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I am a security administrator responsible for the day to day computer security at a mid-sized beltway bandit.   In that role I recommend, evaluate,  and implement security solutions.   This includes things like PKI, Desktop Encryption, EFS, Desktop Endpoint Protection, DLP, IDS, Firewall, vulnerability scanning, patch management, FISMA, and NAC.  You get the idea.   The list could go on and on. 

I have a Master of Science in Computer Science from James Madison University.  
That degree included  two NSA approved certificates: Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals (NSTISSI No. 4011) and Information Systems Security Officers (CNSSI No. 4014).
JMU is one of the original seven Centers of Excellence in Information Assurance Education

Certifications
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)