SUMMARY:

• An Information Security professional with over - eight years of Information Technology experience, supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) as military and a contractor.
• IAM/IAT Level III and Level II certified with some college . I am experienced in applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assess and Authorize (A&A) process to DoD information systems.
• I am also familiar with the Cyber Security Framework from NIST and all their respective policies.
• I am excited for opportunities to learn and apply unfamiliar regulations and technologies from my current and adjacent industries to include health, finance, energy and .

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Information Systems Security Engineer/Officer

Confidential - Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Confidential Cybersecure Machinery Control Systems and Networks Department (50) as ISSE
• Supported the Confidential Machinery Research, Logistics & Ship integrity Department (30) as ISSE
• Supported the Confidential Corporate Operations Department (10) as ISSO
• Ensured system compliance within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Assess and Authorize (A&A) process
• Managed all aspects of information security systems including researching, testing,, and implementing programs designed to safeguard information from any possible breaches
• Manage vendor support for software upgrades and changes, usually to stay compliant with approved application lists like DADMS
• Reviewed technical evidence like ACAS, STIG and SCAP results required for RMF steps 3 and 4
• Performed annual reviews in accordance with FISMA requirements and updated DITPR-DON, DADMS, and all associated artifacts for systems and programs within the Hull, Maintenance & Electrical (HM&E) department to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Provide on-site analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of security assessments to ensure compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP), and DoD RMF Knowledge Service guidance NIST SP /37
• Perform computer and/or network security vulnerability assessments utilizing NESSUS, STIGS, and SCAP to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities reducing turnaround time by 100%
• Define, and deliver the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) monthly/ quarterly requirements to mitigate security risks
• Submit RMF artifacts (SAP, SAR, HW/SW InfoFlow tables, boundary diagrams, etc.) via eMASS to receive validation and approval by SCA and getting Approval to Operate (ATO) by the AO
• Review network information and topology for the assigned PIT/PITS designation requests and provide insights into risk for the PIT/PITS
• Reassess remediated control(s) and provide recommendations for SCA approval
• Provide subject matter expertise on security frameworks and requirements, using this knowledge to advise, support policy development, and conduct risk analysis
• Assist government personnel in preparing and presenting Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS) packages to the Control Assessor (SCA)Assess and analyze US-CERT, ACERT, and current threat environment
• Develop the required associated artifacts/POAMs in support of RMF

Deployment Tech Supervisor

Confidential - Jacksonville, NC

Responsibilities:

• Worked at Camp Lejeune assisting the United States Marine Corps with its NIPR and SIPR Windows 10 rollout.
• Responsible for the installation and configuration of WIN10 on thousands of laptop and desktop computers
• Utilized lite touch, boot media, and PXE methods to complete each upgrade.
• Troubleshooted and worked with local IT to correctly configure network ports
• Responsible for transferring user data with the USMT tool.
• Second line sent in to troubleshoot remaining issues.
• Promoted to supervisor of the command G6 deployment team

Seat Representative

Confidential - Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Confidential Machinery Research, Logistics & Ship integrity Department (30)
• Directly assisted the Department IT Coordinator where my contractor status would allow
• Managed Navy Marine Core Intranet IT service and equipment delivery for the Machinery Research, Logistics & Ship Integrity Department (Department 30), at NSWC Philadelphia
• Managed the flow of Dept. 30’s mobile hardware, laptops, desktops, peripherals and hardware/software from order to delivery using the ONE NET tool. This included the proper handling of equipment and customer briefing regarding security violations
• Oversaw the support customers received from the contracted IT services local to them with the help of the HPSM trouble ticket system
• Troubleshooted with local AT&T network administrator to properly configure ports in the correct classification and remediate security violations
• Managed file permissions on our departments file servers
• Tested computer functionality when determining eligibility prior to WIN10 installation
• Customer base spanned two sites in Philadelphia, D.C., Virginia, California, Asia, the Pacific and other parts of the world

Field Services Technician

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• Delivered hardware and software technical support to the Navy within the established processes, protocols, and guidelines provided by the company and customer
• Logged all work attempted and completed
• Utilized the IT service management system HPSM
• Responsible for computer, printer, mobile and tablet, software, and hardware remediation.

Desktop Support Analyst

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

• 2nd level IT support for the firm’s lawyers and support staff. My primary job function was
• Managed and maintained printers, installed, configured, and provided software support on WIN7
• Utilized Symantec NetBackup for move data during our Windows 8 upgrade
• Regularly used SCCM 2007 for reporting, Active Directory for troubleshooting and multiple remote access tools.

Information Technology Specialist

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supervised, installed, and performed maintenance on information processing systems, peripheral equipment, and associated devices in mobile and fixed facilities
• Constructed, edited, and tested network systems in environments
• Assisted the setup and tear down of outdoor posts with American network connectivity, in South Korea, to fit anywhere from 20 to 500 working, professional personnel with a networking team as the calendar required
• Windows 7 Deployment Technician for 2nd Infantry Division Headquarters computers in 2013
• Duties consisted of leading and guiding soldiers with less experience
• Solved day-to-day issues in a mainly Windows 7 environment.
• Maintained a secure and operational network in addition to an easy-to-use Active Directory environment
• Created User/Group/Computer accounts and reset passwords as needed
• Extensively used MS Office 2003 and 2007 (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, an in-house ticketing system through MS Access and SharePoint).
• Cleared at least 75+ Remedy trouble tickets daily