Karen Verdell

Senior COMSEC and Information Assurance Specialist at ExecuTech Strategic Consulting LLC
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Odenton, Maryland, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior COMSEC and Information Assurance Specialist
      • Oct 2011 - Present

      Research and develop COMSEC modernization inputs in support of CM roadmapStrategically plan and articulate a comprehensive Crypto Modernization programCoordinate and review documents related to DISA’s CM implementation efforts Provide technical management and advisory guidance to DISA’s controlling authority

    • United States
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior COMSEC and Information Assurance Specialist
      • Oct 2011 - Present

      Research and develop COMSEC modernization inputs in support of the CM roadmapStrategically plan and articulate a comprehensive Crypto Modernization programCoordinate and review documents related to DISA CM implementation efforts Provide technical management and advisory guidance to DISA's controlling authority

    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Operation Manager
      • Oct 2007 - Present

    • Senior Secuirty Analyst
      • Jan 2010 - Sep 2011

      Manages seven ITT employees in meeting customer expectations and constrain scope while ensuring satisfactions for all stakeholders.Coordinate weekly Cyber Command Readiness Inspection Compliance Monitor review meeting; prepare weekly CCRI's reports of inspected sites to include Combatant Commands, Combatant Command components, Office Security of Defense and Defense Information Systems Agency and Defense Agencies with open category 1 vulnerabilities.Coordinate and execute all facets of Flag Level Officers and civilians equivalent leadership, for United States Cyber Command's weekly in/out briefs video teleconferences with Defense Information System Agency and inspected sites highest-ranking officials.As subject matter expert manages the daily to weekly CCRI compliance reporting and tracking of all inspected sites areas related to DoD Information Security and Assurance guidelines within Vulnerability Management System and Network Operation Defense Tracking System.Perform risk analysis and evaluate the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) provided by CC/S/As to determine the operational mission and financial impact on the Global Information Grid (GIG).

    • Senior Security Analyst
      • Jan 2010 - Sep 2011

    • Computer and Network Security
    • Support Specialist
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

      Cyberspace team was the liaison to USSTRACTCOM/JTF-GNO on future cyberspace issues. Created a draft standard operation procedure Commanders Handbook on multiple Global Information Grid (GIG) deficiencies (policy, authorities, tools) for all military branches Cyberspace community.Provide research, analysis, recommendations, and interpretation of Department of Defense Cyberspace policies, authorities, standards, procedures.Provide system and software analysis to determine appropriate cost effective solutions for Cyber projects.Participated in high level Computer Network Operation (CNO) and Information (IA) discussions with DOD community at large.Prepare scenarios, presentations and point papers focused on CNO and IA.

    • Belgium
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Leading Departmental Senior Chief Petty Officer
      • Nov 2007 - Oct 2009

      Led a diverse, cross-functional military and civilian team of 36 personnel in a high-tempo and high-profile operational environment. Oversaw monitoring, detecting, and analyzing of unauthorized activity on U.S. Joint Forces Command's enterprise network.Directly prepared and briefed reports to various higher echelons as Lead Analyst for multiple projects in the control provision of information, IT services, and prevention of unauthorized use of information on the enterprise network in support of the transformational activities of U.S. Joint Forces Command.Proven ability to established uniformity and efficiency in the daily operations of 36 Global Network Control Center System Watch Officers. Single-handily improved quality of service, revised 30 Standards Operating Procedures for rapid restoration and swift reporting of unscheduled outages to higher echelon commands.Recognized as COMSEC/Electronic Keying Material System subject matter expert appointed by higher echelons to provide oversight management for 30 local elements in all facets of the preparation, destruction, and distribution of more than 1,750 line items of classified keying material and equipment, which increased the ability to successful, execute over 15 Joint military Inter-Theater high-profile experimentation exercises.Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for superb leadership in a highly dynamic multi-service stressful environment.

    • United States
    • Armed Forces
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Combat Systems Leading Senior Chief Petty Officer
      • Aug 2006 - Nov 2007

      Selected by the Combat Systems Officer to develop and lead a team of 40 Information System Technicians in the daily operations of the Telecommunications Division. Led the development of 80 standard operating procedures for all telecommunications operational plans, operational risks, and tasks. Instituted formal guidelines and a baseline for sustaining continuity on the carrier battle groups high-volume, mission-critical communications circuitsProvided critical oversight in supervising 33 Information System Technicians during a planned incremental overhaul. Orchestrated installations and migrations of Common PC Operating System Environment (COMPOSE) and the integration of commercial and government-off-the-shelf products.Directly contributed to the operational readiness and the development of combat-ready communicators by improving team leadership and provided in-depth training on terminal reconfiguration and system fault analysis on Automatic Digital Network Systems (ADNS), Challenge Athena, and General Service (GENSER) during Inter-Deployment Training Cycle.Trained four newly Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Managers in the administrative duties and responsibilities of the proper distribution of COMSEC material to the Carrier Battle Group.Oversaw an accurate accountability of over 5,000 highly sensitive COMSEC materials, keys, and related publications, during pre-deployment work-up for scheduled deployment. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for managing and developing 73 enlisted personnel in two demanding divisions and attaining an impressive re-enlistment rate of 65%.

    • Operation Officer, Leading Chief Petty Officer
      • Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

      Managed 21 subordinates and trained two junior officers simultaneously in two different departments. Ensured communication and navigation preparation plans were ready for real-time emergency salvage and humanitarian missions. Appointed by executive leadership to a high profile position to manage a large CMS account of over 2,000 COMSEC items, coordinated, and executed all short-notice mission requirements of high-profile disaster recovery evolutions as Electronic Key Management System Manager.Flawlessly converted the EKMS account from USS to USN and successfully passed the Immediate Superior in Command Inspection (ISIC) Military Sealift Command.Presented executive level briefs and interpreted analytical documents on navigational safety regulations and policies for 10 high-profile open-ocean tows and five recoveries of submerged objects.Implemented, documented, and coordinated network policies and procedures while building a Local Area Network (LAN). Converted 100 active users to an updated configuration in only 48 hours.Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for superb leadership in both departments and provided acute attention to detail in all rigorous demands of an underway environment. Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for overseeing the training program, which saved over 300 man-hours of Afloat Training Group trainer time in the completion of our Unit Level Training phase in 10 weeks vice the nominal 16 weeks.

    • Instructor/System Administrator/Administrative Executive Assistant
      • Oct 2000 - Jan 2004

      Evaluated, designed, documented, installed, implemented, tested and performed problem isolation and resolution on 400 laptop and 30 desktop computer systems worth nearly $1 million. Educated 75 military and civilian personnel on information systems policies regarding security and networks and advised them on automated data processing software, security, and network documentation. Certified Master Training Specialist and Curriculum Developer awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, for creating multiple courses of instructions of introductory programs for Microsoft Office Suite and basic level computer operations, which significantly increased the command graduation quota by 70% in only 3 months.

Education

  • University of Phoenix
    Bachelor of Science, Information System and Technology online program
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