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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Information System Security and Privacy Officer for General Support System (GSS) and several cloud-based subsystems.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior cyber security engineer and analyst for Information Security Program Management Office at independent Federal agency. Subject matter expert on information security risk management under NIST Risk Management Process and Framework. Review all proposed remediations to information security weaknesses revealed during agency Inspector General financial statement and FISMA audits. Provide training on security roles under NIST SP 800-39 and 800-37, review current agency policy for alignment with NIST guidelines, and assist ISSO for general support system during transition to automated cybersecurity management tool.

San Diego Ca

As CIO, responsible for all technology and security within small cyber security firm. Designed, installed and managed corporate LAN and worked with external consultant to design and implement technology upgrade. Provided help desk support to corporate staff. As FSO, developed and administered corporate security program in accordance with NISPOM. Managed facility and personnel clearances and sent visit requests via JPAS as needed. Established and enforced controls on access to facility, network, and files. Developed and administered initial and refresher security training.As IA Architect and Sr. IA SME, provided SCI counsel to System Engineer during system design and development, and provided senior-level support to IAM through initial deployment. Served as principal liaison to NAVINTEL DAO. Key contributor to development of hybrid assessment and authorization process based on the NIST RMF that combined SCI and collateral C&A processes. Helped develop templates for SSP, security assessment plan and report, POA&M and Continuous Monitoring Plan. Contributed to development of CANES C&A Plan that decomposed Transformational C&A Process into executable steps. Assisted Transformational C&A Pilot Lead in shepherding CANES through categorization, control selection, implementation, and assessment phases. Helped develop CANES SSP, implementation plan, and assessment plan, and reviewed security documentation provided as contract deliverables from system integrator. Defined certification and accreditation boundaries and helped define and document the system’s security architecture. Participated in Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR) to monitor security design. Led team that analyzed vulnerabilities revealed during system security assessments, and proposed remediations and mitigations. Member of on-site assessment team for first system deployment, and performed duties as NAVINTEL Trusted Agent to support system accreditation

San Diego Ca

Served as principal technical advisor to Program Manager and Systems Engineer. Supported development and execution of network security policies, plans, and procedures. Developed architecture roadmap and reviewed all proposed design changes for compliance. Conducted engineering design reviews with system and software engineers. Provided engineering liaison with resource sponsor and operational manager. Developed System Performance Specification (SPS) and coordinated design of block upgrade to Milestone C program to replace dedicated servers with Blade technology and server virtualization.

San Diego Ca

Supervised network design and management of global wide area network consisting of two shore nodes and 120 USN ships providing afloat network infrastructure to process and transport classified information. Served as principal technical point of contact to Designated Accrediting Authority (DAA). Managed router/switch configuration templates and screened all proposed router changes. Collaborated with NSA, DIA and ONI security experts to design a defense in depth architecture for Navy’s SCI Network Operations Centers (NOCs). Coordinated design of shore connectivity over multiplexed telecom circuits between NOCs and Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) installations at satellite communications facilities. Established and chaired program's Engineering Review Board (ERB). Coordinated requirements and proposed solutions for SCI afloat network service with engineers of interfacing systems. Developed and implemented layered access control methodology in shipboard network devices to sustain positive configuration control. Designed hardware baselines and developed router and network encryptor configurations. Analyzed Naval Change Requests and supported development of Engineering Change Proposals. Designed, installed and tested prototype data network on ships and at shore sites. Established and maintained configuration management system for hardware, software and operating parameter baselines and configurations.

Wilkes-Barre Pa

Designed, integrated, installed and tested prototype SCI data networks and communications systems. Supported Tactical Intelligence (TACINTEL) Project Management Office as principal technical advisor, and coordinated system upgrades and research and development efforts.

Vallejo Ca / San Diego Ca

Provided engineering and technical support to TACINTEL Program Manager. Managed revision of user-level logistic documentation and development of new technical documentation for follow-on system. Performed System Operability Verification Tests (SOVT) at network shore sites. Reviewed all system and software documents for technical accuracy and compliance to standards. Developed software program to declassify computer core memory boards during system upgrade.

Sonoma, Ca

Managed test facility hardware configuration. Provided software analysis and technical support in response to casualty reports and technical assistance requests from fleet units. Analyzed hardware and software proposed changes to determine impact to production baseline. Identified and corrected software deficiencies. Overhauled baseline test procedures. Provided technical guidance to programmers and Quality Assurance specialists during design and testing. Performed software loads for new system installations and provided on-site training. Developed technical description documents for software upgrades. Provided technical expertise to UK Royal Navy in support of their Royal Navy Intelligence (RNINTEL) counterpart to TACINTEL.

Uss America (Cv66)

Supervised maintenance of all SCI hardware and software. Performed system-level analysis, fault isolation and corrective maintenance. Managed and maintained the configuration of all SCI Facility (SCIF) hardware. Evaluated software deficiencies reported by shipboard operators and coordinated submission of software change requests to Software Support Activity. Coordinated system upgrades and testing during Complex Overhaul.