Michael Ward
Details
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Ferris State University
1987 : 1991
Credit Union 1 Alaska
Information Security Analyst
2011 : 2022
Credit Union 1 Alaska
Enterprise System Administrator
Proactively monitored coming threats against infrastructure; patched and mitigated as necessary.
Reviewed security patches for all systems : Windows, Linux, Solaris, and third-party applications.
Conducted vulnerability scanning and mitigation as required by the PCI-DSS.
Conducted overall security assessments, including data, system, network, and personnel.
Analyzed and recommend regulatory compliance against PCI-DSS.
Provide support for AIX operating system. Includes provide system security, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot system issues.
Provide support for backups of UNIX systems.
Provide support for OpenVMS. This includes patching, installation of new systems, and backups.
Provided support for personal computer software and hardware.
Responsible for support network servers’ hardware and software, tape backups, and remote access.
Responsible for implementing and maintaining network applications. Included involvement with the selection, beta testing, and implementation of applications
2009 : 2013
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Support Analyst – Level 3
Skills
Active Directory, Banking, Citrix, Cybersecurity, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Enterprise Software, Incident Management, Information Security, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Linux, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Products, Network Administration, Network Security, Operating Systems, Security, Software Installation, Storage, System Administration, Technical Support, Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Vulnerability Assessment, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server
About
Experienced Enterprise System Administrator with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Banking, Enterprise Software, System Administration, Windows, and Troubleshooting. Strong information technology professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Ferris State University.