Marcus Simmons, Casp Email & Phone Number

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, United States

As an Information System Security Officer, I was responsible for evaluating network accreditation packages per guidance and directives of network governing body and the AF; ensure modifications, exceptions, and deviations to information systems are made through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process; ensuring completeness of IA controls testing applicable artifacts are provided and evaluated prior to forwarding to the appropriate agency. I provided cross domain solution support per guidance, directives to ensure data transfers from classified to unclassified systems are free of sensitive date. I was responsible for monitor/audit status of compliance for Time Compliance Network Orders, Methods & Procedures Technical Order, Information Assurance & Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) with respective authorities. Building and or closing outPOA&M’s in eMass to maintain fixed controls issues. Maintained the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program while overseeing the handling, authorization and distribution data transfer material

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

As a Field Engineer I am tasked with the responsibility to provide 24/7 technical support for the customer mission requirement. Primary functions consist of working with software releases focused on improving the software tools and functions capabilities validating the tools and features functionality. Building repositories and documentation for the building and development of project images. Hardware installation in the data center requiring infrastructure sustainment and installation between data stacks. Provide technical support on LAN and WAN maintenance. Maintained computer and network systems administration ensuring the validity of maintained critical data analysis for customer usage between workstations. Applied monthly IAVA downloads and installation on all systems for the customer network devices. Applying the required COTS and No-COTS software allowing the customer to have the most current and secure patches giving them the best available options to perform required missions consisting of but not limited to McAfee ePO and its intrusion prevention system controls.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

As a Cyber Network Security Technician, Sensor Technician, Mr. Simmons provides 24/7/365 support ensuring network access and connectivity supporting multiple security platforms as well as sensors used to monitor traffic over multiple Air Force Network Gateways. Sensor Technicians provide Wide Area Network (WAN) sensor operations and maintenance support functions for 33 NWS DCO distributed mission equipment. They are responsible for installation for installation, operation, maintenance, and management of the DCIO sensor fleet of the network intrusion Detection Sensors (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Sensors (IPS) and troubleshoot IDS/IPS sensors/Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA), and database outages to restore connectivity or repair hardware outages. Sensor technicians maintain IDS/IPS sensors, build and maintain IDS/IPS configurations, and ensure signatures are properly placed and maintained on sensors. They also provide rapid support for operators experiencing technical difficulties with client software, test and install signatures, software updates, and patches as they are released from the vendor. Sensor technicians are responsible for 4 main areas, NIPR IPS/IDS/SIPR IPS/IDS, SIEM, and JRSS. NIPR IPS/IDS sensor technicians are responsible for monitoring and sustaining ENFAAS, Cybersecurity service provider (CSSP) Mission, and IOP devices/connectors. The ENFASS sensor technicians must gather and break out processes on the manager, review individual system health files, and troubleshoot feeds and queries. For the CSSP Mission they must monitor and sustain CSSP Palo Alto’s while, also updating signatures on the Palo Alto. Under IOP, sensor technicians are responsible for monitoring and sustaining Fidelis AirGaps updates.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Fort Gordon, Georgia

Fort Gordon, Ga

Army Instructor specializing in the implementation and developmental blocks of instruction. Combining experienced based instruction with formal blocks of instruction to train on tactical communications equipment. Responsible for providing purpose and direction to IT Security Soldiers focused on Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) responsibilities and guidelines. Along with the transfer of communication and data throughout the various platforms.

South Korea

As a Signal Support supervisor, I was responsible for the installation oversight of satellite communications systems for both High Frequency (HF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communications. Also installed and maintained the operations of satellite imagery systems ensuring the operational success of command oversight doing mission movements. Processed numerous packets with overview getting personnel accounts created for the Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), Non Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) networks.

Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Served as a Communications Supervisor and responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of High Frequency (HF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF), and Satellite Communication (SATCOM) radio systems in support of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the US Army South (ARSOUTH). Planned and executed communication support to ARSOUTH humanitarian and medical readiness operations throughout Central and South America to include the Caribbean. Consistently oversaw 100% accountability of facilities and equipment valued at over $2M.Supervised the maintenance and care of equipment worth more than $3M with zero losses or damages. Actively provided expert knowledge and mentorship on COMSEC; leading to a 100% rating during U.S. Army South's COMSEC Audits.

Fort Sam Houston, Texas

Fort Wainwright, Alaska

Consolidated and reported network operational statistics to high headquarters. Created and organized working aids for the usage of various systems and databases. Provided entities within the Intelligence Community with operational analysis to be used in high-level command briefs. Worked in conjunction with software development team utilizing C++ and Python to validate our software systems distributed to subordinate organizations validating our ability to communicate via secure browsers. Performed signals analysis and oversaw functionality of several collection systems for Intrusion Detection/Intrusion Prevention purposes regarding live, 24/7 watch missions during high priority events. Assisted with providing information to forward deployment teams and other agencies within Intelligence Community. Reviewed completed work assignments to ensure that all procedures, specifications, and deadlines were met, and users, as well as managerial staff, were satisfied. Processed and issued COMSEC for this system throughout the Brigade spectrum covering a range of 3500 Soldiers and civilians in garrison command during training exercises, Iraq and Afghanistan. Performed network scans using Nessus tools to further identify system vulnerability concerns to quarantine devices. Performed working functions leading our system administrators in managing and maintaining critical device lists and providing support information to the (HBSS) section implementing further security controls.