Systems Integration & Test Engineering Section Lead

• Nov 2021 - Present

Senior Technical Support Security Engineer

• Aug 2018 - Jan 2022

Responsible for development and management of the Test Equipment Network (TEN) and production computer systems working as a member of a system administration team. Develops processes and procedure to assist in the adoption of new security requirements (adhering to NISPOM, JAFAN 6/3, DCID 6/3, JSIG/RMF, ICD-503) for TEN and assist with educating both internal and external TEN customers in the use of available security products and system documentation updates. Responsibility also includes being a Team Lead for a small group of Systems Support Engineers working in a closed area classified environment. Show less

Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Assessor

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2018

• Implements and audits changes to information security climate and governmental regulations; proactively creates desktop procedures; provides input to leadership for System Security Plans (SSP) and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) under RMF/JSIG requirements• Manages all internal hardware/software/user account requests-balances and prioritizes based on customer needs, mission requirements, and production impacts; improved request tracking processes• Team lead for security incident responses; ensures completion; updates leadership on local trends• Attends and provides input at management level meetings; provides continuity for both internal and external customers during high personnel turnover; offers mentorship to less experienced ISSOs• Prepares and submits documentation for approval by the U.S. Government customer; collaborate with DoD counterparts to facilitate approval• Maintains multiple databases comprising 5000+ nodes, 1600+ user accounts, 1000+ customer requests• Special Programs training manager; designs and implements training plans for all new hires or internal candidates Show less

Information Systems Security Officer

• Aug 2015 - Sep 2016

• Monitors changes to information security climate and governmental regulations; proactively creates desktop procedures; provided input to leadership for initial AWS SSP under RMF/JSIG requirements• Manages all internal hardware/software/user account requests-balances and prioritizes based on customer needs, mission requirements, and production impacts; improved request tracking processes• Team lead for security incident responses; ensures completion; updates leadership on local trends• Attends and provides input at management level meetings; provides continuity for both internal and external customers during high personnel turnover; offers mentorship to less experienced ISSOs• Prepares and submits documentation for approval by the U.S. Government customer; collaborate with DoD counterparts to facilitate approval; processed over 400 requests in first three months on the job• Maintains multiple databases comprising 5000+ nodes, 1600+ user accounts, 1000+ customer requests Show less

Youth Group Director

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

Systems Security Engineer

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

Designs and implements information assurance and security engineering systems with requirements of business continuity, operations security, cryptography, forensics, regulatory compliance, internal counter-espionage (insider threat detection and mitigation), physical security analysis (including facilities analysis, and security management). Assesses and mitigates system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle. Validates system security requirements definition and analysis. Establishes system security designs. Implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures. Verifies security requirements; performs system certification and accreditation planning and testing and liaison activities. Supports secure systems operations and maintenance Selective Accomplishments: Provided UNIX, CentOS, Red Hat, Windows, systems/security administration to 5 Integration Labs Performed NESSUS, Retina, SCAP security scans; provide results to customer - mitigates risks Managed KeePass database for over 5000 users/250 processors Merited for role in early delivery of platform to international customer Achievement Award for exceptional performance during DSS Security Audit - 'Superior' rating Division was awarded as a winner of the prestigious James S. Cogswell Award in 2015 Show less

HR Manager / Career Development

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

Managed HR functions such as leaves, passes, housing requests, family issues or emergencies, awards, decorations, promotions, demotions; ensured timely and effective processing of required documentation. Oversaw the fitness, health, discipline, mentoring, career progression, professional development, personal development and recognition of over 120 personnel; advised exec-level manager on quality control indicators and issues impacting organizational readiness. Performed a liaison role between my organization and other agencies to ensure that all members personal requirements were met so that the organization could concentrate on operational requirements.Selective Accomplishments:Provides systems/security administration to 5 Integration Labs; UNIX, Red Hat, Windows, CentOSHand-picked to fulfill the role and selected to attend staff meetings in place of CEO99 percent of all products (evaluations, reports) processed on-time25 percent increase in promotion rateAwarded the unit with the highest fitness and readiness rates in the organization Show less

Superintendant, Communications Support Team

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

• Directed 18 person work center on security and administration of National Security Agency and Joint World-Wide Intelligence Computer Systems classified networks; provided classified access for eight organizations and 523 users• Base Information Assurance Manager for NSA network; JWICS Information Systems Security Officer; led weekly security training & education briefs; squadron 100 percent certified, zero security incidents in two-year period• Enforced completion of 800+ Information and Vulnerability Alerts; worked with Chief Information Officer to create Plans of Actions and Milestones to secure network; received certification and accreditation in two months• Managed classified equipment account with over 2000 cryptographic keys and 88 secure transfer devices worth $95K; ensured secure communication to Air Force’s most deployed airframe, maintained 100 percent accountability• Supervised administration of six servers / 100+ client machines / airframe hardware & software worth $250K; project manager for system upgrades resulting in $15K savings and 25 percent increase in systems availability• Functional Manager for three career fields, led cross-utilization efforts of skills; increased productivity 66 percent and broadened members knowledge base; reported results directly to senior-level career field manager• Authored and administered System Security Plans; ensured confidentiality, integrity and availability of networks• Guided 11 Airmen through initial qualification training and career development progression during supervisor manning shortage; filled the role as supervisor and manager; 100% station qualified on-time or ahead of schedule• Deployed in support of multiple joint force operations; initiated COMSEC support w/coordination from joint partners for three combat communications airframes; enabled 46 combat missions• Filled in as First Sergeant on multiple occasions; advised and assisted commander with 3 administrative separations Show less

Manager, Intelligence Systems (DCGS)

• Sep 2008 - Aug 2010

• Managed 25 man Imagery Exploitation Systems center / $2.5M DCGS weapons system in support of 12 AF Air Operations Center; reach-back for deployed members led to 1K intel reports and 85 percent decrease in IED deaths• Project Manager for $350K system upgrade, increased storage capacity by 800 percent, ensured all security requirements met; provided resources in accordance with base Systems Security Office, DCID 6/3 and ICD 503 • Information Systems Security Officer; supervised audits and configuration for 23 classified servers/200 clients machines; provided secure network access and IT security training to over 400 users, 99.8 percent availability rate• Unit Fitness Program Manager for 260 personnel; developed tracking database to maintain fitness records and schedule assessments, reduced administrative time by 75 percent; reported trends & analysis to commander• Contracting Officer Representative for two contracted employees; reviewed contracts for concurrence and validity; maintained records, approved leave, signed time cards and reported performance reports to companies as required Show less

Flight Chief, Network Systems (Deployed)

• Sep 2007 - Sep 2008

• Managed $1B Combined Air and Operations Center for Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation Horn of Africa; supported multiple joint force networks across 19 sites and 10 countries• Supervised 100+ deployed personnel / 13 contractors during 358 day deployment; led technical control facility, help desk operations, network configuration teams and system administration; ensured 99.98 percent availability rate• Managed 2.4K systems / 135 network circuits; multinational weapon systems directly supported combat operations • Project Manager for $750K upgrade; oversaw installation of 130 new servers; extended life of system by 3 years• Administered distribution of Unmanned Arial Vehicle live full motion video feeds; procured $9K additional assets providing leadership with real-time intel; secured access / limited compromise, facilitated viewing of 9.3K sorties• Integrated strategic/tactical systems; enabled command to generate combat sorties to protect 150K personnel Show less

Supervisor, Classified Networks – Intelligence & Recognizance Division

• Aug 2005 - Sep 2007

• Managed 5 man, $333K classified network support center; oversaw the maintenance and configuration for 23 servers (UNIX, LINUX, Server 2003, Solaris 9, Solaris 10), 200 client machines; 98 percent availability rate• Facility Manager for 12K square foot Top Secret facility encompassing 150; oversaw all security requirements, safety / fire inspections and maintenance; led $7K power upgrade facilitating IT infrastructure modifications• Guided $8.5M building modification; provided ANG with classified facilities for OEF UAV flight operations • Project Manager for network upgrade; increased bandwidth from 10MB to 1GB; completed 50% ahead of schedule• Trained military and civilian members on equipment, techniques, and procedures; authored 37 new local operating instructions for increased continuity; provided seamless transition during 100 percent manning change-over• Information Security Officer; maintained audit logs, antivirus updates and network configuration documentation; led team through two certification and accreditation processes; resulted in flawless inspections and zero mission loss Show less

Military Training Leader

• Mar 2004 - Jul 2005

• Student training leader for 160+ students; oversaw living conditions, daily schedules, discipline and morale• Advised, counseled and lead students; conducted group and individual briefs, developed new Air Force members• Planned, organized and directed military education plans and goals; selected and evaluated student leaders• Monitored grounds/building maintenance, built duty rosters, maintained individual student records & created duty rosters• Reported student welfare and status directly to commander; advised on best course of action for improvement/discipline Show less

Instructor, Computer Switching Systems

• Mar 2001 - Mar 2004

• Provided annual training to 90+ personnel on the principles of planning, configuration, fault isolation and theory of operations of the Flood Search Automatic Telephone Switching Center.• Maintained courseware; developed and coordinated Mobile Training Team plan of instruction and scheduling• Additionally taught nine other communications classes designed for four different career fields on an as needed basis • Augmented System Security Information Management section; primary point of contact for all unit IA concerns Show less

Multiple IT and Supervisory IT roles

• Jun 1990 - Mar 2001

Youth Group Leader (Volunteer)

• Sep 2007 - Jul 2013

Assist Youth Group ministry for around 20-25 young adults grades 6-12; mentor and advise young adults in life situations. Organize and help administer community events and missions trips while filling in as volunteer youth group director when called upon.Selective AccomplishmentsAnnually attend Southern Arizona Methodist Jr High Mission TripsMentored groups of young adults in completing 1000+ hours of community service annuallyOrganized both local and distant youth leadership and group events Show less

Upward Basketball Coach (Volunteer)

• Sep 2007 - Jul 2013

Coach kids grades K-8 in faith based basketball organization. Perform roles as referee, scorekeeper and concessions volunteer as needed to ensure the basics of sportsmanship, basketball skills, respect for others, and teamwork are learned through the Upward faith based sports ministries.Selective AccomplishmentsCoached at every grade level at least once25% increase in attendance each yearFilled in as program manager for up to 180 children when neccessaryAssisted in organization of end-of-season banquets for over 300 peoplePersonally recruited 20% of the volunteer coaches Show less