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Melbourne, Fl, Us

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), I specialize in leading cybersecurity initiatives that protect critical data and ensure compliance with frameworks such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171/172. My duties will include managing Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs), developing and enforcing robust security policies, overseeing risk assessments, and driving continuous monitoring efforts to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI). My expertise spans compliance with DFARS regulations, vulnerability management, incident response, and a strong commitment to team mentorship and professional development. By leveraging certifications such as CISSP, CCP and CCA CMMC credentials, I deliver strategic leadership that strengthens organizational security posture and ensures readiness for DTS and our customer's audits and certifications. Passionate about driving innovation in cybersecurity, I empower organizations to navigate evolving threats while maintaining operational resilience.DTS has already earned our JVSA certification, equivalent to CMMC Level 2While other MSSPs are working on their own security, we’re already meeting CMMC support requirements and helping clients prep for CMMC assessments. Let’s get started!

Arlington, Virginia, Us

DTS has already earned our JVSA certification, equivalent to CMMC Level 2While other MSSPs are working on their own security, we’re already meeting CMMC support requirements and helping clients prep for CMMC assessments. Let’s get started!CMMC Remediation and ComplianceDTS helps you transform your cybersecurity posture to become CMMC-compliant. We are a cost-effective remediation service for all of the system, process work, and documentation you’ll need for your CMMC assessment.

Melbourne, Florida, Us

With over two decades of expertise in IT support and cybersecurity services, our team at Volar Consulting specializes in tailor-made solutions for small businesses.We offer comprehensive CMMC 3PAO support (Lead CCA,and CCP), understanding and addressing small enterprises' unique challenges, especially in IT, cybersecurity, and compliance.Since 2020, we have been committed to helping small businesses master the complexities of technology and cybersecurity, empowering them to thrive in a digital-first world.

Cocoa, Fl, Us

The Eastern Florida State College Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Advisory Council comprise prominent cybersecurity and cyber forensic professionals from the Space Coast area. These industry leaders guide EFSC in directing curriculum and techniques around the latest trends and challenges facing our community and local businesses.The council meets bi-annually and plays an instrumental role in fostering growth and educational initiatives for the center and providing guidance for strategies to educate our students better.

Palm Bay, Florida, Us

Palm Bay, Florida, Us

The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce supports all businesses across all industries in the City. We attract, support, and grow businesses through advocacy, economic, and business development.

Melbourne, Fl, Us

As an IT Strategist, I ensure the overall health of an organization’s network and infrastructure, covering management, planning, growth, budgeting, and customer experience. This role provides IT leadership and policy development, coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to tackle complex issues.Key Responsibilities:• Develop client-specific support and strategic plans• Focus on customer satisfaction and service delivery• Manage IT forecasting, policy writing, and budgeting• Leverage resources for company operationsServing as a Virtual CIO (vCIO), an IT Strategist aligns with Artemis’ core values, ensuring timely, efficient, and high-quality project completion.

Rockledge, Florida, Us

Leadership Brevard is a nine-month program for established leaders to strengthen and build community through experiential and practical leadership education around local issues. In each class, private, nonprofit, and public leaders explore diverse perspectives and opportunities for individual and professional development as community trustees.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Four become One. Caliburn: Comprehensive Health Services, SallyPort, Janus Global, PT&CReported to: Chief Strategy Officer, CaliburnCaliburn provides consulting, engineering, medical, and environmental services as well as large scale program management in support of National Defense, International Diplomacy, and Homeland Security Client Readiness.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Reported To: President and CEO, CHSi Leveraging my IT and IT security background, I was fully accountable for designing, developing, and executing CHSi's long-term information security strategy. It’s my job to supervise IT directors and managers, and cross-functional technology teams while concurrently leading efforts to devise and implement effective security solutions while optimizing security awareness to strengthen day-to-day business, data, and privacy protection.Key Contributions:● Adeptly served as Lead Executive during the successful completion of CHSi's second SOC II Type II (1-year audit window) report, achieving a 96% security control alignment.● Adeptly served as Lead Executive during the successful completion of CHSi's first SOC II Type II (3-month audit window) report, achieving a 91% security control alignment.● Fully accountable for outsourcing Security Operation Center functionality to a security MSP that increased security posture by gaining deeper visibility into systems logs and responding to anomalous events.● Implemented Security Awareness Training Program, performing quarterly phishing, and USB campaigns, training, and communications which raised employees' cybersecurity awareness and changed company culture to be more vigilant.● Ensure annual internal and external penetration activities are performed and findings assessed and corrected.● Retooled and invigorated our vulnerability scanning and remediation program. This involved reviewing our vulnerability scans, ensuring all nodes were covered across all subnets on a weekly schedule, and then aligning our patch schedule to address any vulnerability with the highest risk first, in turn, reducing our vulnerability attack surface by 80%.● Participated in the CHS M&A activities, which facilitated the acquisition of CHS by Caliburn. Provided pertinent data and worked with M&A Auditors to audit CHS systems for security viability and framework alignment.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Reported To: President and CEO, CHSi I established and directed the long-term strategic goals, multi-million dollar budget, policies, and procedures for CHSi's information technology department. I determined CHSi's long-term systems needs and any hardware and software acquisitions needed to accomplish its business objectives. Participated in the CEO-led team that creates the organization's overall vision, mission, values, beliefs, and strategic goals.Helped in creating, communicating, and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction within Information Technology.Accomplished our company's vision and mission by forming, staffing, guiding, and managing an organization comprised of hard-charging, engaged information technology professionals of whom I had the pride and privilege to lead.One Team, One Fight!Key Contributions:● Championed and provided executive oversight to redesign the company's flagship exam-management application; Transitioned from a Server-Client model to a highly diverse web application using standard SDLC processes to capture appropriate requirements to build a system of applications that aligned with operations and increased operational effectiveness.● Improved teamwork, efficiencies, and results by successfully guiding the IT Department's restructuring; consolidated the Software Development and Infrastructure teams in geographically aligned locations.● Established quarterly IT Satisfaction Survey Program. Used results from the survey to fine-tune our customer service responses to better align with the employees' needs. This resulted in an average 80% satisfaction survey response.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Reported to: Vice President of IT As the Director of IT Infrastructure, my primary responsibility was to oversee the IT Infrastructure department's streamlined operation and to ensure it aligned with the organization's business objectives. My principal goals were to develop and manage technology platform portfolios for each department and attain all IT service level agreements for the organization's user community. I planned, coordinated, directed, and designed all operational activities of the IT Infrastructure department and provided direction and support for IT solutions that enhance mission-critical business operations. I worked closely with decision-makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization.Key Contributions:● Championed the data center infrastructure's reconfiguration by migrating legacy server technologies to virtual unified computing architecture, which allowed CHSi systems to move quickly and scale as needed with a smaller team of engineers.- Directly resulted in labor cost reductions due to role redundancies.

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Reported to: Information Technology Manager As the Infrastructure Manager I planned, organized, and managed staff and overall operations to ensure the stable operation of the organization's IT infrastructure. This included developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data communications, and telecommunications systems. I also scheduled and directed activities to resolve hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion.Key Contributions:● Led the implementation of a Citrix Xen Server Architecture which allowed the company to project applications, namely, the legacy exam-management application to all offices. - Resulted in the standardization of exam management processes and operations while consolidating data into one platform for better business intelligence and reporting.

Midlothian, Virginia, Us

Reported To: VP of Sales

Cape Canaveral, Florida, Us

Reported to: Information Technology Manager

Melbourne, Fl, Us

Reported to: Information Technology Manager

Arlington, Virginia, Us

1996 - 1998 Livorno and Vicenza, Italy - Supported the 3rd Battalion/325th Airborne Regiment's (SETAF) jump and airdrop activities throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and Northern Africa.1993 - 1996 Ft. Bragg, NC - Supported the 82nd Airborne Division's jump and airdrop activities worldwide. * 1995 - Ft. Bragg, NC - On loan from the 82nd Airborne: Supported the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate in qualifying the Air Force C-17 Globemaster III for paratrooper missions.1992 - 1993 Ft. Lewis, WA - Supported the 2nd Battalion/75th Ranger Regiment jump and airdrop activities worldwide.1 US Parachutist Badge1 Italian Parachutist Badge1 US Parachute Rigger Badge2 Army Achievement Medals1 Air Force Achievement Medal1 Good Conduct Medal1 National Defense Service Medal1 Army Service Medal1 Overseas Service RibbonSharpshooter Badge (Rifle - M16)74 Airborne Jumps (Combat, Daytime, Night, Water / C-130, C-141, C-17, C-5, UH-1H, CH-47, G222 )Completed:Basic Training (Ft. Jackson, SC)US Army Airborne School (Ft. Benning, GA) - earned Basic Parachutist Badge.Advanced Individual Training (Ft. Lee, VA) - earned Parachute Riggers Badge.Driver Training Course (Ft. Bragg, NC) - Small/Heavy Forklift, 2.5 Ton TruckCombat Lifesaver Course (Ft. Bragg, NC) Field Sanitation Course (Ft. Bragg, NC) Safely Packed and Rigged over 10,000+ personnel parachutes,1000+ Cargo Parachutes, 500+ Container Delivery Systems, 100+ Heavy Airdrop Loads, and repaired over 500+ Personnel and Cargo Parachutes.Honorably DischargedAirborne All the Way!I'll be sure Always.

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