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Huntsville, Al, Us

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Experience:- Served as the Directorate Task Lead Advanced Cybersecurity Specialist for the TEAMS Cybersecurity Management & Computer Network Defense (CSM-CND) contract supporting the MDA Ground Sensors Directorate. Provided daily strategic and operational cybersecurity guidance to Program Directors/Managers, senior and executive leadership, and other stakeholders for various weapon and test systems.- Successfully secured DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authority to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Interim Authority to Test (IATT) for over 20 systems and sites. Leveraged Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and Host Based Security System (HBSS) in line with DoD and agency directives, such as NIST SP 800 series, DoDI 8510.1, and 8500.2. Ensured the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of systems, networks, and data by accurately selecting, implementing, assessing, authorizing, and monitoring all Tier I, II, and III controls through the systematic scheduling and execution of cybersecurity activities.

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Experience:- Served as an Intermediate Cybersecurity Specialist CND Lead consultant specializing in vulnerability identification, new threat exposures, and emerging security technologies. Applied advanced consulting skills and extensive technical expertise to provide full industry insights. Developed innovative solutions to address complex cybersecurity challenges. Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and security audits, advised on best practices for incident response, and implemented robust security measures. Provided strategic guidance on cybersecurity governance and compliance, and facilitated training sessions to enhance organizational security posture. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective security architectures and frameworks.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Experience:- Reviewed Assess & Authorize (A&A) packages, System Security Plans (SSP), and Information Type Survey categorizations (ITS) at the Program ISSM level for the Army's largest organization. Acted as the SME for Authorization To Operate (ATO), ensuring compliance with AMC and NETCOM standards. Developed Mission Essential Functions (MEF) for the organization's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and analyzed IT Contingency Plans for NIST 800-53 compliance. Managed eMASS administration for over 600 user accounts, ensuring 'least privilege' and availability.

Huntsville, Al, Us

Experience:- Promoted to manage a team of 16 cybersecurity professionals, providing leadership, making hiring decisions, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Designed assessment tracking documents for real-time metrics and detailed evaluations. Led the development of questions and control objectives for CMMC/NIST SP 800-171, streamlining assessments and audits. Constructed organization-wide CMMC auditing processes and created modules for an assessment tool used by over 20 assessors. Established and configured enterprise networks, including Domain Controllers and SQL servers. Developed new hire training for CMMC and NIST SP 800-171, and created business operation documents such as SLAs and MOUs.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Experience:- Coordinated security planning, assessments, risk analysis, and risk management for JWICS operations. Performed certification and accreditation by reviewing documentation and providing recommendations. Conducted technical security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance with NIST and DoDI standards, recommending mitigation strategies. Created SOPs to satisfy over 250 RMF controls. Served as site lead, managing a team of three, providing reports, and making hiring recommendations. Delivered monthly vulnerability reports to the Department of the Army using ACAS and HBSS, and contributed to identifying cyber incidents and threat actors.

Roseburg, Or, Us

Experience:- Managed eight government networks across 20+ U.S. and overseas locations, ensuring minimal downtime using SolarWinds and other tools. Maintained 30+ Ground Control Stations (GCS) for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and CTP/ATM networks. Troubleshot LAN/WAN, multicast, and VoIP networks on Juniper and Cisco systems. Installed server racks with network switches, patch panels, and hosting devices to support naval officer training.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Experience:- Managed a six-member IT team providing tier 1 and tier 2 support for 4,000 users and 1,000 devices using Active Directory and SCCM. Operated Battle Command Common Services (BCCS) stacks, delivering services like Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP, SharePoint, Exchange, and WSUS. Served as Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO), ensuring 100% IA compliance and achieving commendable inspection ratings. Installed and maintained network security systems, supporting classified and unclassified networks with 99% uptime during training events. Trained 25 Knowledge Management Officers (KMO), raising IA compliance to 97%, earning praise from the CIO. Developed and maintained SharePoint applications, leading requirements gathering and design sessions.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Technology Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance