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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

United States

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Developed and implemted key information security, risk, and compliance reporting metrics to track and communicate progress on all risk management programs to senior management. Additionally, support was provided in making personnel recommendations for the risk management team, including hiring, career development, performance evaluations, compensation decisions, and promotions.Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of risk mitigation controls, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices, were essential aspects of the role. Moreover, conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and gap analyses allowed for the identification of areas of improvement and the recommendation of corrective actions.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance (QA) processes and methodologies for software development projects. This involved defining and documenting software testing strategies, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts, to ensure adequate coverage of functional and non-functional requirements. Manual and automated testing of software applications, including functional, regression, performance, and usability testing, was performed to validate software functionality and reliability. Additionally, monitoring and analyzing test results, metrics, and trends allowed for the identification of areas for improvement in the software development process and the driving of continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive cyber security strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational systems, networks, and data. Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing were conducted to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities. Monitoring and analysis of security event logs, network traffic, and system behavior were performed to detect and respond to security incidents. In case of security breaches, or malware infections, appropriate incident response procedures were followed for investigation and mitigation. Cybersecurity awareness and training programs were developed and delivered to employees, fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance.

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Responsibilities included conducting system security operations and continuous monitoring tasks for various USCG owned and managed systems. Collaboration with both internal and external cyber security stakeholders at CGCYBERCOM, USCGHQ, and DHS was essential to ensure ongoing system security compliance and the maintenance of Authorization to Operate (ATO). Additionally, routine ad hoc vulnerability and STIG compliance scans were performed to support system security authorization and ISVM tasks, while also conducting technical evaluations and assessments with a focus on providing documentation support services.