Nicholas Woods Email & Phone Number

Falls Church, Virginia, Us

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) – eMASS Knowledge and experience in assessing security controls for Authorization to Operate (ATO).• Working knowledge of Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).• Performing Information Security Continuous Monitoring• Managing/Updating POA&M and mitigating vulnerability risks based on categories I, II, III• Experience performing Information Assurance Impact Assessments.• Software and Hardware approval assessment for Authorization to Operate (ATO).• Coordinate with systems administrators to resolve systems security incidents, mitigate system security vulnerabilities and provide detailed reports to management.• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment/Management in a DoD enterprise environment.

Seaside, Ca, Us

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) – eMASS Knowledge and experience in assessing security controls for Authorization to Operate (ATO).• Working knowledge of Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).• Managing/Updating POA&M and mitigating vulnerability risks based on categories I, II, III• Coordinate with systems administrators to resolve systems security incidents, mitigate system security vulnerabilities and provide detailed reports to management.• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment/Management in a DoD enterprise environment.

Aliso Viejo, Ca, Us

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) – eMass knowledge and experience in assessing security controls.• DISA STIG assessment and management.• Software and Hardware approval assessment for Authorization to Operate (ATO).• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment/Management in a DoD enterprise environment.• Experience performing Information Assurance Impact Assessments.• Host Based Security System (HBSS/McAfee ePO) assessment, policy management, troubleshooting.• Incident Response Management.• Monitoring and reporting on IAVA and IAVM progress by specified deadlines.• Coordinate with systems administrators to resolve systems security incidents, mitigate system security vulnerabilities and provide detailed reports to management.• Software Knowledge: NMAP, ACAS, (Nessus) security scanners, HBSS (McAfee EPO).

Vienna, Virginia, Us

Information Assurance Engineer/Systems AdministratorDirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) at DMDC Seaside, CAApril 2017-Present• Manage Vulnerability and SCAP patching reporting and compliance.• Maintain system security in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and supporting vendor requirements.• Analyze Windows/UNIX Systems, check processes and log files, and retrieve and review information contained within logs for troubleshooting. Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.• Working knowledge of Department of Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).• Responsible for analyzing scans and remediating system vulnerabilities.• Work with the CIO/Cybersecurity branch to complete patching of vulnerabilities, and testing of system/server images.• Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test, or modify computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to, user or system design specifications• ACAS scan management:- Compiling vulnerability scan results against asset host and Internet Protocol (IP)s- Managing/Updating POA&M and mitigating vulnerability risks abased on categories I, II, III- Security and systems administration integration.- Recommend schedule registry modifications, Operation Systems (OS) hardening, patching and updates, to Sys Admin staff.

Vienna, Virginia, Us

Provide first level technical support using documented procedures and available tools in order to achieve first contact resolutionMaintain vigilance of the Helpdesk organizational mailbox/Phone and create tickets within a timely mannerIncident logging through the CA Service Desk ticketing system and managing/prioritizing workloadPerform proper ticket escalation/report channeling to respective support teamsAdvise and educate customers within procedural guidelines to ensure a complete solution to their technical or service inquiriesProvide peer-to-peer training of new hires

Mclean, Va, Us

Provide first level technical support using documented procedures and available tools in order to achieve first contact resolutionLog and prioritize calls and provide reports as required on Service Level Agreements (SLAs)Utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve IT related incidents/requestsProvide remote user administration and ensure return to service

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Supervised/Handled scheduling and delegation of tasks to subordinates according to roles/proficiencyAppointed flight trainer over personnel and conducts quality control exams and upgrade trainingEvaluated performance and provided feedback/guidance for subordinatesLiaison Officer point of contact between USAF & Army Joint Task ForceCertified/Trained on (TASS) Tactical Automated Security System & (UTAMS) Unattended Transient Acoustic MASINT SystemsTrained/Operated (DBIDS) Defense Biometric Identification System hand held portable unit