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Quantico, Va, Us

Leading the secure and efficient integration of intelligence information-sharing systems across government and military platforms. Specializing in system optimization, cross-domain solutions (CDS), and secure data exchange to ensure interoperability and compliance with cybersecurity standards.Key Responsibilities:System Integration & Optimization: Spearhead the integration of intelligence-sharing systems, optimizing interoperability across diverse platforms and addressing hardware/software challenges.Cross-Domain Solutions: Implement and maintain CDS to securely enable data flow between networks with varying classification levels, adhering to Zero Trust and Data Centricity principles.Secure Information Sharing: Provide strategic support for intelligence sharing among the DoD, NATO, and other agencies, ensuring real-time, secure data exchange.Expert Consultation: Advise government stakeholders and technical teams on intelligence-sharing protocols, risk mitigation, and process improvement.Cybersecurity & Compliance: Ensure adherence to cybersecurity policies, protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) of sensitive data.Collaboration & Leadership: Coordinate with intelligence analysts, systems engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to align solutions with mission objectives.Advanced Troubleshooting: Resolve complex technical issues related to intelligence system integration and data exchange.Documentation & Governance: Maintain comprehensive documentation on systems, architectures, and processes for scalability.Security Classification Guide (SCG): Developed SCG to manage classified information within the Trusted Network Environment (TNE) and Mission Partner Environment (MPE), ensuring proper handling and protection of sensitive data.

Provide Systems Architecture support for the cybersecurity program requirements with reviews, evaluations, assessments, documents, plans, and many other related artifacts for accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Submit recommendations to government functionals by evaluating plans and policies prior to implementation to expose and mitigate risks.-Provide Systems Architecture and Engineering (A&E) support by developing recommendations and oversight of engineering processes, design, integration and sustainment efforts for information sharing and information management systems for Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities supporting the Combatant Commands, services, external agencies, intelligence community, NATO and DoD initiatives.-Advise the government functionals regarding cluster file systems and other technologies to provide confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) for networks, data centers and applications. Also support the Requirements Review Board (RRB), Engineering Review Board (ERB) and Configuration Control boards with technical, process and architectural analysis.-Support software, testing, and validation procedures, programming and documentation. Assist with the design of customized software to optimize operational efficiency in cloud-based environments and help develop and integrate virtual storage console.-Provided insight and recommendations in the development of Enterprise and Systems Architecture practices, principles, documentation, and governance support. Participate in major program milestones and assist in identifying issues and ensure sufficient requirements understanding and programmatic considerations are included.-Identify, quantify, and evaluate the costs versus benefits of security functions and considerations to perform analysis of alternative solutions, engineering trade-offs, and risk treatment decisions, IAW NIST SP 800-160v1, system security engineering.

Sacramento, California, Us

Provide Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Support with daily engineering duties on systems and applications. Assist designing and implementing physical and virtualized appliances. Support network requirements to include the provisioning of oversight with the installation, maintenance, security, and modernization of physical and virtual infrastructure.-Provide acquisition assistance to engineering review boards (ERBs) and configuration management boards including Request for Change (RFC) preparation, technical review, and coordination.-Assist with the evaluation of recommendations relating to architectural direction and ssist in the evaluation of viable, sustainable architectures includeung virtualization capacity, performance design and management. Advise on virtualization high availability/disaster recovery solution design and integration. -Recommend Virtual Switching (Vswitch) design and configuration concepts for VMWare, Hyper-V and other hypervisors. Evaluate potential technology insertion to improve performance, effectiveness, and efficiency of program and identify potential long-term issues.-Review and conduct audits for long-range planning of critical cyber programs and projects related to a wide range of cybersecurity systems and issues, that span multiple FY budgets.-Monitor the status of designated Library Management Division operational systems and support the resolution of operational issues and track test events related software deliveries.-Assist with the production of documentation to support new development and acquisitions. Assist with preparation and coordination of delivery orders, task orders, requirements documents, briefings, and performance statements, as applicable. Review and evaluate the completeness of test plans and other test related documentation and provide feedback to Government and the development contractors.

Sacramento, California, Us

Racked and Stacked Data Center components, performed cable management and initial configuration and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks. Analyzed and developed IT systems security standards, guidelines, and procedures for systems processing multiple applications that require differing security controls, and are typically accessed by a moderate-to-large user community.-Provided security engineering support for technical implementation of security solutions comprised of the following types of tools and appliances; Network Monitoring devices, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, over 43 network security devices in all.-Select and align vendors to provide proposals on cybersecurity solution and recommend the most conforming appliances based on the pricing models, for example; Throughput, connectivity, number of users, features, length of usage and product support. -Offered advice and recommendations for developing and deploying CND and Network Operations capabilities Performed continuous monitoring and threat intelligence of the cybersecurity training infrastructure systems, integrated advanced forensic tools and techniques to mitigate Cyber-security attacks. -Conducted vulnerability assessment and established reporting criteria. Established security risk management plans and procedures that ensured risk management techniques were applied to all applications and systems.-Implemented, maintained, monitored, and analyzed activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities for a major wide area network. Monitored and assessed approximately 250 cybersecurity systems related to implementation and testing practices. -Conducted Network and infrastructure security evaluations, created Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Risk Assessment Reports (RAR) from continues network monitoring results.

Sacramento, California, Us

Directed the development, engineering, networking, integration, and testing of systems components found in the Cyber Security Operations Continuum (CSOC) such as: Arcsight, SolarWinds, Paloalto, RedSeal, F5 BigIP, Cisco Threat Defense, Cisco FMC, CSRv, Juniper, Forcepoint, Schnozz, BRO/ARGUS, TippingPoint. IXIA, NetCool, InfoVista, Riverbed, Fireeye, Niksun, BNC, RedSeal, Fidelis, JMeter, Ostiaton, BIVO, ACAS, AD, RHEL, Windows, Securityonion, ePO, ACAS, and HBSS. Established and maintained communication channels with stakeholders to deliver the analysis and collaborated on the development and enhancements for information security programs-training-systems-policies and procedures, along with the corresponding tools security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.-Implemented risk mitigation, remedial actions and training of 12,000 DoD Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) personnel.-Deployed and configured all Physical/Virtual components, and appliances required to create virtual Cyber Security Operations environment for practical application exercises within a Hypervisor (Virtual Platform) and VMware ESXi, (JRSS, ERDC, RSAF).-Conduct Development and Operations (DevOps) to deployed and maintained IT Learning Management systems (LMS) to enable realistic Distance Learning to reduce training expense through the reduction of travel and accommodation costs.-Developed effective and innovative training environments for all levels of Certified Network Defender (CND) training and Network Operations (NetOps) training.-Facilitated the diversification of training materials (interactive videos, dynamic presentations, live meetings, etc…), and fostered the centralization of training material and user statistics (results, regularity of attendance, progress, etc…)-Created course-ware for product-based, role-based, and scenario-based training.

Sacramento, California, Us

Decomposed Task Order Requirements (TORs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) to develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Requirement Traceability Matrixes (RTMs) for a total of 4 high profile cybersecurity virtual training platform development projects to support training events from over 200 different locations. Independently planed and conducted cybersecurity assessments of the security measures for DoD systems such as BMC Remedy using ACAS, among others.-Tracked requirements and provided statistical data, graphs, and charts to represent project progress and accountability, presented to the customers during Interim Program Reviews (IPRs), Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), and other project review functions.-Created programmatic objectives for 43 appliances incorporated in the JRSS training program as well as developed the plan for execution and managed the operations.-Worked with over 52 IT product vendors to deliver cost analysis of 60 licenses per program to accommodate 12 monthly training sessions of 60 students each (720 per year). Establish resource constraints to optimize the overall goal and business objectives.-Developed 24 effective and innovative training plans using the ADDIE model for knowledge transfer via a Learning Management Platform supported by hands on labs built within a Hypervisor/Virtual Platform and ESXi. -Worked with customers and partners employing relationship building skills, cultural awareness and sensitivity to establish a mutual support atmosphere in diverse and interactive settings.-Created plans to successfully completed assignments in conformance with company and government security policies and best practices to deliver training on site and abroad on remote DoD Bases. Drew on self-reliance and initiative to determine the most suitable principles, methods and practices, to leverage during every stage of assignments, with a high degree of intensity, and depth.

Led 10 technicians in the operation tasks of the MCRISS Help Desk, to ensure that every qualified USMC applicant was processed with 99.9% system up time. Managed day-to-day operation of the MCRISS Help Desk Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) in processing over 38,000 recruit enlistments and officer selections per year.-Assisted MCRISS operations officers in resolving user issues, troubleshooting trouble tickets that numbered in 24,000 per year. Through analysis and training development reduced the number of trouble tickets by 66 percent to under 8,000 tickets per year.-Monitored the automated tracking of information for 4,000 recruiters with an annual 33% turnover rate and over 400 recruiting organizations.-Served as a subject matter expert for the MCRISS application and systematic recruiting business processes to automated information systems and collected, validated, and assisted in the prioritization of requirements, new developments, and software system change requests (ITIL).-Served as a software acceptance tester and advised the project manager on the operational aspects of information technology as it applies to Manpower and Recruiting.-Planed, trained, and conducted a command-wide web-based system implementation (MCRISS-RS).-Supervised, trained, and assigned work schedules of seven subordinate Help Desk personnel.-Interacted with customers to understand and document requirements and to convey interface possibilities of the software also generated associated documentation, such as FRDs, SDDs, and SIAs for the Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS).

Researched, planned, coordinated, and recommended software and system choices for the TFRS program that supported over 300 career retention personnel. Demonstrated the ability to understand the potential and limitations of information technology. Ensuring strict compliance with Governance and Marine Corps Orders.-Worked with various programming languages, operating systems, and computer hardware platforms.-Translated user requests and acted as a competent liaison between vendors and IT professionals.-Interacted with customers to know their requirements and designers to convey the possible interface of the software.-Performed system testing with sample/live data with the help of testers.-Prepared high-quality Documentation such as SDDs and SIAs and created and documented test scenarios and results.-Created test case scenarios to perform system testing with sample/live data for application validation, recorded, and shared results through high quality documentation.-Demonstrated the ability to understand and capture the potential and the limitations of IT.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible for all levels of planning, training, deployment and employment of MAGTF capabilities to include the integration and synchronization of the warfighting functions. Supervised and coordinates the preparation and assignment of personnel/equipment in accordance with the Table of Organization/Table of Equipment. Responsible for the establishment, management, and operation of unit command and control of the 3,500 Marines assigned to Headquarters and Service Battalion, HQMC.-Created training opportunities and maintained the HR management system for 3,500+ Marines.-Provided input for the modernization of the battalion’s annual training plan based on historical data, current events and future operations that resulted in a 50% increase in participation.-Researched and analyzed personnel end-strength data ensuring unit maintained adequate staffing.-Created a comprehensive and modern standard operations procedure (SOP), used as the main document detailing the operations section’s role and responsibilities within the battalion.-Managed all enlisted personnel assigned to the BN S-3 Shop.

Washington, Dc, Us

Responsible to enact Marine Corps policy to classify, assign, and counsel all active duty enlisted Marines to effectively staff the active duty enlisted requirements of all worldwide Marine Corps Activities, by retaining only the most qualified Marines. Paying close attention to balancing the needs of the individual Marine with the needs of the Marine Corps.-Hand-selected to coordinate the worldwide assignments of over 4,200 Marines (from the armor vehicle and nuclear, chemical & biological military specialty fields) utilizing the Web-Enabled Manpower Management Support System Web-MASS.-Staffed all units deploying for Operation Iraqi Freedom to maintain optimal combat readiness.-Monitored and maintained awareness of actions that affected military manpower functions.-Demonstrated mastery in negotiations, developing compromises, as well as offering alternatives while keeping the best interest of the organization at the forefront.-Initiated and recommended actions in response to the operational advisory groups (OAG) request to create and implement revisions, new programs, and policies to improve manpower systems.-Coordinated daily with recruit distribution, military occupational schools, and Division Personnel Officers ensuring equitable distribution of personnel, world-wide staffing of 200+ units/commands.-Analyzed and evaluated rules, regulations, and procedures regarding HR and generated recommendations that improved military manpower systems.

Washington, Dc, Us

Coordinated and conducted Antiterrorism Force Protection training for 2,200+ Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marines Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and managed the schedule and allocated time for additional training.-Conducted anti-terrorist vulnerabilities and Threat Assessments for all ports of call.-Coordinated and developed the MEU’s integration into the 2d Fleet for NATO operations abroad and Operation Iraqi Freedom, resulting in no casualties or threats to the group aboard the Amphibious Ready Group.-Developed and implemented all required security plans, procedures, and instructions for the MEU’s operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom, ending our tour in no casualties or direct attacks.-Managed all enlisted personnel assigned to the command element BN S-3 Operations Shop.

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity Technologies (Cst)

Bachelors Of Science Completed July 2013, Liberal Studies; Management

Bachelor'S Of Liberal Arts Degree, Business Management And Psychology