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Washington, Dc, Us

Columbia, Maryland, Us

Mclean, Virginia, Us

Owings Mills, Md, Us

Gaithersburg, Md, Us

Rockville, Maryland, Us

• Manage all aspects of Abt SRBI Information Security to ensure compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all other associated laws and guidance• Run and review monthly Nessus scans for vulnerabilities• Review all new contracts to ensure security compliance• Update management and all employees on newly discovered threats• Maintain, review, and update annually all existing security policies and procedures• If necessary develop new policies and procedures• Make recommendations for server, desktop, and firewall configurations• Employ USGCB configurations for all desktops and laptops

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Us

IT Security Consultant (contract position)• Provide thought leadership and SME support to the Treasury HSPD-12 PMO prime contractor Booz|Allen|Hamilton on the Identity and Access Management (IdAM) track • Deliverables include external FICAM guidance on best practices, End to End test plan for new program rollout, updating and maintain the Treasury PMO Transition plan • Attend all iCAM working group meetings on behalf of the Treasury PMO.• Manage Project schedules for multiple Bureaus transitioning to new PIV card management and on-boarding process• Assist in delivering 3-5 year road map for Treasury PMO focusing on FICAM initiatives• Assist in test efforts for upcoming Bureau transition to new PIV card management and on-boarding process

Manage MTIPS project for DOL transition to MTIPS architectureDetermine current risk for MTIPS project and report findings to senior level government officialsLead vendor and team to reach appropriate milestonesResponsible for all MTIPS project reporting to senior level government officials

Rockville, Maryland, Us

• Developed internal policies and procedures compliant with all FISMA and HIPAA regulations• Wrote storyboard and developed training script for company wide Information Risk Management training • Advised internal business groups of government regulated information security standards• Created information security trainings for various lines of business based on newly developed FISMA policies and procedures• Helped create SSP for organizational compliance with FISMA regulations• Developed Privacy Impact Assessment document to classify data on international projects• Developed Data Security Plan document to classify data on domestic projects for the Internal Review Board• Maintained and operated a SharePoint application for project management functions• Working knowledge of NIST 800-series special publications• Assisted with vendor selection process to identify a cost-effective solution to manage all categories of a major system change• Constantly identified internal and external information security risks• Participated in Information Security team lead meetings to discuss current initiatives

Milwaukee, Wi, Us

• Manpower professional specializes in recruiting and placing temporary and permanent personnel in the Engineering, Finance & Accounting, HR, I.T. Marketing and other high level positions• Provide overall direction, through management of staff, for the recruitment and retention of contract employees for Manpower Professional in parts of Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, & West Virginia• Identifies prospects and develops sales strategies to secure new business• Creating competitive analysis, coordination of presentations and proposals, in-office demonstrations, direct mail campaigns, and follow up activity coordinated within that plan/approach• Continually assess our recruiting approaches by implementing sourcing strategies such as networking, internet sourcing, community outreach, employee referrals, and college recruitment• Achieve profit results consistent with predetermined forecast/expectations• Effectively manage the recruitment, training, development, and compensation of Business Development Managers, Professional Recruiters & staff.

Recruit for Technical and non-Technical positions in a high pace, high pressure staffing environmentSubject matter expert for all security related positionsMarket ALTA ITS at all external functionsDevelop and maintain pool of available technical candidates via networking, referrals, cold-calling, jobs postings, job fairs, and intelligent use of recruitment databases Performing full life-cycle recruitment (from discovering and sourcing candidates, to matching, pitching and closing them on contract opportunities). Track all interactions with candidates on EZ Access applicant tracking system (ATS). Responsible for negotiating exclusivity, salary and benefits, start times and job responsibilities. Help train, mentor, and educate junior team members

ALTA's mission is to create relationships that last a lifetime with our clients and our consultants. We focus on understanding our clients’ needs and matching those needs to our consultants’ exceptional IT talents. Satisfaction in staffing and customer service is priority one.• Recruit for Technical and non-Technical positions in a high pace, high pressure staffing environment• Subject matter expert for all security related positions• Market ALTA ITS at all external functions• Develop and maintain pool of available technical candidates via networking, referrals, cold-calling, jobs postings, job fairs, and intelligent use of recruitment databases • Performing full life-cycle recruitment (from discovering and sourcing candidates, to matching, pitching and closing them on contract opportunities). • Track all interactions with candidates on EZ Access applicant tracking system (ATS). • Responsible for negotiating exclusivity, salary and benefits, start times and job responsibilities. • Help train, mentor, and educate junior team members

New York, New York, Us

Project Analyst• Charged with giving status reports to Senior Management on current and future projects and their impact to the business• Developed and maintain a SharePoint site that is used by several groups in multiple locations • To Research, Implement and Support multiple projects impacting the Credit business within Citi Cards• Interact with developers during the full project lifecycle, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and project implementation while also providing post production support• Cooperate with internal technology partners, and as appropriate with external vendor service providers, throughout the life cycle of assigned projects.• Review and Approve Functional and/or Business Requirements Documents.• Network with peer project managers and analysts in other business groups on inter-project initiatives.• Act as a liaison between technology groups and Credit business to help assess issues and develop solutions

Charged with giving status reports to Senior Management on current and future projects and their impact to the businessDeveloped and maintain a SharePoint site that is used by several groups in multiple locations To Research, Implement and Support multiple projects impacting the Credit business within Citi CardsInteract with developers during the full project lifecycle, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and project implementation while also providing post production supportConducted the majority of the User Acceptance Testing for area of responsibilityCooperate with internal technology partners, and as appropriate with external vendor service providers, throughout the life cycle of assigned projects.Review and Approve Functional and/or Business Requirements Documents.Network with peer project managers and analysts in other business groups on inter-project initiatives.Assess all mid release maintenance initiatives and fully test and implement the production issues with impact to CreditAct as a liaison between technology groups and Credit business to help assess issues and develop solutions

Terrapin Systems is a technology driven, people oriented leader in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. We help our customers navigate the complex world of technology by creating personalized IT and Web solutions to meet their specific needs. We are community focused and proud to have been recognized by the Washingtonian magazine as one of 50 “Great Places to Work” and by the Washington Business Journal as one of 50 “Fastest Growing Companies in the Washington Area”.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, Us

Rockville, Maryland, Us

Developed internal policies and procedures compliant with all FISMA and HIPAA regulationsWrote storyboard and developed training script for company wide Information Risk Management training Advised internal business groups of government regulated information security standardsCreated information security trainings for various lines of business based on newly developed FISMA policies and proceduresHelped create SSP for organizational compliance with FISMA regulationsDeveloped Privacy Impact Assessment document to classify data on international projectsDeveloped Data Security Plan document to classify data on domestic projects for the Internal Review BoardMaintained and operated a SharePoint application for project management functionsWorking knowledge of NIST 800-series special publicationsAssisted with vendor selection process to identify a cost-effective solution to manage all categories of a major system changeConstantly identified internal and external information security risksParticipated in Information Security team lead meetings to discuss current initiatives

Salisbury, Maryland, Us

Managed day to day operation of IT Intern programFacilitated training program for new Junior IT Staff and InternsTrained all staff on virus detection and removalResponsible for maintaining, upgrading, and setting up faculty/staff PC's Utilized teamwork skills to accomplish large PC rollouts and software conversionsParticipate in designing and implementing new software and hardware PC configurationsUsed SQL and Access to create an inventory/service request database for SU's IT DeptTaught classes on University IT strategy and policies to incoming students and parents

Salisbury, Maryland, Us

Salisbury, Maryland, Us

Supported IT staff in troubleshooting and upgrading all computers on the networkTutored faculty in one on one environment on many software applicationsHelped to run faculty workshops on Microsoft Office programsAssisted in running and maintaining Education based computer lab

Managed a highly extensive and active customer service territory in DC Completed warranty field service repair on various desktop systems Coordinated and ran the training program for all new employeesAssisted in determining and implementing office solutions for smaller clients

Irving, Tx, Us

Education record

Bachelors, Management Information Systems, General