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Patrick Afb, Fl

Melbourne, Florida Area

• Manage cybersecurity liaison and TEMPEST programs for over 500 personnel and 27 classified processing areas – ensure users and facilities are compliant with DoD, Air Force and LISC policies• Perform DoD certification and accreditation (C&A) for 15 range enclaves – develop, modify and review C&A documentation in accordance with RMF and DIACAP requirements• Use security tools such as ACAS, SCAP and Wireshark to analyze range system architecture and determine DISA STIG compliance - document cybersecurity vulnerabilities in formal risk assessments• Provide subject matter expertise to project and engineering design teams – make recommendations based on cybersecurity requirements to ensure overall security readiness and compliance

Patrick Afb, Fl

• Provide computer support for Eastern Range (ER) LISC network users –physically support users in five buildings on base and virtually support users throughout the ER as well as remote users• Troubleshoot, install and update hardware, operating system, software and drivers as needed• Ensure commercial software is approved – manage software licenses to prevent exceeding quotas• Perform user/computer account maintenance – disable unneeded accounts to remove threat vector• Manage network computers – add to domain and ensure group policies are installed and current

Scott Afb, Il

• Conducted Air Force Communications Security (COMSEC), Emissions Security, and Computer Security inspections for 306 Active, Guard, Reserve, DoD and civilian affiliate units and agencies world-wide• Briefed Wing Commanders on identified vulnerabilities and strengths, tracked deficiencies to resolution, and compiled data and reported results annually to Air Force staff• Provided critical feedback to senior leaders on inspection deficiencies to improve communication systems and processes Air Force-wide• Managed Air Force COMSEC incident reporting system, delivering trend analysis and incident statistics to National Security Agency, AF Wing Commanders and DoD agency Directors• Oversaw Air Force Cryptographic Access Program, maintaining 150,000+ access records• Scheduled approximately 100 assessments per year via coordination with 10 Major Commands (MAJCOMs) to synchronize and deconflict timelines

Patrick Afb, Fl

• Managed base Emission Security program for 70+ classified processing areas at two bases; annually validated classified information systems met Air Force standards• Supervised the Computer Security program for 7K+ users; designed SharePoint web pages to educate/inform base populace• Trained/advised/directed 60+ Information Assurance Officers on latest vulnerabilities and mitigations; annually assessed their organizations for IA vulnerabilities and resolved discrepancies• Maintained DoD Certification and Accreditation Process for $35 Million network enclave; validated 69 information assurance controls in EITDR• Led six computer security threat reaction teams; advised senior leaders on corrective actions and swiftly averted network vulnerabilities

Patrick Afb, Fl

• Managed 1.5K item COMSEC account; conducted 100% accountability inventory semi-annually• Ensured the proper use, safeguarding and destruction of all COMSEC aids, material, and equipment• Prepared and conducted annual training for over 200 COMSEC Responsible Officers and Secure Voice Responsible Officers• Executed semi-annual inspections of 65 local elements; identified discrepancies/directed fix actions• Filled emergency crypto request for local rescue wing in aftermath of hurricane Katrina; supported 10 rescue/recovery missions

Bachelor’S Degree, Information System Security

Associate’S Degree, Information Systems Management