Information System Security Manager

• Feb 2022 - Present

Develop and maintain a formal IS security program and policies for their assigned area of responsibility; Provide technical and procedural Information System (IS) Security advice to government and industrial teams. Develop and oversee operational information systems security implementation policy and guidelines; Ensure all ISSOs receive the necessary technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) to carry out their duties; Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media; Maintain a repository of all security authorizations for IS under their purview; Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews; Ensure proper measures are taken when an IS incident or vulnerability is discovered; Ensure data ownership and responsibilities are established for each IS, and specific requirements (to include accountability, access and special handling requirements) are enforced; Ensure development and implementation of an effective IS security education, training, and awareness program; Ensure CM policies and procedures for authorizing the use of hardware/software on an IS are followed. Any additions, changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware must be coordinated with the appropriate AO prior to the addition, change or modification; Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures; Manage, maintain, and execute the information security continuous monitoring plan; Ensure a record is maintained of all security-related vulnerabilities and ensure serious or unresolved violations are reported to the AO/DAO; and Assess changes to the system, its environment, and operational needs that could affect the security authorization. Develop concept of operations for new systems. Show less

Security Guard

• May 2020 - Dec 2020

Provided tier I assistance for VOIP infrastructure for a large Medical Facility/Hospital . Responsible for ensuring installing, maintaining and repairing security systems in a commercial setting. Install a range of state-of-the-art security equipment including CCTV cameras, alarm systems, motion sensors to ensure security risk mitigating activities. Provided exceptional communication skills resulting in a highly communicative environment which led to lesser incidence and improved camaraderie between peers and external stakeholders. Noted as a highly dependable individual regarded for an ability to safely protect personal and organizational information to include ensuring full compliance of peers and colleagues in protecting sensitive health data. Show less

Operations Manager

• May 2017 - Jan 2020

Accounted for three military vehicles and associated equipment valued over $3M. Planned and oversaw the movement of 4K+ personnel with 15K+ personal items and gear to Kuwait. Implemented a Command Supply Discipline Program resulting in 100% accountability of all inventory. Developed new Tactical Standing Operating Procedure (TACSOP) for movement, contingencies, establishing networking, improving mission critical communications, SIPR and NIPR networking and improving command and control abilities. Show less

ROTC Instructor

• Dec 2013 - Jan 2016

Managed equipment worth over $40K while instructing and supervising future Army officers in applied and adaptive team leadership; improved training program to succeed the 76% national average. Processed and onboarded 4.5K+ new staff members through in direct support of a highly visible program sponsored by Department of Defense to ensure all individuals were properly assigned to the correct training organization. Lead Cadet Summer Trainer with a 99% Cadet Excellent Evaluation rate; led program to become the 2nd-place finisher Nationally recognized by the George C Marshall ranking index. Responsible for leading, training, and mentoring future Army Officers in tactics and leadership. Responsible for instructing and or supervising ROTC Cadets in applied and adaptive team leadership. Show less

Counter-IED Instructor

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

Responsible for teaching, coaching, and mentoring active duty, civilians, partner nationsSoldiers and battle staffs on NATO ST ANAG Doctrine, ISAF Theater specific TTP’s in aCOIN environmentResponsible for equipment valued over $40,000Recognized by the Serbian ODC as an outstanding instructor during a Counter-IED MobileTraining Team (MTT)) to Serbia and was requested to return for additional MTTSPersonally chosen over all other instructors to brief the US Ambassador to Serbia and theSerbian land forces commander.Trained 200 Special Operations Soldiers for deployment.Trained 22 United Nations Chemical weapons inspectors in counter IED resulting in 0 IEDcasualties.Manufactured his own special training aids based on classified and unclassified documentssaving the unit $10,000. Show less

Operations Manager

• Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

Drill Instructor

• Oct 2008 - Oct 2010

Squad Leader

• Jul 2007 - Oct 2008