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Partner ForcesSenior Consultant and Cybersecurity SME
Oct. 2022🔒 Cybersecurity Strategy & Policy Development: Specializes in shaping cybersecurity strategy, crafting robust policies, and defining comprehensive programs. My hands-on approach ensures that organizations are well-prepared to mitigate threats and protect critical assets. 🚀 Cyber-Incident Response: Excels in orchestrating rapid and effective cyber-incident response efforts. Leverages extensive experience to navigate complex situations, minimizing impact and ensuring a swift return to normal operations. 🏢 Enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture: As an advocate for cybersecurity, I take pride in championing its importance across organizations. I have a keen eye for designing and implementing secure architectures that safeguard businesses from evolving threats. 🤝 Government & Private Sector Relationships: Proven track record of supporting the creation and management of operational cybersecurity relationships with government agencies at all levels—federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and international organizations. Forging partnerships with private sector organizations, fostering collaboration in the pursuit of collective security goals. 💼 Client and Partner Engagement: Committed to managing and strengthening relationships with existing clients and partners has been instrumental in enhancing operational integration. Fosters multidirectional information exchange on cyber incidents, vulnerabilities, and risks, benefiting Federal departments and agencies, state and local governments, critical infrastructure providers, and foreign government partners. 💡 Technical Advisory & Solution Development: Provides technical advice and develops tailored solutions to address unique cybersecurity challenges. 🤝 Collaborative Teamwork: Consistently works in a collegial and collaborative work environment. Ensures that requirements are met and compressed deadlines are consistently achieved.
ThriveDXCybersecurity Lead Instructor
Oct. 2022
US NavyDirector of Cybersecurity and Information Systems
Nov. 2019 - Oct. 2022Cybersecurity Advisor to the CIO for all Information System (IS). Develops and maintains Cybersecurity Programs to include architecture, requirements, policies, personnel, processes, and procedures. Uses technical expertise to implement security measures and procedures, including reporting incidents to the CEO and is the Senior Leader for all incident management.
● Provides security oversight and coordination for all IS measures to include analysis, periodic testing, evaluation, verification, accreditation, and review of information system installations at the appropriate classification level
● Conducts scheduling, planning, and produces statement of work documents for the organization ● Utilizes multiple verbal and written communication skills that developed standardization for procedures and provided clarity in ambiguous situations
● Produces one of the top 3 Cybersecurity Compliant Submarines on the east coast from 2011 to 2019 across multiple security enclaves ● Coordinates with multi-agency partners on program efficiencies, solve complex problems, and organizational effectiveness; business development efforts provided 27% growth in special technical operations and special program mission areas
● Recognized as having a senior risk manager- level expertise using quantitative skills in program management, customer-facing acumen, business processes, analytics logistics, operations, and budgetary finance; increased efficiency for the organization at a reduced cost of more than 11% from original projections ● Oversaw 4 end-to-end upgrades to the IT-18 system and radio room upgrades to the Common Submarine Radio Room Version 3. As the ISSM conduced multiple changes in classification posture through all areas (Weapons, Navigation, Sonar, and Radio) of the networked systems with no issues
● Utilized programs such as Pulse Secure and Office 365 to allow employees remote functionality while still accomplishing strategic mission
US NavyInformation Systems Department Assistant Advisor
Jun. 2016 - Oct. 2019Principal advisor to the Commanding Officer for all matters within the IT Security Department. Leads 7 senior supervisors and 51 junior employees. Designated as the ISSM, SSA, Command Security Manager, Cybersecurity Program Manager, Client Platform Security Officer (CPSO), Command Financial Specialist, Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program Manager, and Secondary Maintenance and Material Management Coordinator. Directly responsible for $55M in equipment to include all Navigation Systems, Internal Communications, Strategic Missile Launching Systems, Radio Communications, KMI (Crypto) systems, and LAN Networks.
● Directly coordinated operations for the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) consisting of 115 servers and 100 computer assets using Windows 2012 R2, Windows 2016 R2, UNIX, Linux, and Red Hat Operating Systems. Hypervisor virtual servers, Alcatel Switches, and CISCO Routers
● Added new systems are NOSIS (Nuclear Training and Qualifications System), Continuing Training and Qualification Software (CTQS), Metbench Calibration Management System (MCMS), and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
● Utilized automation, Powershell, Microsoft Officer products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Visio)
● Audited KMI records of over 500 crypto keys and COMSEC material to ensure complete accountability
● Created destruction documents for over 2,000 items monthly in accordance with NSA doctrine
● Created and managed schedules for manning, operations, maintenance, training, and qualifications
● Critique and provide lessons learned documents for all evolutions along with a Plan of Action and Milestones for continuous improvement
US NavyChief Information Technology Manager
Jun. 2014 - Nov. 2022● Plans, coordinates, and manages unit-level Information Systems Security (ISS) and integration across platforms, fleets, and services; ● Directs Information Assurance (IA) programs and manages and implements ISS countermeasures and network security programs
● Developed and reviewed ISS accreditation packages; design, plan and prepare for network expansions and upgrades
● Managed administrative functions and security procedures governing the special security program
● Coordinated the allocation of personnel and financial resources, protection of classified information, and the training of Information Technology Administrators/Technicians
● Critique and provide lessons learned documents for all evolutions along with a Plan of Action and Milestones for continuous improvement
● Used technical expertise to develop, institutionalize, and manage programs facilitating repair of individual high-failure components instead of replacement of otherwise high-cost circuit cards increasing productive repairs by 30% and saving $2.2 million dollars annually for the NAVY’s Submarine Force
US NavySenior Project Manager
Jun. 2013 - Nov. 2022In charge of a submarine overall repair, upgrade, and shoreside maintenance during in port periods. Overall responsible for 88 dynamic teams of technical, mechanical, electrical, structural, and nuclear backgrounds. Delivered high tempo and highly condensed timelines to meet mission parameters in dynamic and evolving schedules. Utilized Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies to reduce the optimize productivity using programs like Jira and Microsoft Project. • Trained and provided mentorship to 12 Weapons Project Supervisors on continuous improvement measures to create a standard of continuity throughout the Project Supervisor department
• Created templates, schedules, manning reports, cost reports, and manhours expended reports
• Utilized Microsoft Office Suite and Jira to create timelines and project management functions
• Oversaw 88 leadership of teams dedicated to the support of repair, upgrade, and maintenance of a nuclear submarine
• Conducted project management methodologies and executed complex projects consisting of 2,576 jobs and 107,040 manhours over various IT, electrical, and manufacturing areas expert planning reducing three days from the schedule
• Conducted a Depot Level modernization period (DMP) costing over $100M upgrading Navigation Electronics, Weapons Systems, Engineering Systems, and IT systems
• Selected to be overall in charge of an Emergency Submarine Repair project totaling $650M replacing multi-million-dollar antennas, internal communications, and structure repairs (Agile/Scrum and Waterfall Methods)
• Flawlessly executed complex projects consisting of 2,576 jobs and 107,040 manhours over various IT, electrical, and manufacturing • Leveraged expertise using quantitative skills and program management methodologies, business processes, and budgetary finance
• Directed external entities to accomplish a $9.7M upgrade of an enterprise network of over 1,200 computer systems of 16 organizations
US NavyInformation System Security Engineer (ISSE)
Jul. 2006 - Nov. 2022Principal advisor to the Chief Information Officer for all information security matters. Ensures that Cybersecurity program requirements are met. Ensures that the accreditation support documentation is developed and maintained and verify that each IS meets security specifications for an acceptable level of risk. Ensures that IS user activities are monitored to verify compliance with security policies and procedures. Coordinates regularly with Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) and Network Security Officers (NSO). Maintains an Activity cybersecurity Plan (CSP) and ensures the development of System Security Plan (SSP) for systems that contain sensitive information.
•Managed Certification & Accreditation documents for all IT networked system and programs onboard in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance
•Held a GS-13 positions as the Command Security Manager and ISSM functions within a 4,500 personnel organization tracking security clearances, initiating investigations, resolving Request for Action (RFA), and conducting security investigations involving any security and Information Assurance violation
•Implemented the risk management programs, Information Assurance programs, Backup policies, Disaster Recovery Programs, and Continuity of Operations Plans
•Act as the overall incident management coordinator in any Cyber event for disaster recovery measures •Ensured that STIG, patch management, and all security protocols were completed within parameters
•Collaborated with external entities and wrote procedures to assist in the upgrade and downgrade of classification of networked large-scale systems
•Inspected by 7 external entities for Cybersecurity Compliance with NIST, DoD and TYCOM instructions and directives with an overall score of 95.3% •Directed, coordinated, and trained a cross-functional team to upgrade and downgrade of the IT-10, IT-12, IT-16, and IT-18 with SWIFTS networks
US NavySenior Security Administrator
Jun. 2001 - Oct. 2019• Conducted two LAN Upgrades Submarine LAN (SUBLAN) version 2.0 and 3.0 enterprise consisting of 8 Domain Controllers, 6 exchange servers, and 12 application servers delivering services such as financial, material, safety, and operational requirements
• Utilize systems such as ACAS, NESSUS, and HBSS to ensure auditing and compliance within the netwokr
• Implemented STIG requirements to UNIX, Windows, Linux, and Red Hat operating systems to maintain compliance requirements • Maintained Panasonic Laptops, Dell Desktops, HP Printers, CISCO Switches and routers for day-to-day operations • Responsible for all troubleshooting and corrective measures on all assets associated with the LAN
• Coordinated with multiple Program of Record (POR) organizations with scheduling for assessments, upgrades, and training • Maintained SQL databases correcting errors and creating backup plans to preserve all data
• Developed Cybersecurity policies over Information Security, Physical Security, User operations, and procedures • Conducted operations using Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) network
• Responsible for Active Directory additions, Group Policy Objects, static/dynamic IP addressing, router configurations, and group/individual permission sets for all users in accordance with NIST 800-53, 800-171 protocols • System Expert on Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Trained employees and designated the System matter Expert on LAN programs such as eSOMS, NTCSS, Sked 3.1, Symantec Antivirus, McAfee Antivirus, Host Based Security System (HBSS), Organization Maintenance Management System (OMMS/P-OMMS), Relational Supply (RSUPPLY), Submarine On-Board Training (SOBT), Virtual Submarine Labs, and Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) technical support
• Assist employees with HTTP, DNS, FTP, SSL, SMTP, and TELNET troubleshooting and support
• Conducts trend analyzes system logs for anomalies to diagnose hardware and software failures
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