Michael Atcherson Email & Phone Number

Hyattsville, Md, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Provided support for complex computer network exploitation and defense techniques to include deterring, identifying, and investigating computer and network intrusions; providing incident response and remediation supportPerformed comprehensive computer surveillance/monitoring, identifying vulnerabilities; develop secure network designs and protection strategies, and conducted audits of information security infrastructureProvided technical support for forensics services to include evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery, in support of computer crime investigationResearched and maintain proficiency in open and closed-source computer exploitation tools, attack techniques, procedures, and trendsPerformed research into emerging threat sources and develops threat profilesProvided technical support for a comprehensive risk management program identifying mission-critical processes and systems; current and projected threats; and system vulnerabilitiesDerive insights from data analysis, conduct root-cause analysis of operational issues identified by the data, and provide recommendations to remediate operational issuesProvided safety reports and data analysis to building managers to inform security processes.Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Responsible for a team of 3 to 5 consultants, reported directly to PM on performance, andescalated issues involving team members and federal customers• Sets the culture for the engagement team and mentored members in their careerdevelopment• Developed, and coordinated tests to train staff on Contingency and Incident ResponsePlans• Maintained hardware and software inventory for IT systems• Managed emerging risks associated with the administration and use of assigned ITsystems• Conducted independent scans of the application, network, and database• Provided continuous monitoring to enforce client security policy/procedures and createdprocesses that provide oversight into system owner actions• Coordinated with federal, state, and industry stakeholders to complete mandatory agencydata calls in a timely manner• Coordinated with clients’ Cybersecurity Staff to achieve and maintain the informationsystems; compliance and authorization to operate (ATO)• Communicated effectively with stakeholders across the department on a wide variety ofissues related to mobile/information security• Technical writing/creation of formal documentation such as architecture diagrams,technical designs, and SOPs• Monitored and maintained an understanding of the national vulnerability database• Tasked with researching emerging mobile technologies and products and the associatedsecurity risks.• Performed risk analyses to determine cost-effective and essential safeguards

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed and updated security authorization packages in accordance with client andFISMA requirements. Docs included: System Security Plan (SSP), Risk AssessmentReports, Security Assessment Plan and Report, Contingency Plan, Incident Response• Responsible for server infrastructure analysis, optimization, and capacity planning• Resolved complex system integration challenges and configuration issuesPlan (IRP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Plan of Actions and Milestones(POA&M), Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plan (CMP)• Performed security control assessments using NIST 800-53A, OMB A-130, and OMB A-123 circulars• Developed an understanding of system administration• Built presentations for briefing to federal executives that clearly communicated mobilesecurity mission requirements• Conducted comparative market research into vendors providing specialized serviceswithin the mobile security industry• Met and negotiated with various vendors directly on product functionality and pricing• Maintain strategic infrastructure architectural development roadmap• Responsible for server infrastructure analysis, optimization, and capacity planning• Resolved complex system integration challenges and configuration issues

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Liaison between client and External Auditor• Identified and communicated issues and opportunities for audit efficiencies and processimprovement to clients including the CIO and CISO• Managed and supervised Federal audit engagements relevant to regulatory andprofessional auditing and assurance standards• Maintained a working knowledge of and research findings regarding accountingliterature, trends, and technical issues relevant to the client's industry• Oversaw engagement management including managing the budget, resourcing strategy,billing, and collections and progress against the plan, timeline, and milestones• Participated in client and External Auditor interactions in a professional manner,including adequately conveying information gathered from the client to the ExternalAuditor

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Assessed the organization’s existing IT security program, work products, and tools inrelation to key agency missions, security goals, and objectives.• Developed, engineered, and implemented sustainable security solutions designed toaddress program gaps.• Assessed risk in relation to mission/business objectives and processes.• Documented security processes and status supporting security authorization (C&A)activities

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Organized/prepared data for Scattered Castles Clearance repository, based on anunderstanding of the data and department needs, and reformated, data to conform toprescribed standards.• Manipulated databases using SharePoint, SQL, and Microsoft Office Access• Prepared documentation of steps taken and programs written to facilitate data analysis.• Selected the most appropriate programs or packages based on format constraints, userneeds, and intended results.• Prepared data for analysis using software packages and original programs.• Attended Security Briefs with Multiple CIOs from different federal agencies

Oconus

• Technical authority/focal point in the fielding of Electronic Systems for the Marine Corpsin both CONUS and OCONUS locations.• Coordinated efforts of Maintenance Tech on-site including administrative, training,work-loading, and duties as required to provide team operations.• Utilized Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, and Automated Test Equipment oncounter-IED systems and applied comprehensive technical knowledge to solve problems• Managed User and Admin accounts on all equipment for outgoing missions and trainednumerous Corpsmen in the proper use and effective maintenance of counter-IEDSystems

Springfield, Virginia, United States

As a Junior ISSO/Security Administrator Mr. Atcherson assisted with a project that supported for forwarddeployed systems attached to NGA and DOD networks. He engaged in IT Portfolio Management, ITStrategic Management, Mission Partner and Stakeholder Engagement, IT Governance, IT PolicyImplementation, IT Statutory Reporting, IT Technical Support, and IT Policy Customer Outreach. Mr.Atcherson performed C&A and endorsed all NGA/MD systems to be within DCID 6/3 and NGA’s policies.Through test and measurement activities, he ensured the appropriate security controls were integratedinto products and monitored products and services throughout the system development life cycle, whilealso validating and verifying adherence to specified requirements. Mr. Atcherson also participated inregistration meetings, identified protection level, levels of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Toreceive accreditation that included CONOPS, equipment inventories, SARs, ATTs, OATTs, and ATPs, heprepared and reviewed several artifacts. Additionally, he provided weekly and monthly metrics to bothSAIC and the NGA customer and coordinated a contract site move for the C&A certification team. Otherduties included the continuation of support to the SWAP (Software Approval Process) team, searching forand reporting numerous vulnerabilities for different types of software such as java, JDK office andcreating/working on servers.

Bachelor Of Science :, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

It Security Certification, Information Technology