Improved awareness and compliance with Enterprise Information Security policy, processes and standards; remediation of security assessment review issues and complex ad hoc analysis and reporting to support information security risk management. Provided guidance and direction in reviewing assessment findings and mitigating controls to optimize information security. Completed all deliverables for submission to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) in order to gain a MARS-E 1.0/MARS-E 2.0 Authority to Connect (ATC). Provided advanced data aggregation and analysis of information security risk exposure. Helped deliver Information Security Education Awareness and Training in accordance with the Enterprise Information Security Program standards. Reviewed draft/proposed control standards for business impact and recommends modifications or clarifications as required. Conducted security control testing and consultation with stakeholders. Interpreted and explained impacts of information security risks/vulnerabilities in for business stakeholders. Provided guidance on compliance with PHI, PII and IRS security requirements, regulations and standards. Evaluated and interpreted internal and Enterprise information security policies, processes and standards, and provides recommendations to improve them. Instrumental in identifying the need for new security related policies and procedures. Instrumental in developing new security related policies and procedures, as needed. Instrumental in putting measures in place to ensure security related policies and procedures are followed. Instrumental in making sure that the implementation of security related policies and procedures are documented for auditing purposes.

Performed Certification and Accreditation roles for four logistics programs used by the Air Force. Responsible for acting as the primary Information Assurance (IA) technical advisor to the Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA) and formally notified the DAA of any changes impacting the Information Systems (IS) security posture. Maintained communications with the Certifying Authority (CA) on IA process changes and expectations.

Provide security support of all systems, to include: assisting employees with security related issues, consistent review of security violations and other related reports, ensure compliance with applicable security laws, regulation and policies. Assist new and existing users on security systems and training of security application usage. Analyze security incidents while working towards final resolution and documenting outcomes. Maintain companywide Active Directory database by adding, modifying and deleting information as necessary, securing employee access levels. Deploy, administer, monitor and enforce the Checkpoint Integrity application used to protect users PC's from virus, spyware and malware threats. This software also served as a personal firewall at the user level. Administer, monitor and enforce the Checkpoint PointSec Port Protector application used to prevent data leakage via PC peripherals, such as USB port, CD drive, etc. Develop, administer and deploy Checkpoint firewalls and related firewall rules. Assist in the deployment, administration and maintenance of Checkpoint wireless access points used for internal and external employees and vendors.

Responsible for the remediation and final resolution of network security/software configuration issues discovered by external audit firm. Developed Management Actions plan to address information security issues within the corporation. Monitored activities against action plan. Reported findings to Senior Management ensuring that changes were made to conform to industry best practices. Some issues were resolved by identifying vulnerable systems and devices identified in audits and deploying patches to Microsoft Windows operating system environments, or making system changes, using BigFix. Performed vulnerability assessments of internal systems.

Assisted in the development of corporate technical policies, standards and guidelines for securing confidential and executive customer and corporate information. Performed technical risk assessments of the internal technology support areas, as well as, existing information security threats to the Corporate Information Security Officer. Performed technical information security due diligent reviews of potential and existing service providers to ensure controls were designed and working properly. This was accomplished by conducting site visits, SAS70 reviews, conference calls and due diligence questionnaires. Performed technical information security risk assessments of various technology support areas in each subsidiary. Developed and monitored technical action plans to address information security issues within the corporation. Developed technical information security policies, standards and guidelines to assist the technology support areas and business units with information security issues. Assisted with the selection of corporate wide tools to address technical risks and provided risk assessment key indicators. Coordinated the rollout of corporate wide tools to reduce risks and provide risk assessment information. Participated in all E-commerce initiatives to assist teams in identifying and addressing information security risks.

Assisted in the efforts of system design, research, development, implementation, and support as it related to LANs, WANs, servers, desktops and associated hardware within the organization. This included but was not limited to network operating systems, desktop applications, and branch automation roll outs. Handled on-site issues for Information Technology including troubleshooting hardware, software, and application problems at branches and corporate offices. Responsible for "hot spare" replacements of non-functional equipment; oversaw or participated in equipment and/or software installations; moves; additions and changes. Researched and developed new operating systems and applications. Interfaced with internal customers and departments on new Systems Integration projects, problem determination and resolution. Reviewed, analyzed, and recommended hardware and software for the Distributed Systems group, Trouble-shot technical issues. Oversaw or participated in repairs to equipment and/or software; handle installations, moves, adds, and changes, Administered applications specific to the placement group.

Assisted business units in determining their automation needs and evaluated the adequacy of automation support provided to business units. Specifically, I helped to evaluate and validate requests for Information Technology support; responded to and helped resolve production problems, assisted programmers in resolving problems, and provided follow-up action.In addition, I developed work plans for all of my projects utilizing Microsoft Project. Specifically, I developed personal work plans for all project assignments to ensure a technically sound solutions was found that met the business requirements.I also developed and executed test plans for testing application changes for assigned projects, documented test results, and reviewed with users when needed.

Prepared daily deposits for the Municipal Court. Responsible for the daily, monthly and yearly accounting for the court's revenue. Annual revenue income was in excess of $5,000,000.Internal AuditorResponsible for the inventory and verification of the City's fixed asset program. Tasked to perform accounting functions in the Accounting Department.

My primary responsibility was the inventory and verification of the City's fixed asset program. In addition to these duties, I would be tasked to perform accounting functions in the Accounting Department. Some tasks included filling in for the Treasurer to account for daily revenue and preparing Accounts Payable vouchers.

Primary duty was to participate in operational and financial audits to ensure the safeness of the bank's financial assets. This responsibility included ensuring internal controls were adhered to according to federal banking regulations and to company policies.