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Austin, Texas, United States

Responsible for developing and maintaining a formal Information System (IS) security program and policies for classified systems. Provides technical and procedural IS security advice to government and industrial teams. Develops and oversees operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines; as well as oversee ISSO to ensure established IS policies and procedures are followed correctly. Ensures all security actions are routinely performed on assigned IS’s. Ensures all IS users and maintainers maintain required cybersecurity certifications. Ensures System Administrators (SA) monitor all available resources which provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or ongoing attacks. Ensures development and implementation of an effective IS security education, training, and awareness program for all system users. Ensure all ISSOs and SA’s receive the necessary technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) to carry out their duties. Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media. Maintain a repository of all security authorizations for IS under their purview as well as attaining/renewing system Authority to Operate (ATO). Ensures data ownership and responsibilities are established for each IS, and specific requirements (to include accountability, access and special handling requirements) are enforced. Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan. Ensures a record is maintained of all security-related vulnerabilities and ensures serious or unresolved violations are reported to the proper authorities. Assess changes to assigned systems, their environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization.

Austin, Texas, United States

Provides cybersecurity direction and oversight to the Cybersecurity/IT Department staff. Responsible for implementing and overseeing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for all Trident Research users. Additional responsibilities include implement and monitor compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC compliance. Provide oversight on the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls on a both Trident Research corporate systems as well as government systems. Provide daily supervision to the CS/IT staff.

Alexandria, Va

Provided IT support to office and HQ staff. Developed corporate IT policy. Conducted IT security scans and remediated vulnerabilities. Implemented and monitored compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC compliance. Tracked IT hardware and software procurement's for government customer.

Annapolis, Md

Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) for Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron TWELVE Detachment Charlie, Annapolis, MD. Responsible for resolving all operational and administrative issues for a 54 personnel detachment. Responsible for assigning tasks and reviewing work progress for all subordinate personnel. Reviews and approves compliance with detachment goals and objectives. Develop and appraise performance standards of all assigned tasks. Recommend awards, promotions and training for all assigned personnel. Responsible for resolving employee complaints and concerns. Responsible for program objectives and performance goals for Boat Division personnel. Responsibilities also include working on special projects (as assigned) and providing administrative support in accordance with supervisory requirements. Additional responsibilities include: direct work progress; review and approve compliance with goals and objectives; develop and appraise performance standards; recommend awards, promotions and training; resolve employee complaints and concerns; and establish program objectives and performance goals for the team. Supervisor for 50 personnel.

Provide Information Technology Systems instruction to students in accordance with assigned curriculum. Training includes lectures, lab demonstrations, and hands-on workshops. Classes taught are COMPTIA A+, COMPTIA Network+, and MCITP for both Desktop Support Technician on Windows 7 and Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008.

Capitol Hill, Washington, Dc

Provide Information Technology support to assigned representative’s offices. Provide computer disassembly and pack up, and then unpack and reassembly of office PCs in support of congressional office moves.

Fairfax, Va

Assigned to DISA NSE45 National Military Command System (NMCS) Engineering group as a GS-13, Computer Scientist (GS-1550). Duties included Information Assurance Officer (IAO) for NSE45. Duties also include investigating and implementing Web 2.0 technologies for the NMCS Engineering group.

Fairfax, Va

Served as the IAO for the National Military Command System (NMCS) SIPRNet Portal (NSP) and NMCS NIPRNet Portal (NNP). Developed the NMCS Portal Information Assurance (IA) Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and provided to IA team members. Provided guidance to other IA team members on the operations and expectations of the NMCS Portal project manager for the IA team. Provided ongoing IA plan to NMCS Portal project manager that outlined the IA activities for attaining NNP Authority to Operate (ATO) and for re-certifying NSP ATO. Other duties included evaluating Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessments (IAVAs) for applicability to installed systems, implemented IAVA patches when required, maintained System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAA) and ATO documentation, coordinated with DISA NSE4 Information Assurance Manager (IAM), DISA Field Security Operations (FSO), and the Joint Staff (JS) Designated Approval Authority (DAA) to conduct FSO testing of installed systems. Provided guidance and technical assistance to the NSP Program Manager on all IA related activities. Updated NSP SSAA from DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) format to DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and coordinated with the JS DAA office to receive an ATO extension for NSP. Coordinated with DISA FSO, DISA NSE4 IAM and the JS DAA on the shutdown and archiving of NNP and NSP. Assisted NMCS System Administrators with resetting customers’ passwords and in troubleshooting and repairing any system outages on both NNP and NSP. Provided guidance to NSE4 IA personnel on requirements for Security+ certification. Assisted the NSE4 IAM in providing training sessions and practice tests to a group of IA personnel from across NSE4 to help them gain their Security+ certification. Determined subject areas that needed to be studied further to help ensure NSE4 personnel pass the certification test.

Coronado, Ca And Virginia Beach, Va

the Information Systems Department Head (N6 Department) for Naval Special Warfare Group TEN (NSWG-10). NSWG-10 is an echelon III organization responsible for manning, training, equipping, organizing and deploying specialized capabilities in support of deployed forces worldwide. N6 duties and responsibilities included department-level planning and execution supporting the commissioning of NSWG-10. Provided the initial departmental leadership and developed the N6 Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Identified and developed critical N6 instructions and command programs required to ensure both effective operation of echelon III and echelon IV commands and compliance with DOD/SOCOM/Navy information management requirements. Assessed policy needs and developed policies governing IT activities. Coordinated IT hardware/software/connectivity requirements for all assigned personnel. Supervised junior personnel as they were assigned to NSWG-10. Supported N6 civilian hiring processes as the IT subject matter expert. Oversaw the planning, ordering, purchasing and installation of over $1M worth of IT systems equipment including network devices, workstations, and Video Teleconferencing systems. Supervised and provided project management support that included analyzing and defining project strategy to ensure alignment with mission needs; managing, and reporting on IT programs and projects that had substantial impact on business operations and the IT Portfolio. Additional responsibilities included: directing work progress; reviewed and approved compliance with goals and objectives; developed and appraised performance standards; recommended awards, promotions and training; assisted in selecting employees for vacancies; resolved employee complaints and concerns; and established program objectives and performance goals for the team.

Dubai, Uae

Deployed to FIFTH Fleet, Jebel Ali, UAE as the Operations Department (N3) and Communications Department (N6) Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO). Responsible for ensuring daily operational reports were correct and ensured delivery to headquarters elements in theater and CONUS. Developed daily operational presentation and assisted in briefing senior chain of command levels of the daily operational status of all assigned forces. Ensured operation center fulfilled all requirements on a daily basis. Responsible for planning, organizing and assigning tasks based on technical responsibilities, competencies, knowledge, skill and ability of subordinate employees. Responsibilities also included working on special projects (as assigned) and provided administrative support in accordance with supervisory requirements. Additional responsibilities included: directing work progress; reviewed and approved compliance with goals and objectives; developed and appraised performance standards; recommended awards, promotions and training; assisted in selecting employees for vacancies; resolved employee complaints and concerns; and established program objectives and performance goals for the team. Supervisor of 6 personnel.

Dubai, Uae

Deployed to FIFTH Fleet, Jebel Ali, UAE as the Boat Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO). Responsible for resolving all operational and administrative issues for a 70 personnel department. Also, as a qualified Seaward Security Watch Officer, responsible for planning, managing and leading Anti-Terrorist/Force Protection (AT/FP) missions for US warship and coalition vessels visiting the port of Jebel Ali, UAE. Responsible for assigning tasks and reviewing work progress for all subordinate personnel. Reviewed and approved compliance with department goals and objectives. Developed and appraised performance standards of all assigned tasks. Recommended awards, promotions and training for all assigned personnel. Responsible for resolving employee complaints and concerns. Responsible for program objectives and performance goals for Boat Division personnel. Responsibilities also included working on special projects (as assigned) and provided administrative support in accordance with supervisory requirements. Additional responsibilities included: directing work progress; reviewed and approved compliance with goals and objectives; developed and appraised performance standards; recommended awards, promotions and training; assisted in selecting employees for vacancies; resolved employee complaints and concerns; and established program objectives and performance goals for the team. Supervisor for 70 personnel.

Washington, Dc

Assigned as the Program Executive Office for Aircraft Carriers (PEO Carriers) Information Assurance Officer (IAO). Provided direct support to the PEO Carriers Activity Chief Information Officer (ACIO). Responsible for developing and implementing IT security policies, served as the as the Information Systems Security focal point for PEO Carriers and represented PEO Carriers IT Security requirements in all planning forums. Responsible for developing and proposing IT security policy and procedures, and provided response coordination for IT security incidents. Developed and provided IT security program training. Also responsible for development and execution of the PEO Carrier Certification and Accreditation (C&A) program. Duties included developing Certification and Accreditation (C&A) supporting documentation consisting of System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAA), Statement of Residual Risk, and Authority to Operate (ATO)/Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) for all PEO Carrier based systems and networks. In addition, responsibilities included providing management and administrative support to the PEO Carriers Security Manager as a member of the PEO Carriers Security Program Team, developed and proposed PEO Carriers security policy and procedures, and reviewed DOD, DON, and NAVSEA security policy changes and assessed impact to PEO Carriers.Also assigned as the PEO Carriers Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) Transition coordinator, responsible for PEO Carrier enterprise IT management and NMCI Transition Coordinator for over 180 PCs. Also responsible for coordinating with PEO Carrier Assistant Customer Technical Representative (ACTR) for planning, seat rollout, problem resolution, and on-going operations. Served as the focal point for PEO Carrier Enterprise IT planning requirements and for network/desktop resolution of issues that escalated beyond normal help desk capability.

Washington, Dc

Duties included developing Certification and Accreditation (C&A) supporting documentation consisting of System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA’s), Statement of Residual Risk, and Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) for TCN land-based testing and shipboard installation. Maintained a database of all TCN development action items, and coordinated and conducted weekly TCN Installation Readiness Review meetings.

Williamsburg, Va

Deployment team lead for Mobile Ashore Support Terminal (MAST II+) C4I system, Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Alternate manager, EKMS Inspector, and Network System Administrator. Senior Network Systems Administrator and Information Systems Security Manager, responsible for all aspects of network and system security management for desktop, server and network based systems. These duties include evaluating Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessments (IAVAs) for applicability to installed systems, implementing IAVA patches when required, maintaining System Security Authorization Agreements (SSAA) and Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) documentation, maintaining a 75-node administrative LAN (in garrison), deploying a 25-node tactical LAN (in theater), and providing guidance/technical assistance to subordinate NCW commands. Installed LANs include a two server administrative unclassified LAN with 75 connected nodes, a two node secure administrative LAN, a deployable 25 node secure tactical LAN (2 PC servers and 2 UNIX servers), and a deployable 25 node unclassified LAN (2 PC servers). This includes UNIX and PC-based machines, SIPRnet, NIPRnet, Primary Domain Controllers (PDCs), CISCO Routers, and MS Exchange Servers. Also responsible to ensure connected systems security policies are implemented and enforced by all users, develops and semi-annually reviews command-wide system security policy to ensure compliance, provides system security training to all users, and develops, verifies, and evaluates information assurance policies, guidelines, standards and procedures. EKMS Alternate Manager. Duties include assisting the EKMS Manager in all aspects of administering the EKMS account. As a certified EKMS Inspector, responsible for certifying COMSEC spaces meet all security requirements IAW applicable instructions and providing guidance, oversight, and assistance as required to subordinate commands EKMS Managers. Supervisor for 10 personnel

Cheatham Annex, Williamsburg, Va

Arlington, Va

Project Manager for the MK 34 Gun weapon System (GWS), MK 46 Electro-Optical Sight, and the Naval Fires Control System (NFCS) for PEO IWS-3C. Directly interfaced with several key personnel at Navy development laboratories, manufacturers, and shipbuilders on a routine basis to ensure that all hardware, firmware, and computer program issues are resolved. Supervisor for 7 employees.

Arlington, Va

System Engineer for AEGIS Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) Combat System Engineering Branch of PMS400B. Duties include providing inputs to Critical Design Review (CDR), In Process Review (IPR), and Program Design Review (PDR) meetings. Reviewed and identified data such as technical deficiencies, interface errors, and overall combat system impact upon which customer could recommend to either approve, defer, or disapprove proposed changes.

Gaithersburg, Md

Systems Engineering lead for the AN/SQS-53B/C, AN/SQQ-89(V)6 Block Upgrades, AN/SQR-19, and AN/UYQ-25, -25A(V)2, and -25B. Duties included attending various Undersea Warfare element/program technical working group meetings, and, acting as the PMS400B USW representative, providing inputs to Critical Design Review (CDR), In Process Review (IPR), and Program Design Review (PDR) meetings. Directly interfaced with several key personnel at Navy development laboratories, manufacturers, and AEGIS Acquisition Agents, on a routine basis to ensure that all hardware, firmware, and computer program issues are resolved. Reviewed and identified data such as technical deficiencies, interface errors, and overall combat system impact upon which the government customer could recommend to either approve, defer, or disapprove the proposed change. Participated in sea-trials as the designated government representative, including proof-of-concept and prototype demos. Corporate Help Desk technician and System Administrator for six-node peer-to-peer network. Responsible for design, purchase, installation, and repair of corporate network.

Updated and reviewed system block diagrams and various arrangement drawings associated with Aircraft Carrier combat system design.

Arlington, Va

Managed technical and programmatic issues for the Surface Ship Combat System. Reviewed Engineering Change Proposals (ECP's), Deviations, Waivers, and Installation Control Drawings (ICD's) for technical accuracy, for adherence to the procedures described in technical manuals, and for compliance with the requirements applicable to Contract Data Requirements List's (CDRL's). Supervisor for two employees.

Arlington, Va

Determined factory and follow-on training requirements, planned and scheduled factory training in accordance with ships schedules, and assisted in the preparation of the Navy Training Plan (NTP).

Mayport, Fl; Yokosuka, Japan

Served aboard USS MOBILE BAY (CG 53). Duties included the operation, and repair of numerous systems including weapons and ancillary systems.

B.S, Information Systems Management

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