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Herriman, UT, US

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Served as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), leading the Classified Cybersecurity Team, supporting multiple high-side systems, including WANs, LANs, and MUSAs.
• Responsible for flattening all Special Program networks into a single enterprise classified network.
• Interfaced directly with government customers to ensure successful classified system accreditations.
• Directed the design and implementation of ICD 705-compliant Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
• Additional duties included COMSEC Account Manager, Assistant Facility Security Officer (AFSO), and Assistant Contractor Program Security Officer (ACPSO).

Springfield, Virginia, United States

• Designed, built, and implemented a new DHS security database responsible for identifying and communicating security vulnerabilities, resulting in the identification of numerous vulnerabilities, allowing for a proactive.
• Functioned as a technical authority across security disciplines for the DHS CBP Office of Information Technology.
• Conducted security assessments of over 17 Department of Homeland Security buildings and facilities to determine necessary security improvements and countermeasures.
• Identified trends, evaluated problem areas, and recommended improved practices for the effective and efficient use of resources.
• Formulated security policy and standard operating procedures for operations center.
• Maintained access control and monitored Intrusion Detection System (IDS).

United States

• Served on combat deployments to Afghanistan (2009 – 2010) and Iraq (2006 -2007).
• Organized and led multiple teams of Marines, Afghanistan/Iraqi (ISAF), and Coalition Forces through numerous combat missions.
• Developed curricula and conducted training programs in the areas of infantry and reconnaissance tactics and techniques, security education, Counter IED operations, Counterintelligence/Human Intelligence (CI/HUMINT).
• Responsible for communication security (COMSEC) and controlled cryptographic items (CCI) for secure voice and data communication hardware to support unit operations.
• Led specialized reconnaissance operations to gather intelligence and develop local sources through elicitation, screening, and surveillance.
• Interacted with and questioned local nationals regularly, leveraging relationships to identify and counter IEDs and other threats in unit’s area of operation.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Operations Management And Supervision

Bachelor Of Science, Homeland Security

Coursework Includes: Strategic Planning, Counter Terrorism, Emergency Management, Information System Security, Legal and Political Issues.