1. Peter Francis Sproull
Arlington VA, 22209
703-915-3587 Cell
Dear Sir or Madam:
Please accept this letter as an introduction for employment. The accompanying resume will provide
an overview of my experiences. I feel that I have the qualifications, and leadership ability to fulfill
the professional challenges offered by this position. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with
you and discuss possible career opportunities. Your consideration for employment is greatly
appreciated.
Please feel free to call me at the cellular telephone number. If I am not available at the time of your
call, please leave a detailed message and I will return your call immediately. You may also reach
me by email at peter.sproull@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Peter F. Sproull

2. Peter Sproull
1215 Fort Myer Driver #202  Arlington, VA 22209
703.915.3587  peter.sproull@gmail.com
CLEARANCE:
• Active TOP-SECRET – May 2014
• Active SCI/POLY – Dec 2010
Key Skills/Certifications
• Security +
• ITIL Foundations
• *CISSP (Currently Studying)
• ArcSight
• HBSS
• IP Sonar
• Active Directory
• SMS, SCCM
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2007, Windows 2010
• Retrieval Ware
• Technical User Support
• Hardware Software Troubleshooting
• Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Proven leader with ability to manage resources and manpower while meeting deadlines.
• Rapid learner-able to meet changing demands with minimal supervision.
• Succinct communicator.
• Eagle Scout
EXPERIENCE:
TJFACT February 2015 – Present
Security Assurance Specialist
• Provided computer security incident response support to the Department of State bureau of
Diplomatic Security
• Collaborates with the Computer Technology Officer (CTO) to maintain and operate the Host
Based Security System (HBSS), which includes generating custom reports, host system
monitoring, configuration, and maintenance.
• Establish & maintain safeguards against unauthorized access, destruction, loss or alteration
of data.
• Assist staff in defending assets from unauthorized & malicious activity & provide
knowledge/expertise transfer to personnel.

3. • Implement policy and procedural controls covering physical security, application and data
security, system software security, contingency planning, and compliance with personnel
clearance procedures
• Correlate data from multiple sources ( IDS, IPS, HIDS, HIPS, ArcSight Logger & ESM,
HBSS, DMZ logs) , data acquired through computer forensics & situational awareness data
sources, vulnerability repositories, cyber threat reports & prioritizes events for incident
handling.
• Configured and monitored Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): read, interpret and analyze
network traffic and related log files
• Established network software parameters used for insider threat analysis; e.g., ArcSight
security authorization tables, configuration definitions, file access tables.
• Researched and documented briefings on threat reports and assessments.
• Monitors and evaluates system's compliance with IT security requirements in accordance
with Intelligence community Directives (ICDs) 502/503, Committee on National Security
Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253, and National Institute of Science and Technology
(NIST)
Hewlett Packard November 2012 – Present
Network Engineer – Supporting State Departments Investigations and Research (INR)
• Support the State Departments Hardware/Software/Network.
• Assist with security team in monitoring using tools such as Arcsight.
• Responsible for maintaining, analyzing, and repairing all IT equipment in the INR space.
This includes following NIST and DISA guidelines on hardening systems.
• Responsible for all cloned PCs; to include installation, patching, configuration and testing of
the appropriate image for the specified DoS/INR network.
• Upgraded all client machines and ensured that end client software “insider threat” software
was installed and updated as per State Department security requirements.
• Supported State Department continuous monitoring efforts through administration and
configuration of exchange and admin policies.
• Ensured insider threat software is properly communicating back with home server from end
client image.
• Responsible for the Destruction of all equipment leaving the State Department Space to
ensure data sanitation.
General Dynamics Information Technology August 2010 – November 2012
Senior Network Technician – Supported the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI)
• Supported continuous monitoring efforts through administration and configuration of
exchange and admin servers.
• Administered patch management of security suite of products to ensure compliance with
security policy and accreditation standards.
• Support the FBI’s tier two Helpdesk for the Hoover building and external offices.
• Support FLSD (FBI Facilities) with hardware relocation support for all internal/external
Bureau offices is the DC/Northern Virginia area.
• Provide computer hardware support for FBI clients in a Microsoft Networking environment,
to include hardware and software problems on XP/2000.

4. • Upgrade windows 2000 machines to FBI next generation workstation (XP).
• Setup, configure, and manage HP, Cannon, and Xerox network printers.
• Install, configure, and support a variety of software packages to include: Microsoft Office,
McAfee, Adobe Acrobat, Encryption Software, and FBI required programs.
General Dynamics Information Technology July 2008 – August 2010
Systems Engineer - Supporting Department of Justice – Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
• Support the Office of the Inspector General’s Helpdesk.
• Provide computer hardware support for over 600 clients in a Microsoft Networking
environment, to include hardware and software problems on XP/VISTA/WINDOWS 7.
• Setup, configure, and manage HP and Xerox network printers.
• Provide Asset Management for OIG helpdesk, making sure all property is accounted and
distributed to the correct client.
• Manage the tape backup of local and remote network servers: Generate daily reports that
detail the status of daily and weekly backup successes and failures using the Backup Exec
Utility.
• Manage the tape backup to protect the integrity of OIG data by changing and storing tapes
for purposes of restoring data. This includes management of the ninety day offsite storage
and pickup.
• Configure and provide support for BlackBerry handheld devices using the BlackBerry
Enterprise server.
• Build computers requiring different configurations based on department and user
specifications.
• Provide telephone assistance to OIG field offices.
• Create, maintain, and delete network accounts and exchange mail accounts throughout the
OIG using Active Directory.
• Install, configure, and test system boards, networks interface cards (NICs), Printer and
workstations random access memory (RAM), disk and CD/DVD drives, and assorted
peripherals.
• Install, configure, test, and support a variety of software packages to include: Microsoft
Office, McAfee, Adobe Acrobat, Encryption Software, and specific OIG required programs.
• Provide network assistance in patch management, testing new software, encryption, and
operating systems as required.
General Dynamics Information Technology October 2006 – July 2008
Case Manager - Supporting Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs
• Support the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP)
o Assist claimants attempting to recover expenses incurred by terrorist acts.
o Communicate program’s programs and policies to claimants.
o Perform quality assurance review of claimant’s applications.
o Process application from initial application to final resolution.

5. o Correspond with claimants, medical providers and law enforcement as cases
progress.
• Designed, developed, and implemented collaborative website allowing staff to share time
sensitive information providing claimants with timely and accurate responses to requested
information and procedural clarifications.
• Implement tracking system to track and document communications with claimants for
auditing and reporting.
• Document and create standard policies and procedures used to process claimant cases.
• Create and maintain claim case files.
• Mentor coworkers in computer and software related problems.
October 2007 – March 2008.
Project Manager – Supporting Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs
• Prepare and submit monthly technological progress reports.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports.
• Responsible for the approval of all documents prior to submission to the customer.
• Responsible for processing customer requests through General Dynamics Information
Technology.
• Develop new documents to be used in daily activities as requested by the customer.
Prince William County Tax Office June 2002 – October 2006
Lead Skip Tracer
• Utilized multiple relational database systems to locate current taxpayer addresses and update
county database records, permitting the timely processing of tax accounts.
• Employed data mining techniques to locate discrepancies.
• Devised system to significantly reduce the number of unpaid accounts using skip tracing
techniques, reducing the number of unpaid accounts.
• Created system to train new employees on office computer systems and applications.
EDUCATION:
• James Madison University, B.B.A - Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship - December 2005.
• General Dynamics Information Technology, certificate (PMT) Project Manager Training.

6. o Correspond with claimants, medical providers and law enforcement as cases
progress.
• Designed, developed, and implemented collaborative website allowing staff to share time
sensitive information providing claimants with timely and accurate responses to requested
information and procedural clarifications.
• Implement tracking system to track and document communications with claimants for
auditing and reporting.
• Document and create standard policies and procedures used to process claimant cases.
• Create and maintain claim case files.
• Mentor coworkers in computer and software related problems.
October 2007 – March 2008.
Project Manager – Supporting Department of Justice – Office of Justice Programs
• Prepare and submit monthly technological progress reports.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports.
• Responsible for the approval of all documents prior to submission to the customer.
• Responsible for processing customer requests through General Dynamics Information
Technology.
• Develop new documents to be used in daily activities as requested by the customer.
Prince William County Tax Office June 2002 – October 2006
Lead Skip Tracer
• Utilized multiple relational database systems to locate current taxpayer addresses and update
county database records, permitting the timely processing of tax accounts.
• Employed data mining techniques to locate discrepancies.
• Devised system to significantly reduce the number of unpaid accounts using skip tracing
techniques, reducing the number of unpaid accounts.
• Created system to train new employees on office computer systems and applications.
EDUCATION:
• James Madison University, B.B.A - Tech, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship - December 2005.
• General Dynamics Information Technology, certificate (PMT) Project Manager Training.