Christopher Elrod

Christopher Elrod

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Information Assurance / Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

  • Education

    • Mount St. Joseph University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts - BA General Studies
  • Experience

    • Sisters of Charity Cincinnati - Bayley Place

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Certified Nursing Assistant

      Facilitated continuum of care to seniors in the assisted living and long-term care community under the supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses.Provided compassion and quality of life to all residents based on the values of respect, honesty, and excellence.

    • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Patient Attendant

      As a member of the Special Resources Unit, provided individualized one-on-one bedside care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting to include; activities of daily living, safety, monitoring, ambulation and transport, diversionary tactics, companionship, and various skills as dictated under the direction of attending Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Therapists in accordance with the Ohio Department of Health and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations regulations. Experience includes cardiac, intensive care, neurology, oncology, psychiatric, rehabilitation, and tracheotomy unit settings. Show less

    • US Navy

      Apr 2009 - Apr 2018
      Professional Mariner

      Able seaman serving on-board at-sea platforms mastering the basic skills of the nautical sciences (seamanship and navigation). Excelled in a fast-paced, self-motivating, and high-stress environment. Knowledgeable in the application of damage control, fire fighting, emergency response, and equipment repair while subject to hazardous conditions. Subject matter expert in electronic systems troubleshooting and maintenance, computer troubleshooting and repair, cable system installation and maintenance, and information technology network fundamentals.Supervised personnel to perform duties of network systems administration and completion of preventative and corrective maintenance support services.Certified non-traditional first responder. Trained as a secondary provider to administer pre-hospital care in the event of emergencies and conflict. Proficient in water survival; rescue techniques; and the identification and treatment of wounds, burns, broken bones, and neck injuries.Professional engagement with multi-national partners in the Oceanic and Indo-Asia-Pacific regions focused on strengthening capable relationships and uniting purpose to preserve the security, stability, and freedom necessary for enduring regional prosperity. Show less

    • Active Duty Service Member

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2019
      Telecommunications Specialist

      Delivers reliable communication services through Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and analog standards to chief decision makers and executives at the federal government level.Front-line supervisor in the installation, testing, acceptance, maintenance, and repair of various information technology systems accredited and integrated into the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG).Formally trained in Raytheon Digital Small Switch 2A (DSS-2A), REDCOM High-Density Switch (HDX), and Telos XACTA Information Assurance Manager technologies.On-the-job acquisition of skills related to Linux/Red Hat, Cisco Unified Communications Call Management, JDSU/Viavi test equipment, and Facility Circuit Information Tracking (FaCIT) databases.Maintains industry standard COMPTIA Security+ certification for privileged user access to information technology systems databases and sensitive customer information. Show less

    • Jacobs

      Jul 2019 - Jan 2024
      • Project Manager / Site Lead

        Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
      • Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

        Jul 2019 - Jan 2024
    • Leidos

      Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
      ISSO
    • Odyssey Systems

      Aug 2024 - now
      ISSO
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RESCUE SWIMMER SCHOOL / SEARCH AND RESCUE COURSE

      Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet
    • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)

      (ISC)²
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • XACTA

      Telos
      Jan 2017
    • REDCOM HDX

      REDCOM Laboratories, Inc.
    • DSS-2A Genea

      DISA
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Elrod
      Military Informations Technology (IT) Leadership Award 2016- Washington, D.C. - Honorable Mention Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Jan 2016 Armed Forces 2016 selection as Honrable Mention for excellence, dedication, sacrifice, and persistence in the IT field while serving as Enlisted - Active Duty at the Pacific Joint Military Regional Headquarters. Selected over approximately 150 global military nominees.
    • Awarded to Christopher Elrod
      Pacific Facility of the Year - 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 - #1 of 7 sites operating in the Pacific region for four consecutive years. Maintained Raytheon DSS-2A technology with flawless precision and 99.99% availability of 37 circuits and 345 end user instruments at mobile, strategic, and fixed site locations across nine time zones. Regional Project Manager exclaimed, "Sets the standard for other sites to follow," and, "Always emerging fresh new ideas and protocol to enhance efficiency and limit negative mission impact."