DAVID A. JACOBS, JR.

, CISSP
864.895.2573 * dj52bac2@westpost.net
PROJECT MANAGER ~ SYSTEMS ENGINEER ~ IS/IT SPECIALIST
Information Technology, Automation & Data Management, Compliance and Security
Information Technology professional with significant hands-on experience working
with client, data and automation requirements. Dynamic, technical strategist wi
th a significant record of achievement and demonstrated success driving business
growth and revenue while providing award-winning performance in highly competit
ive markets. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Proven senior-l
evel experience demonstrating and facilitating techniques to boost capability of
end-users. The ability to effectively plan and manage projects, processes and m
ethodologies. Tenacious in securing customer loyalty, and forging strong relatio
nships with external business partners. In addition, is well-rounded with cross-
industry experience with a broad-based background in business automation technol
ogies and practices.

* Information Security & Integrity

* IT/IS Management
* Compliance & Regulation Planning
* Client Desktop Administration
* Project Management
* Client Relation Management
* Systems Architecture & Design
* Team Training & Leadership
* Network Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fluor Corporation, Greenville, South Carolina * 2009-Present

Fluor Corporation is the world's largest publicly owned engineering, procurement
, construction and project management companies with 42,000 employees worldwide.
A Fortune 500 company.
Project Information Manager - Fluor Government Group
LOGCAP IV Task Order 5
Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan
Lead information technology manager for the US Military's Task Order 5 project w
ithin LOGCAP IV. Project consisting of 62 existing and 16 projected military bas
es positioned throughout Northern Afghanistan. Charged with managing the informa
tion technology and data management requirements for the project. Supervise and
motivate 5 direct reports. Ensure all automation and technology reliance's are m
et. Develop the architecture, procurement and implementation of technology while
overseeing the execution of delivery, acceptance and installation of hardware a
t the forward operating bases (FOBs). Execute the process and operation of on bo
arding all EXPATS and OCNs for secure access to Fluor resources maintaining OPSE
C guidelines and government regulations.
Key Contributions:
* Developed corporate approved database application and procedure utilized to gr
ant secure access to project related resources and repositories for all in-count
ry employees and contractors. Realized reduction in project costs by ~$250,000 p
er quarter.
* Created training syllabus used to educate secure, proper usage of all US Gover
nment and Fluor assets issued to project personnel.
* Provided substantial metrics and feedback to corporate management resulting in
a 40% expansion of personnel in the Automation Group in Afghanistan.
* Identified and implemented automation solution enabling project team members a
cross IT disciplines to be more efficient and increase productive, saving 300 ma
n hours per week and an estimated $2 million dollars annually in contracted serv
ice tickets.

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Symantec Corporation, Cupertino, California * 2000-2009

Symantec Corporation is a leader in security, backup and storage management solu
tions with 17,000+ employees and annual revenues exceeding $5 billion. A Fortune
500 company.
Principal Systems Engineer - Business Compliance & Endpoint Security Specialist
Rapidly promoted through roles as VAR/Reseller Account Engineer to Principal Sys
tems Engineer due to excellence in pre-sales technical development for key chann
el partners and Fortune 100 & 500 accounts. Met and exceeded customer technical
and business solution requirements throughout tenure earning multiple company aw
ards in recognition of performance.
As Subject Matter Expert of compliance and endpoint security solutions, continua
lly supporting, assessing and aligning resources fulfilling client requirements
such as proof of concepts, request for proposals and competitor comparisons. Con
sistently developed strong, sustainable relationships with executive decision ma
kers of Fortune 500 client companies. Provided cross-functional team training, c
oaching, and mentoring on technical solutions.
Key Contributions:
* Created multiple virtual environments based on Windows, UNIX and Linux operati
ng systems each comprised with a different set of applications to perform variou
s functions within the network. Thus creating an environment that could replicat
e a customer environment to help facilitate proof of concepts, root cause analys
is and legacy system compatibility without interfering with the customers produc
tion network.
* Propelled company's certification program to southeast regional channel partne
rs by being one of the first one hundred engineers in the country to obtain the
SCSP certification thus achieving 100% of partner engineers trained and certifie
d.
* Designed, documented and implemented training class facilities in Atlanta to s
upport 20 students. Utilized imaging software to develop automated procedure in
reimaging class workstation from multiple images providing the capability to run
various scenarios to be in line with the training class requirements.
* Successfully exceeded technical requirements quarter after quarter thus qualif
ying and obtaining inclusion in the company's Achievers Club for year's 2002, 20
03, 2004 & 2006.
* Reviewed hardware and software requirements for an IPS proof of concept across
20 servers running Windows, Red Hat and Solaris operating systems. 80 endpoints
including desktops and laptops running Windows 98, 2000 & XP. Planned and execu
ted customer specified success criteria against test environment. Documented pro
cess and reported results.
* Ranked in the top 20% of Systems Engineers 5 of 8 1/2 year tenure.
* Developed multiple training programs for internal as well as customer personne
l based on security and compliance applications and methodologies.
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SafeNET, INC., Atlanta, Georgia * 1991-2000

SafeNET, Inc. was a leading VAR/Reseller specializing in computer networks.
Principal Engineer - Senior Security & Network Engineer
Developed and implemented security policies, incident response plans and risk as
sessments. Performed various vulnerability and penetration scans. Monitored oper
ational performance of enterprise-wide security applications to ensure alignment
with corporate security and compliance goals. Designed and implemented networks
based upon Microsoft and Novell operating systems. Demonstrated capacity to imp
lement innovative security programs that drive awareness, decrease exposure, and
strengthen organizations. Hands-on experience leading all stages of system deve
lopment efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testin
g, and support. Adept at developing effective security policies and procedures,
project documentation, milestones and technical/business specifications.
Key Contributions:
* Managed staff of 3 engineers supporting executive offices running Windows desk
top and server platforms comprising 127 endpoints and 15 servers.
* Project Network Engineer for $34 million SAP R/3 Implementation.
o Senior Network Engineer for SAP network communications
o Inter-operability within NT domains
o Data security and backup and restore procedures.
o Designed, created and implemented the SAP GUI Automated Distribution, Repair a
nd Update strategy and application for the corporate WAN.
* Reviewed requirements for file servers, developed plans for network topology c
onversion project, converting from token-ring to Ethernet and trained technical
personnel on process.
* Senior Design and Deployment Engineer on $16 Million Infrastructure Project.
o 10 North American sites
o 9 Frame-Relay connections, 36 servers and 1800 nodes.
o Migrated existing NetWare / GroupWise TCP/IP network to Microsoft / Exchange T
CP/IP network.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional #96861

GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials Certification (SANS) #148
* Chosen by the SANS Institute to participate in their Mentoring Program 20
02.
* SANS Practical #1427, selected by the SANS Institute for publication in t
heir library in 2006.
SCSP - Symantec Certified Security Practitioner
* Among the first 100 systems engineers in the Nation to obtain this certif
ication.
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
CNE - Certified Netware Engineer

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

InfraGard - Atlanta, Georgia

ISSA (Information Systems Security Association) - Greenville, South Carolina