Derrick Morgan
About Derrick Morgan
Derrick Morgan is an IT Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, specializing in building and maintaining virtual and physical servers across various operating systems. He has a background in the US Army and extensive experience in system administration and information security.
Work at Millennium Space Systems
Derrick Morgan has been employed at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, since 2018. In his role as IT Systems Engineer (Classified IT Lead), he collaborates with clients and cross-functional teams to address complex issues related to the management of virtual and physical servers. His expertise spans various operating systems, including Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, CentOS, and VMware ESXi. Morgan's responsibilities include planning, configuring, and maintaining secure network devices, ensuring the integrity and security of the IT infrastructure.
Previous Experience in the US Army
Derrick Morgan served in the US Army for several years, holding various roles related to systems administration and information security. He worked as a System Administrator (35T) from 2013 to 2014 in Wiesbaden, Germany, and later as an Information System Security Officer (35T) from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he was involved as a Military Intelligence Systems Maintainer & Integrator (35T) from 2012 to 2019, gaining extensive experience in managing and securing military IT systems.
Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Before joining Millennium Space Systems, Derrick Morgan worked at General Dynamics Information Technology as a System Administrator from 2016 to 2018. In this position, he contributed to the management and maintenance of IT systems, further developing his skills in system administration and security protocols.
Education and Expertise
Derrick Morgan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Maryland University College, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He also studied Business Administration and Management at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University from 2006 to 2010. His educational background complements his extensive experience in IT systems engineering and security, equipping him with both technical and managerial skills.
Achievements in IT Security
Derrick Morgan has successfully secured systems across more than 18 networks by implementing various security frameworks and processes, including JSIG, STIG, NIST, DoD 8500, and RMF. He has achieved initial Authorization to Operate (ATO) or extensions for each system, demonstrating his capability in managing compliance and security within complex IT environments.