Ed W. Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nevada Area

- Developed implemented and updated cyber security policies and procedures.- Advised on all matters regarding security of systems under purview.- Collaborated with essential stakeholders to implement safeguards (e.g. procedures and cyber security tools) to meet security and business requirements.- Maintained day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of critical business systems. Reviewed event logs, conducted vulnerability scans and ensured timely deployment of security patches.- Conducted risk assessments based on NIST controlled unclassified information guidelines.- Implemented safeguards based on the evaluation of potential threats and vulnerabilities.- Prepared procedural instructions to ensure compliance with security guidelines.- Developed and implemented security breach and incident response procedures.

- Network monitoring. Identified security threats and unauthorized users.- Regulatory compliance. Tested, and ensured proper configuration of network security devices, including routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and network access control (NAC) systems.- Conducted regular security audits, prepared security status reports, participated in disaster recovery preparation.

- Implemented security policies and procedures based on DOD guidelines. Updated system accreditation documentation. - Managed and maintained system plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms).- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to implement security best practices (STIGs) in both classified and unclassified environments. - Implemented HBSS and SIEM.- Enforced configuration management (CM) policies and procedures and participated in configuration control board (CCB) meetings to ensure changes do not adversely impact system security.- Participated in internal annual reviews of the classified and unclassified environments to ensure security integrity of systems were maintained. Ensured corrective action was taken as appropriate.- Ensured all personnel received initial and annual DoD information assurance awareness training to maintain compliance with FISMA requirements.

Northern California

- System security. Utilized DoD approved tools. Analyzed and eliminated vulnerabilities. - Regulatory compliance. Participated in periodic system security re-accreditation.- Customer support. Provided software engineering analysis and integration. Provided tier 3 customer support.

Reno, Nevada Area

- Collaboration. Solved problems with heads of other departments.- Team Leadership, involved team members in decision making and planning.- Communication. Provided clear instructions to team members.- Managed flow of day-to-day operations.

- Maintenance. Ensured 99% readiness of all radar equipment. - Inventory. Responsible for over 150 pieces of test equipment.