Noland Talley is an experienced IT security and administration professional with over 16 years of experience working with Windows servers, Active Directory, Exchange, and Linux systems. He has a background in computer forensics, IT security compliance, and aerospace engineering. Currently he works as a system administrator for a computer forensic company, performing security assessments, policy writing, and data recovery investigations.

1. Noland L. Talley
832-722-8769 ● nolandtalley@gmail.com • Friendswood, TX, 77546
Security IT Administration | IT Operations
Experienced Computer Systems Professional and productive member of highly motivated teams that achieve
organizations goals and contribute to the successful overall operations. Specific focus on IT security compliance,
administration, hardware, software and technical support.
• Consistently provide excellent level of utility of skills and driven by a highly motivated vision for the
company’s growth and success.
Technical Skills
• Experience with 16+ years in IT Administration - MS Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS Exchange Server,
MS Windows & Linux Workstation, BackUp Executive, Cisco VOIP
• Computer Forensics & Investigation, NASA Security Compliance, FISMA / NIST Documentation
• Digital/film photography, Video Capture Hardware HD/SDI, Imagery Support, Multi Media, Graphic Arts
• Space Flight Support Experience of 20+ years, Hardware, Safety, Technical Writer, Space Shuttle Flight
Hardware Fabrication, NASA Imagery Analysis Lab support, Supported Astronaut Extra Vehicular Activity
(EVA) Training
• R & D Medical Device; Electronics Technician, Hardware Design, Testing & Evaluation, Documentation
Security Clearance/ Licenses
• Security Clearance
• NASA / P85 – Public Trust, COMSEC - Secret , ENTNAC - Secret
• Private Investigator, State of Texas - Private Security Expires 10/17/2016
*Required for Computer Forensic
Certifications
• MCSA Server Administration (Server 2012 R2) Expected 2016
• Computer Hacking & Forensic Investigator (CHFI v8) Expected 2016
• NASA IT Security Systems for Administrators (Brainbench) 2007
• NASA Windows 2003 Server Administrator (Brainbench) 2007
• Certified A+ Professional Computer Technician No Expiration
• Space Flight Electronics & Hardware Fabrication 1993
Education
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Houston, TX 11/2014
• Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 1977
• Communications Technology
Communications & Electronics School, USMC, 29 Palms, CA 11/1973-8/1974
• Communications & Electronics
Information Technology Experience
Security Threat Assessment Team, Inc. 10/2014-Present
System Administration & Computer Forensic
• Discovery and duplication of data from hard drives to investigate user activities on corporate systems
• Write and edit company IT Security Policies based on NIST standards and Risk Management Framework
• Analyze & document security compliance within the framework of the client’s IT Security Policy
• Provide surveillance and report on activities to the client for internal review

2. • Linux, (Kali, CENTOS, Susie), workstations supporting forensic tools and security investigations
ISAG/NASA – MEI Technologies, Inc. 12/2006-4/2013
System Administrator 4 / Programmer Analyst 4
• Member of a team that upgraded a low security level lab at NASA to a High-Security Mission Critical IT
environment, using NIST and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12) guidelines
• Administered Windows servers, managed Active Directory, security tools & software (firewalls, anti-virus,
benchmarks (CIS) and diagnostics, etc.) Maintained backups systems for Space Shuttle mission-critical
servers & work stations (Windows & Linux). Used NetIQ (in place of Active Directory Services) Installed,
maintained & repaired hardware, RAID arrays, maintained and average of 99.99% uptime
• Implemented broadcast level video capture systems. Bluefish SDI/HD, & AJA Kona, Machina broadcast quality
video capture hardware & software, maintained where 100% captures of critical imagery
• Performed Root Cause Analysis upon identifying solutions and documenting technical issues
City of Webster, Houston, TX 2/2001-1/2006
Information Technology Assistant
• Installed, maintained, operating systems, applications, & hardware repairs supporting 150+ computers
• Responsible for maintaining and restoring from backups using BackUp Executive
• Provide end-user training on Windows OS, Microsoft Office 2003, Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw
• Configured audio & visual equipment and supported City Council meetings and other City functions
Technical Experience
D.B.A. Noland Talley 5/1994-2/2001
Engineering Technology and Technical Services
• Designed mechanical packaging, integrated electronics & hardware
• Testing medical devices & prototype components
• Maintained compliance standards to UL 2601-1 for medical device & achieved certification, 100%
• Maintained compliance standards to FDA (510k) & achieved certification, project successfully on market
McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Space Station Div., Space Station 3/1989-2/1994
Electronics Associate, Space Station
• Performed thermal analysis & modifications of medical equipment circuitry for Space Station.
• Manufactured space flight experiment, ASEM, which flew on Space Shuttle Endeavor’s maiden flight
• Test setup & dive support for astronaut hardware evaluations (Weightless Environment Training Facility)
Rockwell Shuttle Operations Co. (RSOC) 1/1986-2/1989
Engineer II
• Prepared Technical Documentation for NASA Space Shuttle Mission Payload Operations Meetings
• Supported Return to Flight Work Group Documentation
• *RSOC acknowledgment of experience & education as an equivalent to a Bachelor of Science
Awards/ Commendations
• NASA Group Achievement Award – High Security Implementation Team - Johnson Space Center
• JSC Group Achievement Award – Image Analysis Support Team - Johnson Space Center
• NASA Group Achievement Award – Weightless Environment Training Support - Johnson Space Center
• ESCG Quarterly Safety Award - Johnson Space Center
• City of Webster’s City Manager’s - Team Work Award
• Webster Citizen Police Alumni Association - Emergency Operations Support Award
• (25+) Letters of Appreciation from NASA, U. S. Air Force, Contractors for Shuttle Mission & Space Station
support
• National Defense Medal, (3) Meritorious Promotions, Honorable Discharge (USMC)

3. Military Service
• Communications & Electronics Technician, United States Marine Corps, Honorable Discharge 1975
Training
*MCSA, Windows Server 2012 R2 (In work) 2016
*SQL data base Management (In work) 2016
*Programming In Python, Ruby, Java (In work) 2016
Computer Hacking & Forensic Investigations v8 (CHFI v8), New Horizon - Houston, TX 2014
MS Updating Systems Administrator Skills, Win2k to Win2003 Server, C-Trec – Houston, TX 2006
Introduction Microsoft Visual Basic 2006
Introduction to Database Management in MS Access 2002
MS Windows 2000 Directory Services Implementation & Administration 2001
MS Windows Professional & Server 2000 Implementation 2001
MS Exchange Server 2000 and Active Directory 2001
Communications and Electronics, USMC, 29 Palms CA 1973-1974