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Abigail P. Staude

Saint George,United States

Summary

Dedicated IT professional with 9 years of experience in the U.S. Air Force specializing in cyber security measures, network security management, and access control. Successfully secured systems, enhanced endpoint security, and mitigated threats throughout career. Skilled at troubleshooting and maintaining system availability to ensure uninterrupted operations. Currently pursuing a BS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance to further strengthen expertise in network management, security, and IT infrastructure.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Assurance Officer

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 07.2022


  • Managed secure inventory of IT assets, including PCs, servers, and printers.
  • Applied Tempest principles to secure facility development, reducing information leakage risks.
  • Collaborated with defense contractors to ensure Tempest compliance for new systems.
  • Conducted electromagnetic vulnerability assessments and implemented corrective actions for compliance.
  • Led secure destruction of high-risk hard drives.
  • Coordinated timely acquisition and deployment of IT equipment through military procurement.
  • Streamlined user access controls, reducing risk of unauthorized access.
  • Developed and enforced information assurance protocols, enhancing data protection and compliance.
  • Performed regular user access reviews, minimizing insider threats and compromised accounts.

Executive Services

United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Established a disaster recovery plan to protect critical assets during emergencies.
  • Implemented secure data handling processes for classified and unclassified electronic files in line with Air Force Privacy Act guidelines.
  • Managed dispatch of classified parcels and maintained secure communication channels for A5/8/9 personnel.
  • Administered SharePoint sites, enhancing secure document management and access to critical resources.


Information Systems Security Officer

United States Air Force
04.2013 - 12.2016
  • Managed classified network access tokens for critical military intelligence missions and warfighting capabilities.
  • Enforced PII and Common Access Card (CAC) compliance for classified contracts, ensuring Air Force regulation adherence.
  • Oversaw operations of unclassified and classified work center locations.
  • Facilitated IT upgrades for classified computers, enhancing contractor and pilot capabilities.
  • Achieved a 95% resolution rate on service tickets within a 24-hour period, optimizing IT support.
  • Maintained and secured 350 SharePoint sites for 7.2K users, ensuring secure collaboration and access control.
  • Implemented IT infrastructure with Windows Server and Active Directory per DoD protocols.
  • Led unified communication and video teleconferencing over classified and unclassified networks.
  • Monitored CCTV and alarm systems for security breaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2027

Bachelor of Arts - Business Information Systems

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
09.2024

No Degree - Knowledge Operations Management (3D0X1)

United States Air Force Technical School
Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi
08.2013

Skills

  • Secret Clearance
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Network Security
  • Data protection
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Physical Security

Projects

Azure SIEM Implementation, Saint George, UT, 08/01/24, Developed a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system using Microsoft Azure to enhance security monitoring and threat detection capabilities.

Interests

  • Building gaming PCs
  • Video Gaming
  • Fitness

Timeline

Information Assurance Officer

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 07.2022

Executive Services

United States Air Force
01.2017 - 01.2019

Information Systems Security Officer

United States Air Force
04.2013 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Information Systems

University of Arizona Global Campus

No Degree - Knowledge Operations Management (3D0X1)

United States Air Force Technical School
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