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San Antonio, Tx, Us

San Antonio, Texas, United States

As I step into the role of Senior Cyber Engineer at TekSynap, I will be responsible for managing and executing high-impact cybersecurity and IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring stringent compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) standards.Cybersecurity & IT Project Management: Overseeing complex cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, and driving end-to-end project success.Documentation & Compliance: Developing and managing essential security documentation, including Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Implementation Plans, to maintain compliance and operational integrity.Resource & Team Management: Coordinating fiscal, operational, and human resources to support project goals effectively and efficiently.Government Liaison: Serving as the primary liaison between TekSynap and government stakeholders, ensuring project alignment, addressing issues, and fostering collaborative success.Agile Coordination: Facilitating Agile ceremonies to promote open communication with stakeholders and meet project milestones.eMASS & POA&M Management: Utilizing eMASS to support RMF processes and managing POA&Ms to enhance cybersecurity posture.Core Skills: RMF, FISMA, eMASS, POA&M, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Agile Framework, Government Liaison.In this role, I am committed to delivering secure, compliant, and innovative solutions that meet the rigorous standards of government cybersecurity requirements.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Led RMF cybersecurity training for 3.5K personnel, ensuring organization-wide readiness to manage risks and comply with security standards.Addressed 30+ vulnerabilities during the Assess phase, securing a $34M facility by implementing robust security controls.Managed IT asset risk for 954 mission-critical assets, reducing $72.5K in potential losses through continuous risk monitoring and asset management.Supervised personnel rotations of 48-67 individuals, ensuring team readiness and adherence to RMF principles.

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Managed $7.7M in cybersecurity projects, selecting and deploying security controls across 27 units during the Select and Implement phases.Led efforts to secure system authorization in the Authorize phase, achieving top DISA CCRI scores for cybersecurity readiness.IAM & Compliance: Managed 16.3K assets, maintaining 97% operational efficiency through the Monitor phase by executing identity and access management solutions.Directed 223 vulnerability scans and automated patch management to improve the cybersecurity posture of over 500 systems.Led the Change Management Board, refining 19 processes to ensure RMF and NIST compliance.

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Supervised 19 personnel managing 493 PKI tokens to ensure compliance with RMF and NIST guidelines through regular audits and security updates.Led network upgrades across 28 systems, eliminating 83 attack vectors through automated patching, accelerating remediation by 39 hours.Directed responses to 9.6K security incidents, implemented system restoration aligned with NIST 800-88 standards, and enhanced continuous monitoring efforts.

Supervised a team of 12 personnel, leading repairs on 192 aircraft fuel systems to ensure mission readiness and safety.Developed maintenance procedures ensuring compliance with Air Force regulations and environmental standards.Led and supervised maintenance teams in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing fuel system faults on a fleet of 192 F-16, F-35, F-15, K/RC-135, HH-60, and E-3 aircraft valued at $14B, ensuring mission readiness and safety.Communicated technical insights and coordinated maintenance actions with team members, executives, and stakeholders, driving operational efficiency and securing recognition such as the Most Audacious Team Award.Executed critical troubleshooting and repair tasks, resolving complex issues like fuel system anomalies and transfer errors, contributing to high mission capability rates, including a 94% Fully Mission Capable rate at Hill AFB.Authored and enforced maintenance procedures, ensuring adherence to environmental standards and Air Force Instructions, and supervised the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.Enhanced team performance by addressing manning shortages, cross-training personnel, and optimizingmaintenance processes led to awards like the Knuckle Buster of the Quarter and Accessories Flight of the Year.Optimized operational readiness by executing rapid repairs and system upgrades, often completing tasks well ahead of standard timelines, directly supporting thousands of sorties and flight hours.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Applied Management

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management is designed for working professionals who want to advance in management. This program equips.

Cybersecurity Operations

Activities and Societies: DoD Skillbridge 17-week intensive program: Completed 612 hours of technical training and 189 hours.

Associate Of Science - As, Information Technology

Associate Of Science - As, Aviation Maintenance Technology