Experience

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  Freelance Knowledge Workers, LLC

  • Cybersecurity and Physical Security Consultant

    • Oct 2019 - Present

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  Millennium Engineering and Integration Company, Inc

  • El Segundo, Ca 90245

  • Senior Cybersecurity Analysst

    • Jun 2016 - Oct 2019
    • El Segundo, Ca 90245

    Verify and certify cybersecurity risk compliance for (17) seventeen, GPS Space, Ground, and (22) twenty-two Interconnected mission systems with Department of Defense (DoD), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Air Force requirements to gain authorization to operate and interconnect. Design, implement and manage cybersecurity process workflows, collect architectural, security, test, and evaluation (ST&E) and configuration artifacts, and compile system authorization product deliverables via the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) database for presenting documentation of security control implementation to the Authorizing Official (AO) for acceptance of risk decision. Maintain continuous monitoring and reporting of current system security posture to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Program Manager (PM), the GPS Directorate, and Headquarters Space Command Authorization Official.

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  Quantech Services, Inc (DoD Contractor)

  • Global Positioning Systems Directorate, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California

  • Senior Acquisitions Security Analyst

    • Jun 2009 - Jun 2016
    • Global Positioning Systems Directorate, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California

    Verify and certify cyber security compliance for (17) seventeen, GPS Space, Ground, and Interconnected mission systems with Department of Defense (DoD), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Air Force requirements to gain authorization to operate and interconnect. Design and manage cyber security process workflows, collect architectural, security, test, and evaluation (ST&E) and configuration artifacts, and compile system authorization product deliverables via the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) database for presenting documentation of security control implementation to the Authorizing Official (AO) for acceptance of risk decision. Maintain continuous monitoring and reporting of current system security posture to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Program Manager (PM), the GPS Directorate, and Headquarters Space Command Authorization Official.

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  Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) Directorate

  • Space and Missile Center (SMC), Los Angeles AFB, California

  • Network Operations Manager, GS-12

    • Jun 2006 - Jun 2009
    • Space and Missile Center (SMC), Los Angeles AFB, California

    - Managed Information Assurance and Client Security Services; Automated Vendor payment, Service acceptance, and accountability to Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) via Gov't Purchase Card, AF Form 4009, AF Form 9, Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCARS), and finalizing transaction the Wide-Area Workflow (WAWF), the Dept of Defense Receipts and Acceptance system- Functional Area Enterprise Network Contract Manager; Contract Performance Reporting (CPARS); Contract CDRLs; Source Selection; Statement of Work (SOW) Development; - Managed $7.8 Million annual Operations and Maintenance (OM) budget for acquisition and sustainment of Information Systems hardware and software resources. - Executed approved acquisitions via Request For Quote (RFQ) eCommerce AFWAY, UNICOR, JWOD, NETCENTS, GSA Advantage, and authorized Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) systems

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  61st Communications Squadron (AFMC and AFSPC)

  • Space and Missile Center (SMC), 61 Air Base Group, Los Angeles AFB, California

  • Information Technology (IT) Systems Analyst/Project Manager/Database Administrator

    • Mar 2000 - Jun 2006
    • Space and Missile Center (SMC), 61 Air Base Group, Los Angeles AFB, California

    Planned, organized, and directed technical solutions for center-wide Plans, Programs and Requirements Team. Enforced Air Force IT acquisitions policy in Accordance with Legal and regulatory requirements. Developed and submitted automated source documentation for Command, Control, Communication, and Computer (C4) Information Systems requirements via the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) database, in compliance with AFI 33-103 and AFI 33-104, for Communications Systems Officer (CSO) approval and validation of compatibility, Interoperability and standardization with Air Force Infrastructure Reference Model (AF i-TRM) Standard. Initiated advanced integration of CIPS, AFWAY, GPC, WAWF, and AF Form 9 funding into contractors C4 Systems acquisition process to reduce duplication of workflow, administrative delays, and overall acquisition processing time. Ensured the accuracy of funding allocations via Military Inter-Departmental Procurement Request (MIPR) to HQ AFSPC for proposed GSA UNI-COMM Augmentation Contract, and GSA Bridge Contract. Tracked de-obligation and return of funding allocation after rejection of plans for GSA Bridge Contract. Planned, managed, solicited vendors, and executed the center-wide technology refresh project to upgrade 2,000 desktop computers for six Program Offices, 61st Air Base Group, and support organization, at a negotiated, single vendor cost of $1.1Million.

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  51st Support Squadron

  • Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

  • Network System Administrator/Computer Operator

    • Jan 1999 - Mar 2000
    • Luke Air Force Base, Arizona

    Installed and configured network hardware, software, upgrades, and connectivity cabling. Monitored network computer and server performance. Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance for gateway, bridge, and blade equipment components. Developed civil service core documents describing required skill sets for transition of military to civilian positions. Provided recommended solutions for financial database malfunctions to correct product retrieval problems.

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  AMI Consultants

  • Phoeniz, Arizona

  • Consultant, International Business Development/Chief Information Systems Manager

    • Oct 1994 - Jun 1997
    • Phoeniz, Arizona

    Planned, organized, solicited and coordinated with international participants in International Business EXPO’s to convene United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) encouraging U.S. business partnering and joint ventures with African business start-ups. Scheduled and coordinated presentations by various business proposals to African states representatives, country ambassadors, energy ministers, businessmen, nation academia, and numerous other participants. Collected and managed accountability for EXPO fees and event payments.

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  43rd Electronic Combat Squadron (ECS)

  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

  • Mobile Sensitive Compartment Information Facility (SCIF) Manager

    • Aug 1993 - Oct 1994
    • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

    Planned, organized, and directed deployment of tactical SCIF operations; delivered Command, Control, Communications-Computer (C4) systems across international tactical environments. Conducted upload, storage, transmission, monitoring, and mission recovery for airborne, tactical electronic countermeasures activities. Lead team of seven subordinate communicators; conducted technical and administrative On-the-Job Training for communications-computer hardware and software operations and maintenance. COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO). Planned, programmed and maintained budget for hardware, software, travel and consumable resources. Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster for combined leadership support to the 43rd ECS and 355th CS, incident to retirement after more than 23-years.

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  355th Communications Squadron (ACC)

  • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

  • Data Processing Center and Defense Message Service (DMS) Manager

    • Aug 1992 - Aug 1993
    • Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

    Directed the operation of three functional work centers, leading a team of twenty-seven military personnel. Provided base-level message and data processing support to the 12th Air Force, 355th Wing, 162nd Air National Guard, Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center (AMARC), and other tenant units. Formulated plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with DoD, USAF, and MAJCOM directives. Developed operating instructions for efficient management of communications and computer resources. Programmed and controlled an annual budget of $80,000. Assessed workload against manning levels and coordinated manpower changes. Maintained resource protection and proper utilization of automated equipment inventory exceeding $5Million. Primary advisor to the Chief, Data Systems Operations for all technical matters relating to data, message processing, and technical control infrastructure. Improved working relations among different work centers leading to improved cohesiveness and teamwork. Maximized utilization of resources to meet data, messaging, and Air Traffic Control customer needs. Directed renovation of secure, Top Secret Consolidated Communication-Computer Center, central to contractor installation of new Information Digital Distribution System (BIDDS) infrastructure upgrade; completed on schedule without cost over-runs. Coordinated with functional managers to ensure a full spectrum of skills necessary to run the data processing center following a change in mission and a 43-percent reduction in personnel.

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  HQ 7th Air Force, 51st Wing, and 51st Communication Squadron (PACAF)

  • Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

  • Chief, Headquarters Tactical Communications Center (HTAC)

    • Aug 1991 - Aug 1992
    • Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

    Lead, managed, and directed the 21-personnel, Top Secret Defense Message Service facility, supporting 7th AF , the 51st Wing and 36 tenants comprising US Army, Marine Corps, and non-DoD agencies. Monitored personnel compliance with highly secure procedural directives and enforced work center policy standards and high levels of productivity. Interviewed, advised, and initiated personnel disciplinary actions to ensure professional development of subordinate personnel. Enforces security and accountability and protection of COMSEC keying materials. Analyzed, re-designed, and gained approval to convert Pilsung Range to indirect circuit connectivity for AUTODIN access; saved $27,000 annually. Improved messaging accuracy and efficiency through 27-percent and operator proficiency and confidence at an all-time high. Earned Outstanding rating during PACAF, Command COMSEC Inspection by enforcing strict accountability discipline and documentation accuracy; received laudatory comments from 91 PACAF Operational Readiness Inspection. Controlled and coordinated bed-down activities for Time-Phased Force Deployment List (TPFDL) assets during the 1991 Ulchi Focus Lens and Foal-Eagle exercises. Revamped work center's training programs and the entire Customer Education Plan by closely scrutinizing system functions and customer requirements to create better classroom instructions, educational pamphlets, and on-site demonstrations. Facilitated customer conversion to increasingly automated message processing systems. Corrected deficiencies hampering progress in upgrade and qualification training which existed for nearly a year. Developed new work center supply stocking system which corrected overstocking of paper products and streamlined the supplies acquisition process. Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster for outstanding service to the United States as Communications-Computer Systems Programs and Logistics Non-commissioned Officer,

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  1908th Communications Squadron and 23rd Communications Squadron (AFCC)

  • England Air Force Base, Louisiana

  • Consolidated Communications-computer Center Manager

    • Jul 1989 - Aug 1991
    • England Air Force Base, Louisiana

    Managed data processing, Systems Control, and defense messaging with a staff of five military System Controllers, one civilian tape librarian, 12 military and civilian mainframe computer operators. Programmed and managed $115,000 annual budget. Developed and refined local operating instructions for operation of the Standard Remote Terminal (SRT) and UNISYS 2200/402 mainframe computer systems. Developed and monitored quality control procedures for computer products and message traffic. Reviewed and monitored computer performance and traffic analysis data and implemented corrective actions for workflow discrepancies. Maintained administrative, physical, and communications security (COMSEC) postures. Conducted risk analysis for Mainframe computer systems, involving extensive research and testing of operational vulnerabilities; corrected a long-standing deficiency which existed for 3-years and gained authorization to process classified and sensitive data. Analyzed aborted batch-run data transactions statistics to greatly reduce the number of aborted jobs; saved numerous man-hours previously dedicated to troubleshooting and recovering job transactions. Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) for distinguished, meritorious service, outstanding leadership ability, dedication to duty and delivery of outstanding communications and data processing support to all units on England Air Force Base.

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  1962nd Communications Group (AFCC)

  • Kadena Air Base, Japan

  • Communications-Computer Systems Resource Manager

    • Mar 1987 - Jul 1989
    • Kadena Air Base, Japan

    Tracked engineering and installation programs base-wide telecommunications systems, air traffic control and data automation requirements for four major air commands and all military services on Okinawa. Staffed all communications-computer systems requirements proposal for content quality, completeness, cost data, and feasibility for submission to the base Communications-Computer Systems Requirements Board (CSRB) for command approval. Assisted users in defining communication computer systems requirements. Prepares base CSRB agenda and tracks all CSRB out-of-cycle actions. In the additional duty of Communications Battle Staff Representative, Identified work-around infrastructure connectivity options and initiated circuit restoral actions in response to communication outages affecting the 376th Strategic Air Command’s (SAC) reconnaissance and refueling missions throughout the Pacific and European theaters. Managed the Defense Data Network (DDN) account for the Plans and Programs and Air Traffic Control Division. In the additional duty of Division Security Manager, upgraded the division classified files system to achieve a 60% reduction of classified holdings. Developed the Division Security OI and an Emergency Action Plan greatly improving the handling and protection of classified material during day-to-day and contingency activities.

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  Command Post Telecommunications Center, 376th Strategic Air Command (SAC)

  • Kadena Air Base, Japan

  • Manager, Sensitive Compartment Information Facility (SCIF) (SSO)

    • Aug 1986 - Aug 1987
    • Kadena Air Base, Japan

    Enrich his personnel by totally restructuring the Work center training plan so that it specifically addressed 100 percent task coverage; added a mission overview, streamlined training items, and applied greater emphasis on aspects of Signal Intelligence and Electronic Intelligence support provided by the Defense Special Security Communication System (DSSCS). Focused on personnel recognition by revitalizing the Operator of the Month Program that resulted in great enhancement to work center morale and cohesiveness. Established and maintained a model Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) monitor which gained a flawless rating upon inspection by the Base Personnel Office; screened personnel using detailed interviews to complete all personnel actions quickly with assurance that only reliable personnel were chosen.

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  2006th Information Systems Group (AFCC)

  • Telecommunications Center Shift Supervisor

    • May 1985 - Aug 1986

    Supervised personnel under his jurisdiction to insure that operating procedures and practices are adhered to without exception. Ensured efficient handling of all message traffic. Determined appropriate disposition of high-precedence, Command Emergency and CRITIC traffic at the level of IMMEDIATE, FLASH and Top Secret service/supervisory messages. Established alternate routing of messages and coordinated traffic matters with other stations and local Technical Control Facility. Conducted proficiency training using exercise scenarios to ensure all personnel were properly trained for high-pressure performance in a time-sensitive, secure environment. Applied firm and demanding leadership with his subordinates while maintaining an active interest in their personal problems and wellbeing; yet always available to give guidance when needed

  • Operations Support Manager

    • May 1984 - May 1985

    Planned, coordinated and implemented communications support required for WINTEX-CIMEX BS exercise operations within the Country-Group area, spanning Turkey, Germany, Greece, England, and Italy. Performed communications site surveys and participated in negotiations with U.S. and host nation forces for deployed-site installations, and utilization of communications equipment and personnel for exercise support. Designed bare-based, telecommunication infrastructure, equipment, and established connectivity for command and control for warfighter mission accomplishment. Drafted and coordinated communications annexes for exercise planning memorandums. Monitored the deployment of communications electronics equipment and personnel during exercise play to ensure synchronization among joint air, ground, and theater activities. Maintained correspondence with higher headquarters on exercise support requirements. Evaluated and documents effectiveness of exercise communications support and prepared after-actions reports to higher headquarters Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Selected for assignment to the Communications Electronics Readiness Team (CERT) where his aggressive attitude was instrumental in planning and coordinating movement of personnel and supplies throughout European Theater.

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  2037th Information systems Squadron (AFCC)

  • Wing/Base Cryptographic Account Custodian

    • May 1983 - May 1984

    Conducted accountability and control of cryptographic keying materials, aircraft cryptographic components, hardware, and software relative to inventory, receipt, transfer, monthly issuance to sub-accounts users, and training of COMSEC Responsible Officers (CRO) for each sub-account. Destroyed superseded keying materials upon confirmation and direction from DIRNSA and Kelly Air Force Base DEPO supply. Conducted recovery of Top Secret cryptographic equipment from downed aircraft subject air mishaps at bomb range practice sites and remote crash sites. Conducted semi-annual inspections on twenty-seven subaccounts and dedicated many hours in correcting poor accountability practices, past mistakes and bringing the COMSEC account up to and exceeding standards. Organized the ordering and deleting of COMSEC materials to meet requirements created by the addition of new F- 16 aircraft squadrons and relocation of the 26th Air Division to March AFB, CA. Displayed unbounded energy working to improve all aspects and every phase of Air Force life he comes in contact with and always commendable results in every respect; mission oriented to include both on and off-duty.

  • Computer Operator and Cryptographic Maintenance Technician

    • May 1982 - May 1983

    Operated automatic and semi-automatic teletype, switchboard, and on-line cryptographic equipment. Prepared, transmitted, received, and properly disposed of terminated, originated and relayed message tapes, data cards and page copy. Controls local flow of message traffic according .to precedence. Initiates and answers service wires. Displayed an open-mindedness that exemplified true characteristics of understanding people when advice or assistance is needed.

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  TUSLOG Detachment 162

  • Eskisehir Air Base, Turkey

  • Cryptographic Communications Center Specialist and COMSEC Accountant

    • May 1972 - May 1973
    • Eskisehir Air Base, Turkey

    Encoded and decoded cryptographic message traffic using TSEC/KL-7 Adonis/Pollux Off-Line Rotor Cipher Machine. Conducted inventory of COMSEC keying material and firmware components. Performed operator maintenance of cryptographic equipment. Prepared cryptographic messages for delivery to host-nation telecommunication center for teletype transmission. Conduct two-person troubleshooting to resolve outages with the AN/TRC-170(V) 2 Tropospheric Scatter Microwave Radio at remote operation sites.