Performs cybersecurity assessments for contractor compliance, will consist of reviewing contractor unclassified information systems as defined in the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Department of Defense (DOD) and DCMA guidance.Leadership: Effectively lead and empower a team to support the mission of the DCMA Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).Compliance Assessments: Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments for… Show more Performs cybersecurity assessments for contractor compliance, will consist of reviewing contractor unclassified information systems as defined in the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Department of Defense (DOD) and DCMA guidance.Leadership: Effectively lead and empower a team to support the mission of the DCMA Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC).Compliance Assessments: Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments for contractor compliance, aligning with NIST, DoD, and DCMA guidelines.Strategic Planning: Develop intermediate cybersecurity assessment plans, objectives, and programs, ensuring mission success.Advisory Role: Provide critical insights to the Group Chief, influencing key decisions and resource allocation.Performance Metrics: Implement and manage metrics for evaluating DIBCAC's goals and objectives, driving process improvements and resource optimization.Supervision: Efficiently manage supervisory functions, including performance standards, recruitment, disciplinary actions, awards, and grievance resolution.Team Leadership and Empowerment: Lead a high-performing team by providing guidance, motivation, and professional development opportunities, resulting in increased confidence and productivity.Cybersecurity Assessments: Conduct thorough cybersecurity assessments to ensure contractor compliance, aligning with National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Department of Defense (DOD), and DCMA guidelines. Show less

As a Quality Assurance-Policy & Evaluations personnel I support the effective and efficient accomplishment of the unit and conduct reviews and verifications of assigned.Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive cybersecurity assessment plans, objectives, and programs to achieve mission success.Advisory Role: Collaborate with the Group Chief, providing valuable insights and recommendations on mission-related issues and resource allocation.Performance Metrics: Implement… Show more As a Quality Assurance-Policy & Evaluations personnel I support the effective and efficient accomplishment of the unit and conduct reviews and verifications of assigned.Strategic Planning: Develop comprehensive cybersecurity assessment plans, objectives, and programs to achieve mission success.Advisory Role: Collaborate with the Group Chief, providing valuable insights and recommendations on mission-related issues and resource allocation.Performance Metrics: Implement metrics for evaluating and monitoring the accomplishment of DoD goals and objectives, leading to continuous improvement in business practices and resource optimization.Supervisory Functions: Administer supervisory responsibilities, including setting performance standards, managing leave, making hiring decisions, initiating disciplinary actions, recommending awards, and resolving grievances. Show less

Led effort to establish the HUD Security Operations Center (SOC). Designed and delivered processes to manage cyber threats, leverage threat intelligence to detect, monitor, and mitigate risks from external threats, and implement incident response capabilities to respond to and recover from cyber incidents.

Provided information systems consulting and network engineering services to a wide variety of private and public sector clients. Conducted audits and host testing in public computing environments for vulnerabilities and potential exposures to attack.

Identified and investigated anomalous log entries for impact on the security, integrity, and performance of the infrastructure. Assessed the current Information Technology security measures as they compare to security best practices, business objectives and state and federal regulatory requirements.

Conducted risk assessments on the infrastructure, applications, and systems to ensure compliance with policies and standards. Evaluated Feasibility Study Reports and applications for appropriate control measures that meet enterprise/industry standards and policies and standards. Provided input in the development of security policies, standards, and guidelines. Conducted risk assessments and penetration testing on public facing applications.