Fabian Romanos
Program Information System Security Manager at U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
(ISC)²Feb, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA A+
-Jul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Network+
-Jul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
CompTIA Security+
-Jul, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
-May, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
(ISC)²May, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL® Foundation Certificate in IT Service
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Experience
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U.S. Army PEO Combat Support & Combat Service Support
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Information System Security Manager
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Oct 2021 - Present
• Functions as a Team Lead for a cybersecurity team of ten cybersecurity personnel comprised of both government civilians and contractors • Provides guidance on accreditation procedures and appropriate computer security measures • Serves as PEO authority on all complex and unique computer security systems• Makes recommendations on approval of various computer operations based on security guidelines • Provides alternatives to managers to meet security requirements based on the unique needs of organization and mission requirements • Develops guidance papers on security issues affecting PEO• Serves as principal PEO staff advisor on all matters relating to vulnerabilities and threats to all PEO Information System (ISs) or Program of Record (PoRs) • Conveys Assess and Authorize (A&A) issues with Authorizing Official (AO), for incoming systems and makes recommendations on acceptance or rejection of ISs or PoR• Reviews all IA Assess and Authorize (A&A) support documentation packages, and system fielding, operations, or upgrades requirements to ensure accuracy and completeness, and that they meet minimal risk acceptance standards • Provides management oversight of PEO/PM Information Assurance (IA) subordinates to ensure effective program implementation and consistency with existing DOD/HQDA policies on a long-term basis for all tactical IA objectives • Develops, maintains, implements, and enforces a formal training and education program to ensure that all PEO ISSMs, ISSOs, SAs, and individual computer users are familiar with computer and information security requirements and are adequately trained to operate and maintain automated information systems in compliance with all applicable regulations and safeguards
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Information Systems Security Manager
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
• Served as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) Subject Matter Expert (SME) within PEO CS &CSS Assistant Program Executive Officer Systems Engineering and Information Technology’s (APEO/SEIT) Cybersecurity team in support of Chief Information Officer (CIO) • As a Security Control Assessor (SCA-O) performed cybersecurity assessments to ensure security controls are in place to facilitate confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PEO CS & CSS APEO SEIT’s systems/programs • Performed detailed technical reviews and security assessment reports and provides expert recommendations for securing weapon system/Programs of Record (PoR) to the Authorizing Official)• Provided technical guidance and assistance in formulation, development, and implementation of RMF and/or IT security authorization policy and processes • Prepared and briefed agency level management executives on current IT security authorization status of applicable PEO CS & CSS APEO SEIT programs• As SCA-O identified and documented cybersecurity deficiencies of weapon system/PoR to ensure corrective actions are taken • As SCA-A/R evaluated a proposed weapon system/PoR to ensure it adheres to cybersecurity policies, principles, or practices• Implemented cybersecurity control measures to mitigate risk and/or comply with organizational, industry, or government policies• Recommended strategies for addressing impact of emerging technology on cybersecurity architecture for consideration by management or a project team • Communicated weapon system/PoR cybersecurity risk (e.g., potential threats, system vulnerabilities) to organization organizational stakeholders • Assessed or mitigated program risk (e.g., cost, schedule, performance) to ensure program feasibility • Communicated weapon system/PoR cybersecurity risk (e.g., potential threats, system vulnerabilities) to organization organizational stakeholders
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Park University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2018 - Present
Currently serving as an online instructor for Park University. Currently teaching or have taught the following classes: CS140: Introduction to Computers CS373: Computer Network Security HR310: Leadership & Team Building HR422: Organizational Develop & Change IM425: Network and Security IS205: Managing Information System IS315: Computer System Analysis & Design I IS370: information Security MG101: Introduction to Management MG271: Principles of supervision MG365: Organizational Behavior MG371: Management and Organizational Behavior
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IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
• Provided expertise in Program Management principles by managing IT activities to entire organization as well as the major components of organization • Served as project officer responsible for strategic planning, development of business cases, policy and standards development, contractor officer representative or performance certifier duties, knowledge management, inventory management, architecture and infrastructure planning and management, auditing, configuration management, tasker tracking, and information security management • Responsible for developing and improving IT/IMO related processes across organization as well as analyze and evaluate existing computer configurations • Developed and maintained strategic plans; assessed office policy needs and while developing policies to govern IT activities; provided policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers; defined current and future business environments; conducted audits of IT programs and policies; developed business cases; participated in IT budget preparation, conducted tests and acceptance inspections to determine if work performed by contractors complied with contract specifications and technical provisions; and recommended enhancements to efficiency of information technology systems through modification and application of emergent technologies • Analyzed and evaluated existing computer configurations and recommended additions, deletions, and reconfiguration of components for improving systems support capability • Responsible for developing or improving IT/IMO related processes across the organization • Maintained project manager duties over assigned areas of responsibility, i.e., Information Assurance, Knowledge Management, SharePoint etc. Monitor, evaluate, and document problems, recommended corrective action and monitored resolutions
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IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/CUSTSPT)
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Jun 2015 - Feb 2018
• Directed development, validation, and execution of the Mission Support Branch’s projects • Determined planning and management strategy while also attempting to anticipate directions of change in workload • Served as senior planning/policy officer responsible for development of IT-specific plans/policies • Developed economic and cost estimates • Directed development, coordination, and execution of Mission Support Branch's projects to include projects of other organizations • Tracked execution of all program objectives for both short and long-range plans • Developed long range ADP forecasts • Determined planning and management strategy that can anticipate directions of change in workload • Served as a senior planning/policy officer responsible for development of IT-specific plans/policies • Developed Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to ensure systems meet Army/DoD compliance. Managed/directed deployment of remediation efforts for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) on the Recruiting Services Network (RSN) • Served as software quality assurance and automated testing subject matter expert for Mission Support Branch Integrated Process Teams (IPT) • Administered and directed activities of Mission Support Branch responsible for software quality assurance and/or performance testing of Army/DoD vendor developed software applications, commercial applications, maintenance releases, and various IT hardware/operating system images using appropriate testing processes and automated testing methodologies
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Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Specialist (Network/CustSpt) Team Lead
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Jan 2013 - May 2015
• Served as Team Lead and senior technical specialist within the DCMA IT Southwest Sector. Provided guidance, instruction and on job training to 15 team members to build a corporate knowledge base and to introduce both standard and creative techniques for detecting and resolving unusual IT customer requirements and/or issues. • Served as the Sector’s technical expert for desktop hardware, peripherals, laptops, approved wireless communication devices, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software and corporate application software. • Directed team in selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, provided advice on work methods, practices and procedures, and assisted team and/or individual members in identifying the parameters of a viable solution • Monitored and reported on status and progress of work, checking on work in progress and reviewing completed work to see that supervisor's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines, and quality have been met • Provided clear and concise reports to Sector Team Chief periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes and individual training needs• Led team in assessing its strengths and weaknesses and provided leadership to team in exploring alternatives and determining what improvements can be made in work methods, processes, and procedures• Communicated assignments, milestones and deadlines to team members based on Sector Team Chief’s instructions to meet Sector Team Chief’s goals and objectives • Developed Sector wide hardware requirements, planned and scheduled for the deployment, distribution, installation, and removal of new, modified, and legacy ITD telecommunications and network equipment, hardware (desktop, mobile devices, and peripherals), operating systems, and software in support of ITD established LCM concepts and principles
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Information Technology Specialist (SysAnal/Custspt) Service Center Analyst
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Aug 2006 - Dec 2012
• Provided tier technical, application, and hardware support of Government-Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products• Performed ongoing support and resolution of problems for desktop operating systems and related hardware/software interfaces • Provided Virtual Private Network (VPN) technical support for network connectivity to the DCMA environment • Performed tier three incident resolution and account management functions • Provided technical advice to all levels of staff, representatives, customers, and other Federal agency representatives. • Performed ticket analysis and generates reports that depict problematic systemic trends within the agency.• Performed agency level directory account management • Performed Exchange and Blackberry administration• Utilized extensive knowledge of IT security management tools and procedures to implement, monitor and evaluate compliance with agency and DoD policies and regulations.
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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25B Information Systems Operator/Maintainer
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Feb 2000 - Jul 2006
• Section Chief in charge of 10 soldiers • Served as a Network/System Administrator • Performed network vulnerability scans by scanning workstations and servers for system vulnerabilities • Created system images deployed to all systems throughout the Brigade • Served as a Joint Network Node Administrator • Configured Brigade’s mobile network and VOIP services (Cisco VOIP phones and Cisco Call Manager) • Configured Cisco switches and Cisco routers • Monitored the network for any outages using HP Openview and SNMPc network monitoring tools
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Education
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2011 - 2014
University of Oklahoma
Master's degree, Administrative Leadership -
2007 - 2010
Park University
Bachelor's degree, Management/Computer Information Systems
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