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San Diego, Ca, Us

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Security Control Assessor Liaison • Responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity capabilities and services, providing leadership, team coordination, and subject matter expertise in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and leverages the A&A process steps as a means for system authorization.• Review and analyze Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP).• Conduct required vulnerability… Show more Security Control Assessor Liaison • Responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity capabilities and services, providing leadership, team coordination, and subject matter expertise in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages and leverages the A&A process steps as a means for system authorization.• Review and analyze Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Security Assessment Plans (SAP).• Conduct required vulnerability analysis to support mitigation and residual risk determination.• Provide Risk Management Framework guidance and assistance to system engineers and program managers on assessment and risk-related matters, and make risk recommendations.• Review security requirements, products, configurations, and cybersecurity architectures for compliance with DoD policies.• Supports a general working knowledge of applicable assessment methods, such as Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)/Nessus, and analyzes technical test data. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

Core Competencies:● Understands the various types of malicious software and the evolution of security based on past cyber-attacks. ● Gained an understanding of key cybersecurity concepts such as CIA Triad, Access Management, Incident Response, Frameworks, as well as key cybersecurity tools including firewall, anti-virus, cryptography, penetration testing and digital forensics. ● Understands the key cybersecurity roles within an organization and the importance of ITIL processes. Have… Show more Core Competencies:● Understands the various types of malicious software and the evolution of security based on past cyber-attacks. ● Gained an understanding of key cybersecurity concepts such as CIA Triad, Access Management, Incident Response, Frameworks, as well as key cybersecurity tools including firewall, anti-virus, cryptography, penetration testing and digital forensics. ● Understands the key cybersecurity roles within an organization and the importance of ITIL processes. Have a basic understanding of architecture, file systems, and basic commands for multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Familiar with the concept of virtualization as it relates to cybersecurity.● Understanding of key cybersecurity compliance and industry standards including NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, SANS and PCI. Learned the role and function of server and user administration, as well as encryption, encoding, hashing and digital certificates as it relates to cryptography. Show less

San Diego, California, United States

● Expertly produced and delivered hundreds of intelligence products to support Naval Special Warfare operations and training, resulting in the successful execution of dozens of evolutions and safeguarding over 300 personnel and 20 million dollars of DOD assets.● Conducted over 200 hours of in-person and remote briefings to large key stakeholder audiences for planning and approval efforts. This allowed for improved leadership decision-making due to increased situational awareness, safety… Show more ● Expertly produced and delivered hundreds of intelligence products to support Naval Special Warfare operations and training, resulting in the successful execution of dozens of evolutions and safeguarding over 300 personnel and 20 million dollars of DOD assets.● Conducted over 200 hours of in-person and remote briefings to large key stakeholder audiences for planning and approval efforts. This allowed for improved leadership decision-making due to increased situational awareness, safety planning considerations, and flexibility for training and mission execution windows.● Utilized multiple meteorological and oceanographic sensors to obtain hourly data readings in data-sparse regions, allowing for greatly increased accuracy for supporting products and the safety of personnel and assets.● Upheld the highest information and physical security protocols standards while responsible for compound and building integrity while stateside and deployed.● Administered 80 hours of on-site and remote training on safety, software proficiency, financial planning, and security practices, enhancing the operational readiness and effectiveness of over 50 team members.● Demonstrated daily proficiency with full Microsoft Office Suite applications for data analysis, product development, writing and updating SOPs, after-action reports, personnel management, and incident reports. Strong expertise in PowerPoint and Excel. Show less

Germany

● Selected to fulfill a critical position as the sole IT professional for a unit of 150 Navy and Air Force personnel. Remotely managed security and patching of more than 8 servers. Maintained and updated 5 webpages, and 3 databases, and acted as administrator of 3 proprietary software for aviation hazard forecasting and weather briefings for joint force military and government aviation missions. Filling this critically gapped position ensured uninterrupted operations across Europe and… Show more ● Selected to fulfill a critical position as the sole IT professional for a unit of 150 Navy and Air Force personnel. Remotely managed security and patching of more than 8 servers. Maintained and updated 5 webpages, and 3 databases, and acted as administrator of 3 proprietary software for aviation hazard forecasting and weather briefings for joint force military and government aviation missions. Filling this critically gapped position ensured uninterrupted operations across Europe and Africa.● Effectively collaborated with 10 geographically dispersed aviation detachments and Air Force systems engineers to completely repopulate data, redesign and replace custom detachment dashboard pages, and coordinate temporary continuation of operation procedures with other entities after CONUS-based servers experienced a total data loss. As a result, minimal downtime of operations occurred, and changes were implemented to data backup procedures from my direct recommendations to prevent future recurrences.● Collaborated with 10 other geographically dispersed IT systems managers and Air Force high-level leadership to plan, develop using AGILE practices, and maintain current capabilities, and implement plans for future development. As a direct result of this planning process, 90% of systems have successfully been migrated to cloud technology, and multiple new software capabilities have been introduced and utilized in daily operations.● Successfully worked on routing raw model data (totaling over 10 GB per day) to a NATO partner nation fulfilling agreement obligations that had been previously overlooked for 2 years, and allowing for increased collaboration and support between nations. Show less

Germany

Uss Theodore Roosevelt (Ship'S Company)

● Initiated immediate action during a critical system downtime scenario while deployed on a ship. Despite the unavailability of a technical expert, I dedicated two weeks to independently learning Linux, utilizing technical manuals, and successfully restoring the system to operational status. The revitalized system played a crucial role in planning considerations and ensuring the safety of over 5500 personnel and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets.● Proficiently captured and… Show more ● Initiated immediate action during a critical system downtime scenario while deployed on a ship. Despite the unavailability of a technical expert, I dedicated two weeks to independently learning Linux, utilizing technical manuals, and successfully restoring the system to operational status. The revitalized system played a crucial role in planning considerations and ensuring the safety of over 5500 personnel and hundreds of millions of dollars in assets.● Proficiently captured and documented more than 5000 weather observations, enhancing forecaster accuracy, aiding in the improvement of weather model learning capabilities, and effectively communicating current conditions to five military assets in the vicinity.● Supervised the installation of 20 confidential network Ethernet drops, facilitated the deployment of three new software installations, and coordinated 12 hours of professional training for a team of 12 personnel on newly implemented software and programs.● Managed a budget exceeding $50,000, overseeing the procurement of supplies and equipment for an office comprising 13 individuals. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Certificate, Military

Vocational, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

Vocational, Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology