Benjamin Akers Email & Phone Number

Prattville, AL, US

Remote

• Supporting the PM or ISO in maintaining current “Authorization to Operate” and “Approval to Connect” (if required) and in implementing any corrective actions necessary to keep applications secure.
• Coordinating with the PMO office, SCA team, and AO staff in developing an ISCM strategy and monitoring any proposed or actual changes to the system and its environment.
• Continuously monitoring IT and environment for security-relevant events, assessing proposed configuration changes for potential impact on the cybersecurity posture, and assessing the quality of security control.
• Ensuring cybersecurity-related events or configuration changes that impact AF IT authorization or adversely impact the security posture are formally reported to the AO and other affected parties, such as IOs and AOs of.
• Ensuring all ISSOs and privileged users receive necessary technical training.
• Day-to-day management of ISSO tasks.

Remote

• Performed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties for various Defense Business Systems (DBS) such as ACES FoS,NexGen IT, and EESOH MIS. Primary support for NexGen IT
• Developed NIST related documentation for NexGen IT during certification and re-certification cycles while assisting progression froman ATOC to an ATO status
• Identified and Tested IA security controls and manage data within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) forNexGen IT
• Prepared STPs, MRABs, and other pertinent documents for compliance with the A4 A&A Guide
• Identified, reported, and resolved security vulnerabilities, issues, and violations along with their associated risk to PMO, FMO, AODR, andSCAR
• Provided support for application and database audit requirements within NexGen IT

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

• Performed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties for various Defense Business Systems (DBS) such as ACES FoS,NexGen IT, and EESOH MIS. Primary support for NexGen IT.
• Developed NIST related documentation for NexGenIT during certification and re-certification cycles while assisting progression from anATOC to an ATO status
• Identified and Tested IA security controls and manage data within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) forNexGen IT
• Created and followed various test plans for releases. This includes writing test scripts and conducting said tests for quality assurancefunctional capabilities, and security posture
• Worked with other Team Leads to ensure that agile development proccesses are followed and implemented
• Prepared STPs, MRABs, and other pertinent documents for compliance with the A4 A&A Guide

Montgomery, Alabama

• Responsible for ensuring information systems are secure and that data maintained in these systems is protected from unauthorized access
• Developed and implemented advanced cyber defense solutions and changes for organizations, safeguarded the corporate infrastructure from infiltrations of exfiltration, and assured that the system was built to.
• Designed, maintained, and operated highly complex and high secure communications network environments
• Performed in-depth network security analysis, and conducted preliminary incident response, event analysis, and threat intelligence
• Reviewed security events that could be a detriment to the organization’s overall security stance
• Developed and coordinated Authority to Connect/Authority to Operate approval packages

Montgomery, Alabama

• Performed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) duties for various Defense Business Systems (DBS) such as ACES FoS,NexGen, and EESOH MIS
• Developed NIST related documentation for varying systems during certification and re-certification cycles
• Identified and Tested IA security controls and manage data within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) for DBSsystems
• Prepared the Security Assessment Plans (SAP) and corresponding reports
• Identified, reported and resolved security vulnerabilities, issues, and violations along with their associated risk to Mission Assurance
• Provided support for application and database audit requirements within the DBS

Montgomery, Alabama

• Identified and addressed requirement gaps, test plans, test scenarios, for successful testing events
• Developed test procedures to test requirements
• Applied analytical thought to isolate errors in software functionality
• Performed verification of software configurations and conducts requirements, performance, and security testing
• Analyzed tests results, capture and record all system defects, provide deployment recommendations, and conduct process and documentation assessments
• Wrote and developed test plans using HP Quality Center

Prattville, AL

• Facilitated and led groups from 20 to 30 students
• Programmed and led activities/trips for 20 to 30 students
• Prepared and delivered both exegetical and topical messages
• Guided students in grades 7-12, along with college students, to hold a better understanding of the Gospel, discipleship, and the mindset of Christ
• Led the local FCS ministry in our school system and assisted in creating a functional network of student ministries in the area to bridge the gap between Christian students from different local churches
• Developed and managed both social media sites and resources to inform students and parents about Camellia Baptist Church. This included creating a ministry blog for both students and parents to grow in their faith and.

Montgomery, Alabama Area

• Heavy Machine Work
• Heavy Machine Setup
• Housekeeping

Montgomery, Alabama Area

• Woodworking & Carpentry
• Assembly of Industrial Plumbing Parts and Orders
• Remodeling
• Heavy Machine Work

Prattville, AL

• Facilitate and lead groups from 20 to 40 students
• Program and lead summer activities for 20 to 40 students
• Prepare and deliver both exegetical and topical messages
• Guide students in grades 7-12 to hold a better understanding of the Gospel, discipleship, and the mindset of Christ
• Developed and managed both social media sites and resources to inform students and parents about Seasons Church. This includes creating a ministry blog for both students and parents to grow in their faith and stay.

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Led a leadership team of 8 in supervising and discipling 40-50 male students in dormitory
• Facilitated spiritual growth by utilizing small groups, prayer, and discipleship
• Acquired skills in crisis management, interpersonal communication, confrontation, organization, programming, time management, and team building
• Counseled students struggling with various personal and spiritual issues
• Participated in weekly professional development meetings with campus leaders

Andrews, NC

• Assisted in camp maintenance including ground maintenance, construction, sanitation
• Designated van driver for transporting campers to various recreational activities
• Led a small group Bible Study every weeknight
• Participated as an actor in various drama performances throughout the season
• Directed the canoe and archery recreation activities

Prattville, AL

• Facilitated and led groups from 20 to 50 students
• Programmed and led a summer camp and summer activities for 20 to 50 students
• Prepared and delivered both exegetical and topical messages
• Guided students in grades 7-12 to hold a better understanding of the Gospel, discipleship, and the mindset of Christ, while also seeing two declare faith in Christ and be baptized
• Developed and managed both social media sites and resources to inform students and parents about Seasons Church

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Programmed and led large group recreational activities
• Counseled students struggling with various personal and spiritual issues
• Gained experience in on-on-one discipleship through co-leading a team of prayer leaders

Montgomery, Alabama Area

• Performed various remodeling jobs including sheet rocking, staining, painting, carpentry, etc.
• Worked with heavy machinery

• Gained experience in food preparation, maintenance, and operating a register
• Interacted with a diverse customer base in order to provide for a quality dining experience

• Worked with a diverse customer base in order to provide for optimal customer satisfaction while working various areas of retail in a Minor League Baseball environment
• Worked in a child-friendly environment at the Kid Zone which included inflatable obstacle courses, rides, and games