INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ENGINEER

• Highly accomplished senior leader with solid background in information management, security and technical expertise for dynamic industries such as transportation and telecommunications. Full responsibility for multi-million dollar budgets, developing multi-year corporate strategies and executing complex projects on time and on budget. Expertise in risk analysis and management, information security policy development, compliance governance, IT auditing, and incident response oversight. Successfully manage penetration testing, configuration of change control, and disaster recovery planning. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly gather information and implement plans of action.
• Technical Support Technical Writing Deployment / Migrations Business Development Presentations
• Cost / Benefit Analysis Reporting Change Management Project Management Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership / Motivation Policy Development Process Improvement Training / Development
• Workforce Planning Performance Management Needs Assessment IT Infrastructure / Design
• Data Warehousing IT Strategy IT Security Network Administration Quality Assurance / Testing
• Customer Service Procurement / Purchasing Quality Control Vendor Relations
• Compliance Expertise Risk Management OSHA / Regulatory Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

National railroad carrier.

Senior Security Engineer / Senior Network Architect

Information Systems Security Manager architecting network solutions for nationwide video surveillance, as well as, handling PSIM integration and Network Security. Develop and implement Continuous Monitoring Program maintaining ATO ensuring proper vulnerability discovery and mitigation, boundary scope and overall network security, while maintaining FISMA compliance as defined by FIPs 199, 200 and OMB-circular A-130. Manage all Federal Regulatory Compliance reporting for Secure Network including Plans of Actions and Milestones POA M reporting, advise Security and Network Engineer for configuration, implementation and management of network components, such as servers, data storage systems, security software systems, applications software, camera data review systems, new MPLS sites, CCTV, and applications. Supervise A A documentation including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and perform monthly vulnerability scanning for discovery and mitigation strategy development and execution.

Achievements:

• Delivered implementation and migration of 300 cameras and other video surveillance equipment 2 weeks ahead of schedule through close collaboration with vendor and completion of network configuration.
• Increased productivity of staff utilizing standardized process for accessing camera systems, control systems, alarms, and sensors regardless of brand, across enterprise, by leading largest Physical Security Information Management PSIM implementation within transportation sector integrating thousands of cameras across the United States from different manufacturers into one common operating platform.
• Facilitated federal agency information sharing for organization by executing initial and on-going A A activities, achieving ATO for Amtrak FISMA certification project.

Confidential

International telecommunications provider.

Program Manager Federal Programs

Led daily operations for Amtrak Police Department Secure Network ROMAN including supporting equipment such as MPLS, Colocated Hosting/Data Centers, Managed Firewall/Intrusion Detection Prevention Services, vulnerability management, Managed Network Services, CCTV, Internet Hosting and mobile VPN.

Achievements:

• Captained Physical Infrastructure Security Program for Amtrak conducting vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and counter-terrorism risk management strategies protecting critical infrastructure assets, as well as, managing 10M budget constructing 65 node network with Total Cost of Ownership savings of 35 against existing business network complete with fully redundant bi-coastal data centers.
• Maintained 87 win rate serving as Technical Writer for government RFPs maintaining 87 win rate.

Confidential

International Telecommunications carrier.

Engineer / Engineering Program Manager

• Served as Dedicated Program Manager to the Department of State Telecommunications Program Office
• DTS-PO for Spectrum program. Managed day-to-day activities, collaborated with sales team on proposal development and submission via SPECTRUM contract vehicle, and delivered scope, time estimation, implementation plan, and cost for various phases of project lifecycle. Developed and managed customer relationships at all levels of agency providing expertise and leadership regarding telecommunications technology implementation and project execution. Created and established operation framework for projects including detailed project plans, project organization and administration. Monitored and adjusted project performance against key metrics such as budget, service delivery, and network performance. Identified, assessed, and resolved network infrastructure implementation issues. Reviewed customer deliverables for content and quality. Drove Department of Defense FTS2001 transition as Dedicated Program Manager and lead engineer furnishing full lifecycle program management, pairing with GSA and DoD migrating 25k voice and data circuits in over 800 global locations.

Achievements:

• Implemented first International Naval Exercise Private IP PIP network for Navy Communications Management Office NCMO facilitating United States Navy exercises with international partners such as Australia, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom and Canada.
• Established telecommunications trailers and other posts in theater during wartime for US DoD allowing service members to maintain contact with stateside relatives.
• CAREER NOTE: Additional experience includes roles as Engineer III, WORLDCOM, Project Analyst, QWEST, Project Manager and Senior Customer Support, GLOBAL ONE. Details available on request.