Charles C. Johnson

Current

IT / IS Consultant at Institute of Terrorism Research and Response

Past

Consultant (Linux/VMWARE/Windows) at LexisNexis
Carrier Operations at Pacer Global Logistics
Network and Computer Systems Administrator at Pacer Global Logistics

Business Messaging Consultant at U.S. Senate
Computer Telephony Installation/Integration (CTI) Consultant at IBM
Computer Telephony Installation/Integration (CTI) Consultant at Voicerite
Infantryman, Honorable Discharge at Army National Guard
System Engineer at MicroAge
Technical Operations Manager at The Right Connection
Infantryman, Honorable Discharge at US Army

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Education

Sinclair Community College
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
Miami Valley Career Technology Center

A+ CompTIA Certification
Master, Apache 2.0 Administration
Master, Computer Forensics
Network+ CompTIA Certification

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Connections

99 connections

Industry

Computer & Network Security

Websites

My Company

Charles C. Johnson’s Summary

I am a Information Security Practitioner, specializing in Network infrastructure, Server OS's (UNIX, Windows, Linux), and Systems Administrator. In this role, I ensure High-Availability, Network Maintenance, Network Performance, Installation and Patching, Line-of-Business application support, and creative problem solving. I perform Cyber Investigations and Reporting, mange my clients digital footprints and maintain INFOSEC and OPSEC. I have been in the "industry" since I was a child, ushered in by my father's love for all things technical. I am a Linux hobbyist, and my present passion is Ubuntu.
My formal training began while I was still on Active duty for the United States Army and I have extended my shelf-life by staying up with current technologies and trends. I have 15+ years experience in the Information Technology field.

Charles C. Johnson’s Specialties:

Cyber Investigations and Reporting, Digital Forensics, Digital Security Strategies, Penetration Testing, IDS, INFOSEC, OPSEC, AIX, HP-UX, RedHat Server, Ubuntu Server, SCO UNIX, Slackware, Solaris, Cisco VCO-4K, IP Telephony, PHP, SQL, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT Server, Windows XP, IIS, Apache, Linux, MySQL.

Charles C. Johnson’s Experience

IT / IS Consultant

Institute of Terrorism Research and Response

(Security and Investigations industry)

June 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)

Strategic Consulting, including Cyber Investigations and Reporting, Digital Security Strategy development, and Digital Forensics.
Consultant (Linux/VMWARE/Windows)

LexisNexis

(Public Company; RUK; Information Technology and Services industry)

December 2008 — January 2009 (2 months)

• Linux Team Lead for Data Migration for Reed Elsevier and EMC servers from New York and New Jersey to the Lexis datacenter in Miamisburg, OH.
• Install/Configure/Test/Maintain several versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL v 3 to 4.4) and Windows Server 2003 in preparation for loading of client data.
• Worked closely with Reed’s Network and Linux USE Team to conduct the hardware configuration and testing prior to the Data Migration.
Carrier Operations

Pacer Global Logistics

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; PACR; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

September 2002 — December 2008 (6 years 4 months)

Service Portfolio
*Intermodal/Rail
*Cartage
*International
*Highway Brokerage
*Contract Logistics
*Warehouse & Distribution
*Freight Forwarding and Brokerage
*Customer/Carrier liaison
Network and Computer Systems Administrator

Pacer Global Logistics

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; PACR; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

August 1997 — December 2008 (11 years 5 months)

* Responsible for:
Site Infrastructure
Installation/Testing of network equipment
Intranet/Extranet database driven website (http://pacer-dayton.com)
Business Messaging/ EMAIL system
Training Employees

* Install/Configure/Test/Maintain
MS Windows Server 2000
Windows 2000 and XP Professional workstations
Linux Server (Ubuntu Virtual Machine)
Apache/Tomcat Webserver
TransCore’s DAT logistics database
Tripwire and SNORT IDS system
VMWare Server
Business Messaging Consultant

U.S. Senate

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Political Organization industry)

September 2002 — September 2002 (1 month)

* Responsible for:
Senate Messaging Infrastructure (SMI), State of Ohio.
Instructing/Teaching proper security procedures to staff

* Install/Configure/Test:
Exchange 2000 Server
MS Outlook 2000
Windows NT/2000 workstations
Windows 2000 Server
Computer Telephony Installation/Integration (CTI) Consultant

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2000 — July 2002 (2 years 4 months)

* Responsible for:
Team Lead and Team Support (Sprint, SBC, Verizon)

* Install/Configure/Test
Resource manager from IBM on RS/6000 AIX UNIX
(http://www-03.ibm.com/industries/telecom/doc/content/solution/257509102.html)
Voice Activated Dialing (VAD) Application for Sprint, SBC, Verizon
Developed DirectTalk state tables used to validate product
Cisco VCO 4K (Sun Solaris)
Nuance telephony product
Computer Telephony Installation/Integration (CTI) Consultant

Voicerite

(Computer & Network Security industry)

1999 — 2002 (3 years)

*Trained by Voicerite and IBM personnel on:
Computer Telephony Integration (CTI)
Direct Talk
Resource Manager for IBM
IBM's AIX
Debian Linux
Infantryman, Honorable Discharge

Army National Guard

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

July 1996 — July 2002 (6 years 1 month)

SGT / E-5
11Bravo Mechanized
Xenia, Ohio
System Engineer

MicroAge

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 1999 — April 2000 (1 year 1 month)

* Responsible for:
SCO UNIX to Windows NT Server Data Migration (CNG Financial, Check-n-Go Corp)
Exchange Server Diagnostics and conflict resolution (F.D.Lawrence Company)
Cincinnati Call Center technical staff trainer, repair and maintenance of networked systems(J.C. Penny Company)
High-Availability upgrade of network system(POS), zero downtime, no loss of revenue (GreenTree/Conseco Mortgage & Hilti Corporation)
Technical Operations Manager

The Right Connection

(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

October 1996 — April 1999 (2 years 7 months)

* Managed the Technical staff and responsible for their training.
* Advised the Butler Co. Adult Education Staff on designing Technology Certification for Curriculum Framework still in use today.
Infantryman, Honorable Discharge

US Army

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USA; Military industry)

June 1990 — July 1996 (6 years 2 months)

SGT / E-5
11Bravo 1P
WLC (formerly known as PLDC)
Fort Bragg, NC
Fort Benning, GA
Fort Irwin, CA
Fort Chaffee, AR
Fort Polk, LA
Fort Stewart, GA
Fort Sherman, Panama
Saarlouis, Germany

Charles C. Johnson’s Education

Sinclair Community College

Bachelors , CIS , 2009 — 2012 (expected)
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Certification , Butler County , 2002 — 2003

Activities and Societies:

I completed the coursework in the top 10 percent of my peers. I tested "First Time Go" against the National Registry test for EMT-Basics.
Miami Valley Career Technology Center

Certification , Criminal Justice , 1990 — 1991

Graduated with Honors. Courses of study included Law, Report Writing, Patrol Techniques, First Aid / First Responder, Business and Industrial Security, Forensic Science, Radio Communications, Dispatching, Self-Defense, Public Relations, Traffic Stops, Handcuffing, Crime Scene Investigation

Activities and Societies:

Ohio Skills USA VICA Alumni: Opening & Closing Team, Reporter.
A+ CompTIA Certification

A+, IT , http://certification.comptia.org/a/

Activities and Societies:

CompTIA A+ Certification
Master, Apache 2.0 Administration

Apache 2.0 Administration , http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=2494

You can view my Transcript at http://www.Brainbench.com Transcript ID#: 620164.

Activities and Societies:

Scored 4.25
Scored higher than 93% of all previous test takers.
Master, Computer Forensics

Computer Forensics, IT , http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=2516

You can view my Transcript at http://www.Brainbench.com Transcript ID#: 620164.

Activities and Societies:

Master, Computer Forensics Score: 4.23
Scored higher than 95% of all previous test takers.
Network+ CompTIA Certification

Network+, IT , http://certification.comptia.org/network/default.aspx

Activities and Societies:

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Additional Information

Charles C. Johnson’s Websites:

My Company

Charles C. Johnson’s Interests:

Hiking, Hunting, Camping, Skeet Shooting, FPS Video Games, Information Security,Cooking, Writing, Psychology, Science, Science-Fiction, Religion, Medicine, Meteorology, Swarm Intelligence, Horticulture, Survivalism, Motown and Electronica music.

Charles C. Johnson’s Groups:

eOffice
LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
OpenNetworkers.info < 50.000+ members across 60 social networks >
HomelandSecurity
Facebook.com
Security Crew
Link-Veterans (550+/Connected Yahoo Group)
Digital Forensics Association (DFA)
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
IT Specialist (20,000+ Information Technology Professionals)
IT Governance
Wikipedia Users Group
Certified Information Systems Auditor
Central Ohio Network
Association of Information Technology Professionals
IACSP: International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals
Science Fiction readers, writers, and collectors
Database Experts
Linked Dayton
Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
Starbucks' Enthusiasts
BlackBerry User Group
LIONS LUG
Video Gamers
Linux Users
The Academy Pro
A Truckload, Trucking, Logistics, Supply Chain, 3PL, Distribution group.
Ohio Information Security Forum
TFCN
HR, Recruitment, Training & Payroll professional Forum in Israel
IT/ IS Manager in Israel
Project, Product & Program manager In Israel
High-Tech and Technology Professionals - The Israeli USA Connection
U.S. Department of The Treasury
HRIS - HR & Payroll Apps.