Information Assurance Specialist Resume Woodbridge, VA - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Pursuing an Information Security Analysts position in a growth - oriented organization with focus on conducting Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) using NIST SP 800-53 Rev4 and 800-53a. Knowledge of Federal Government C&A practices and policies, particularly FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ATO, FedRAMP, Splunk and Solarwinds.
Ability to analyze technical outputs and recommend process. Skilled in network and security and performance monitoring. Team player, detail oriented, ability to multitask. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fast learner with strong working knowledge of software, hardware, networking, operating systems, and security applications.
Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical problems.
Experienced in installing anti-virus software, and protecting confidential information
Skilled in testing, maintaining, & troubleshooting computer networks.
Excellent analytical, risk-assessments, and problem-solving skills.
Adept in planning, designing, and implementing information security programs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 2003/2008/2012/7/8/10, Mac OS X

Software Applications: MS Office 2010/(Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Lotus Notes, Norton Utilities, and McAfee Anti-Virus.

Networking: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VPN

Security Technologies: CompTIA Security+, Retina Network Security Scanner, Nessus, Anti-Virus Tools, Web Inspect

Ticketing System: Remedy and HP Service Manager

Active Directory: Add Remove Users, Reset Passwords, and joining Computer systems to the domain.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Woodbridge, VA

Information Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities:

Developed and implemented best security standards, and researched on latest security trends
Assist IT security team duties and responsibilities including Vulnerability Scanning and network security monitoring.
Assist in Performing security control assessment in using NIST 800-53A guidance
Experience with NIST publications, OMB circulars and memoranda, and FISMA requirements and impact on system security.
Analyzed and determined root cause of security breaches and changed security controls
Anticipated and reduced the possibilities of security breaches and system failures

Confidential, SPRINGFIELD, VA

Desktop Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

Receive and responds to help desk tickets, incoming calls, e-mails, or pages regarding hardware and PC problems
Handles software and hardware repairs of both laptop and desktop computers
Resolved PC hardware and software problems
Escalate support call to supervisor as necessary
Answer incoming client and customer calls
Resolved Remedy tickets

Confidential, Baltimore MD

Desktop Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

Worked on various IT projects including server roll-outs and upgrades for major clients including Citizens Bank, WalMart, PetSmart, Office Depot, Social Security Administration
Installed, configured and troubleshot switches, routers and servers (including Cisco switches/routers); set-up network computers, printers, routers, switches; functioned as Team Lead
Managed a wireless Lab made up of 48 nodes; performed network management and troubleshooting; configured desktops and lap tops for TCP/IP connectivity; set-up/managed domain user accounts on server; configured security settings appropriate for the lab environment
Creating and Managing User and Computer Accounts in Windows Server 2003.
Taught Computer Science.