Senior Information Assurance Analyst specializing in Information Security at the Enterprise Operations (EO) service lines. Responsible for provides information security support for corporate data processing centers which are comprised of data centers located in Texas, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Responsible for providing IA support for applications that support nationwide VA-wide programs including payroll and financial systems, Veterans healthcare systems, Veteran benefits systems, National Cemetery systems and VA internal Corporate systems. Responsible for assembling, tracking, and updating system artifacts for Authorization to Operate (ATO) approvals. Responsible for working with Application mangers, System administrators, Database administrators, and Information Security Officers (ISO) to achieve a full ATO for each application assigned to me. Responsible for reviewing the NSOC database scan, WASA scan, Penetration test, and fortify code review. Responsible for creating Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Executive Summaries with fact sheets, Quality Assessment reviews as Team lead for the Corporate Division for Information Technology, Service Delivery and Engineering (SDE), Enterprise Operations (EO). Key Contributions:• Accredited Executive VA Contact Manager application under NIST and VA Handbook 6500 guidance• Accredited Enterprise Operations Service Catalog application under NIST and VA Handbook 6500 guidance• Accredited Enterprise Software Asset Management application under NIST and VA Handbook 6500 guidance• Accredited Sustainable Planner application under NIST and VA Handbook 6500 guidance• Decommissioned Enterprise Infrastructure System Database Service line

Key Contributions:• Accredited the SABER 4.3.1 multi-level thin client environment• Accredited the Raytheon TCS Trusted System Gateway for multi-domain data transfer• Accredited NURTAC internal network production and development domains• Represents NURTAC in the IC ITE Cloud initiative• Represents NURTAC in IT Governance working group for SharePoint 2013• Leads NURTAC Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board (ERB)• Responsible for setting the standards for auditing all NURTAC IT systems• Provides day to day direction to IT contractor staff and prioritizes engineering projects.

Key Contributions:• Performed testing and evaluation of the Host Base Security System (HBSS) for the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI)• Vulnerability Management System (VMS) Manager for the Computer Network Defense (CND ) Team• Responsible for identifying new and emerging technologies in the IC Community

Key Contributions:• Security lead for the implementation of ArcSight into the Criminal Investigations network for the IRS.• Reviewed and evaluated security incident response policies; identifying need for changes based on new security technologies or threats

Key Contributions:• Provided specialized assistance on budgetary matters as they pertain to the programs and activities administered by managing the NDU ITD Operations Department IT budget. • Developed plan of action for contract renewal of software and hardware equipment as they become out of date. Ensured that the Operations Division budget was reviewed daily for changes due to operational needs. Provided recommendations for contracts renewals, credit card purchase, and training of employee’s based on current budgetary needs. • Provided expert technical guidance, interpretation, and implementation oversight of applicable information security policies, processes, and practices. Ensured continued operational availability and integrity of enterprise applications, systems, networks, and data.