• Responsible for implementation and operation of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, which provides protection of network infrastructure from internal and external threats, and assists in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements regarding information access, security and privacy. • Developed and implemented an incident response plan which addressed and escalated security incidents, maintained historical metrics, and provided reports to BAR personnel.• Provided FIPS, NIST 800-53, and SAM 5300 guidance to BAR security personnel, and evaluated CAL-VIS project to leverage industry best practices, and provide compliance to federal and state legislation and regulations.

Information Assurance Project Manager, responsible for compliance monitoring and remediation, Cyber Security project IA project coordination, and reporting on activities with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS), and Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM).DIACAP / RMF Advisement team member to 14 OCONUS Navy Enterprise Network (ONE-NET) locations, providing DoD 8510.01 and NIST 800-53 guidance and assistance in Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Assessment and Authorization A&A), resulting in training and assistance to internal and external customers seeking education on procedural and technical best practices, and maintaining 28 SIPR and NIPR accreditations on the DISN GIG.Government representative for Security Testing and Evaluations, directing contracted team in compliance assessment, vulnerability scanning, validation of IA programs and developing accreditation packages.Cyber Security Collaboration team member, successfully reviewing, implementing, and ensuring Information Assurance compliance on multiple DoD IT initiatives installed on a global scale

Provided Subject Matter Expertise in System Engineering, Microsoft Server and Exchange Administration, Cisco Internetworking, and Information Security procedures and practices in order to maximize classroom experience for over 500 Navy enlisted students.Delivered testable curriculum on Cisco device configuration and Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange, and offered additional lab and lecture based study sessions to students seeking assistance.Trained and evaluated peer Instructors in curriculum delivery to ensure thorough coverage of assigned topics and teaching objectives were consistently met Assisted in curriculum development and enhancement to fit demands of US Navy fleet technology inventory and requirements.

Developed, maintained, and managed strategic plans for the usage, maintenance, and upgrade of a shipboard naval local area network (LAN). Provided policy guidance to IT management, and staff concerning network operational procedures, integration techniques, network security procedures, and lifecycle extension for hardware and software.Identified and addressed IT workforce planning and management issues, such as retention and training of personnel by scheduling on the job training.Managed an Information Assurance Compliance program by downloading, implementing, and distributing patches and configuration updates through group policy (GPO) and Software Updates Servers (SUS and WSUS) in order to keep full compliance with all security directives and emerging requirements. Developed and maintained IT Policy and Procedure program to ensure information systems confidentiality, integrity, availability, to prevent security incidents and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks and data, utilizing direction from SPAWAR, DISA, DONCIO, and Naval 10th Fleet guidance. Conducted risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs through RETINA scans and password guessing software.Promoted security awareness by building and implementing training program for management and end users, providing education on current and potential security issues which ensured sound security principles were reflected in organizations’ visions and goals, and put into practice throughout the organization.