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Jbsa Ft. Sam Houston

Supports the IMCOM cyber security program to include, but not limited to, cyber security policy, procedures, and regulations to assist with identifying potential cyber security issues. Assess and finalize RMF packages to include system categorizations, security plan, and authorization packages (A&A, Access Only). Monitors, evaluates, and maintains systems and procedures to safeguard information systems, networks, and databases. Establish and satisfy system-wide information security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands. Assists organization information system owner in daily RMF duties. Serves as liaison between department and other departments as well as with outside customers, regulatory personnel, etc.

United States

San Antonio, Texas Area

In this role, I provided support to plan, coordinate, and implement USAF Directorate of Manpower and Personnel (A1)/Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for authorizing A1/DTA IT systems. I oversaw the National Security System (NSS) Air & Space Expeditionary Force Online Unclassified and Classified packages and other RMF packages. Additionally I performed risk analysis including risk assessments. 𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Instituted the RMF Authorization and Assessment (A&A) processes as defined in the DOD and Air Force implementation guidance. • Spearheaded A&A while analyzing findings and employing requisite skill sets and experience needed to assist A1/DTA's associated customers and subordinate units in producing the required RMF documentation. • Applied the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), DOD policy, and procedures. • Played a key role in developing Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) packages, which facilitated the identification of systems that contained personally identifiable information (PII) and satisfied system compliance with all relevant privacy laws, regulations, and guidance. • Assisted in the migration of the Air and Space Expeditionary Force Online (AEF) systems Unclassified and Classified from on- premises to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) MIL-Cloud environments. • Confirmed all systems within the Virtual Data Center Infrastructures met the security requirements, efficiencies, and standards to obtain and maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO).

Fort Bliss Texas

I identified all information types and its associated systems in efforts of supporting network planners in designing each exercise network with optimal architecture and protocol to protect the network. I also championed Joint Modernization Command (JMC) efforts that developed both offensive and defensive cyber operations at Division and below to protect the Army's tactical network and execute Multi-Domain battle.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Directed Red Team operations in attacking the network to identify / exploit weaknesses and advised tactical units to close vulnerabilities by employing continuous monitoring processes on the network to identify attacks. • Delivered military Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for the 18.1 Network Integration Evaluation (NIE). Oversaw Network Architecture by analyzing and assessing critical program source documents to determine if the controls were implemented correctly. • Facilitated / organized and collaborated across Joint National partners and Multi-national partners personnel to develop both software and hardware processes toward a secure all-inclusive network architecture. • Coordinated with the Exercise Control Center (ECC) and the Network Operations and Security.

Fort Bliss Texas

I functioned as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in this position. I correlated information about organizations and their missions, roles, and responsibilities as well as their system's operating environment which had intended uses and connections with other systems.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Successfully categorized information systems based on systems boundaries to include the physical and logical architecture design for units with vehicle and command post networked systems participating in the NIE/JWA. Initiative was designed to establish a secure network architecture. • Provided technical expertise and understanding of data architectures, operating systems, and storage technologies for the various Department of Defense (DoD) ABCS systems.• Served as the Subject Matter Expert while providing support during attendance of working groups and meeting. • Partnered with stakeholders and vendors to improve processes and drive best practices as determined for NIE's/JWA's.• Coordinated with the Exercise Control Center (ECC) and the Network Operations and Security Center (NOSC) to assist the customer with the contiguous flow of information during the NIE/JWA.

El Paso, Texas, United States

𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Provided military subject matter expertise (SME) support for the NIE Network Architecture by analyzing critical program source documents (Horse blanket (HB), Transport View (TV), and Basis of Issue Plans (BOIP)).• Delivered input for the creation of Change Requests (CR) for any corrections required to the Horse blanket on a weekly basis. • Created weekly flow down analysis from the outcome of the approved CRs that were approved. • Developed the units physical and logical architecture analysis and conducted a briefing to team members before the start of VALEX.• Engineered an analytical product that assisted the customer in briefing its leadership during the 15.2 and 16.1. The Validation Exercise (VALEX) assisted Command in making critical decisions. • Coordinated with the Exercise Control Center (ECC) and the Network Operations and Security Center to assist the customer with the contiguous flow of information during the NIE during NIE 15.2 and NIE 16.1.

Fort Bliss, Texas

𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚:• Served as Network Operations Analyst as part of the Network Operations Center• Led team responsible for the developing, coordinating and monitoring of the utilization of Installation and Integration of Network Systems into a comprehensive Operational framework during Network Integration Events (NIE). • Assisted in the training concepts at the unit level, interfacing with soldiers on a daily basis. • Provided knowledge of US Army communications and network systems embedded in current and future doctrine within the United States Army in support of systems engineering and requirements and design performance of efforts. • Responsible for the development of a process for certification of established approved laboratory hardware and software integration procedures consistent with well-established integration procedures in the field.• Coordinated and reviews current and emerging Future and Current Network Designs as applicable to the demands of field integration events.

Greater Atlanta Area

As a Field Service Engineer, I oversaw the maintenance of the Command Post of the Future repository and connectivity to other Command Post of the Future repositories and managed and provided oversight of the security infrastructure. I also controlled the quality, maintenance, accountability, and operation of servers, applications, servers, and equipment valued at more than $20M.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Provided over the shoulder training and troubleshooting assistance on worldwide deployments for USARCENT Joint Multi-National Defense (JMND) G36/J6 TCP/IP protocols and COTS equipment, including VoIP, TOCNET, BCS3 clients and servers, Sun, Dell Servers Cisco routers, Cisco switches, modems, and Cisco Call Manager in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and multiple Army Central Command (ARCENT) exercises. • Functioned as Subject Matter Expert in the operation and troubleshooting of a multitude of the Warfighters Information technologies equipment. • Operated as a technical resource and managed the training on the operations of the battle command / publish, and subscribe services servers and command post of the future servers. • Successfully managed training and provided mitigation assistance on TCP/IP protocols and COTS equipment, including VoIP, TOCNET, Cisco routers, Cisco switches, modems, and Cisco Call Manager in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Provided leadership in the absence of the US Army Forces, US Central Command, and other team members to support the operations and maintenance of Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, Automated Deep Operations Coordination System, Air and Missile Defense Workstations, Active Directory Services Interface, and the Tactical Airspace Integration System located in the Main Command Post, and Early Entry Command Post.

𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Provided senior level leadership, technical oversight, and overall management of information processing systems for over 1400 clients; developed and implemented emerging technology solutions to meet current and future organizational requirements. • Provided system administrative functions and implementation, coordination, and oversight of technology infrastructure: Configure, research, troubleshoot and make recommendations to supervisors or other team members. Provide security oversight, preventive maintenance, and information assurance to subordinate units. • Successfully development the information system plans and the information management plan. Supervised the installation, operation, and preventive maintenance checks and services of communications security devices. • Enforced all information security, operations security, and physical security policies and procedures. Assessed strengths and weaknesses of system during daily operations. and developed courses of action. • Effectively managed all stages of continuity planning and implementation. • Ensured all training of subordinate personnel were scheduled and administered, thus contributing knowledge to further the development of the staff. Reviewed weekly personal performance improvement initiatives.• Acted as technical resource and subject matter expert to the command and staff for all complex problem and issues. • Recommended resolution of the information processing system, aided in troubleshooting local and global issues, and made appropriate recommendations for changes as needed. • Advise the commander on information processing system, equipment status, unit readiness, and expenditures. Developed, presented, and recommended effective and viable solutions regarding operational readiness and support in all functional areas.

𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Served as the Task Force Operations Sergeant accountable for managing flight operations, ammunition requisitions, tactical communications, and communications security. • Prepared and disseminated tactical orders for a Military Intelligence Task Force with over 400 intelligence, airborne infantry, and support soldiers. • Supervised and oversaw the work efforts of 21 soldiers that provided support and processed tasks for the support of unit functions. • Provided administrative support, training, and guidance to all subordinate personnel on operational activities, scheduling, and direction of work assignments.

Master'S Degree, Cyber Security

Develop solutions for protecting infrastructure and cyber technologies. Provide critical thinking solutions by developing, evaluating.

Master Of Science (Ms), Information Technology Project Management

Bs, Management