Cyber Security Engineer

• Jun 2020 - Present

• Applies knowledge and understanding of Information Assurance (IA) concepts, practices, and procedures using established DoD security policies and standards to mitigate RMF security risks• Ability to implement/engineer security safeguards (e.g. STIGs) on enterprise and embedded systems• Review and comment on technical documentation to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. This requires frequent interfacing with both commercial and government customers of all levels and an expectation of professionalism, clear communication, and tact• Implement security monitoring solutions as required to meet IA requirements for RMF• Guide projects and programs through successful assessment and authorization of systems components for Authority to Operate (ATO)• Focuses on threats, vulnerabilities, and the security of programs and systems as well as SIGINT• Provides special consideration to intrusion detection, finding, and fixing, unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are secure• Create security test cases and perform general security testing

Cyber Security Specialist

• Apr 2020 - Jun 2020

Continuing to perform the same duties and functions as with Advanced Technologies and Laboratories but required to switch companies due to government contract transition.

Cybersecurity Specialist

• Mar 2018 - Apr 2020

Performs a critical role of a Cyber Security Specialist by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and security measures within a DoE network. Provided services of vulnerability management, incident response, incident handling, triaging events, network analysis and threat detection. Performs certification and accreditation reviews. Validation/Reviews of compliance based of DoE baselines. Performs research and evaluate tools, standards and technologies, as well as providing support for proposing, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies. Played a key role in risk assessments within our environment.Key Contributions:• Provides support for classified and unclassified systems (hardware and software). ICS support.• Responsible for defining, documenting, and maintaining Cyber Security policies and procedures• Responsible for Plan of Action and Milestone response and resolution activities• Identification and management of system and network vulnerabilities• Cyber incident response, Risk Analysis/Tracking and reporting. iJC3 support.• Providing a lead/management role for the change management process• Responsible for maintaining the organization compliance with FISMA and associated cyber security requirements along with following guidance from NIST 800-53, CNNSI 1253, and Cyber Security Framework.• Administering the following tools: Splunk, Cisco Security Management Appliance, Cisco Web Security Appliance, Cisco Email Security Appliance, Nessus Security Manager, NexPose, MetaSploit Pro, RSA DLP, ForcePoint DLP, Tenable SecurityCenter, Firepower Management Appliance, TripWire

Cyber Intel Analyst Sr.

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2018

Performs a critical role of a Computer Network Defense Analyst by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and security measures within a DoD network. Acted as a lead for our CND team as well administering ACAS. Oversees the Incident Response process with incident handling, triaging events, network analysis and threat detection. Performs STIG Validation/Reviews and reviews compliance by using ACAS/SCAP tool. Performs research and evaluate tools, standards and technologies, as well as providing support for proposing, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies. SOF GLSS contract.Key Contributions:• Computer Network Defense Support, Metric Development, and DoD CNDSP methodology• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), SCCM, and HBSS used to review compliance.• Risk Management Framework (SCA Auditor Role) and supporting tool, XACTA/EMASS• Performed IAVM scrubs, STIG Validation/Reviews, and configuration file audits• Ensure compliance and accuracy within the Change/Configuration Management process• Performs media security compliance, and rogue wireless detection

Information Assurance Engineer

• Mar 2016 - Jan 2018

Performs a critical role of a Cybersecurity Engineer (Information Assurance) by ensuring accuracy and compliance within a DOD network. Act as a lead for Identity and Access security and administering ACAS. Oversees the Change Management process from a Cybersecurity perspective. Performs STIG Validation/Reviews and reviews compliance by using ACAS. Fills the role of Incident Handler for CND. Performs support analysis, interpretation, generation of design artifacts and collect/create evidence for the development of certification and accreditation documentation supporting RMF. Key Contributions:• Identity and Access Security• Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and SCCM used to review compliance.• Risk Management Framework (SCA Auditor Role) and DIACAP• XACTA was used to manage RMF• Performed IAVM scrubs, STIG Validation/Reviews• Ensure compliance and accuracy within the Change/Configuration Management process• Performs media security compliance. All media is reviewed to be properly labeled, stored and being properly scanned before touching the network (AirGap Process)

PC Support Technician

• Apr 2013 - Mar 2016

Performs a role of a Support Technician by performing ticket assignment with distributing tickets in the role of a Queue Manager. Technical support was also provided to end users for software and hardware installations on Department of Defense networks; including remote sites. Support provided to off-site end users in means of Identity and Access Management. Network security was provided through accesses granted in Active Directory, Local/Global GPOs and port security.Key Contributions:• HelpDesk Support/Customer Service through phone and ticket service• Maintained Network/Standalone Computers• Administered Passwords, User Accounts, and Groups through Active Directory• Software/Hardware Installs, Management and Administration. Administered/Maintained O/S Images• Administered and managed site with 2,000+ users (includes 5 Remote Sites & misc. areas)

Electronic Technician I

• Jul 2012 - Apr 2013

Electronic Technician I

• May 2011 - Jul 2012

Continued performing the same duties and functions as with L3 Communications but required to switch companies due to government contract transition.

Electronic Technician I

• Jun 2008 - May 2011

Provided Electronic and Electrical Support on SOF CLSS contract in support of war fighter Key Contributions:• Contract transition from L3 Communication to DS2 and then into Lockheed Martin • Managed, Repaired, and Installed electronics, cabling harnesses and etc. for various military aircraft • Repair electronic equipment; Replace components and wiring circuits; Used Test instruments (Digital Multi-Meter, Signal Generators, Semi-Conductor Testers, Curve Tracers, and Oscilloscope) Contract transition from L3 Communication to DS2 and then into Lockheed Martin • Managed, Repaired, and Installed electronics, cabling harnesses and etc. for various military aircraft •Repair electronic equipment; Replace components and wiring circuits; Used Test instruments (Digital Multi-Meter, Signal Generators, Semi-Conductor Testers, Curve Tracers, and Oscilloscope)

Computer Operator IV/MIS Helpdesk/Telecommunications Technician II

• Oct 2007 - Jun 2008

Provided professional support for hardware, and software for a DOD network under L3 Communications on the SOF CLSS contractKey Contributions:• Administered and managed site with 3,000+ users using ticketing system known as Helpstar• HelpDesk Support/Customer Service Support for L3 Communications On-site/Off-site Employees• Assistance with Account unlocks and various technical support. Also used remote capabilities• Performed Software/Hardware Installations and maintained Network/Standalone Computers• Replaced CAT5e with CAT6 cabling; Ran fiber optic cabling, and 25/50 Pair Cabling.• Installed Communications Closets, Patch Panels, Cable Management Trays, CISCO Routers/Switches, and power backup equipment.• Used Fluke Network testing equipment; Experience with Multi-Meter, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Semi-Conductors.