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Boston, MA, US

Washington, DC, US

Accomplished Cybersecurity professional, with over 15 years of experience within the DoD. Demonstrated success implementing and maintaining IT initiatives in accordance with governing policy. Proven talents in analytical thinking and problem solving. Adept at moving into new environments and drawing from existing experience to quickly adapt to new.

Hopkinton, MA, US

• Managed a team of Information Security Professionals ensuring that daily operational tasks are accomplished, as well as provide mentorship, direction and guidance.
• Provided guidance and recommendations to Information System Owner in respect to the security posture of the supported information system.
• Worked closely with Program Managers, Government SAP Security Officer, and Security Control Assessor to ensure authorization of information system as well as the maintenance of that authorization.
• Assisted Chief of Security and ISSM with conducting annual program security inspections, to ensure compliance in the area of cybersecurity.
• Performed comprehensive assessments and reviews of DoD industry partner security authorization packages to assist in establishing authorizations to operate for information systems that support the customer.

Hopkinton, MA, US

• Certified information systems before deployment and ensured that the systems were properly configured in accordance with both DoD and local policies.
• Performed security and integrity reviews for customer requests for approvals to operate, hardware requests and software requests.
• Responsible for helping to develop and implement new local standards, policies, and procedures and further develop existing ones.
• Responsible for annual self-inspections for information systems of responsibility, ensuring compliance with DoD and local polices.
• Investigated, compiled, and maintained reports for data spills or information system security violations.
• Responsible for annual self-inspections for systems of responsibility, ensuring compliance with DoD and local polices.

Hopkinton, MA, US

• Installed, configured, and administered Windows 2008/ 2003 and Exchange 2010/2003 servers; as well as low-level support for various other server side applications (DOORS, CCARS, etc.).
• Client side installation, configuration, and administration of Windows 7 desktops with multiple hardware and software platforms on multiple networks.
• Various Domain Controller administrative duties including: implementing approved system security and group policies, DNS administration, and Active Directory configuration.
• Worked closely with the IA staff to ensure that all information systems are configured in compliance with local, DoD, and JAFAN policy, using approved IA tools such as SCAP compliance checker.
• Worked closely with internal and external organizations to support various customer user and network level requirements including both routine help desk end user support, as well as researched and deployed advanced.
• Met with configuration management board, on an as needed basis, for collaborative efforts to approve technology and equipment for new program efforts or to upgrade current program technologies.

Hopkinton, MA, US

• Deployed PC, server, and network hardware per approved system configurations and provided PC system troubleshooting and support for end users, including Office 2007/2003 suite.
• Installed software and provided maintenance including, but not limited to, Antivirus, Operating System, Backup and Imaging software, Remote Access Software (RAS), Virtual Private Connection (VPN) and various other.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Religion/Religious Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mass Communication/Media Studies