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Galapagos Federal SystemsSr. Information System Security Engineer
Mar. 2024Colorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesPlays a pivotal role in safeguarding classified networks and supporting the IT office and the US Space Force (USSF). Responsible for delivering direct, day-to-day support within classified areas, to ensure the integrity and security of classified networks while executing cybersecurity duties aligned with classified network objectives. By providing expert recommendations and solutions, the ISSE contributes to the implementation of robust cybersecurity programs and projects, enhancing the USSF’s cybersecurity posture.
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Recognized as an industry leader, renowned for possessing robust analytical skills that drive strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
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Exhibits outstanding organizational and presentation skills, ensuring clarity and effectiveness in convey-ing complex information to diverse audiences.
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Thrives in autonomous work environments, adept at operating with minimal supervision while seamlessly collaborating with team members and senior leadership.
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Demonstrates strong critical thinking abilities, proactively identifying and addressing challenges to prevent issues from escalating.
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Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving, anticipating potential issues and implementing preemp-tive measures to mitigate risks.
Rothe Enterprises IncLead, Risk & Vulnerability Analyst
Nov. 2023Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
L3Harris TechnologiesLead, ISSE
Nov. 2021 - Oct. 2023Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Parsons CorporationSr. Cyber Security Liaison Officer
Jun. 2020 - Nov. 2021Colorado Springs, Colorado, United StatesSupporting the Space Force at Peterson and Schriever AFBs in Colorado Springs serving as a Cyber Security Liaison Officer between the local AFBs and Vandenburg and Los Angeles AFBs in California.
Buchanan & Edwards, Inc.Sr. ISSE
Sep. 2018 - Jun. 2020Pocatello, Idaho, United StatesSupporting the Information Assurance and Risk Management Framework at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
ALTA IT Services, LLCSr. ISSE
Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2018Pocatello, Idaho AreaSupporting the Information Assurance and Risk Management Framework at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
General Dynamics Information TechnologyLead, Security Control Assessor
Oct. 2015 - Sep. 2016DIA - Reston, VAProvided Security Control Assessor (SCA) services to the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Responsibilities: - Served as SCA Team Lead which includes management responsibilities, such as timecard approvals, performance appraisals, task assignments, conflict resolution, new hire interviews, etc. of a team comprised of 15+ SCAs located globally with the majority in the National Capitol Region (NCR). - Served as SCA providing assessor services to various offices within DIA resulting in classified systems obtaining Approval and Authorization. - Prepared security authorization packages to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Assessor Memos, Draft Approval to Operate (ATO)/Interim Approval to Test (IATT) Letters, Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), System Inventories, and Security Test Procedures (STPs). - Served as an IA Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing the CIO’s office in various working groups and teams resulting in enhanced security across the systems employed by DIA. - Utilized various tools and testing techniques to accomplish the security assessment of classified systems, such as Nessus, Retina and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). - Reviewed STPs for consistency and accuracy while ensuring that the STPs reflect the overall security posture of the classified system under test.
EngilitySr. Information Assurance Engineer
Nov. 2014 - Oct. 2015Chantilly, VAProvides IA engineering services to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Advanced Systems & Technology (AS&T). Responsibilities include: - Accesses/coordinates/validates IA requirements with Program Managers, Security Personnel, and Certification/Accreditation personnel. - Ensures IA requirements are addressed and integrated at the appropriate system development lifecycle (SDLC). - Ensures IA requirements are documented in appropriate acquisition and accreditation documents. - Provides sound advice and guidance to the customer regarding the creation or alteration of organizational IA policies and implementation of security controls and appliances. - Represents customer's IA interests. - Coordinates IA efforts with CIO/CIAO for approval. - Performs IA-related research as needed. - Implements standardized approach to assessing IA risk end-to-end. - Supports ICD 503 A&A activities while minimizing costs without compromising security requirements. - Designed and implemented a CONOPs Template for non-NRO unclassified FOUO systems that is semi-automated and feeds into a Risk Assessment tool. The tool produces a risk assessment based on responses provided in the CONOPs document.
ParsonsSr. Information Assurance Engineer
Sep. 2013 - Nov. 2014Chantilly, VAProvided IA engineering services to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Responsibilities include:
• Accessed/coordinated/validated IA requirements with Program Managers, Security Personnel, and Certification/Accreditation personnel.
• Ensured IA requirements are addressed and integrated at the appropriate system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ensured IA requirements are documented in appropriate acquisition and accreditation documents.
• Performed/assisted in obtaining end-to-end, system security evaluations to assist in identifying IA-related vulnerabilities, assurances, threats, and risks.
• Provided sound advice and guidance to the customer regarding the creation or alteration of organizational IA policies.
• Represented customer's IA interests.
• Documented implementation guidance from ND 52 series documents for common controls.
• Coordinated efforts with CIO/CIAO for approval.
• Performed IA-related research as needed.
• Provided IA guidance on COTS/GOTS IT products.
• Implemented standardized approach to assessing IA risk end-to-end.
• Supported ICD 503 A&A activities while minimizing costs without compromising security requirements.
DigitalGlobeSr. Information Assurance Engineer
Jan. 2010 - Jun. 2013Herndon, VA• Oversaw the C&A process of the Enhanced View program resulting in complete classified system accreditation.
• Oversaw and contributed to the development of secure DigitalGlobe and Enhanced View network architectures and implementations, resulting in accredited, classified systems.
• Updated and maintained Enhanced View certification data in XACTA, which maintains the current system accreditation.
• Liaisoned with the NGA IA Officers and Office of the CIO representatives to discover, discuss and mitigate Enhanced View security findings resulting in excellent customer satisfaction and a high level of customer security assurance.
• Knowledgeable in the SDLC, where security was built-in to the process rather than bolted-on at the end, thus saving money, time and resources.
• Designed IA CBTs used to train over 50 Data Transfer Agents and over 400 DigitalGlobe personnel on the proper C&A process and procedures.
• Used Retina and Tenable NESSUS Vulnerability Scanners and REM Retina Manager to successfully scan and mitigate all system vulnerability issues.
• Knowledgeable in DCID 6/3, ICD 503, FISMA, NISPOM, DoD 8500.1, NIST 800-53, STIGs and other regulatory documents resulting in secure information systems based on government standards.
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