008 – 2011, Director, Network Technical Services (NTS), SAIC
n 2005 – 2008, IT Analyst/Director, Information Assurance Manager, SAIC
n 2005 – 2005, Defense Message Systems Administrator, SAIC
n 2004 – 2005, Network, Windows and Unix Systems Administrator, SAIC
n 2004 – 2004, Special Projects Administrator, USAF
n 1988 – 2004, Alt. Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, IT Team Lead, USAF
Strong Points:
n Create custom reporting metrics for HBSS (utilizing dashboards) and ACAS reports (as well as
mandatory DISA reporting) for compliance reporting at all levels.
n Implemented and administered first regional ACAS managing COI vulnerability status.
n Create custom ACAS and Retina Scans for reporting for individual up to enterprise level.
n Create written instructions and implemented updates inline with DISA reportable vulnerabilities.
n Perform log review to detect possible vulnerabilities and system compromise (Splunk).
n Created and tested disaster recovery procedures on production enclave to ensure functionality.
n Worked closely with IAM’s and customers providing assessment of systems security posture.
n Expert in VRAM and VMS reporting creating and managing buckets and various access controls.
n Provide custom and standardized reporting tools for risk assessment reporting and STIG
implementation for system accreditation and authorization to operate.
n Intermediate administrator and asset reporter for adherence to system entry in eMASS.
n Deployment of SMS, WSUS and SCCM systems updating, reporting and services management.
n Establish, chaired, and tailored meetings for system compliance based on needs of customers.
n DISA network and system compliance solutions provider and implementor.
Clearance Classification: Top Secret
Professional Affiliations:
n Microsoft Service Member (Virginia)
n Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
n Bilingual Fluent in Italian, Understanding of Spanish
Awards / Honors Received:
n 1994 Airman of the Year, Howard AFB, Panama City, Panama
n 2 Joint Service Commendation Medals
n 3 Air Force Achievement Medals
Goals:
n Masters Business Administration (MBA)
n Project Management Professional (PMP)
n Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)