SUMMARY

• Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and Military Veteran wif 16 years of proven experience working as contractor at Confidential.
• Ccomplished measurable results while providing technical assistance and customer support to computer system users.
• Have lead teams of 22 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment while serving in the military. Possess a comprehensive background in Computer Science, Security and Networking derived from college degree and attainment of computer and networking certifications.
• Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property and equipment valued over $2M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive noledge in Management and Telecommunications.
• Career supported by Department of Defense certifications and Associate of Arts in Computer Information Systems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Defense Message Systems
• Software / Hardware
• CompTIA CASP +
• CompTIA Security +
• CompTIA Network +
• Telecommunications
• Networking/ VPN
• Installation / Configuration
• Organization/Communication
• Linux
• Leadership / Supervision
• IAT Level III
• IAM Level II
• IASAE II
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI
• MCCAST
• RMF
• Software / Hardware

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Information Systems Security Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provides Information Assurance (IA) support for Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) RMF accreditation packages, artifact generation, requirements analysis, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans and execution, risk assessments, systems analysis and hardening, incident response and policy analysis, trusted product evaluations, IA program assessments, and security posture presentations.
• Conducts annual RMF assessments using Marine Corps Certification and Accreditation Support Tool (MCCAST).
• Recommends Information Assurance (IA) protection capabilities and in collaboration wif system owners, develop implementation and management plans.
• Provide subject expert advice and recommendations on A&A matters to include all aspects of continuous monitoring
• Member of RMF Reassessment Team providing STIGs, personnel interviews, review Hewlett Packard fortified scans and manual code.
• Documents, track, mitigate and review the systems Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) in accordance wif RMF requirements and provide monthly reports.
• Ensures applications are compliant wif annual DON CIO IA Guidance
• Assesses security controls, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans.
• Creates system authorization boundary diagrams encompassing traceability to hardware, firmware, software, and Ports, Protocols and Services (PPS) lists.
• Assesses monthly Information System Continuous Monthly (ISCM) reports encompassing authorized/privileged users, Ports, Protocols and Services (PPS), Plan of Action & Milestones, and Continuous Monitoring Assessment Report (CMAR).
• Participates in collaboration team meetings to coach program managers and IA practitioners through certification and compliance processes.
• Participates in systems and network Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises, interviews and evaluations

Confidential, Albany, Georgia

Remote Technician, Information Management Department

Responsibilities:

• Certified in accordance wif DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II/ Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I
• Responsible for all aspects of Information Systems (IS), data availability, integrity, autantication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.
• Implements and monitors security measures for communication systems and networks.
• Advises senior management and staff of DoD established security standards and Governmental requirements for agency information systems.
• Executes Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DHS and Privacy Act security policies, plans, and procedures.
• Manages group network security policies.
• Manages database to coordinate wif Contracting Agency for budget and equipment requirements.
• Deploys remote patches and scripting using Solar Winds and Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Manages patch team conducting pre and post discussions to identify problems and lessons learned
• Windows updates and patches, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) remediation thru automated and manual means.
• Develops and executed agency migration plan to Window 10 for over 50 users. Completing tasks ahead of projected scheduled.
• Creates procedures and training classes for newly arriving technicians from Camp Lejeune on agency Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and agency security mitigation strategies and practices.
• Executes diagnostic queues to troubleshoot security issue and remediate negative findings.
• Coordinates network security measures for data backup and protection.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for day-to-day operations for agency Field Services and Help Desk personnel.
• Manages agency’s DD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAARs) Forms for all systems and performs annual review.
• Manages agency’s Data-at Rest policies and procedures.
• Conducts monthly audits of User’s database and privileges for Information Assurance.
• Assists project managers wif updating security plans.
• Implements and test system Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) security audit and assessments review and manages testing activities related to Disaster Recovery plans.

Confidential, Albany, Georgia

Information Technology Specialist Lead - Customer Support

Responsibilities:

• Developed test and implementation plans.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosis of network problems.
• Developed and instituted procedure for tracking company assets throughout its lifecycle using Active Directory and Remedy web application.
• Performed Tier II duties as Queue Manager for Field Services helpdesk. Developed SOPs and executed diagnostic queues to troubleshoot security issues and remediate negative finding
• Developed agency policy to ensure accountability for chain of custody during forensic procedures.
• Developed metrics to ensure SLA requirements were met.
• Identified security risks from technical and functional perspectives.
• Provided assistance for the review and development of recommendations for security policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Asset Manager responsible for daily and long-term strategic management of software. Planned, monitored, and recorded software license and hardware to comply wif SLA.

Confidential, Albany, Georgia

Information Technology Specialist Jr - Customer Support

Responsibilities:

• Ensured the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principals, and practices.
• Approved system access by authorized personnel based upon satisfactory review of System Access Authorization and Request documentation.
• Managed and coordinated trouble tickets involving actual or attempted intrusions and technical noledge to customers on the security on the NIPRNet systems.
• Enhanced, updated, and managed the installation of system patches.
• Reported network intrusion worms, computer viruses, unavailability of system information, Loss of integrity, and Trojan horses possibly leading to an unauthorized disclosure. Prepared guidance and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security of system operations.
• Conducted and managed threat and vulnerability assessments of the risk to Marine Corps Information Systems. Determined appropriate measures to manage assessed risks and provide guidance for implementation.
• Managed and coordinated the implementation of information processing standards related to system security and information assurance.
• Maintained and audited system hardware and software access documentation to ensure it meets the Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements.

Confidential,

Signal Support System Specialist Supervisor/Senior Instructor

Responsibilities:

• Prepared and maintained accreditation documentation for Signal Battalions and Signal Companies and initiated re-accreditation actions when system changes effect security classifications. Briefed users, supervisors, and managers on information systems security.
• Ensured Automated Information Systems (AIS) is authorized, protected, and is accredited in accordance wif DoD 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT):Information Assurance, Army Regulation 25-2: DA Information Security Program in the National Capital Region, Army Regulation 380-4: DoD Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Department of Defense 5200.1
• Led Network Risk Assessments for Signal Brigade and connecting sub networks. Reported surety incidents and technical vulnerabilities to the IAPM and ACERTS in accordance wif AR 380-19, AR 380-4, and AR 380-53.
• Developed security procedures and protocols governing network and cybersecurity operations.
• Developed and directed periodic security indoctrination and training sessions of newly assigned personnel. Ensured security integrity of the network and compliance wif applicable directives.
• Gatheird and coordinated documents and requirements from the army and Regional Computer Emergency Response Team, generated reports, considered overall information security and objective. Maintained access control logs establishing access control policies enabling only authorized personal to gain access to systems
• Ensured clear communication between tenant organizations and the government in the information security process.
• Audited and reported violations of systems security procedures
• Performed network vulnerability configuration system scans. Monitors the review of the systems audit trail and analyzes the investigation discrepancies.
• Coordinated wif Signal Brigade network administrators regarding the policies for issuing, protecting, and changing system passwords. Prepared, distributed, and maintained plans, instructions guidance, including networks.

Confidential,Battalion

Senior Telecommunications Specialist / Information System Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Prepared functional and technical telecommunications design requirements and specifications supporting Combat Arms Support Command (COSCOM) Combat Service Support (CSS) information systems.
• Project Manager over signal maintenance operations. Managed over $5 million of equipment. Developed plans, schedules, budgets, estimated resources, defined deliverables, monitored activities, evaluated and reported accomplishments. Ensuring integration of Information Assurance security into agency network systems.
• Analyzed system files and logs and provided reports on problematic trends
• Participated in CSS conferences concerning the redesign, development, test and implementation of agency communication systems.

Confidential, Fort Riley, KS

Information Technology (IT) Technician / Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Maintained Information Assurance compliance on servers including patching, applied Technical Information Guides (STIGS) and DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Supported full range of local and network information systems utilized routers, firewalls, telecommunications, encryption hardware, Gigabit Ethernet, and configured and maintained backups.
• Developed and implemented corrective procedure of system test, monitored test, and ensured the systems documentation was updated.
• Advised senior leadership on merits of agency system changes to proposed modifications to design and applications.

Confidential, Norfolk, VA

Electronic Warfare Specialist/Cryptologic Technician

Responsibilities:

• Performed security functions on agency networks, and organizational security, while acquiring specific skills required to implement basic and complex security services on computer networks.
• Analyzed and evaluated changes in policies, regulations, directives and telecommunication doctrine to CSS telecommunications and determined impact.
• Effectively conducted mission objectives wif the use of mission signals, first defense, threat recognition, and military intelligence.
• Advised and assisted the Commander on electronic warfare (EW) by utilizing the use of electromagnetic and direct energy which controlled the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)