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Jacksonville, Florida, United States - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast

• Streamlined security control interpretation for technical teams, ensuring compliance with agency policies and proficient creation of accreditation documents, including security plans and risk assessments.
• Conducted comprehensive security evaluations, documenting system and network security postures, capabilities, and vulnerabilities in alignment with relevant controls.
• Played a pivotal role in ensuring agency IT documentation compliance with security policies and procedures, while providing detailed technical evaluations to the Information System Security Manager, reflecting system.
• Led vulnerability scans using NESSUS/ACAS, identifying system risks and protection needs, and actively participated in technical discussions across various platforms.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States - Fleet Readiness Center Southeast

• Optimized performance of Windows Server/RHEL systems, skillfully managing software and hardware upgrades, including releases and patches in both local and DISA Cloud environments.
• Led ACAS (Nessus) vulnerability scans, efficiently disseminating reports and updating the Navy's Vulnerability Management site, ensuring robust security management.
• Restored failed systems, conducted thorough cause analysis, and provided exemplary support to users, while effectively managing accounts in Active Directory.
• Maintained and operated multi-user databases, such as Microsoft SQL 2012 and 2014, and implemented a comprehensive data backup and restoration plan for NAS JAX and DISA Cloud servers.
• Collaborated closely with the cybersecurity team to monitor CYBERCOM EXORDs and IAVA/IAVBs, ensuring compliance and conducting rigorous quarterly STIG and SCAP scans.

US Army Reserve & Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Signal Officer

US Army Reserve & Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Signal Officer

Tampa, Florida, United States

Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) – MacDill AFB, FL

Charleston, South Carolina, United States - Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command

• Identified and reported critical IAVA/B/T & CTO vulnerabilities through ACAS (Nessus) scans, efficiently applying necessary patches to system baselines and coordinating with IAO for VRAM updates.
• Generated and scrutinized ACAS scans, incorporating IAVA and STIG findings, and contributed to the development of mitigation POA&Ms and Certification & Accreditation Plans, while also creating comprehensive SOPs for.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Balanced a return to law enforcement for retirement completion with night shift duties, dedicating off-hours to pursuing a master’s degree in Cybersecurity.
• Patrolled assigned areas, enforced laws, investigated crimes, and apprehended violators, while ensuring the maintenance of law and order and serving court processes.
• Conducted meticulous investigations into misdemeanor crimes, skillfully conducting interviews, obtaining comprehensive written statements, and effectively collecting and controlling evidence.

Tampa, Florida, United States - Special Operations Command-Central, Macdill Air Force Base

• Led a skilled team in managing SOCCENT's multi-tiered unclassified, secret, and top-secret networks, while serving as the primary contact for McAfee HBSS/DLP troubleshooting.
• Oversaw complex systems, software, and databases across Windows platforms, maintaining file servers and network access, and ensuring peak system performance.
• Executed system upgrades and service packs, developed robust contingency plans with effective backup and restore strategies, and adeptly communicated technical details to diverse audiences.

Bay Pines, Fl - Bay Pines VA Medical Center, Currently, C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center

• Provided top-tier end-user support for network systems, excelling in troubleshooting and maintenance, with a commitment to customer satisfaction and swift problem resolution.
• Monitored, diagnosed, and repaired computer systems, introducing innovative solutions in Windows XP and Windows 7, and established as the key expert for McAfee HBSS troubleshooting.
• Managed hardware and software inventory, including license agreements, to uphold operational efficiency and minimize technical issue escalation.

Tampa, Florida, United States - Special Operations Command-Central, Macdill Air Force Base

• Diagnosed and resolved customer-reported incidents, adeptly managing trouble tickets and escalating complex issues to Lead or Supervisory IT Specialists when necessary.
• Monitored system and device utilization, skillfully developing configurations for new and existing equipment, and performed maintenance and enhancements for both software and hardware.
• Formulated and recommended new or revised operational procedures and controls, aligning with the evolving requirements of system users for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Supported and maintained Windows XP and Windows 7 systems, including pilot testing of new systems, and efficiently managed telecommunications systems configurations for Moves, Adds, and Changes (MAC).

Iraq & U.S. Forces, Europe

• Led the planning, operations, and maintenance of numerous tactical communications networks, ensuring top-notch information assurance for LANs with both unclassified and Secure Internet Protocol Routers, enhanced by the.
• Addressed and resolved complex configuration, installation, and maintenance issues, playing a key role in maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of the Brigade's LAN infrastructure.

Iraq & U.S. Forces, Europe

• Led information assurance for the 172nd Brigade Combat Team, overseeing secure network operations for over 3,000 users and executing the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process in Grafenwoehr.
• Directed the operation and maintenance of equipment valued over $5.4 million, demonstrating exceptional leadership in managing a diverse team of up to 24 members and conducting comprehensive Retina Vulnerability Scans.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Cybersecurity

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Criminology