Kenneth P. Email & Phone Number

Washington Navy Yard, Dc, Us

As the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) for NAVSEA, I am honored to support the Cybersecurity Directorate (SEA 03) by leading key divisions responsible for safeguarding critical Navy assets. This position involves direct oversight and accountability in three pivotal areas:1. Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO):Spearheading proactive measures to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats across NAVSEA’s infrastructure, ensuring continuous defense of mission-critical systems.2. Defensive Cyber Architecture (DCA):Overseeing the design and implementation of secure infrastructure to protect NAVSEA’s data and systems, with a focus on establishing resilient defenses tailored to the Navy’s unique operational requirements.3. Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC):Directing strategic cyber planning, threat response, and crisis management to maintain NAVSEA’s readiness against cyber adversaries, with a mandate to provide swift and coordinated response to potential threats.Key Responsibilities:Cyber Defense and Readiness of Naval Maintenance Facilities:This includes Ship Repair Facilities (SRFs), Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Centers (FD-RMCs), Shipyards, and Warfare Centers. My team and I work to secure the cyber environment supporting maintenance and engineering, ensuring sustained operational support for the fleet.Leadership and Collaboration:In this role, I work closely with internal and external stakeholders across the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity agencies, leading a team dedicated to meeting the Navy’s rigorous standards for cybersecurity readiness and resilience. My goal is to foster a secure operational environment that aligns with NAVSEA’s mission, ensuring our systems remain robust in the face of evolving threats.

Downers Grove, Il, Us

I have been deemed qualified to represent specific CompTIA certifications based on relevant and strong expertise, knowledge, and experience in particular areas. The purpose of SMEs is to assist in the development phases of CompTIA's certification exams.

Downers Grove, Il, Us

Adelphi, Maryland, Us

Associate Professor of Cybersecurity and Information SystemsEducational Delivery: Spearheaded comprehensive educational experiences through face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats, catering to a diverse body of students pursuing degrees in Information Security and Systems.Course Instruction: Instruct an annual load of 30 credits across pivotal subjects within the Cybersecurity and Information Systems domains, including critical courses such as CMIT-2395 (Intro to Linux) and CMIT-2450 (Linux Administration).Curriculum Development: Craft meticulously designed assignments that align with the students' cybersecurity/computer science curriculum and enhance their real-world applicability and understanding of the discipline.Student Engagement: Employ active and collaborative learning strategies to deeply engage students, fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Academic Support: Provide unwavering support and mentorship to students outside of classroom hours, ensuring their academic success and personal growth as future professionals in the cybersecurity field.Technology Integration: Effectively leverage leading Learning Management Systems (LMS), including Blackboard, Docaybo, and Canvas, to facilitate a seamless and interactive educational experience, demonstrating proficiency in contemporary educational technologies.

La Plata, Md, Us

Professor of Cybersecurity and Computer Science. Diverse Teaching Modalities: Deliver a comprehensive educational experience through various teaching formats, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and Hybrid classes tailored for students pursuing degrees in Information Security.Comprehensive Course Instruction: Annually teach 30 credits within the dynamic fields of Cybersecurity and Computer Science, contributing significantly to our future cybersecurity professionals' foundational and advanced knowledge.Specialized Course Leadership: Direct vital courses such as ITS-1960 (Intro to Linux), ITS-2500 (Ethical Hacking & Pentesting), ITS-2511 (Networking I), and ITS-2516 (Networking II), equipping students with critical technical skills and theoretical knowledge.Curriculum Development: Design engaging and practical assignments closely aligned with the Cybersecurity and Computer Science disciplines, enhancing students' learning experience and preparing them for real-world challenges.Active Learning Advocacy: Foster a stimulating learning environment through active and collaborative teaching methods, encouraging students to engage deeply with the material and develop critical thinking skills.Student Support and Mentoring: Offer dedicated support and guidance to students beyond the classroom, ensuring their academic and personal success within the college environment.Technology Integration in Education: Utilize advanced Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Blackboard, Docaybo, and Canvas to enhance the learning experience, demonstrating a commitment to innovative teaching and learning strategies.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Management: Lead a team of security analysts and engineers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of expertise and operational efficiency.Incident Response: Develop and implement robust incident response protocols to identify, contain, and remediate security incidents promptly.Threat Intelligence: Integrate threat intelligence sources into our security operations to proactively identify and mitigate potential threats.Security Monitoring: Oversee monitoring of security events and alerts, ensuring timely detection and response to suspicious activities.Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, preparing detailed reports for executive management and stakeholders.SIEM Management: Optimize the configuration and performance of Splunk Enterprise SIEM, ensuring comprehensive visibility and actionable insights across all monitored environments.Process Improvement: Continuously refine and enhance SOC processes, leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Collaboration: Work closely with other IT and security teams to coordinate efforts, share knowledge, and implement best practices for overall organizational security.

Herndon, Virginia, Us

• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify and align information protection needs within IS and Network Environments with cybersecurity requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.• Developed tailored security architectures for IS and Network Environments, integrating robust cybersecurity measures to address specific needs and challenges.• Led the design and implementation of security solutions, including Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), to fortify IS and Network Environments, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of data.• Implemented network security measures to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation, addressing hardware, operating systems, and software applications as per cybersecurity requirements.• Devised and deployed targeted cybersecurity countermeasures to enhance the resilience of IS and Network Environments against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.• Provided expert guidance and leadership in enterprise architecture and solutions engineering, driving innovation and value delivery while managing programs focusing on high-performance outcomes and impactful KPIs.• Leveraged a diverse toolkit including Terraform, Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef, vSphere, VMWare Cloud Director, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, GitHub, Docker, and Podman to streamline DevSecOps and automation practices, creating efficiencies in deployment processes through the creation of golden Windows images and RedHat Custom Kickstart ISO images.

Washington, Dc, Us

Cybersecurity Expertise for U.S. Naval Research Laboratory: Offer comprehensive onsite and remote network support, ensuring robust security and maintenance for the Cyber Security Special Access Programs Division. Implement state-of-the-art situational awareness strategies to safeguard sensitive information.Lead Linux Systems Administrator: Oversee all NRL Linux information systems, demonstrating unparalleled expertise in managing and securing complex Linux environments, with a focus on SUSE and Red Hat distributions.Information Systems Security Management: Appointed as the Information Systems Security Manager for NRL (ISSM), overseeing the cybersecurity framework and ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of systems.Cybersecurity Program Leadership: Spearheaded the cybersecurity program for the overarching SCI systems, adopting cutting-edge security practices and technologies to protect critical information assets.Risk Management and Continuous Monitoring: Employ the Risk Management Framework (RMF) using NIST 800-37 guidelines. Conduct comprehensive assessments continuous monitoring, and engage with system owners and ISSOs to ensure rigorous security control compliance.Intrusion Detection and Vulnerability Assessment: Collaborate with Security Operation Center Analysts to utilize tools like SNORT and TENABLE for IDS/IPS, analyzing network traffic and logs to detect and respond to threats. Utilize NESSUS and Nmap for vulnerability scanning and mitigation strategies.Security Controls Assessment Leadership: Function as a critical security controls assessor (SCA) within the Assessments and Authorizations process, encompassing scanning, documentation, and analysis. Address current threats to information security by analyzing findings and maintaining metrics for enhanced security posture.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Remote Software System Management: Offer expert remote maintenance and management for complex software systems, supporting the Department of Logistics Agency with high efficiency and reliability.Windows Server Administration: Skillfully administer, manage, and maintain Windows Servers across an extensive Enterprise Network, ensuring optimal performance and security.System Updates and Patches: Execute precise installation of application patches and releases across development, test, stage, and production environments to maintain system integrity and performance.System Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, providing guidance and support for assigned systems.DoD STIGs Compliance: Administer and manage Department of Defense Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on all assigned equipment and software, upholding stringent security standards.Software and Security Maintenance: Lead the installation of new software releases, system upgrades, and patches, addressing software issues and Information Assurance Vulnerabilities (IAVs) to ensure system resilience.SQL Database Optimization: Perform advanced database tuning and administration on SQL Databases via Windows 2012R2/2016/2019 platforms, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.User Account Management: Administer, manage, and audit user accounts within UiPath Orchestrator, ensuring secure and efficient access controls.System Auditing Authority: Hold approval authority for auditing system user accounts and functions, reinforcing system security and compliance.SPLUNK SIEM Analysis: Utilize SPLUNK SIEM to correlate real-time events and troubleshoot issues within an Enterprise Network, enhancing operational awareness and response.System Upgrades: Lead the installation of RPMs, patches, and OS kernel version upgrades as necessary, including BIOS firmware upgrades during annual kernel patching schedules, to ensure hardware and software are up-to-date.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Advanced Network Security for the USMC: Deliver vital onsite network security maintenance and situational awareness for the United States Marine Corps, both CONUS and OCONUS, safeguarding critical communications and data.IPS/Firewall Device Management: Expertly administer, manage, and maintain IPS/Firewall devices across an expansive Enterprise Network, ensuring robust security defenses.Comprehensive Patch and Capacity Management: Oversee Windows Server and RedHat Linux patch management, capacity planning, and event alert responses, maintaining systems at peak performance.System Reliability Excellence: Achieve system uptime of 99.39% by strategically maintaining systems within SLA standards, ensuring consistent availability and reliability.Efficient Ticket Resolution: Successfully resolve over 100 ticket cases monthly, achieving a first-time resolution rate of over 70%, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and customer service.DoD Compliance and Equipment Repurposing: Implement DoD level STIGs and repurpose government-owned equipment for use by U.S. service members, optimizing resources while maintaining security compliance.Virtual and Physical System Management: Create and manage both virtual and physical systems within Windows Server and RedHat Linux Enterprise environments, showcasing versatility and technical proficiency.RedHat Linux Server Administration: Administer and manage RedHat Linux Servers, databases, and user accounts, ensuring operational efficiency and security.IPS/IDS and Cisco NGFW Installation Supervision: Supervise the installation of McAfee IPS/IDS sensors and Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), enhancing network security posture.Proactive System and Device Monitoring: Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues within Cisco devices and Windows systems, maintaining optimal network health and performance.

Piscataway, Nj, Us

Developing the framework for IEEE technical disciplines and U.S. Government Agency technical goalsMaintains a working database with organization capabilities and needs Creating, compiling, and producing; spreadsheets, reports, fact sheets, white papers, and briefingsOver 1000 hours of service

Hanover, Md, Us

-Providing ITSM to the United States Air Force and aiding the roll out of their Enterprise IT as a Service helpdesk CONUS/OCONUS.-Staying on the cutting edge of technology with programs like Service Now and Remedy. Allowing for a more interactive troubleshooting experience.-Working with a team of 18 remote personnel in order to provide uninterrupted service to our nation's service members. -Handling over 1,000 Ticket cases per week not only to adhere to the customer’s SLA but to ensure a proficient degree of service.

Hanover, Md, Us

Routinely conducted Tier 2 & 3 maintenance for the U.S. Navy's Southeast MEDCOM region, ensuring their network of over 30,000 users the uptime that was agreed upon within our SLA Staying on the cutting edge of technology with programs like Dameware. Allowing for remote troubleshooting on a daily basisWorked habitually with Naval Medical propitiatory applications such as Composite Health Care System (CHCS) and Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA) in order to further customer readiness and support the contracts needsCreated, Revoked, and Edited user accounts through the use of Active Roles (Directory) to meet the needs of my customers, while also adhering to change management policies

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Operated the UAS and Ground Control Station (GCS) systems as well as mission planning, launching, remote piloting, and recovering the aerial system. Prepared and conducted air reconnaissance missions operating the sensor/payload in Electro-Optical (EO) or Infrared (IR)for target identification. Performed pre-flight checks, directs site selection of GCS and Mission Planning Section (MPS); controlled the UAS platform as a Mission Coordinator; supervised mission planning using maps, terrain studies, and intelligence reports.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

10th Mountain Garrison Onboarding Representative.To further the mission of the 10th Mountain light infantry Division through superior customer service. Responding to soldier inquiries and taking appropriate action with guidence from management. Monthly onboarding and off boarding of approximately 500 soldiers and base personnel.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Coordinated with Air Traffic Contoll (ATC) for flight clearance and airspace during conus and oconus missions. Responsible for the training, health and welfare of flight crew; responsible for conducting daily flight operations.

Budgeting monthly expenses and overseeing profit/loss situations.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Information Securities

Scholarship Track (Gsec & Gcih), Cybersecurity

Master'S Degree, Cybersecurity & Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Technology

Undergraduate Certificate, Computer Networking

Associates Of Applied Science, Uas Operation

Uas Instruction Course