Cyber Security Analyst

• Nov 2022 - Present

Cyber Security Specialist

• Apr 2021 - Dec 2022

ACAS Specialist

• Dec 2019 - Apr 2021

Cyber Security Analyst

• Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

Information Systems Security Manager

• Mar 2014 - Sep 2018

Provided principal guidance pertaining to Network Integration, Communication systems, and Automated Systems and affiliated telecommunication system security with a direct report staff of 22 employees. Key Accomplishments: • Installed system patches, software updates, workstation / server deployments, and monitored compliance across networks to increase information security directives across the organization • Provided principal guidance on NETC2 systems technical matters related to the DJC2 systems on-site and over the phone• Monitored network performance and availability, applications, servers and devices with WhatsUp Gold• Interfaced with 400+ users to support software and hardware issues in 100% compliance with cyber security directives and mandates • Maintained backups of VMs using NetApp, VMware Data Recovery and snapshots; created and deployed client images with AltirisInformation Systems Security ManagerLed, mentored, and managed 22 technicians in communications and Information Technology in managing a virtual Windows and Linux environment running on VMware using vSphere. System administrator of 3 classified and 2 unclassified networks. Key Accomplishments: • Handpicked to serve as Communications/IT Department Head for Combined Joint Logistics over the Shore exercise in Korea• Served as lead network administrator for two Rim of the Pacific exercises in Hawaii, managing three tactical networks providing over 800 hours of uninterrupted service for 200 users who were supporting coalition forces• Patched and updated 10 Linux servers running Red Hat and Debian to streamline functionality for the organization and maintain strict adherence to security protocols• Provided oversight for and conduct application vulnerability scanning using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) through Security Center• Managed and maintained Windows, Exchange, HIPS, and Security Center providing services to users and maintaining information assurance compliance Show less

Information Systems Security Manager

• Sep 1998 - Sep 2018

Communications Security Manager

• Jul 2010 - Jan 2014

Supervised 10 staff members in maintaining and distribution or Cryptographic material to 45 Local Elements; provided network support for Naval Air Facility and 5 aviation squadrons.Key Accomplishments: • Provided Training and Communications Security Management for 45 Navy commands in the Mid-Atlantic Region, while managing a 480-line item communication account • Served as an Assistant Contract Technical representative for Navy and Marine Corp Intranet contract valued in excess of $20M; mitigated unnecessary overhead costs and achieved an annual reconciliation of expenses for the FY• Organized and supervised the technical refresh of 800 computer assets for Naval Air Facility Headquarters and 5 Navy aviation squadrons; sustained 100% inventory control of over 2,000 government network materials • Oversaw development of employee wellness as a Program Manager, which directly supported 500 employees; established high retention rates across the team • Hand selected by corporate leadership to serve as a Senior Mentor for an award-winning outreach program Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) in an effort to tie in community engagement goals with annual metrics. Show less

System Administrator/Communications Material Security Manager

• Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

Troubleshot communications outages for primary and backup Satellites, Timeplex, message traffic systems, and various voice and data cryptographic devices.Key Accomplishments: • Provided flawless communications support to 3 Navy Expeditionary Groups; conducted preventative maintenance on thousands of line items to avoid the risk of network downtime • Instituted procedures that streamlined the capabilities of the Defense Message Dissemination System devising a practical method of delivering message traffic to more than 400 users• Provided System Administration support to a specialized headquarters group of 30+ senior personnel while deployed to Kuwait Naval Base• Oversaw a $10K budget for training, curriculum development, and professional certification resources with zero discrepancies or over-expenses Show less