Keith Adams

Experienced IT Professional | Security+ CE, AWS SAA Certified| CISSP in progress | Federal IT Experience | Clearance: Public Trust

I’m A Veteran Of the U.S. Army And a results-driven IT Specialist with over 15 years of federal experience leading SharePoint administration, Power Platform automation, and enterprise-level M365 solutions. I hold AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+ certifications, and am currently pursuing the CISSP certification. I bring a strong track record of aligning secure, scalable systems with business needs. I thrive in remote environments.

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Experience

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

November 2015 – Present

IT Specialist (GS-13)

  • Led development and deployment of enterprise Power Apps and Power Automate solutions used across multiple departments
  • Reduced manual processing and service delays by migrating legacy workflows into scalable automated systems.
  • Managed acquisition planning, licensing, and budgeting for IT tools and platforms.
  • Conducted Agile-based project delivery with a focus on risk mitigation and timely rollouts.
  • Led enterprise adoption of custom Power Apps workflows.
  • Delivered department-wide migration to modern automation tooling.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

November 2010 – November 2016

IT Specialist (GS 7 – GS12)

  • Spearheaded SharePoint migrations across VISN regions (6, 7, 8) to SharePoint 2013, improving system uptime and collaboration.
  • Designed and maintained critical internal tools like an Automated Overtime Request system and resource request platforms.
  • Administered SharePoint farms (2010/2013), supported SSL implementation, and maintained secure virtual server environments.
  • Conducted 508 compliance audits and staff training.
  • Administered and developed the VA’s internal PHP-based intranet platform using JavaScript, MySQL, LDAP, and Git, ensuring functionality, uptime, and secure access
  • Coordinated updates and deployments through Redmine and version control workflows, supporting cross-functional teams and aligning technical execution with organizational needs

Technical Skills

  • Cloud & Security
  • M365 Admin
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • PowerShell
  • MySQL
  • Active Directory
  • Visual Studio
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SQL Server
  • REST APIs

Education & Certifications

  • CISSP (Active)
  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (Active)
  • CompTIA Security+ CE (Active)
  • (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (Active)
  • Clearance: Active Moderate-Risk Public Trust (Tier 4 – BI/PRI) with Certificate of Reciprocity — eligible for transfer to other federal agencies or contractors.

Additional Documentation Available Upon Request

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For prospective employers or contracting officers who require supplemental materials, I can provide official documentation upon request. This includes my Certificate of Reciprocity (Tier 4 – BI/PRI), DD-214 (if needed for veteran preference verification), recent performance appraisals, letters of recommendation, and any additional government forms or clearance confirmations relevant to the hiring process.