Resume Steve Haber
Email - Steve.Haber@hahafarm.com
931-680-0423

SECURITY CLEARANCE: TOP SECRET

SUMMARY

Mr. Haber has over 30 years of experience in working with computer systems including:
  • Security spread over 30 yrs

Network Security
Information Assurance / Information Security (IA / INFOSEC)
Computer Security (COMPUSEC)
Communications Security TEMPEST (COMSEC)
Operations Security (OPSEC)
Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)
Anti-Terrorism Security
Physical Security of

  • Computer Systems
    Various Military Systems
    Conventional and Special weapons
    Surface to Air Missile Systems
  • 13 years working in USAF and NATO command centers during crisis and exercise periods while on USAF active duty, and as contractor
  • 10 years Design, Development, programming
  • 7 years database systems, (Oracle, Sybase, Ingress and others)
  • 6 years IV&V experience.
  • Extensive background in Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, acquisition management, operations, and standards and in systems ranging from stand-alone microcomputers to complex distributed systems.
  • Broad range of hands-on experience including Systems Development, Network Management, Network Security, Database Management, Air Traffic Control, Military command control, during real world crisis and exercises, IV&V and Test experience.
  • Systems Integration & Test Engineer for a Spiral Development
  • Consultant to the military and several government agencies for Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Systems experienced with both Communications Computer Security (COMPUSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC).
  • While on active USAF duty, he was involved in various aspects of software development and maintenance for the Joint Service Military Satellite System (MILSTAR) and other projects.
  • Lecturer in Computer Science at Daniel Webster and Rivier Colleges, the MITRE Institute, and USAF Systems Command’s Computer Technology Transfer Training Center..

Jul 2000 to Present, HAHA Farm Systems Consulting
Nashua NH (July-Oct 00) and Petersburg TN (Oct 00 to Present )

Subcontractor to Titan Systems (SenCom / Information Systems Group) provides "grey beard" consulting
including the following:

Security engineering support for a web based information system for for the US Military's Ground Based Missile Defense. (GMD) ·
Independent security assessments using uniform policies based upon DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP)
Determining the most recent releases of software patches were identified for installation · Identified clear security goals and then assisted customer in meeting them
Applied security testing methodologies concentrated on both the technical security issues and the security environment

Defense Security Service (DSS) Case Control Management System Information System (CCMS IS) Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Support Plan (C4ISP).

Subcontractor to Titan Systems (AversStar Group) provides world wide on-site support for installation and training for a network Perimeter Security System for the Military Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS).

Network security systems engineering support for US Military secure networks.

Provides world wide on-site customer installation training , trouble shooting and engineering support to customize to individual site unique requirements

Systems consist of disparate, scalable, multi-vendor systems architecture, Solaris, Windows NT, Microsoft SQ, CISCO Routers, Hardware based IRE Safenet VPN, DNS, WINS, Netscape and MS-Proxy Servers & Mail Servers , TFTP Server, Syslog, Intrusion and Virus detection software

Developed and implemented Windows NT Security Lockdown procedures.

Web design/ hosting and maintenance services for rural community organizations, services and companies

Diversifying by providing solutions for agi-business and management. Utilizing Internet, web, two way satellite networks, GIS and other advanced technologies.

1991-1999 Titan Systems ( AverStar Group formerly Intermetrics Inc )
Various Systems Engineering Positions ( Hands-on, Lead & Management ).

Team lead for the Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Developed and implemented Web based interactive training of the VPN for the Perimeter Security System (PSS) joint service operations of the US Military Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS). Using Dreamweaver and Home Site as tools.

This VPN training and support for installation included:

Automated central key management.
Data encryption using DES for data privacy.
User authentication with random, single-session passwords.
Packet authentication to prevent modification of data
Filtering to limit authorized access using Address, Protocol and port numbers
Both secret key and public key modes of operation
Microsoft Certificate Server as its Certificate Authority (CA).

Integration & Test Engineer for the Commercial Reservation System Gateway (CRSG) which used a 3 Build Spiral Development process.

The CRSG provided an interface between a stand-alone legacy military reservation system and Commercial Reservation Systems (CRSs) from the commercial travel industry.
Three development spirals were completed, each resulting in an operational system:

CRSG Build 1 was an operational prototype which successfully completed beta test, and was implemented at 8 sites worldwide (5 domestic and 3 international);

Build 2 significantly extended the Graphical User interface and implemented connectivity to a second CRS; and

Build 3 extended the system to interface with the US Air Force, Air Mobility Command’s new Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES)

Consulting Y2K engineer for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Year 2000 Inventory and Impact Analysis for an enterprise-wide assessment and budget planning effort.

Worked with the MWRA Program Office to establish a program plan; assist in conducting the Y2K business function inventory; supported the MWRA in conducting risk assessments; recommend remediation tools and techniques; and develop cost estimates and assumptions for the FY99/2000 Y2K Program Budget.

Included reviews of MWRA Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), embedded supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), for microbiology testing 24 hours a day

The MWRA LIMS is a large scale Oracle database with a front end interface from Beckman Instruments. It is used to collect, store, manipulate, integrate and report data obtained by the Deer Island Central Lab and other sources.

Provided consulting systems engineering support to NASA's Systems Management Office for the NASA Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS).

EOSDIS is the largest Information Systems ever built, acquires, transports, process, archive, and distribute multiple-terabytes of data per day to thousands of on-line users, worldwide.

This project involved designing, integration, and organizing: diversified, scalable, multi-vendor systems into a useable architecture by 8 NASA data Centers, European Space Center and Japanese Space Center and 4 other foreign locations

Developed the Systems Integration, Test, and Verification Plan for EOSDIS and the EOS Ground System (EGS).

A team leader for the risk analysis of the Science Data Processing Segment (SDPS) and Communications and Systems Management Segment (CSMS) for the Critical Design Review.

Security engineer supported the DISA/Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency $88 million Bosnian C2 Augmentation (BC2A) doing system engineering, specifically network security accreditation test planning and implementation. The BC2A data network supports "a high-bandwidth, secure tactical Internet.''

Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (JWID-97) C2 Guard system engineer Pentagon,

Primary worked with military and other contractor in integration of methods and web based technology for disseminating information electronically between U. S. and Coalition forces using the US SPIRNET to Coalition Wide Area Network (CWAN) C2G, MLS environment.

The Imagery and Geospatial Support (IG&S) demonstration was a proof-of-concept for a US Imagery and Geospatial System (USIGS) functionality, and Warfighter interface into a common, imagery, imagery intelligence, and geospatial environment (database).

The C2 Guard provided added value by allowing the user the ability to pull imagery and geospatial information from a US-only network to an allied or coalition environment. Previously, the only way to gain imagery and geospatial data was via hard copy, which took on the order of weeks to be authorized.

Team leader for the analysis on the modernization of Air Traffic Control Towers and the consolidation of Terminal Control Facilities into regional Metroplex Control Facilities

Performed a Congressionally mandated rapid turnaround study of the FAA's Advanced Automation System (AAS) for the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.

This study required significant field work for data collection, with additional efforts in cost and benefit data analysis and presentation development for the FAA Administrator, the DOT Deputy Secretary Designate, and Congressional Appropriations Committees.

JWIDS-96 C2 Guard site engineer at Fort Gordon GA

This demonstrated technological solutions to Joint Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) interoperability problems within the Operational Environment of a Joint Task Force (JTF) deployment to the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR)

Major role in the facilitation of interoperability between warfighter participants from numerous JWID demonstrations, involving systems engineering to facilitate COMPUSEC and COMSEC requirements.
Within the 30 day window of the exercise, as site engineer, successfully interfaced and demonstrate the C2 Guard with the following other systems:
    USCENTCOM Theater Missile Defense (TMD)
    • Standard Theater Army Command and Control System (STACCS)
    • Global Command Control System (GCCS)
    • Global Broadcast System (GBS) at various levels of security
    • Contingency Theater Automated Planning System (CTAPS)
    • Defense Messaging System (DMS)
    • Wing Command and Control System (WCCS)

Security Systems Engineer responsible for the rapid response development and implementation of the first Computer Security Guard system to transfer data between a WWMCCS TOP SECRET planning system, and Air Mobility Commands SECRET crisis action team system.

The transfer is bi-directional, with security policy enforcement functions. Responsibilities included requirements for Information Systems Security (IA) ,Computer Security (COMPUSEC); Communications Security (COMSEC); TEMPEST; and Operations Security (OPSEC). The system was developed and delivered in less than 14 months.

Because of his experience and level of trust and Operation Desert Storm he was the appointed systems engineer by the USTRANSCOM and Air Mobility Command MLS security projects officers for the development for the first WWMCCS .,(WCG) Guard,

He was responsible for coordination not just for the contractors but also for military organizations, allowing the MLS project officers at USTRANSCOM and AMC to devote their attention to Desert Storm activities.

Security Pro STAF: systems engineer for the site-support team for the Air Force Electronic Systems Center, Security Products Program (SecurityPro) Transition Analysis (STAF) As a component of ESC's Software Reuse Initiative -- PRISM (Portable Reusable Integrated Software Modules) at Hanscom AFB, MA, STAF's objective is to provide the U.S. Air Force and Joint Services with secure, high assurance, operational, computing solutions. These solutions are based upon thorough analysis, integration and testing of both commercial- and government- off-the-shelf (COTS and GOTS) software and hardware products. The end result: reduction of cost, increased operational functionality, and accreditability. Activities included Guard and Firewall Technologies, Secure Database, Research Analysis, Network Security and Publications

 

January 1987 to December 1990, RMS Technologies, Inc., Senior Systems Analyst

Consulted and participated with customer and company management in the determination of software and system requirements, operations, and problem resolution.

Conducted research and investigated new and often untried software techniques:

Multiple Graphic User Interface (GUI) Environment; MAC Windows; X-Windows; Motif
Workstation Software Applications: HyperText/database interfaces
Network Operations and Network Management
Secure UNIX System Administration

Supported the System Security Team by performing analysis of the declassification procedures for the WIS workstation. Performed an evaluation of the sanitization procedures (sanipsd) and exercised a subset of the "sanipsd" procedures on workstation. Provided software engineering support of security assessment activities (Risk Watch and ARAT) software within MS-DOS and UNIX environments.

UNIX and Network Administrator for a distributed multi-workstation network.

Supported technology transfer projects within the RMS Lexington Office included:

Establishment of Apple Macintosh support systems interfaced to Main Frame Computers.
Information Engineering Prototype tool (IAST/Precise)
Computer Assisted Software Engineering (CASE ) tools
HyperCard/Hypertext Prototypes
SUN Sparc Workstation Development Tools

Served as internal consultant for Apple Macintosh & IBM AT applications and VAX connectivity.

Consulting Engineer for USAF SDME (Software Development Maintenance Environment) -- an Ada based transportable CASE tools that spans the total software life cycle. Performed the technical evaluation of the proposal, participated in pre-negotiations strategy planning with the Program Manager and contracting officer, participated in negotiations (rare for support contractors), wrote negotiation technical summary, and evaluated wavier requests to system-specification.

Worked with customer organizations to resolve system-related issues for several Air Force Command and Control Systems. Activities focused on decision support requirements and associated data base definitions, attributes, and relationships. The computing environments involved were heterogeneous computer systems interchanging data via LANs and other communications networks. The software environments included High Order Language applications written in Ada, C, Pascal, COBOL, FORTRAN and 4th Generation Data Base Languages.(ORACLE RDBMS with Pro*C and Pro*Ada, CCA's Model M-204, and Ada-based DDLs).

November 1984 to January 1987, Strategic Systems Specialists International, President & Contract Engineer

Software and systems, requirements analysis, specification definition, testing, and independent verification and validation (IV&V) in support of Marine Corps Intelligence systems (SIGINT/ELINT).

Software Test Engineer in support of the Defense Communications Agency (DCA) currently Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for the National Emergency Telecommunications System (NETS) Network Design Tools program. Software Test Engineer responsible for the planning of interoperability testing of the DCA NETS, network design tools, and the public communications network operators (AT&T, GTE, MCI, etc.). Utilized Excelerator to perform verification of design concepts during preliminary design stages of development.

November 1982 to November 1984, Sanders Associates Senior Software Engineer

Primary contributor in the planning and implementation for verification of software on Tempelhof Automation System (TAS). Developed UNIX-based software tools, test plans, and procedures for the Berlin Air Traffic Control Center.

Test Director for several Intelligence (SIGINT/ELINT) Systems developed for the military services and other federal agencies. Supervised four software engineers.

USAF Reserve

March 1984 to September 1992 USAF 9004 Air Reserve Squadron
attached to Air University - USAF/Civil Air Patrol program

USAF/CAP Reserve Assistance Officer
Evaluation Officer for Air Search and Rescue Operations
Aerospace education instructor with Air University in the USAF/CAP program

USAF Active Duty

June 1981 to November 1982, USAF, HQ ESD, Software Systems Engineer

Responsible for the development and acquisition of computer resources for air and ground communication terminals for the USAF satellite projects: -- MILSTAR and the Advanced AFSATCOM Monitoring System. Served as chairman of the Computer Resources Working Group (CRWG) for AAMS and co-chairman of the Tri-Service CRWG for MILSTAR.

December 1980 to June 1981, USAF, HQ ESD, Software Test Director

Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS) Tactical Operations Room Upgrade Program. Conducted on-site testing of computer software and hardware at Clear AFS, Alaska.

June 1980 to December 1980, USAF, HQ ESD, Software Q A Manager

As Software Quality Assurance Manager at USAF HQ ESD, developed guidelines for many USAF embedded computer systems acquisitions. Also, supervised approximately 10 officers.

Other USAF Military Experience

USAF, 601st Tactical Control Wing (June 1977 - May 1980)

Detachment Commander at NATO 412L Command and Control System Center, Freising Germany.

Liaison between US Forces and German Bundeswehr.

Responsible for US support for NATO interoperability missions

20th Tactical Fighter Wing, RAF Upper Heyford, England.

(May 1973 - June 1977)

Munitions Accountable Supply Officer
Chief of Maintenance Budget Officer
Wing Operations Center ( Mission Planning Cell )

4th Tactical Fighter Wing, Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC.

(January 1971- April 1973)

Tactical Air Forces Munitions Supply Officer
Deployment Supply / Logistics Officer Southeast Asia
Material Facilities Officer
Equipment Supply Officer
Stock Control Officer
Managed resources using computer-based Inventory Control and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.

Teaching Experience

Computer Perimeter Security 1999 to 2002

System Analysis (1986) at Daniel Webster College, Nashua NH

Introduction to Data Processing (1983-1985) at Rivier College, Nashua NH

The Microcomputer as a Professional Tool (1982) at MITRE Institute, Bedford MA

Software Test & Quality Assurance (1980-1982) at USAF Systems Command, Computer Technology Transfer Training Center, Hanscom AFB, MA

Education

Jan 63- Jan 67 Lane Technical High School, Chicago,IL

Jan 67- April 70 B. A., Mathematics, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

Sept 81- May 1983 M. B. A., Technology Management, Rivier College, Nashua, NH

Sept 74 – May 76 Masters Candidate Human Development at George Peabody College,

Vanderbilt University , RAF Upper Heyford, England

May-Oct 75 Reader, Sociometrics, Oxford University ,England,

Aug 97 Jan 99 Dovestar, Holistic Institute Hooksett, NH

Jul – Aug 01 Natural Health Institute, Equine Massage Nashville, TN

Special Courses:

Information Security, Arca Systems (1991)
Software/Systems Testing, Sanders Associates (1984)
Software Acquisition Management, DSMC (1982)
Software Configuration, George Washington University (1982)
Software Engineering, Naval Post-Graduate School (1981)

Computer Systems: Including but limited to:

SUN Ultra / Sparc,
MLS Compartmented Workstations
WIS Honeywell Integrated Workstation (Apple Macintosh 32 Meg RAM),
Macintosh, IBM PC and other MS-DOS systems;
Compass GRiD;
INTEL Micro Development Systems (MDS), 8086, ICE-86A
Honeywell XTS-200;
DEC VAX Family, PDP-8, PDP-11;
Data General; ROLM 1603, MSE14;
Prime

IBM 360/370

Publications

Internet 1997, Introducing the World Wide Web , Netscape, a training guide for the
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.

Aeronautical Ratings:

US/FAA:

Private Pilot Single Engine Land

Commercial Pilot Lighter-than-Air Free Balloon ( Hot Air Balloon)

UK/RAF Glider/Soaring Association

Glider Pilot Bronze "C" level

Professional Associations:

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Balloon Federation of America
Air Force Association
American Radio and Relay League
AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.)
Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals (ABMP)

Nationally Board Certified (NCTMB) and Licensed Massage Therapist

Aug01- Present Equine Massage Therapist HAHA Farm Spa, Petersburg TN
May01 – Present Licensed Massage Therapist , HAHA Farm Spa, Petersburg TN
May99- Sep 00 SkyDive Center Pepperell MA Independent Massage Therapist Weekends
Mar 99- Sep 00 Hooksett NH, DoveStar Holistic Institute Clinic, Licensed Massage Therapist
Mar 99 – Oct 00 Nashua NH Licensed Massage Therapist Call-Out Services