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iQ4 - Internships / ApprenticeshipsIndiana Service2Cyber CyberHub Internship
Jun. 2024 - Aug. 2024United StatesThe purpose of the program is to provide an immersive workforce learning experience in cybersecurity, with subject matter experts providing assessments/evaluations, resulting in career pathways and opportunities for employment. Participants perform project-based work, in teams with a cybersecurity job role and case study that they select for the entire 12-week project. My job role is Information Security Officer. Team deliverables are presented to a pool of subject matter experts mentors. Participants acquire cybersecurity skills and competencies, all leading to an industry recognized credential and certificate that stamps the rigor, skills, and proficiencies acquired by the participant.
Indiana National GuardInformation Systems Security Officer
May. 2024Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division• Temporary active duty assignment.
• Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and information.
• Ensures information systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices and initiate protective or corrective measures as required.
• Analyzes, assesses, and documents Cyber Security capabilities and services of DoD information systems to establish compliance with CS requirements, identify vulnerabilities, quantify risk and ensure the network, application or information system is certified and accredited.
• Drafts, reviews, and validates information security documentation, such as systems security plans, risk assessments, disaster recovery plans, business continuity plans, and user security guides
• Audits IT systems and networks to ensure accreditation and/or certification support documentation is developed, maintained, and updated as required.
• Validates and verifies systems and security products to detect security weaknesses to support information assurance vulnerability management.
Mossé Cyber Security InstituteMRCI - MCSI Remote Cybersecurity Internship
Apr. 2024 - Apr. 2024United StatesI am currently interning with Mossé Cyber Security Institute in their Remote Internship Program in order to develop and acquire the industry desired practical skills. The experience I gain through successfully completing their practical skills Internship Program will provide me with professional confidence, acumen and experience to apply for any industry technology or security team position. This also positions me to provide the rigour to research and deliver appropriate technology solutions, thus becoming a valued member of the IT community. Some of the skills this remote internship program imparts: Perform network vulnerability scans
Exploit vulnerabilities with Metasploit
Identify and exploit web application vulnerabilities without tools
Write custom offensive security tools to aid Red Teaming operators
Assess the security settings of Windows machines and harden them
Hunt for malware using YARA
Hunt for threat actors on Windows networks using Python
Defend web applications against common vulnerabilities
Indiana National GuardCyber Executive Officer
Nov. 2023137th Cybersecurity Company• As the Executive Officer, support the vision and guidance of the Company Commander.
• Plans the future operations (FUOPS) of the company; plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the company.
• Projects the company training budget based off fiscal year funds; prioritizes civilian cyber security certification training based on commander priorities and budget.
• Maintains tracking of Cyber Soldier development and readiness.
Indiana National GuardMFGI Knowledge Manager/Mobilization Planner
Dec. 2022 - May. 2024Camp Atterbury, Indiana, United States• Assisted DoD, Service and Joint Forces in developing policies and procedures required to activate and inactivate Army reserve component personnel under crisis response and/or contingency conditions.
• Roles and tasks include reviewing and updating requirements, determining sources of immediate manpower augmentation; develop and review mobilization plans, policies and procedures; review best practices and lessons learned from previous mobilizations; monitoring the mobilization process; and monitoring assignments against requirements.
• Advised the Garrison Commander on the impact of mobilization activities in the environment as well as the requirements of legal authorities and funding to enable the timely execution of mobilization activities.
• Anticipated and planned for the impact of additional facilities, training land and range usage resulting from the influx of personnel and increased operating tempo.
• Performed duties as the Installation Security Manager for SIPR and SVTC access.
• Performed duties as a Knowledge Management Representative for the installation and MFGI; organized installation records for ease of access of key personnel in Share Drive and in Microsoft Teams; controlled access to information stored in Office 365 applications and repositories.
• Coordinated and facilitated planning conferences with Mobilization Support Force units across the United States for future operations planning of mobilization exercises.
Indiana National GuardCyber Operations Officer
Dec. 2022 - Nov. 2023127 Cyber Protection Battalion• Cyber operations planner responsible for future operations planning for the battalion; plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the battalion.
• Manages the training of the battalion to meet the training requirements from three higher echelon organizations in Indiana and Virginia (81st Troop Command, Indiana National Guard headquarters, 91st Cyber Brigade).
• Provides guidance to the commander on the training status of Cyber Soldiers; resource allocation for training exercises and critical schools for cyber qualifications.
• Conduct quarterly working groups for budget management, unit training management, and training and readiness oversight for cyber protection teams.
Indiana National GuardChief Knowledge Manager
Sep. 2021 - Nov. 2022Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, United States• This position and mobilization require a TS/SCI security clearance; duties, responsibilities, and achievements must remain generic.
• Provide leadership, direction, and counsel to cybersecurity professionals working as knowledge managers and data scientists regarding policies, procedures, and directives of the section.
• Subject matter expert on the use of Microsoft Teams, Confluence, Jira, and Redmine collaboration tools; built and organized the battalion’s MS Teams pages and channels to improve access to information for the battalion commander and staff.
• Delivered customer support to users of MS Teams, MS SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, and other Army automated systems to resolve access request issues and knowledge sharing with U.S. Cyber Command partners.
• Created a system of knowledge flow between the battalion commander and staff with the lower echelon teams; managed work flows and access requirements within Redmine, Confluence, Jira, and Microsoft Teams.
• Migrated data from obsolete systems to new systems.
• Maintained training records in databases to ensure readiness of 2000 service members and civilians.
DFASGovernment Information Specialist
Oct. 2020 - Nov. 2020Indianapolis, IN, United StatesReviews, processes and responds to Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act (FOIA/PA) requests. Analyzes and interprets pertinent legislation, executive orders, statutes, and case law concerning the FOIA/PA Programs impacting DFAS records Serves as a liaison to program offices, both within the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and other government agencies pertaining to FOIA related matters and reporting to DoD for compliance. Prepares necessary correspondence to substantiate reasons for approving or denying requested information. Works directly with DFAS system managers in the development and modifications of Privacy Act System of Records Notices (SORNs) to ensure compliance with Privacy regulations.
Indiana National GuardMFGI Knowledge Manager/Mobilization Planner
Oct. 2019 - Sep. 2021Camp Atterbury, Indiana, United States• Assisted DoD, Service and Joint Forces in developing policies and procedures required to activate and inactivate Army reserve component personnel under crisis response and/or contingency conditions.
• Roles and tasks include reviewing and updating requirements, determining sources of immediate manpower augmentation; develop and review mobilization plans, policies and procedures; review best practices and lessons learned from previous mobilizations; monitoring the mobilization process; and monitoring assignments against requirements.
• Advised the Garrison Commander on the impact of mobilization activities in the environment as well as the requirements of legal authorities and funding to enable the timely execution of mobilization activities.
• Anticipated and planned for the impact of additional facilities, training land and range usage resulting from the influx of personnel and increased operating tempo.
• Performed duties as the Installation Security Manager for SIPR and SVTC access.
• Performed duties as a Knowledge Management Representative for the installation and MFGI; organized installation records for ease of access of key personnel in Share Drive and in Microsoft Teams; controlled access to information stored in Office 365 applications and repositories.
• Coordinated and facilitated planning conferences with Mobilization Support Force units across the United States for future operations planning of mobilization exercises.
Indiana National GuardRear Detachment Commander
Jul. 2019 - Jul. 202038 Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion
Indiana National GuardOperations Officer
May. 2018 - Apr. 2019138 Composite Supply Company
Indiana National GuardINNG Records Manager and FOIA Officer
Nov. 2017 - Sep. 2020Joint Force Headquarters - INNG• Develops and implements agency-wide policies and procedures necessary for effective administration of the Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Program; maintains privacy policies and procedures for Processes Privacy Act data requests; investigates, researches and reports on Privacy Act violations for the entire Indiana National Guard.
• Researches, analyzes and evaluates data for responses to FOIA requests.
• Reviews and analyzes appeals from denials of access to records requested under FOIA; recommends final agency decision on release/non-release of records.
• Evaluates confidential personal records, that, if released, would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or breach of operational security for the Indiana National Guard.
• Reviewed, processed, responded, and closed 27 FOIA requests between November 13, 2017 and July 27, 2020, and received recognition from the Indiana Army National Guard Director of the Joint Staff for excellent communication and responsiveness with FOIA requesters; closed four previous backlogged cases dated between 2015-2017 that removed the Indiana National Guard from the National Guard Bureau’s delinquency list.
• Closed three Privacy Act cases from violations that occurred and retrained the offenders on PII use.
• Plans, programs, directs and coordinates the administrative functions of the Indiana National Guard within the operating components of the state to provide the most effective support; forecasts problems and needs, identifies required resources to include budget, and develops staff facilities and procedures to carry out the resulting program.
• Conducts studies and surveys, analyzes data in order to recommend the selection and utilization of the most efficient equipment and supplies associated with records management activities.
• Records Manager of the Indiana National Guard, overseeing the Army Records Information Management System at the state level and ensuring compliance of downtrace units.
Indiana National GuardColor Guard Section OIC
Oct. 2017 - Sep. 2020Military Department of Indiana - Ceremonial UnitWorks with family of the fallen during funeral services. Provides usher, escort, and traffic control support. Presents folded flag on behalf of the President of the United States to the family. As Color Guard OIC: leads, manages, trains, and staffs Soldiers for Color Guard missions.
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsProgram Support Assistant
Oct. 2016 - Nov. 2017Indianapolis, Indiana Area◦Creates electronic files in an automated computer system and scans documents into Virtual VA System (VVA); assigns index numbers and verifies scanned image with index number to ensure accuracy. ◦Conducts quality reviews and verifies record integrity by ensuring clarity and legibility of scanned documents. ◦Cleans, and maintains scanners, ensuring correction of operation problems or equipment malfunction.
◦Prepare various written correspondence (e.g. reports of contact, letters, responses to Freedom of Information Act requests, etc.) and provides information for statistical and narrative reports.
◦Receives, opens, reviews, and date stamps all incoming correspondence (claims and other miscellaneous mail); analyzes correspondence received and routes to the appropriate individual/location. ◦Explains basic VA benefit programs and entitlement criteria to fiduciaries and custodians, including assisting with completion of application and forms, confirming accuracy and completeness, and routing forms appropriately.
◦Develops straightforward evidence in conjunction with fiduciary claims and assists with the gathering of evidence for more complex cases.
◦ Utilizes and inputs information into various automated systems associated with Fiduciary Hub operations.
Indiana National GuardPlatoon Leader
Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2017138 Composite Supply Company
Indiana National GuardPlatoon Leader
Sep. 2014 - Oct. 2015338 Quartermaster Company
FastenalDistribution Center Help Desk
Feb. 2014 - Oct. 2016Indianapolis, Indianao Contacting customers via email and telephone o Retrieving product for walk-in customers o Auditing inventory o Responding to support emails and FastHelp tickets o Complying with safety regulations
Indiana National GuardOfficer Candidate
Nov. 2013 - Sep. 2014Indiana, United States
U.S. Navy ReserveGunner’s Mate
Jun. 2012 - Nov. 2013United States
United States Marine CorpsRifleman
May. 2008 - May. 2012C Co, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Kaneohe, Hawaii and Marine Barracks WaFrom 2008 to 2010, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard in Washington, DC, escorting and presenting the national flag and Marine organizational flag for numerous high profile events such as Superbowl 44, the funeral of Congressman John Murtha, funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, and the National Memorial Day Concert outside the U.S. Capitol In 2011, I deployed to combat in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. I served as an automatic rifleman and field tested the Corps' new M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. My squad conducted over 170 patrols in Helmand Province. We engaged the local population with dialog and provided assistance to them wherever possible. We provided security for village elders, helped bring medical aid to the local community, passed out school supplies to the children, and successfully denied the Taliban a safe haven to move drugs and weapons.
UPSPackage Handler
Sep. 2004 - Oct. 2016Indianapolis, Indiana
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