Joseph O. Email & Phone Number

United States

Amongst other things- performing the following in my capacity as ISSE:• Serving as the principal liaison between the OFR and supporting personnel for the specific subtask area (e.g., Security Controls Assessors, ISSOs, Continuous Monitoring);• Ensuring OFR goals are communicated to the task area supporting personnel;• Providing guidance, support, and supervision to the sub-task area supporting personnel;• Ensuring supporting personnel are properly prioritizing tasks and responsibilities;• Ensuring proper allocation of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable;• Ensuring proper scheduling of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable;• Providing the final quality verification/validation of deliverables prior to submission to the OFR; and ensuring compliance with OFR timelines and deadlines for deliverables and associated subtask completion dates.Key Tasks and Responsibilities• Monitor and analyzing network traffic, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), security events, and logs for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) and make risk based decisions to help determine appropriate action.• Assist in identifying and addressing unauthorized access, modification, or destruction of systems and data.• Perform vulnerability testing, and support remediation and other vulnerability management efforts.• Design, build, integrate, and support endpoint security initiatives that address common vulnerabilities and advanced persistent threats (APT).• Support Incident Management and Response in accordance with industry and Federal best practices, OFR policies, and procedures.• Proactively address changes in the external threat landscape that have an impact on OFR's on-premise and cloud computing technologies• Evaluate existing technical security capabilities and systems and identify opportunities for improvement.

Virginia, United States

Teaching various cloud and Cloud security courses.Settings up course work in online learning platforms including blackboard, CanvasGrading and provide feedback to students courseworkHelping and guiding students to resolve various issues such as lab works, understanding course concept

1616 Mccormick Dr, Upper Marboro Md 20774

Teaching various classes in IT & Cyber Security including the following:CompTIA A+ - preparing students to seat for the CompTIA A+ certificationCompTIA Security+- preparing student to seat for the CompTIA Security+ certification.PACE - Program and Career Exploration in Technology, mentoring students intending to have a career in technology.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Providing IT training in domain areas including but not limited to PC Systems, Networking, Cyber security.

Baltimore Md 21244

The Information System Security Officer is an individual with assigned responsibility for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for a federal information system or program. This individual would require hands-on experience evaluating, designing, documenting, implementing, operating, testing, and monitoring security and privacy controls that support the information system security and privacy program. Roles include but not limited to: Work with developers to refine security checkpoints in the SDLC and make sure information security risks are managed throughout all the phases of the SDLC.Use automated tools to perform source code security analyses to identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors in web applications.Provide FedRAMP requirements and guidance.Provide Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) support and subject matter expertise.Independently develop a variety of C&A deliverables including: System Security Plans, E-Authentication Risk Analysis, Privacy Impact Assessments, Annual Assessments, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, and FIPS 199 Security Categorizations, etc.Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones corrective actions for audit findings.Recommend system architecture solutions based on industry best practices and knowledge of Federal and organizational security guidelines.Performs periodic internal audits, vulnerability assessments, and Web Application testing.Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.Participates in special projects as required.

Falls Church Virginia

Oversaw the FedRAMP Certification & Accreditation program. Responsible for maintaining security posture of accredited SaaS Cloud Service System through Continuous Monitoring strategies and ensuring ATO remained valid. Amongst other things my responsibilities included:1) Created and annually updated the System Security Plan and several policies and plans documents including Incident Response, Contingency, PTA/PIA, Continuous Monitoring etc.2) Performed annual risk assessment for the Cloud offering working with a FedRAMP'ed 3PAO3) Performed continuous monitoring for all documented Risk in the POA&M document4) Worked with internal SMEs to ensure timely remediation of all documented risks.5) Responsible for interview and selection of 3PAO to perform the risk assessment6) Provided security support to various Govt. customers leveraging the Cloud application

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Vulnerability management for a number of government datacenters. Researched False Positives. Helped Government agencies to maintain acceptable security postures.

Providing IT support for the FSIS- a sub agency of the USDA.

Fsis Usda Washington Dc

Provided Helpdesk & Technical Support and some System administration Support to a Government Client.

Provided Technical Support/Helpdesk Support to a Government Entity.

Served as product support specialist, responsible for packaging software media for shipment to clients.

D.Sc., Cybersecurity

Completed a doctoral degree in Cybersecurity.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Association for Computing Machinery

B.Sc, Computer And Info Science

Activities and Societies: Upsilon Pi Epsilon

Mining Engineering, Engineering

Wasc/Ssce, Sciences

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