SUMMARY:

Experienced network and cybersecurity professional with over twenty years of experience in the following: identifying potential threats, ensuring security of network systems and performing risk assessments and security audits. Strong knowledge of system, network security, log analysis, and intrusion detection technologies and I also have knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, routers, and network protocols and technologies and excellent communication, organization, and troubleshooting skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

• Network Administration
• Windows 2000
• Active Directory Administration
• Siebel
• Confidential SP 800 - 53A, Confidential SP 800-34, Confidential SP 800-37
• Confidential Toolset.
• Remedy
• Confidential
• Personnel Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Cyber Security Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Collaborated with the Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/System Confidential during the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process to ensure assigned Confidential enclaves and networks have the proper Authorization to Operate ( Confidential ) using the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Advised and assist associated organizations Confidential in their efforts to prepare and submit Confidential, Annual Review (AR) and Authority to Connect ( Confidential ) packages to their respective approval authorities.
• Worked with the ISSO/ System Confidential to conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Conducted, scheduled, and participated in meetings on behalf of the ISSM and the Network Security Operations Branch
• Reviewed Change Control Board items as they pertain to I&O systems and provide cybersecurity feedback.
• Served as a liaison and facilitator between assigned I&O System Confidential and the ISSM. This includes the following: actively updating related repositories (e.g. CSMRT, eMASS, etc.); providing weekly reporting metrics; working with System Confidential to ensure assigned systems document and maintain the accredited security posture; and tracking of ongoing taskers, mandatory updates (e.g. Confidential ), and necessary changes as part of the RMF and continuous monitoring processes.

Senior Security Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided System Authorization support services, including conducting independent assessments, assisting in the development of required security documentation, and the preparation, review, and briefing of completed authorization packages for signature for Confidential reportable systems for the Confidential .
• Conducted assessment of system security controls as documented in the SSP.
• Conducted a risk assessment based on findings of the security controls assessment.
• Developed the Security Assessment Report (SAR).
• Developed the Risk Assessment Report (RAR).
• Documented the POA&Ms.
• Supported the development of the Executive Summary.
• Conducted annual reviews and updates to the system documentation.

Information System Security Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided user management and security policy administration.
• Administered and managed security software to include antivirus applications, host-based firewalls, and host-based IDS/IPS. I am responsible for installing and configuring hardware and software based on documented and approved security polices both Federally mandated and Company (in-house) developed policies.
• Created and documented Federal security policies and procedures as related to Information.
• Secured LAN /WAN hardware - routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS devices, and or network switches.

Security Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Supported the Confidential with Confidential management according to Confidential SP 800-53 and SP 800-53A.
• Reviewed and managed 191 Confidential systems to identify common issues regarding data and ensured that their Confidential entries were remediate and their comments adhere to Confidential and Confidential guidelines.
• Provided system administrator support for a tool used for Confidential management and continuous monitoring called the Automated System Security Evaluation and Remediation Tracking ( Confidential ).
• Created user accounts and provided support to the users on how to create their Confidential ’s and ensured that the Confidential milestones are being completed in a timely manner and if not comments are being made explaining the change and when the new completion date will be completed.
• Provided and prepared custom Confidential and Confidential reports which were submitted to congress for Confidential and Confidential tracking.

Security Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Conducted detailed technical reviews of system security authorization agreements ( Confidential ), update plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) and other certification and accreditation documentation to ensure security risks are minimized and verify compliance with Confidential guidelines.
• Interpreted network drawings, reviewed and assessed security tests results for systems seeking accreditation.
• Organizes, and works well with others to ensure due dates, data calls and action items are met in a timely manner, such as monitoring Confidential compliance and reporting for all major applications and general support systems at Confidential .

Help Desk Technician Tier II/Security Analyst

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for hardware installation and configuring user email accounts.
• Performed assessments and migrations of user data from classified hard packs to network servers.
• Trained users on the new system and created a Citrix User Quick Reference Guides and Training SOP
• Supported 20 plus offices/organizations providing certification and accreditation (C&A) support to the Department of Defense, Army.
• Performed technical reviews of all certification test reports and risk assessments for the completion of the Certification and Accreditation efforts.
• Produced System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAAs) using the Department of Defense Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP).
• Reviewed SSAAs for content and completeness based upon each customer's particular
• Information System (IS) and Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure that all vulnerabilities have been annotated and remediated according to Confidential, as well as, AR 25-2, Confidential /I 8500.2/1 and any other associated regulation, directive, instruction or Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
• Instructed and assisted customers with their required use of Confidential IA Manager Tool.

Help Desk Technician Tier

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Blackberry installations, PKI installations and COT installs.
• Configured and ghosted classified and unclassified hard drives.
• Ensured user connectivity to the internet on the classified and unclassified networks.
• Replaced drum kits and transfer kits for Confidential printers. Configured laptops and verified they were RAS enabled and capable.
• Validated user's identity and performed password resets based upon approved procedures

Information Security Technician

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Provided day-to-day user support for application security systems, including the resolution of user access problems and the maintenance of secure processes for password resets.
• Ensured proper receipt of IDs, temporary passwords, and certificates.
• Served as liaison with users and access administrators on access related issues and monitored automated access request systems for completions

Computer Operator

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Monitored backup systems and Confidential Library for proper operation and ensured scheduled and adhoc backup jobs are executed.
• Reported backup failures to the Confidential Library Project Manager, and corrected as required and performed restore operations as needed.

Data Analysis/ Assistant Network Administrator

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Maintained control and accountability of flight records, aviation service data, ground training, and flying history. Initiate basic and advanced aeronautical ratings and badges for unit personnel.
• Performed in-processing and out-processing functions. Compiled, recorded, and audited data for Operations Resource Management Information System.
• Processed flight management reports and source documents to ensure accuracy of information; distributed reports and lists for operations resource management.
• Responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring airlift missions for the flying squadrons.
• Coordinated with lateral and forward base agencies for load planning, logistical support, aircrew augmentation and training
• Coordinates and monitors operations of Special Air Missions ( Confidential ) throughout the World, including those transporting the President and the Vice President of the United States.
• Prepared and maintained operational reports, statistical data and daily operations.
• Responsible for creating new user accounts, backup and recovery, install, upgrade, configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Network.
• Identified future improvements and server errors for a flight planning software system called Andromeda.