Gilbert J. Sanchez
About Gilbert J. Sanchez
Gilbert J. Sanchez is a Test Engineer and Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Applied Research Solutions in San Antonio, Texas, with a background in security engineering and IT management. He has over a decade of experience in various roles within the US Army and the private sector, focusing on system administration, network management, and user support.
Work at Applied Research Solutions
Gilbert J. Sanchez has been employed at Applied Research Solutions as a Test Engineer/Information System Security Officer (ISSO) since 2021. His role involves ensuring the security and integrity of information systems while conducting various testing procedures. He operates from San Antonio, Texas, and has contributed to the organization's mission by leveraging his extensive background in system administration and security engineering.
Previous Experience at NCI Information Systems, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Sanchez worked at NCI Information Systems, Inc. as a Security Engineer from 2019 to 2021. During his two-year tenure in San Antonio, Texas, he managed a Help Desk and Server Team comprising 12 IT personnel. His responsibilities included the installation, operation, performance, and troubleshooting of user-owned and operated information systems, providing direct signal support for over 3,000 users.
Background in the US Army
Sanchez has a substantial background in the US Army, where he served in various capacities. From 2016 to 2019, he was an Automations Supervisor/System Administrator at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Prior to that, he held the position of Network Enterprise Center Supervisor from 2009 to 2016 in Bagram, Afghanistan, accumulating a total of ten years of experience in military IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Gilbert J. Sanchez studied Technical Studies at Excelsior University, earning an Associate of Applied Science from 2013 to 2015. He also pursued Information Technology at Western Governors University. His educational background supports his expertise in system administration, security practices, and IT management.
Achievements in IT Projects
Sanchez has successfully led several IT projects, including the design and testing of a Windows 7 image that improved information integrity and confidentiality. He completed a Windows 10 upgrade and user migration for over 800 systems, serving more than 1,200 personnel within a two-week timeframe, achieving this ahead of schedule and within budget. Additionally, he served as the primary Brigade liaison for a military exercise in Asia, integrating systems from six military units.