Robert Houghton

Information System Security Engineer at N3bula Systems
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Colorado Springs Area

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Credentials

  • U.S. Government Driver/Operator "Defensive Driver Training"
    USDA
    Jun, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Firefighter Type 2 / Faller A
    Incident Command System
    May, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
    cpi blue card(tm)
    Mar, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • A+ 901
    CompTIA
  • IT Fundementals
    CompTIA
  • Security+
    CompTIA

Experience

  • N3bula Systems
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Information System Security Engineer
      • Sep 2023 - Present

      The role of the ISSE is to bridge the gap between high level security policies/requirements and technical/operational implementation of those requirements. Primary Responsibilities include: employ system security engineering to design, develop and implement secure applications and configurations. In preparation of acquiring mission hardware for all A&A impacting projects/efforts, evaluate the COTS and GOTS, when available, hardware, firmware, and software information security components. Conduct assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503, DoDI 8510.01, and DoDI 8500.01) Develop IT security policies, standards, and guidance Provide input to A&A process activities and related documentation such as systems or security concept of operations, system security design, implementation plans, operational procedures, maintenance, and training materials Provide engineering support and assistance to authorization/accreditation test and evaluation activities Provide continuous monitoring support for information systems Develop IT architecture deliverables, specific to information security countermeasure implementations for operational systems and systems under development Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs and provide input as to the adequacy of those security designs to meet required security compliance objectives Develop and maintain processes and procedures to identify, track, and mitigate customer system vulnerabilities Assess potential risks, mitigation measures, residual risks, and provide a recommendation to the Government for approval Facilitate and manage security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests Assist in the planning and oversee configuration changes for major security infrastructure platforms modifications Lead the technical aspects of internal security audits and investigations Show less

  • Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Security Systems Engineer
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      Writing & presenting security assessments using RMF controls, post-penetration reports, software/hardware versioning, etc. Coordinate the proper reaction to newly released CVEs. Heavily involved in HBSS to ESS/ENS migration. Studied the use of data analysis for root cause identification to better prioritize system-wide efforts. Excelled in clear concise communication to stakeholders. Especially enjoyed requirements analysis and creation for RFP. Controlled system baseline, organized and prioritized software engineering tasks for review by configuration control board, articulate need for enhancements with appropriate level of context. Coordinated large decision making (code scanner and logging software) by using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). Investigated impact of implementing STIGs and Plugins from SCC and ACAS scans. Maintained updates to interface documentation. Acute ability to digest and summarize lengthy technical documentation. Tools: NIST SP800-53 (rev5), IBM DOORs, Bugzilla (Configuration Management), XML manipulation via vsCode (Emacs), Perl & Excel, Jira/Confluence for Agile development, Sharepoint, Cameo No Magic, and VBA across Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Familiarity with Spotbugs, Splunk, Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes, Visual Studio, RHEL, Active Directory, etc. Show less

  • COLORADO DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS
    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Online Instructor
      • Aug 2018 - May 2022

      Remotely deliver instruction in Coding(Java, Javascript & Python), and Cybersecurity(hardening systems, good cyber hygiene, and vulnerability identification). Remotely deliver instruction in Coding(Java, Javascript & Python), and Cybersecurity(hardening systems, good cyber hygiene, and vulnerability identification).

  • Pikes Peak Community College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

      Teaching PC Applications (CIS 118), Fundamentals of Networking (CNG 101). Leading students through Cisco resources, and Microsoft Office. In-house competitions using Carnegie Mellon and Google CTFs, & network sec through Hack the Box. Technology Student Association advisor, CyberPatriot & CodeQuest (Python, bash and batch scripting via the terminal or PowerShell). Teaching PC Applications (CIS 118), Fundamentals of Networking (CNG 101). Leading students through Cisco resources, and Microsoft Office. In-house competitions using Carnegie Mellon and Google CTFs, & network sec through Hack the Box. Technology Student Association advisor, CyberPatriot & CodeQuest (Python, bash and batch scripting via the terminal or PowerShell).

  • Colorado Springs Harrison District 2 Schools
    • Web Design & AP Computer Science Teacher
      • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

      Teaching grades 9-12 in an International Baccalaureate candidate school. Students learn HTML, CSS, and Javascript basics, some achieved intermediate levels. Instruction on the use of a variety of software and tools including Github, stack overflow, spreadsheets (google & excel) and the LMS by Microsoft’s Canvas. Educational tutorials created on www.patreon.com/love2learn & https://www.youtube.com/c/MrHoughton

    • Computer Resource Teacher
      • Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

      Teaching grades k-5 using the International Society for Technology in Education standards. Solving a variety of minor technological problems and instructing teachers in opportunities to use technology in the classroom and in their own PLN (professional learning network). Trainings include Renaissance learning data interpretation, Yammer, I-ready, and Google Classroom. During this school year I assisted in writing the k-5 Technology curriculum. I also monitored and added content to the schools website and facebook page. Contact Wendy Smith or Gary Holmes wsmith@hsd2.org or Gary Holmes nholmes@hsd2.org Show less

    • U.S. & World History Teacher
      • Aug 2015 - May 2016

      Teaching grades 9-12 in US and World History. Assisted in writing the curriculum for these grades. Worked football games. Hosted an after school computer hardware interest group. Contact Cheri Martinez cmartinez@hsd2.org

  • Secure Media Keepers, LLC.
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • IT Support Specialist
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

      Supported customers transition from physical media to a digital platform. Testing, and troubleshooting hardware (mostly OS X & Linux hosts) to provide a means and/or access to digitized media of diverse sources by utilizing a variety of open source software. This was a part-time contract. Contact Paul Houghton 719-322-6796, paul4hough@gmail.com Supported customers transition from physical media to a digital platform. Testing, and troubleshooting hardware (mostly OS X & Linux hosts) to provide a means and/or access to digitized media of diverse sources by utilizing a variety of open source software. This was a part-time contract. Contact Paul Houghton 719-322-6796, paul4hough@gmail.com

  • SLV Development Resource Group
    • Research Assistant
      • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

      Assist in table layouts, data searches, and document presentations. Most work involved preparing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy document for submission to the Economic Development Administration. Contact Michael Wisdom, Executive Director, or John Stump Director of Research and Planning at 719-589-6099 or jstump@slvdrg.org. Assist in table layouts, data searches, and document presentations. Most work involved preparing a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy document for submission to the Economic Development Administration. Contact Michael Wisdom, Executive Director, or John Stump Director of Research and Planning at 719-589-6099 or jstump@slvdrg.org.

  • City of Alamosa
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Internship Finance Director / City Manager
      • May 2007 - Dec 2007

      Assist in conversion to new accounting software. Prepare a capital improvements plan, and budget document for presentation to city council & mayor. Contact Hector Chavez, Finance Director, or Nathan Cherpeski, City Manager at 719-589-2593 or ncherpeski@cc.alamosa.co.us. Assist in conversion to new accounting software. Prepare a capital improvements plan, and budget document for presentation to city council & mayor. Contact Hector Chavez, Finance Director, or Nathan Cherpeski, City Manager at 719-589-2593 or ncherpeski@cc.alamosa.co.us.

Education

  • Adams State University
    Bachelors of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
    2005 - 2008
  • Cisco Networking Academy
    2018 - 2019
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Masters (in-progress), Systems Engineering
    2020 - 2025
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Master of Engineering - MEng, Systems Engineering
    2020 - 2025
  • EC-Council University
    Master of Science in Cyber Security, Security Analyst
    2023 - 2025

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