Rafael Ramos III
Cyber Defense Operator
553 Lincoln Drive, Ellsworth Air Force Base,SD
Summary
Computer security professional with 4 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity and information assurance industry. Demonstrated skill identifying business risks and compliance issues and designing proactive solutions. Background designing and implementing layered network security approaches.
Knowledgeable Risk Manager equipped with strategic planning and program leadership abilities, establishing strong and successful policies to mitigate risk at each level and establish clear procedures for assessments, prevention and containment. Familiar with regulatory requirements to maintain strict controls.
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
COMSEC Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
05.2022 - Current
- Proficient with Key Management Infrastructure System (KMI) - Create Asymmetric Key requests, Contact controlling authorities for cryptographic materials, Issue/Transfer/Destroy Cryptographic materials, Inventory Management of physical and electronic materials, Zero Day Reset, Token Setup/reset.
- Managed approximately 2000 cryptographic material for 9 sub-accounts
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Kept detailed records of daily progress to identify and correct areas needing improvement.
Risk Management Analyst
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
03.2020 - Current
- Program Manager (PM) and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) of 3 Authorization to Operate (ATO) - managing approximately 1500 security controls and 6000 CCIs via eMASS.
- Expertise with eMASS - Navigation of eMASS interface to create artifacts, submit workflows, complete/modify controls, create/modify/complete POaMs, Update/edit system details, etc.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to identify potential risks and ideal mitigation strategies.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Advised senior managers on policy strategies for reducing liability and preventing losses.
- Arranged risk management team meeting by preparing materials, updating calendars and setting up conference spaces.
- Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
- Kept operations in line with government regulations by carefully checking documentation.
- Administered RMIS system data imports, configuration changes and user issues.
- Verified certificates of insurance for accuracy and conformance with internal risk management policies and coordinated issuance to individuals and entities.
Cybersecurity Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
- Created cybersecurity best practice communications to educate staff against known threats and potential vectors of attack.
- Maintained company-wide compliance with industry standards.
- Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
- Designed company-wide policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
- Managed relationships with third-party intrusion detection system providers.
- Authored security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
- Developed plans to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction or disclosure.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Policies and procedures
undefinedCertification
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
COMSEC Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Assurance
Western Governors University
08.2021 - Current
Risk Management Analyst
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2020 - Current
CompTIA Security+ Certified
03-2020
Cybersecurity Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2019 - Current
Active TS/SCI Clearance
10-2019
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