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Orlando, Fl, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Information Systems Security Officer/ Ld. CyberSecurity Admin. ./ Field Systems Engineer, 2009-PresentPerforms duties of Computing Security & Information Protection Specialist. Serves primarily as ISSM for classified computer operations.⦁ Defines global information risk solutions and security, create, support and maintain information security management systems for the National Defense Shield.⦁ Responsible for oversight of audits, system access controls, coordination and maintenance of operating authorizations⦁ Investigates and resolves computing security, events incidents and violations⦁ Ensures compliance with security program operating procedures and governmental standards⦁ Storing and disposing assigned classified materiale & equipment⦁ Rebuilds update & upgrades tactical & strategic systems⦁ Security education of employees includes participation in AFB/ NATO/ DoD:MDA training⦁ Prepares and conducts security program reviews, inspections and self-inspections⦁ Manage consultant teams, security systems engineering and security administration⦁ Lead Security Architect for Compliance projects and major IT Governance Risk Management⦁ Organization of programs for DISTCAP/DIACAP/DIARMF, NISPOM, NIST, ISO 9000 and ISO 27001/02. To include transition from one standard to another⦁ Participated in private workshops for C-level management.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

The IAO/ISSO is responsible for implementing and maintaining security for the IS on behalf of the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and/or Information Assurance Manager (IAM) and GM systems a classified C3I/BM system. Performs duties of Computing Security Specialist. Serves primarily as ISSM for classified computer operations.• Responsible for oversight of audits, system access controls, coordination and maintenance of operating authorizations• Investigates and resolves computing security incidents and violations• Ensures compliance with security program operating procedures• Storing and disposing assigned classified material• Security education of employees includes participation in AF/ MDA training• Prepares and conducts security program reviews and self-inspectionsUTC-Norden Systems - Programmer/AnalystProgrammer analysts combine the jobs of both a systems analyst and a computer programmer. Analyze user information system needs for sensory systems. Maintains computer systems and programming guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures. Develops and maintains applications and databases by evaluating client needs; analyzing requirements; developing software for sensory systems.

Reston, Virginia, Us

•Develop DIACAP Implementation Plan (DIP) that addresses all applicable IA Controls. •Prepare Tenant Security Plan (TSP) •Develop allocations of IA Control/IACIP responsibilities •Eevaluate emerging technologies to securely meet organization’s requirements •Develop Security Concept of Operations: describes basic security philosophy & ‘game plan’. •Develop a Security Design that describes details of how security will be addressed in system & how the functions, & IA Controls identified in Security Concept of Operations are allocated and integrated into system.•Ensure all final architecture designs address Army/ DoD IA guidance and regulations, provides defense-in-depth, and can provide required level of protection throughout system’s lifecycle. •Information Security Plan (ISP), system diagram, Hardware /Software / Firmware Inventory, Baseline Configurations, Interface & Ports, Protocols, & Services, Configuration Management Plan, etc. •Prepare Security Action Plans & Schedules.

Madison, Al, Us

Perform DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) Process (DITSCAP) for the upgrade of the Agile Common Environment (ACE), USN Commander 3rd Fleet (C3F) Pacific Communication Systems (PACOM) for SPAWAR San, Diego CA & Hawaii. Rewrote The SSAA for Phase II and Appendices F (SRTM), P (Findings), Q (Residual Risk Assessment) and resulting POAM as it relates to the test cases ran for the Certificate Test and Evaluation (CT&E), , per DODI 8500.01-E, 8500.2, NISPOM 2006 and DCID 1/21 and OMB A-130. Perform DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) to DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP, supersedes DITSCAP) Transition for the Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI) on behalf of NAVAIR, US Army & Air Force , as such writes , per DODI 8500.01-E, 8500.2, NISPOM 2006 and DCID 1/21 and OMB A-130, IA Acquisition Policy AR 70-1.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

(1998-1999) Systems Admin/Net Admin Camp Doha, Kuwait(2003-2007) Installation, configuration, performance, interoperability assessment, vulnerability testing, system optimization, inter-connectivity, operational testing for DoD C4ISR systems, networks & subsystems in Kuwait/Iraq and Afghanistan, theater of war. Maintain, repair, test, integrate, secure, & manage various DoD classified/ non-classified networks (SIPR/NIPR). System integration functions to include new overhauls, upgrade, and repairs. Programmed, diagnosed & supported various types of asymmetric/ symmetric cryptosystems i.e: common fill devices (CFD) to include KYK-13, KO1-18, AN/CYZ-10 Electronic fill DS-101/102 devices. Coordinated over the air transfer (OTAT) over the air re-keying (OTAR) Cryptosystem devices. Experience with Windows, Exchange 2003, Cisco Call Manager and 7900 series IP phones, Cisco PIX and SideWinder Firewalls, Cisco routers (2600, 3600, 6000, 7000, 7500) and switches (1800, 2900, 3000, 5500, and 6500), and KG 75/175, KIV- 7A, V-19/19A Cryptographic devices.

(1993-1998) Vinnell Arabia Corp/ HQ-Saudi Arabian National Guard Riyadh KSA - Telecom Systems Engr. As systems engineer worked with a variety of hardware and software that connect people through digital networks. Repaired, installed and configured telecommunications technology, including voice and data systems. As Telecommunications engineer maintained, trained and provided consultation for communication networks, preparing reports that inform clients of cost analysis and the capabilities of a system. In addition, implemented backup systems that ensure a minimal loss of data and functionality if something goes wrong. Other duties include system design and analysis, monitoring, performance analysis and security considerations. Est. Directorate of Information Systems.(2001-2002) Installed simulation trainer video gaming environment for Naval Force Schools (NFS), Naval Tactical Teams Training, 10 computer labs with 10 stations each, game controllers and game scenario development servers located at the Naval Academy, Jubayil Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA). The system was setup in three locations i.e. Jubail, Jeddah & Riyadh KSA. In addition, all installations were connected together for a massive multiplayer gaming environment. In the margins at each NFS installation a 2,500 seat LAN was setup to support the administration, Naval Trainers, Seamen and Cadets.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

• Managed engineering responses to customer deployment and production issues for EMEA, APAC & CALA marketing regions. • Managed cross-functional teams in resolving complex product security issues for three platforms B-STDX 8000/9000, CBX 500 and GX 550 Core Internet Switches.• Provided forward progress updates to the customer and to senior management.• Prioritized customer deployment issues by consensus with Business Development and European Technical Assistance Center (TAC).• Perform system, network, and subsystem certification and accreditation processes.• Drove root cause analysis including corrective action plans across engineering organizations.• Identified system Information Protection Requirements, and environments.• Investigated product design and implementation, test methodology, engineering, and quality processes, customer security support and service delivery, as well as customer operational practices in order to improve on an ongoing basis the quality of Lucent's processes, products and services.• Acted as engineering liaison to corporate computer security and customer account teams.• Established an Escalation, plan, process and procedure• Provided an interface for the security, sales, engineering, service, and marketing teams.• Directed the engineering response on deployment and operational product issues.• Researched and responded to requests for information about product, security patch and maintenance releases.• Acted to coordinate resources assigned from the broader organization (i.e.: CERT NPS, TAC, Escalation, Development, Deployment, Sustaining Engineering, Computer & Information Security and Customer Advocacy) to bring about successful resolution of issues.

Murray Hill, Nj, Us

• Engineered and designed for Lucent/Cascade switching. Providing on/off site technical and post-sales support to designated major carrier customer accounts (i.e.: US West and Qwest). • Resolved network problems to include security issues and escalated system, network, and subsystems trouble tickets. Performed documentation, and disaster recovery management functions. Developed and maintained a call-tracking database. • Supervised system integration, upgrades, overhauls, and new design projects. Provided on-the-job (OJT) training subordinates.• Developed network and applications provided engineering and computer security services for Lucent/Cascade switching products. • Perform vulnerability testing and implement safeguards, and countermeasures to secure network infrastructure for corporate and clients.• Completed secure network designs for customer application of Lucent/Cascade networking products. • Provided secure network design and modeling using various modeling and simulation tools.

Murray Hill, Nj, Us

Shared Resource Program/Project Manager:• Planned and oversaw the development and support of specific computer network applications (i.e.: Oracle/Clarify eFrontOffice CRM db) or functional area (i.e.: Int'l NetCare UNiX/ NT WAN implementation featuring regional HP UX, OpenView based NOCs (EMEA, CALA & APAC)). • Moved from Largo to St Petersburg FL an office of well over 300 + people and associate equipment over a weekend.• Coordinated communications equipment switch-over.• Administered to performance appraisals, salaries, hiring and budgets ($56 million) plan for eight Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) worldwide.• Responsible for coordinating resources, schedules and communication for systems development projects.• Developed project schedules and assigned tasks. Occasionally performed systems analysis, design and programming, but was usually there to provide technical assistance, guidance, training and leadership.• Served as liaison between user groups, corporate computer/ information security and systems management. Traveled 33% of the time.

Stamford, Connecticut, Us

Systems Security/Telecommunications Analyst- Provide information Assurance Certification & Accreditation (C&A) support to Army Centric Network System Engineering team designing the inputs to Modified System Security Authorization Agreement (MSSAA) per DODIIS DS 2610-142-01, DoDD 8500 series and Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCID) 6/3 and 6/9. Assist in determining elements of critical Program Information, drafting Program Protection Plan and Anti-Tampering Plan. Support C&A functions using the Department of Defense Intelligence Information Systems (DODIIS) DS-2610-142-01, Joint DoDIIS/Cryptologic SCI Information Systems Security Standards (JDCSISSS), DoDD 5220.22M, and National Industrial Security Program Operating manual (NISPOM). Evaluate system requirements against Statement of Work (SOW), Service Level Objectives (SLO), and System Security Specifications (SSS) documents. Generate System Security Requirements Matrix (SSRM), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and other security network design and architecture related documents. USCENTCOM/Theater Communications Control Center Forward (TCCCFWD)/ ITT Intelligence Systems Division – DoD Contractor – United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) - Staff System Engineer (GS-13) – CENTRIXS – ARCENT – Camp Doha Kuwait – (Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom) – Staff System Engineer. (Department of Defense Clearance: Secret/Interim Top Secret).

Directed operations of !nterprise iNetwork Services delivery department for telecom-munications networks of Advance America "Cash Advance," Ctrs. which operated over 2500+ pay day advance lending centers in 29 states of the United States and 18+ centers in Canada and Europe. Ensured client services are prompt and accurate. Responsible for design of strategic systems and service plans, procedures, system processes and promotions of organization's products and/or services. Negotiated 3rd party vender contracts. May have required a bachelor's degree (I had a Masters) in area of specialty - Computer Science and at least 10+ years of experience in field or in a related area. Versed in 10 domains of knowledge, especially as it related to Information Systems Security. Familiarity with a variety of telecom field's concepts, policies, practices, procedures and processes. Relied on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals & objectives. Performed a wide variety of tasks. Lead and directed work of others, and at times participated, especially during the transition from one office building to another. Worked hand in glove with MIS. Supervised a NOC team of at least six senior professionals, who inturn managed six and so on and so forth, some where Physical Security Specialists others were Domain Network Domain/ Systems Administrators, Computing Security and Information Protection Specialists etc. A wide degree of creativity and latitude was expected. Typically reported to top management - COO/ VP.

Ms, Computer Science

Ba, Forensic Psychology

60% Of Bachelor'S Degree, Forensic Psychology