Michael Sherman Email & Phone Number

California, United States

Stafford, VA, US

• Support the CNSP Information System Security Officer/Engineer (ISSO/ISSE) regarding RMF, Asset Management, TWMS and CSWF
• Provide Risk Management Framework (RMF) support: o Coordinate with Navy Approving Official (NAO) for obtaining & maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO), both Site ATOs and System ATOs, including security control.
• Provide Asset Management support o Provide support for IT/LAN assets, VTC systems and printers for all Force shore-based equipment, ensuring assets meet all cyber security and classification requirements o Ensure.
• Support Total Workforce Management System (TWMS) and Cyber Security Workforce (CSWF) cybersecurity requirements for CNSP

Stafford, VA, US

• Assigned to assist Cask colleagues in studying for and passing their upcoming CompTIA Security+ exam. Laid out lesson plan and interim milestones for students, both remote and local.
• Studying for Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification (intended test date Jan 2020).
• Assisting with Cask Business Development (BD), client visits, contributing to and reviewing proposals.

Stafford, VA, US

• Conducted Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authentication (RMF A&A) system certification of SECRET and TOP SECRET Navy and Air Force systems at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station San Diego (NCTS.
• Led the U.S. Navy effort for an Authorization to Operate (ATO) via the RMF Reciprocity process established between the Navy and U.S. Air Force. System was a TOP SECRET communications system. 637 RMF security controls..
• Led the ATO effort to transition a Navy Classified (SECRET) Control Communications Service Designator (CCSD) communications circuit from DIACAP to RMF via the Navy RMF Bridge Conversion (RBC) process. A&A package work.
• Led the transition of a Navy NIPR (Unclassified) CCSD circuit from DIACAP to RMF via RBC. Achieved ATO.
• Led the effort for a site ATO for NCTS Building 1482 (B1482) in Coronado. Coordinated inheritance requirements of eleven subsystems. 539 RMF Security Controls. Package passed RMF Step II checkpoint.
• Assisted with certification of two systems to appear before the Fleet Cyber Command (FCC) / Commander 10th Fleet (C10F) High Risk Escalation Advisory Group (HREAG) for HRE In-Process Review (HRE IPR). Both systems.

Stafford, VA, US

• Project Manager supporting NCTS N6 Department Head, leading coordination for multiple projects.
• Project Manager for the $114M Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). Working as the interface between the Government and contractor (Schneider Electric), coordinated the installation of four Performance Optimized.
• Project Manager for Dry Pipe Fire Suppression (DPFS) installation in B1482. Interfacing between disparate Navy and Government agencies & the contractor (Southwestern Dakotah Inc), coordinated installation of the DPFS.
• Praised by the Deptartment Head (LT Simon, USN) in a letter of commendation “Mike…I wanted to thank you for your hard work, professionalism….your guidance and attention to detail…” Letter available upon request.

Stafford, VA, US

• Supported the COMNAVSURFPAC (CNSP) N6 N04 Force Cyber Officer (Commander, USN). The CNSP CRT works ashore and aboard Navy ships via Training Assist Visits (TAVs) to develop, promulgate and enforce cyber governance and.
• As a key member of the CRT, the CRT increased the cyber readiness of twenty-five U.S. Navy ships – 4-Cruisers, 7-Destroyers, 2-LHDs, 3-LSDs, 2-LPDs and 7 mine countermeasure (MCM) ships via remote interaction and TAVs..
• Personally conducted TAVs to USS SAMPSON and USS HIGGINS.
• Author of 53-page “How To” guide for conduct of a CRT TAV.

Stafford, VA, US

• Contract support to the Assistant Program Manager for Engineering (APM-E) in the Information Systems and Infrastructure (IS&I) division at the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). APM-E is CIV, NH-IV/GS-15, and at.
• Praised by the APM-E in a 3-page letter of commendation “I am extremely impressed with his (Mike’s) integrity, his respect for the rights and privacy of other individuals, his outstanding work ethics, his initiative.
• Developed a workflow system to manage the APM-E’s complex system of daily and weekly tasks.
• Worked personnel management issues, managing changes to the Organizational Chart of over 100 personnel.
• Reviewed engineering documentation to ensure compliance with the DOD5000 Acquisition Process.
• Business Development – Pink Team reviewer for Past Performance volume of Program Executive Officer, Land Systems Business, Administrative, Logistics, & Financial Management Support Services (i.e. PEO-LS BALFMSS).

Mclean, Virginia, US

• Supported Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Product Group 11 (PG-11) engineering efforts. Product Group 11 manages USMC Command and Control (C2), Weapons and Sensor Development.
• Led a team of eleven engineers (five remote workers). Was responsible for QinetiQ’s engineering efforts supporting the development, testing, and fielding of the Joint Battle Command – Platform (JBC-P) command and.
• As lead engineer for QinetiQ’s support of PG-11 JBC-P, 90-day evaluation noted “Mike has hit the ground running”, “orchestrated the team’s efforts admirably”, “no problem communicating appropriately with the customer.
• The lead USMC representative to the Security / Information Assurance JBC-P working group, ensuring JBC-P meets IA requirements. JBC-P is one of the first programs planned for Army & USMC reciprocity accreditation.
• Developed the plan and led the effort to meet engineering documentation requirements for upcoming acquisition milestone for JBC-P, an ACAT IV(T) program.

Washington, DC, US

• Responsible for determining the requirements (i.e. capabilities, criteria and standards) for the manufacture of U.S. Marine Corps Combat Identification and Command & Control systems.
• Responsible for the integration of U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army communications equipment.
• Requirements Officer for multiple U.S. Marine Corps celestial (satellite) and terrestrial communications systems (BFT, JCR, D-DACT, M-DACT, FBCB2), determining system capabilities and testing criteria.
• Supervised preparation of requirements documentation for initial system’s procurement process.
• Led first of its kind U.S. Marine Corps User Jury evaluation and testing for Joint Capabilities Release software. User Jury garnered user input that increased the interoperability of future software products.
• Led U.S. Marine Corps effort for converging international combat identification requirements, resulting in the 2008 Combat Identification Standard agreed to by the Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States.

Washington, DC, US

• Project manager for contracting, purchase, and installation of a $187K VTC facility in the main Pentagon conference room for Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Programs and Resources (Finance) department.
• Managed over $3.5M in Department of Defense contracts as Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Wrote multiple performance work statements and statements of work for both technical and service contracts.
• IT Project Manager for the $2.8M IT Support contract, providing the IT backbone for the $41B U.S. Marine Corps budget. Prioritized and supervised over 175 software change requests and deficiency reports, ensuring 24/7.
• Directed implementation of 69 Operational Security Directives for Microsoft and LINUX, resulting in zero security incidents over 3-years holding this post.
• Wrote Statement of Work / Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for the 5-year follow-on IT Support contract.
• Lead planner for business continuity planning (BCP) for the IT department.

Washington, DC, US

• Masters’ Thesis “An Analysis Of VPN Solutions And Best Practices For Use In Conjunction With Cyber Attack And Defend Exercises”. Designed VPN-connectivity for the school’s cyber attack and defend Bastion Network.

Washington, DC, US

• Head of Logistics Department, directing a staff of nine to accomplish building maintenance, hurricane disaster preparedness, unit public affairs, and equal opportunity program for over 190 persons.
• Managed operating budget of over $118K to fund 260 travel events. Zero discrepancies upon audit.
• Information Systems Coordinator (ISC), managing 41 computers, 11 printers and 72 LAN accounts.
• Help Desk manager, directing personnel in solving an average of 120 trouble calls per 6-month period.

Washington, DC, US

• Led acceptance testing of the V-22 Simulator, finishing delivery 3-months ahead of schedule and under budget.
• Designed user interface ergonomic touch screen layout for the V-22 Full Motion Flight Simulator.

Washington, DC, US

• Designated helicopter Aircraft Mission Commander (AMC), the most senior level of flight leadership certification.
• Lead planner for U.S. Marine Corps aviation for Operation Silver Wake (Albania) and Operation Guardian Retrieval (Zaire), the helicopter evacuation and planned evacuation of U.S. citizens respectively.
• Lead planner for U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps integration training.

Washington, DC, US

• Chief advisor to CEO for risk management; responsible for safety training program.
• Revised and published crisis action plan to guide the CEO in case of a squadron aircraft accident.

Washington, DC, US

• Zero discrepancy pre-deployment logistics inspection. Received Letter of Appreciation from CEO.
• Conducted squadron shore-to-ship on-load, noted by superiors “most impressive in four overseas deployments”.
• Camp Commandant for squadron Marines ashore for OPERATION BETACOM 94. Placed Marine Corps forces ashore, supervised logistics while ashore, and supervised retrograde of personnel and assets after the Operation.

Washington, DC, US

• Newly commissioned USMC Officer
• Range Safety Officer, Summer Detail, Annapolis MD
• Attended The Basic School (TBS), Quantico VA (BOC-7-90)
• Attended pilot training in Pensacola FL and New River NC.

Cio / Itpm

Ms, Computer Science

Ms, Business Administration

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

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