TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Retina Network Scanner
• Tenable SecurityCenter/Nessus Scanner
• McAfee Host Base Security
• Patch Authority Ultimate
• Remedy Asset Management
• ActivClient
• VMWare
• RSA Token authentication
• Cisco VPN 4.8 and up
• Mobile Armor Data Armor
• Symantec AV10.1.6000 and up
• Symantec Ghost
• Tumbleweed Desktop Validator
• WireShark

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

IT Technical Manager

Confidential - Ashburn VA

• Provide technical direction for system development, system performance and maintenance that is focused towards information and telecommunications systems used daily
• Implementing the use of PIV cards to comply with HSPD-12 directive
• Building new sub-domain for separation of duties
• Working towards network accreditation using NIST SP 800 series guidance
• Monitor specific task by other team members and report directly to the Site Supervisor and the COTR.
• Provide supervision and guidance to system and data analyst.
• Assign and review the work of subordinates.
• Document all concepts of operation, test procedures, maintenance goals and procedures and audit all logs daily to ensure they meet specified requirements.
• Provide the configuration control guidelines for digital IT/Communication systems.
• Improve cyber security architecture by implementing and maintaining network and security best practices.

Confidential, Clifton VA

Information System Security Officer

• Served as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (SO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system
• Responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Defense policies.
• Assist Army National Guard with certification and accreditation activities using NIST SP 800 series guidance
• Provide cyber security support for mobile software development project in support of the Army National Guard.
• Ensure the software design is functional and secure according to the DoD specifications.
• Use Retina and/or Nessus scans to verify vulnerabilities do not exist in the application
• Configure the systems using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Manage automation and deployment of information security patches, service packs and updates for applicable IMS systems.

Confidential, Falls Church, VA

Computer Incident Handler

• Specialist responsible for implementing computer security incident response procedures at Department of Homeland Security SOC (NCCIC SOC).
• Manage incident response cycle, including identification, escalation, containment, eradication and tracking of computer intrusions and critical security incidents.
• Respond to critical security incidents, including investigation, triage, malware analysis, network forensics, and damage assessment and recovery planning.
• Identify, analyze and report security incident trends.

Confidential, Alexandria, VA

Security Engineer (U.S. Department of Defense)

• Manager charged with on-site implementation of McAfee Host Based Security System (HBSS) for Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service.
• Led Computer Emergency Response Team responses to security breaches and resolved Pentagon Computer Incident Response Teams alerts by conducting investigative analysis on incident and resolution of issue.
• Provided cyber security architecture support for information security systems used to provide security engineering and information assurance services, including architecture, engineering and implementation of IA related services.
• Led certification and accreditation activities using NIST SP 800 series guidance
• Managed automation and deployment of information security patches, service packs and updates for all IT systems.

BAE Systems, McLean VA

Systems Analyst

• Consultant responsible for developing and designing new IT solutions to enhance efficiency and operability of the Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness.
• Managed implementation of compliance efforts for DoD information assurance hard drive encryption policy, including training staff on Data Armor software and developing procedures for introduction and installation.
• Counseled senior staff on system improvement requirements.

Confidential, Alexandria VA

Help Desk Analyst

• Supported DOD acquisition activities of the Department of Defense Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation ( DOT&E )
• Specialist charged with identifying and bridging gaps in processes and procedures for help desk employees.
• Developed departmental training handbook for help desk employees.
• Created and implemented new procedures for user instruction on the use of hardware.
• Counseled senior staff on system improvement requirements.

Confidential, Fairfax VA

Program Analyst

• Consultant responsible for planning, coordinating and developing organizational improvements for SUBSAFE, a U.S. Navy fleet safety quality assurance initiative.
• Coordinated qualification process workflow for Virginia-class attack submarine’s Deep Submergence System - Scope of Certification.
• Assessed qualifying documentation for completeness and policy compliance and provided guidance to senior management regarding deviations and departures from specifications.