Experience

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  Booz allen hamilton

  May 2005 - Mar 2008

  Security operation center operator

  Managed the security team from the command center for a multi-building complex.

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  Command information

  May 2008 - May 2009

  Operations analyst

  Served as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the Electronic Documents Access (EDA) system under the DoD Business Transformation Agency (BTA), ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. Led the transition from DITSCAP to DIACAP, ensuring seamless adaptation to updated security accreditation frameworks.Key Achievements:• Achieved Authority to Operate (ATO) for the EDA system by developing and implementing security policies, risk assessments, and compliance measures.• Conducted cybersecurity impact analysis for change requests, identifying potential risks and recommending security enhancements.• Developed and maintained security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Risk Assessments, and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) to ensure compliance with DoD 8500.2 and NIST 800-53.Acted as the Information Assurance Officer for the Project Management Office of the Electronics document Access System.Prepared and maintained DIACAP Package. Show less

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  Sarum, llc

  May 2009 - Mar 2010

  Information assurance engineer

  Served as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the DTRA research and development network, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies. Developed, authored, and maintained DIACAP documentation to support Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for classified systems. Directed security enforcement and compliance efforts, ensuring all systems adhered to NIST 800-53 and DoD security controls.Key Achievements:• Managed the design and maintenance of secured network infrastructure, incorporating best practices for risk mitigation and data protection.• Provided technical guidance on cybersecurity policies to engineers and administrators, ensuring consistent application of security protocols.Provided Information Assurance support to Government R&D Infrastructure on it's parent network and several child networks. Provided additional support for stand alone networks within same acredditation boundary. Assisted in provideding secure network designs to R&D Infrastructure Engineer Team. Show less

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  Rollout systems, llc

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2017

  Site supervisor

  Managed a team of 25 system administrators and security engineers, ensuring efficient support for Navy research and development (R&D) projects. Served as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for 9 classified network boundaries, overseeing security compliance and risk mitigation. Developed cybersecurity policies and procedures for 6 research and development labs, aligning them with RMF and DIACAP requirements.Key Achievements:• Led the Incident Response Team for Undersea labs, responding to security breaches, analyzing threats, and implementing countermeasures.• Provided cybersecurity training and mentorship to team members, strengthening knowledge of risk management frameworks and security protocols.Provides Cyber Security Support to NAWCTSD Undersea Labs. Manages local team of System Administrators. Show less

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  Northrop grumman

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2025

  Led multiple SAP projects involving cloud-based and on-premises computing, weapon, and satellite systems, ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols. Served as the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for a multi-class SAP weapons system, overseeing risk management and security implementation. Applied Raise the Bar v3 and v4 standards to enhance Cross Domain Solutions, reinforcing secure data transfer and network segmentation.Key Achievements:• Managed a team of up to 30 direct reports, providing technical leadership, mentoring, and performance evaluations as a SCRUM Master.• Developed and implemented baseline security processes, workflows for deployment, and process improvements, optimizing operational efficiency.• Tracked Earned Value (EV) and resource management across multiple control accounts, aligning financial planning with security objectives. Show less

  • Manager Cyber Systems Engineering 2

    Apr 2024 - Mar 2025

  • Manager Cyber Systems Engineering

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2024