Monitor IT systems for threats, respond to security incidents, and collaborate with the internal incident response team to mitigate risks.Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, manage remediation efforts, and ensure the ongoing improvement of security controls to protect County systems.Participate in internal and external security audits, maintain compliance with regulations, and develop/update security policies, procedures, and guidelines.Manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, raise security awareness across the organization, and support the development of System Security Plans (SSPs).

Analyze and design application software by assessing user needs and evaluating existing software systems, increasing software efficiency while enhancing user experience.Customize and maintain new applications and systems by conducting tests, and effectively implementing solutions ensuring smooth integration while maintaining security best practices.Perform incident handling responsibilities by diagnosing and remedying system and programming problems using application code review, database administration/maintenance and system monitoring maintaining 24/7 system availability.Conduct system hardening and security evaluations of application and host systems using data from firewalls, packet captures, and network flow analysis following security best practices.Verifying all systems meet State, Federal, PCI, HIPAA and/or CJIS requirements.

Manage the 9 member desktop support team through training, evaluation and mentorship to provide the highest quality support.Create and manage device images, application configuration and inventory, and verify software and hardware security configurations.Assist with incident response by remedying CVEs found during regular scanning, reducing potential threats to the environment.

Develop and review project proposals to determine all requirements including timeline, budget and resources needed by consulting with all project stakeholders ensuring all requirements are understood. Create system documentation including system security plans, data classification workbooks, and hardware and software configuration requirements following various guidelines such as NIST 800 framework, CJIS, PCI and HIPAA. Consult with subject-matter experts and vendors ensuring the County’s systems meet all security requirements including PCI, HIPAA and CJIS covering over 100 production systems.Conduct risk assessments of all new and existing software and systems using various methods and tools to gather information and prioritize remediation work.

Experienced in leading technical projects from initiation to completion, including planning, scheduling, and resource management, which translates to effectively managing security projects and initiatives.Demonstrates proficiency in understanding and managing technical systems, networks, and infrastructure, providing a solid foundation for analyzing security technologies and threats.

Skilled in conducting thorough investigations, gathering evidence, and analyzing information, necessary for identifying patterns, anomalies, and potential security breaches.Effective verbal and written communication skills honed through interactions with diverse populations, essential for reporting security incidents, drafting reports, and briefing stakeholders.

Served as Airborne Sensor Operator and Mission Commander on MAISR (Medium Altitude Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) platforms.Provided agencies with real-time aerial intelligence and surveillance imagery. Operate multiple systems in a high pace, high stress environment while maintaining communications with the ground support element.Correlate signal and imagery information.Communication network establishment, management and maintenance in an austere environment.

Developed the ability to assess and analyze complex situations quickly and accurately, crucial for evaluating security threats and vulnerabilities.Honed clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written, essential for conveying security risks, incidents, and recommendations effectively.Acquired proficiency in conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, vital for preemptive security measures.Forward Observer (0861) - Performed duties incident to the planning, observation, conduct, and control of artillery and naval gunfire. These duties include planning, calling for, integrating, coordinating, observing and adjusting artillery (cannon, rocket, missile) and Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS), employment of LASER designators, range finders, and LASER guided munitions and coordination of lethal and non-lethal fire support assets to include mortars, artillery (cannon, rocket, missile), NSFS, Fixed and Rotary wing Close Air Support. These duties also include in-depth training and operating of communications equipment, establishing RF and Satellite radio networks for voice and digital communications, as well as operating Marine Corps fire support systems.