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Coordinated Merger&Acquisition Cybersecurity assessments for pharmacy/distribution acquisition on accelerated timeline saving over $50 millionCompleted remediation of Internal/external pen test, internal threat assessment, App Security, and database findings ahead of scheduleCompleted Proofpoint and Netskope deployments to a subsidiary with 1000 users with zero reported issues

Managed initiative to locate improperly stored sensitive data sensitive stored in cloud and on-prem databases, fileshares and Sharepoint bringing it back on schedule and fixing several major audit issues Directed enterprise-wide deployment of configuration management and auto-remediation tool for 1000 windows servers/7700 windows workstations completing the project on-schedule Oversaw the installation of tool to gather meta-data and evaluate effectiveness of 44 tools/adapters throughout the enterprise reducing duplicate requirements by 25% and completing the project on-schedule

• Supervised three authorization/accreditation analysts and one business analyst while processing 35 new Veterans Administration Authority to Connect packages supporting a $16 Billion health records modernization program• Coordinated technical reviews of inter-agency (Veterans Administration, Defense Health Agency) with connectivity documentation to validate IP addressing, network address translation and network port assignments for 35 new systems• Transformed DoD, Veterans Administration and Cerner stakeholder feedback into a program-wide master task list for image migration, biomedical device integration, security architecture hardware procurement and deployment as well as forward deployed server stack logistics and deployment (from the DoD Data Center to the Veterans Administration Medical Center)• Collaborated with the contract-integrator to create visual, data-driven reporting prototypes to support program-wide status reporting slides to streamline weekly status briefings• Led over 125 inter-agency troubleshooting calls to resolve issues with firewall policies, network address translation policies, Veterans Administration network routing, F5 rules, switch configurations, device isolation boundary ACLs, McAfee endpoint configuration, and other endpoint configuration issues

Developed enterprise-wide plan to integrate cybersecurity risk management into the Enterprise Risk Management Program using OMB A-123, COSO 2017, ISO 31000 and the NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCreated NIST Cybersecurity Framework-aligned risk management tool to manage cybersecurity risk across multiple management dimensions and apply system-thinking to enterprise cybersecurity risk managementDeveloped enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk quantification strategy, training materials and technical platform recommendations for strategic as well as operational cybersecurity risk quantificationCreated planning timeline to ensure compliance with DHS BOD 17-09, High Value Asset Program

Completed research and use case development to apply Factor Analysis of Information Risk modeling to the Federal Civilian Enterprise allowing organizations to express risk in financial termsDeveloped enterprise risk management training material for risk appetite, risk tolerance and risk profile creation based on OMB Circular A-123 as well as COSO for use in the Federal Civilian EnterpriseResearched and identified a risk scoring solution with integrated threat intelligence for deployment in the Federal Civilian Enterprise to allow Created evaluation criteria, prioritized feature list and testing plan to determine the best private sector data visualization/analytics tool to transform organizational data analysis capability

Used the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) in conjunction with NIST 800-37 to develop a dynamic risk register as well as quantitative and qualitative risk-scoring modelsOversaw major risk reduction effort that upgraded 46 Active Directory domain controllers from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2016Directed a successful Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition and Authentication Management Suite upgrade from version 11g to 12c to comply with new NIST 800-53 control requirements

Led projects with budgets ranging from $50K to $500K, including data center upgrades and cybersecurity projects involving both hardware and software. Performed detailed market research, created presentations, conducted risk analyses, and provided cost estimates to maximize return on investment for projects.Reviewed personnel onboarding processes and updated outdated procedures for handling personally identifiable information eliminating a major security violation.Increased software development team efficiency by collecting user requirements and crafting an organizational deployment plan for a new Atlassian-based software development and knowledge management system.Developed requirements for a $500K multipurpose virtualization platform supporting training for 20 cybersecurity analysts and virtualized development environments for software development teams.

Assisted the government project manager by performing risk analyses, conducting market research, and providing administrative support, such as preparation of weekly cost reports and work breakdown schedules.On a $1.5M audio-visual project, created a change order to reduce project scope, saving $500K and reducing installation time by 50%.

Worked with 8-person project teams, coordinating telecommunications projects to combine multiple Department of Homeland Security offices into larger consolidated facilities. Projects involved adding the new network infrastructure and telephone services necessary to support larger facility operations.During a project to relocate 26 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices, used IT Infrastructure Library V3 (ITIL V3) principles to tailor delivery of voice and network services to each user group.

Managed the quality assurance program, evaluating compliance with maintenance practices and training standards, policies, and procedures for an 83-member communications organization.Completed physical inspections of newly installed equipment, as well as technical inspections of existing equipment, ensuring compliance with all technical requirements.Directed the Barksdale Air Force Base Command Cyber Readiness Inspection preparation project. Led a 12-member cross-functional team to determine all physical and cyber security requirements, enabling full compliance with a rating of 93 out of 100.

Advising/training Program Manager for two training programs covering telephone installation, radio systems and local area networks as well as organizational leadership for 34 Afghan officers and soldiersFlagged LAN infrastructure security breach and immediately implemented the corrective action stopping the compromise of classified data trafficIdentified/updated corrupt radio correcting numerous problems in 18 General Dynamics tactical radios preventing unnecessary purchase of new radios saving $210,000Consolidated electronics maintenance requirements for four tactical vehicles into a pre-existing multi-agency contract saving $40,000 in contracting costs and eliminating all overdue maintenance

Oversaw ground and air logistics for presidential and Vice-Presidential travel missions, moving all equipment required for 190 presidential trips and associated events with 100% on-time pick-up and delivery.

Led a 17-person maintenance team supporting 20 motorcade communications vehicles with no system failures during 750 presidential motorcades.Directed 2 simultaneous installation projects valued at $500K completing both projects on time and within budget.