Alfonso Cisneros
Riverside,NJ
Summary
Multi-talented intelligence professional with 21+ years of experience in government security administration. Extensive experience in developing, implementing and managing Communications Security (COMSEC) programs. Thrives at multi-tasking in fast paced environment directly supporting broadside programs at multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations. Proven leader and team player who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and critical organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMSEC Manager
AEGIS Technical Representative
09.2020 - Current
- Central Office of Records, COMSEC Manager; Responsible for managing over 5,000 line items of Control Cryptographic Material (CA834502)
- Provide day-to-day support for 11 Regional Service Centers (Sub-Accounts) 31 COMSEC Account/Alternate Managers; 100+ Hand Receipt Holders
- Manager of cross-functional team of 5 in 2 locations, ranging from Entry-level to Senior Analyst, and collaborate with operations, analysis and planning.
- Key Delivery Manager responsible for generating, issuing, managing all electronic key and Controlled Cryptographic Item distribution via Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
- Perform backups, system updates, reconciliations, and inventories.
- Represented COMSEC Team to streamline processes and communicate requirements
- Support, review and perform site assessments stateside and abroad to address vulnerabilities and operational risks. Prepare after action/trip reports upon return (within five business days)
- Update existing local Standard Operation Procedures (SOP), develop/implement new SOP
- Train Hand Receipt Holders on COMSEC Program and distribute approved COMSEC requirements
- Provide COMSEC customers support via walk-in, email, telephone and Service Central
- Responsible for processing COMSEC material for shipping through Defense Courier Service, US Registered Mail, and FedEx. COMSEC CONUS Courier
- Type 1 Cryptographic products (e.g. KG-175D, KG-175G, KG-175X, KG-245, KG250, KG345, KG350)
- Data Transfer Devices (e.g. AN CYZ 10, Simple Key Loader (AN/PYQ-10C), DTD2000 (KIK20), RASKL (KIK30)
- Reviewed violations of security procedures and developed mitigation plans
- Maintained company-wide compliance with industry standards and policy.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
- Monitored use of data files and regulated access to protect secure information.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Operation Specialist
United States Navy
03.2016 - 08.2020
- Managed account of over 4.5k line items.
- Established sub-accounts and trained Hand Receipt Holders, COMSEC Responsible Officers, Military/Government Civilians and Contractors
- Plan/Project/Execute work center duties.
- Followed National Security Agency (NSA) NSA 3-16; Information Assurance (IA); AFMAN 17-1302-O; Committee on National Security Instruction (CNSSI) No. 4003, 4005, 3040, 3042; NISPOM; DODM 5200.01; AFI 16-1404
- Performed software upgrades to encryptors, secure telephone equipment, fill devices, and other COMSEC loading devices
- Preformed system patches upon receipt of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA)
- Authored Standard Operating Instructions, Memorandum of Agreements, Memorandum of Understandings, Emergency Action Plans
- Develop, prepare, and deliver COMSEC training to COMSEC responsible officers
- Conducted self-inspections, audits and perform investigation inquiries insecurities
- Perform Over-The-Air-Rekey (OTAR) and Over-The Air-Transfer (OTAT)
- Receipt, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting, and destruction of COMSEC Material
- Technical skill with Simple Key Loader, Data management Device, Secure Telephone Equipment (STE), KG-175, KG-250, KG-175D, KOK-32
- Articulated concerns, including recommended Courses of Actions (COAs) both verbally and in writing, to senior officers
Alternate Security Manager
United States Air Force
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided administrative oversight of personnel security clearances; indoctrinated into SCI programs; granted access; conducted re-investigations
- Responsible for development and implementation of Classified Areas
- Vetted Contractor maintained DD-254, complied with National Industrial Security Program (NISP)
- Control classified access for 1 controlled and 3 open storage areas
- Adhered to DoD Information Security Program: DOD 5200 series
- Provide day-to-day security support for Special Access Programs (SAP)
- Provided Derivative Classifier and Marking Classifier Training
- Conducted and Tracked Initial, Quarterly, and Annual security training
- Briefed military, government civilians and contractors on Operation Security (OPSEC) and various Security related topics
- Authored Security Training Program Plan
- JPAS Account management and security administration
- Maintained and Initiated Visit Request; Visitor & CA Badges
- Initiated security infraction investigations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD12.XXX3
Intellectual Point
Sterling, VA09.XXX1
Skills
- Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Proficient
- Strategic Planning
- Train COMSEC Responsible Officers
- Technical COMSEC device experience
- Military experience (Retired Air Force)
- JPAS account management and security administration
- Sub-Account establishment
- MS Office proficiency
- Compliance and regulatory
- Interpersonal strengths
Additional Information
Top Secret/ NATO S/SCI
CI Polygraph
Certification
NEYQLRGJRK142QDD, CompTIA A +
YX1Y3QGLTKQ452RD, CompTIA Security +
ECC4769851032, EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker
E3AZR3D05301KB, Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
E3OZR33S3A01AA, COMSEC Security (COMSEC) Account Manager
Security Manager Fundamentals
USAF Leadership Management Course
Timeline
COMSEC Manager
AEGIS Technical Representative
09.2020 - Current
Alternate Security Manager
United States Air Force
03.2017 - 05.2020
Operation Specialist
United States Navy
03.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Maryland - University College
Intellectual Point