Michael Birch Email & Phone Number

Martinsburg, Wv, Us

Sterling, Virginia, United States

Fort Detrick, Md

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Directs personnel developing, delivering, and supporting Information Technology (IT) systems and services for the Military’s flagship hospital. Analyzes and evaluates system security technology, policy, and training requirements in support of National, Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of the Navy (DON) Information Security (INFOSEC), policies. Implements DON risk management (RM) programs. Implements risk management programs, monitors the compliance of security policies and procedures, develops and maintains system security accreditation documentation and supporting materials, validates system configurations to include new installations and/or modification, develops and maintains activities information systems security and contingency plans.• Develop and maintain the command IA program to include the architecture; requirements; objectives and policies; personnel; and processes and procedures.• Provide security oversight for the organization. This includes coordinating security measures to include analyzing, testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation, and review of information system installations.• Ensure information. ownership responsibilities are established for each information system (IS) to include accountability, access approvals, and special handling requirements.• Ensure the development, review, endorsement, and maintenance of IA certification and accreditation documentation, in accordance to current policies. A repository of documentation and all modifications are maintained with retention policies.• Ensure IA Officers (IAOs) are appointed in writing, to include their assigned duties and responsibilities identified in current policies. Ensured all IAOs are receive the necessary technical or management and IA training, education, and certifications required to carry out their respective duties.• Ensure compliance monitoring occurs, and review the results of such monitoring, notifying the DAA of significant findings.

Retired veteran

Virginia Beach, Va 23459-2944

Led personnel in providing and maintaining secure telecommunications using a complex array of equipment subsystems and all information systems to include local area networks, servers, and computers. Functioned as the Command’s accreditation action officer, focal point, and principal adviser for all command INFOSEC matters in compliance with governing directives and instructions. Analyzed and evaluated system security technology, policy, and training requirements in support of National, DOD, and DON INFOSEC, policies. Implement DON risk management programs.• Established the first ever Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) and (NIPRNET) certification and accreditation. Responsible directly to the Commanding Officer for all InfoSec matters.• Supervised the operation, performance, system monitoring, fault isolation and circuit restoration of communications suites in the HF, UHF, and SHF frequency spectrum's, to include; communication transmission paths, input/output devices, cryptographic devices, interface equipment and patch panels, multiplexers, modulators/demodulators, applicable system transmitters, receivers, couplers and antenna subsystems.• Managed all IAVA's and CTO's maintaining 100% security compliance in addition to: OCRS management, SCVVI tools - utilizing eye-retina to support network security compliancy.• Provided network security training to all 220 users. Provided expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues.• Implemented risk management programs, patch management procedures, monitored compliance of security policies and procedures, developed and maintained system security accreditation documentation and supporting materials, validated system configurations to include new installations and/or modifications, developed and maintained activities information systems security and contingency plans

Pensacola, Florida Area

Provide training and career management to Officers and enlisted personnel of the Information Warfare, Information Professional, Cryptologic and Information Technician communities. Designated Master Training Specialist (MTS) for outstanding individual effort and fostered a greater command training professionalism. • Demonstrated highly effective teaching skills and a comprehensive understanding of school management, training administration, and curriculum management. Developed and qualified individuals who possess advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities that enhanced the delivery of quality education and training. • Excellent instructor with exceptional technical knowledge. Expertly guided 20 students through the rigorous and fast-paced Information System Technician "A" school (introductory course) with zero attrition and two percent above the course average.• Bolstered the organizations community image through his organization and participation with the 2007 Escambia/Santa Rosa County Special Olympics.• Supervised and mentored staff and restricted and legal hold personnel daily duties. • Coordinated investigations and preparation for Discipline Review Board (DRB), Office in Charge (OIC) and Commanding Officer (CO) Mast cases. • His authoritative presence and integrity were essential in maintaining good order and discipline enforcing all regulations while leading five Petty Officers.• Implemented a “personal Values” program for restricted and at-risk Sailors and developed a database to track trends in discipline issues and training deficiencies, reducing repeat NJP offences by 30% and making better Sailors for a stronger Navy.• Coordinated the Annual Cultural Diversity Celebration attended by 1,400 multi-service students, staff, and civilians. Led military and civilian personnel in the planning and execution of this event host speakers and representatives from all over the United States.

Master'S Degree, Computer And Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Doctor Of Science