Record of success directing high-level information security / assurance programs

Astute, quality-driven information security leader adept at formulating and executing strategies for maintaining classified and unclassified networks at high security levels. Skillfully assemble, lead and coach top-notch teams of IS/IT security professionals. Excel at designing, building and deploying leading-edge security solutions and enhancements to enterprise-wide security infrastructures. Offer expert-level acumen in Windows / Unix based security. Forge relationships and liaise extensively with key corporate and governmental decision makers.

Highlights of Expertise:

Professional Experience

Training and Standardization Manager,Confidential

• Managed a team of 75 IA Security Professionals across Raytheon IDS in expanding business acumen.
• Assured IA members are technically proficient to the level of the systems assigned to them in accordance with NISPOM, JAFAN, ICD, and Raytheon policies.
• Supported IDS Security efforts in standardizing processes and finding efficiencies across the enterprise.
• Identified competency requirements, reviewed and evaluated available training and developed a business-relevant curriculum for the classified Information Assurance organization.
• Developed IA training materials developed a training schedule delivered IA training.
• Defined expected training results and measurements to evaluate successfulness of the Training.
• Identified organizational objectives, structures and solutions to complex compliance, security and personnel challenges.
• Evaluated technical capabilities based on a review of best practices and deficiencies identified in self inspections, customer inspections, security violation reporting, and feedback from other security managers.
• Developed and delivered just-in-time training to mitigate competency relevant performance deficiencies.
• Developed and delivered a certification process. Assessed technical competency through regular one-on-one self-certification validation, IS profile reviews, plans, DSS on-site technical interactions, and configuration reviews.

Information Assurance Security Technical Lead,

Confidential

• Central point of contact in leading a team of 75 Information Systems Security Managers across Raytheon IDS.
• Directed the ISSM of Record monthly meetings, promoting collaboration and providing guidance.
• Lead IDS Security efforts to standardize compliance processes and create policies.
• Managed teams that formulated Enterprise solutions across all of Raytheon, such as an information system tracking database eBinder .
• Operated forensic analysis tools for Raytheon's insider threat program.

Information Assurance Consultant, Confidential

• Returned Tewksbury facility's rating to Commendable when the IS environment caused it to receive a very poor DSS rating by restoring the programs that were non-compliant or close to non-compliance.
• Became known as the go to person for ISSM's when they had issues or questions on how to do something new.
• Responsible for certifying information systems in accordance with government standards to include NISPOM, JAFAN, ICD and DoD 8570.1-M.
• Lead the Security Working Group in creating policy for IA Security and System Administrators.

Confidential

• Responsible for leading a team of six ISSM's at the center, certifying that programs met Raytheon and government standards.
• Ensured ISSM's were technically qualified to perform assigned tasks.
• Responsible for the overall security management of classified information systems at the center, which encompassed many operating environments of varying complexity.

Confidential

• Assisted in interpreting government regulations for the development of Raytheon company policies. Assisted in the establishment of consistent processes and standards for implementation across the business.
• Lead internal self-inspections at various Raytheon locations.
• Managed high-profile application development projects by planning and executing all phases, as well as an auditing education program for security.
• Liaised with government agencies in establishing and accrediting classified packages. Generated security reports / statistics and reported security violations to government agencies.

Confidential

• Delivered key information security oversight at the center for classified government programs.
• Lead design and deployment of world-class security solutions to address vulnerabilities identified by risk assessments.

Confidential

• Converted successfully from a dual function ISSM position in Pearl Harbor to a full time ISSM position in Sudbury MA.
• Responsible for information systems of varying degrees of complexity. Lead transfer of classified equipment across the country.
• Offered key input and guidance regarding physical security of classified systems. Provided key guidance and leadership to teams of System Administrators and Information Systems Security Officers.
• Secured many Defense Security Service DSS ratings of superior . Achieved the Cogswell Award, the highest award obtainable by industry.

Confidential

• Dual hatted role as the Deputy Quality Manager and ISSM.
• As the ISSM, created a new Security program when the cognizance was transferred from the US Navy.
• Steered design and development of highly secure, customized database programs to drive enhancements to metrics collection and analysis.
• As the Deputy Quality Manager, directed a team of eight top-level reviewers in performing quality reviews of key government programs.
• Oversaw composition, publication and regular updates of technical publications, ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality standards.
• Designed and facilitated training sessions on proper troubleshooting, auditing and process control techniques.
• Instrumental in authoring new quality systems manual for high-level program.
• Spearheaded development, implementation and submittal for government approval of information security policies

Assurance -Top Level Reviewer Confidential

• Conducted ISO 9000 audits and facilitated resultant corrective and preventive actions.
• Designed and facilitated training sessions on proper troubleshooting, auditing and process control techniques.

Computer Specialist, Confidential

• Performed analysis and corrective maintenance on a sophisticated information database housing health insurance data. Identified and documented anomalous data. Devised strategies and formulated queries to improve ability to analyze medical information utilizing highly customized database software.
• Displayed exemplary capacity for process control to identify and resolve accounting and system errors and loopholes.
• Regularly recognized by senior management for delivering extraordinary levels of productivity, and for regularly exceeding expectations through the prevention of losses with the potential of exceeding over 300K per day.