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Amy J. Alexander
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Summary
Dynamic IT professional with over 20 years of experience delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors, specializing in technical program and project management, software development (SDLC), and systems engineering. Proven expertise in requirements analysis, system-level design, IV&V testing and integration, as well as installation and quality assurance for both software and hardware in mission-critical environments. Skilled in leading on-site teams while providing system engineering support to DevOps initiatives, with a strong focus on cybersecurity. Multilingual communicator with a robust ability to engage with civilian and military leadership at all levels, complemented by an active TS/SCI clearance, CI polygraph, and current CompTIA Security+ and PMP certifications.
Overview
2
2
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
CYBER NETWORK ANALYSIS TECH 4
Huntington Ingalls Industries – Mission Technologies
01.2026 - Current
- Perform security testing and evaluation of servers, workstations, databases, firewalls, switches, routers, and load balancers in order to determine vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and to create reports of security findings in support of authorization processes
- Create customized scanning/testing configurations within testing tools to suit requirements
- Evaluate incident response procedures and capabilities, and exploit vulnerabilities to gather data from automated systems
- Identify applicable NIST 800-53 security controls or policies that correspond to any finding identified via manual or automated testing, to a specific CVE, IT technologies, or any other physical or logical subject
- Perform analysis of cybersecurity directives, policies, and instructions to include, but not limited to: Communications Task Orders (CTOs), Fragmentary/Task/Operation Orders (FRAG/TASK/OPORDs), IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) guidance, and STIG requirements
- Track and report compliance status in the Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM) and similar reporting tools
- Ensure current security testing and evaluation software is sufficient to the task of conducting infrastructure security testing and regularly look for and recommend additional software that may fill gaps in current security testing toolset
- Provide subject matter expertise on vulnerabilities, and discuss methods of exploitation, mitigation or remediation, severity of impact and other pertinent considerations
- Perform risk analysis/independent verification on security configuration and STIG finding risk reports / POA&Ms for devices on the network
- Remote, Worksite: USSOCPAC
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Senior technical advisor, functional manager, and primary liaison to the European Command for US BICES-X / MPE, a $5.6B program providing a multi-level Trusted Network Environment (TNE) Enterprise Architecture for sharing data between the US and international partners
- Developed the IT roadmap for the expansion of a family of bilateral networks into a multilateral network, including the addition of mobile capabilities, according to Zero Trust Architecture
- Communicated the architectural direction, vision, goals, and strategy to stakeholders ranging from high-ranking leaders to developers and maintainers
- Led projects to implement new technical capabilities, effectively managing teams and ensuring appropriate development and enabling high performance
- Produced comprehensive specialized technical reports that directly contribute to strategic decision making and set time frames
- Performed contract administration duties such as reporting, budgeting, and task projections
- Initiated and managed procurements to implement mission-critical capabilities
- Conducted planning and provide recommendations to the client on task workload
- Maintained relationships and collaborated cross-functionally to align unit activities with wider programs and activities and ensure a coherent approach that enables efficient delivery
- Coordinated development of deliverables and performed quality assurance (QA)
- Provided technical expertise, guidance and coaching to senior professional staff
- USAG Stuttgart, Germany
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - ANALYST
Axiologic Solutions, LLC
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Successfully applied systems and data center architecture expertise in providing the USFK J2 with IT solutions covering thousands of users for continuity of operations (COOP) planning, building network redundancy and resiliency and ensuring Cloud access, with attention to fulfilling pertinent OPLANs, CONPLANs and FSP Annexes
- Flushed out and negotiated KPIs with the South Korean partner for the wartime OPCON transfer according to alliance OPLANs, using Korean language skills and cultural knowledge
- Developed architectural blueprints, standards and roadmaps that supported the IT strategy
- Assisted Joint Staff with verifying data exchange standards for JADC2
- Effectively managed projects following the Agile methodology including Scrum, and using Jira, Kanban, and Confluence for task and communications management
- Oversaw the definition and continuous update of Technology Architecture guidelines, standards, and tools, and ensured that architectural efforts complied with the TOGAF process
- Used Cameo EA and Visio to draft DoDAF, IDEF0 and BPMN diagrams to facilitate analyses, produce technical documentation, and report findings and recommendations to stakeholders
- USAG Yongsan, South Korea
C5ISRO SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Leidos, Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Sustained the missions of two Air Force intelligence squadrons as the sole systems engineer supporting JWICS, SIPRNet, and targeteering systems (including 3D stereoscopic equipment) on thick and thin clients running Windows 10, as well as Windows Server 2012 R2, Dell Powervault data storage arrays, VTC equipment, and KG-175A TACLANE encryptors
- Performed a variety of administrative and cybersecurity tasks including installing hardware and software; maintaining Active Directory (AD); managing accounts and ensuring least privilege; troubleshooting hardware and software issues; monitoring network connectivity and performance using SolarWinds; installing patches and employing ACAS scan vulnerability resolutions; and providing end user support
- Assisted senior military leadership with determining requirements for the installation of equipment for the new MNIS multilateral network
- Effectively communicated status to company, government and military management, and worked closely with military leaders to ensure mission requirements were met
- Converted complex technical information into meaningful and useful messaging for customers
- Kunsan AB and Osan AB, South Korea
LEAD ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
Leidos, Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Successfully led a project management consulting effort for the USAFRICOM J29 Partner Engagements Division in discovering opportunities to enhance multilateral conferences and training and increase data sharing on US BICES-X and APAN, as well as methods for improving internal and external communications and project management documentation maintenance
- Discovered, coordinated among and aligned data science and advanced analytics teams across the European Theater using Jira, JEMA, R Studio and GitHub to enhance collaboration on AI and ML efforts, greatly enhancing this support to Joint decision makers
- Assisted in architecting the requirements approval process for the development of the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) following the TOGAF process and using DoDAF and BPMN
- Devised solutions to COP/CIP issues involving GCCS-J and Agile Client
- Analyzed requirements, defined project scope and objectives, developed work plans and schedules, and oversaw work to ensure quality products and viable solutions; worked closely with the Knowledge Management (KM) Team on software tool solutions implementation
- USAG Stuttgart, Germany
SENIOR ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
Fulcrum IT Services (now Huntington Ingalls Industries)
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Produced effective IT solutions supporting C4ISR operations in response to a CCMD enterprise-wide JCIDS capabilities-based assessment (CBA) in several areas including mission management tools; data mining and visualization tools for Big Data, Cloud-based services, and all-source intel fusion for improved information sharing; targeting; COP/CIP; and enhancements to bilateral interfaces with partner networks – acquired $64M in funding to implement
- Drove the organization’s Enterprise Architecture, developed baseline and target architectures, identifying new opportunities for technology to enable business change
- Defined product roadmaps, guiding the evolution of solutions in terms of features, technology and integration into existing IT infrastructure
- Performed requirements, gap, and risk analyses, and devised risk mitigation strategies, working with military and government civilian leadership to envision, build, and run technology services and solutions that align with and advance strategic and operational capabilities
- Drafted technical and operational documentation including CONOPS, systems architecture, data flowcharts, and business process flows using DoDAF and BPMN
- Participated in the preparation for and execution of a realistic Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) exercise
- USAG Yongsan, South Korea
FIELD SITE LEAD
NJVC, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Led a team of seven airmen in the administration of four mission-critical Cloud-based (DCGS) GEOINT exploitation support systems and two data storage systems in the Air Force DGS Cyber Operations Center residing on JWICS, SIPRNet, and CENTRIXS-K
- Key player in a 6-month project to transform the data center architecture from legacy to virtualized using Oracle VM Server for SPARC. Set up virtual domains/zones, configured systems and storage, performed integration and testing, and migrated data
- Received two Performance Awards from the Group Commander (O-6) and the Squadron Commander (O-5) for outstanding performance on the aforementioned data center transformation project, for successful solo work on eight system upgrades, and for establishing accesses to new external intelligence data sources
- Performed administrative tasks on legacy and virtualized UNIX (Solaris) and Windows 2012 servers and Apache Tomcat, installed and configured software and hardware, created and maintained bash and korn shell and PowerShell scripts, and troubleshot software, Oracle hardware, Sybase database, RAID, and network connectivity and performance issues, including connectivity with the NCL, MIDB, and message handling systems
- Exercised cybersecurity including LDAP account management, patch installation, anti-virus updates, server PKI installation, STIG/SCAP scans, backup and recovery
- Used the cross-domain (CDS) and TSABI/SABI tools Radiant Mercury, TMAN and ISSE Guard
- Provided end user training and mentored junior system administrators
- Worked closely with military functional managers and senior leaders to ensure site mission requirements were met, and reported status to company, government and military management
- Osan AB, South Korea
LEAD SYSTEMS ENGINEER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
10.2013 - 06.2015
- Led a team of six EAs in building the full suite of DoDAF 2.0 architecture documents for a new GEOINT system as part of a multi-billion dollar enterprise modernization program
- Managed resource and scheduling in MS Project, reported status to senior management and the government customer, and mentored architects in DoDAF and EA principles
- Monitored and oversaw accurate and timely reporting that enabled informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders
- Effectively managed the team, providing clear communication and task management and mitigating roadblocks to enable members to perform their best
- Wrote test procedures and executed testing on ASP solutions with Web service publishing and discovery using IBM Websphere Application Server, and on baseline upgrades on UNIX and Windows platforms on a software development program following the Agile methodology
- As cybersecurity specialist for a mission-critical GEOINT system located at 40 sites, responded to Retina scans and IAVAs, and drafted Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms) outlining tasks to correct system security weaknesses and deficiencies per DCID 6/3 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Thousand Oaks, California
FIELD SITE LEAD
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Demonstrated strong leadership, technical, and interpersonal communication abilities in managing a team of company and subcontractor system engineers providing on-site RF system support to the South Korean customer, communicating in spoken and written Korean
- Managed scheduling, resources and tasking, oversaw the team’s work, and performed risk analysis and implemented risk strategies for upgrade projects; reported status and briefed program management and high-ranking government and military officials
- Maintained Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers and an openSUSE system; installed and configured software, hardware, and firmware upgrades; managed MySQL database replications; and troubleshot system issues, including VMWare-hosted applications
- Carried out network security audits including port scans using Nmap and Firewall
- Performed site surveys and drafted plans and schematics for hardware installations
- Used diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate fault and location of malfunctions, including multi-meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, for measuring, calibrating and testing equipment; performed depot-level repairs to shorten system downtime
- Managed the site bank account, received quotes from vendors, and handled tens of thousands of dollars in transactions, as well as hardware and technical data exports per ITAR regulations
- Took responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace, making sure that both Americans and Koreans felt confident that they were regarded as equally capable partners
- Seongnam-si, South Korea
SYSTEM DELIVERY AND INTEGRATION MANAGER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Effectively organized and executed the delivery of five systems that formed a satellite ground segment system test environment, managing scheduling and resources using MS Project, coordinating with procurement, and handling security, transportation, and shipping logistics
- Produced technical documentation including schematics, rack elevations, and cable diagrams
- Managed and participated in hardware installations and testing, including transceivers and transmitters, and network, GPS, T&F distribution, and lineage power equipment
- Participated in quality inspections and processed formal customer acceptance
- Installed and configured Windows 2012 servers and set up user and group policies in AD
- Reported and briefed status to program management and the government customer
- Santa Clara, California
PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
11.2005 - 02.2011
- Relied upon to help hire and train a team of software developers and system architects as the NGA and Intelligence Community (IC) expert for a new GEOINT system development effort
- Participated in a proposal, responsible for the SEMP and assisted with technical decisions
- Designed architectures in DoDAF for Oracle 10g applications in a Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA) environment using Telelogic System Architect and MagicDraw to draft Business Process Diagrams (BPD) and UML, and managed requirements in DOORS, system design in Rational Rose, and conceptual and logical data models in erwin and Oracle Developer
- Performed software integration testing of JMS notification services and application integration with Palantir (mapping software) using WebLogic Workshop
- Thousand Oaks, California
DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
09.2003 - 11.2005
- Promoted straight from architect to DPM after demonstrating excellence in team leadership, a strong ability to manage multiple projects, and in-depth understanding of EA and DoDAF
- Oversaw the work of 70 staff on a $1B enterprise modernization program including system architects, data modelers, technology standards architects, and strategic business planners
- Directly contributed to a 3% increase in Award Fee by improving processes and communication, increasing productivity and efficiency, motivating teams, and implementing an Agile process
- Headed a two-day seminar to present NGA’s NSG Enterprise Architecture to 300+ IC leaders, NATO partners, Theater and MAJCOM commanders, and other major stakeholders
- Regularly briefed customer management and gave presentations at major milestone events to large audiences of high-ranking government and military leaders
- Managed scheduling and resources in MS Project, used EVM to track project performance, created and implemented risk mitigation plans, and coordinated external cross-team efforts with business process reengineering (BPR) and operational change management (OCM) teams from partnered companies
- Chantilly, Virginia
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Edge Technologies, Inc.
10.2002 - 09.2003
- Contributed to the design and testing of ten Web-based applications and their integration into a Java Web portal for use by an enterprise of tens of thousands of end users
- Examined customer's existing infrastructure and workflow to develop user and system requirements, and determined hardware performance needs based on software test results
- Researched IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, BGP, SNMP, ICMP, EIGRP and RIP protocols as well as DNS in support of network analysis software design
- Drafted the program’s SEMP, SRS, and SSDD system-level documentation per IEEE/EIA 12207
- Ensured that all portal- and network-related metadata met organizational standards
- Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Provided superior systems architecture, design and engineering support to a multi-billion dollar development program modernizing the entire suite of IC and Joint Force modeling & simulation training software at the Joint Warfighting Center
- Designed collection and processing simulations for major C4ISR systems as well as SIGINT and MASINT sensor models, and drafted acclaimed technical specifications for various platforms and collection systems for each of the major intelligence disciplines (SIGINT, IMINT, HUMINT, MASINT) as well as TPED processes
- Analyzed and managed requirements in DOORS and produced UML diagrams in Rational Rose
- Oversaw the development of a capabilities-based planning and reporting software application
- Hanover, Maryland
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST / VOICE INTERCEPTOR
US Army
05.1994 - 05.1998
- Ft. George G. Meade Soldier of the Year 1997 (pool of 10,000); and Second Place Soldier of the Year of the Americas 1997 (pool of 1 million)
- Personally received a Commendation Award and coin from INSCOM Commander LTG Claudia Kennedy, the US Army’s first female 3-star general
- Personal Leadership Development Course (PLDC) Distinguished Honor Graduate (top student) and Top Female Physical Training score (pool of 165)
- Exercised skillful use of mobile tactical collection systems and equipment during live missions in support of Joint US/ROK defense in South Korea
- Analyzed thousands of intelligence products per day, drafting technical reports on findings and disseminating them to consumers
- Received training in military operational leadership and effectively led teams of soldiers in battlefield exercises
- South Korea and Maryland
Education
MS - Computer Systems Management
University of Maryland UC
Adelphi, MDBA - French and Spanish, Minor in German
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OKBA Equivalent - Korean
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CASkills
- Innovation
- Problem solving
- Analysis
- Conceptualization
- Customer relations
- Team building
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, expires March 13, 2027
- CompTIA Security+ CE Certification (DoD 8570.01-M compliant), expires August 5, 2028
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Spanish
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Korean
Professional Working
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Timeline
CYBER NETWORK ANALYSIS TECH 4
Huntington Ingalls Industries – Mission Technologies
01.2026 - Current
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
08.2023 - 09.2025
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT - ANALYST
Axiologic Solutions, LLC
10.2021 - 08.2023
C5ISRO SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Leidos, Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021
LEAD ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
Leidos, Inc.
09.2018 - 07.2020
SENIOR ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
Fulcrum IT Services (now Huntington Ingalls Industries)
09.2017 - 09.2018
FIELD SITE LEAD
NJVC, LLC
06.2015 - 08.2017
LEAD SYSTEMS ENGINEER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
10.2013 - 06.2015
FIELD SITE LEAD
General Dynamics Mission Systems
01.2012 - 10.2013
SYSTEM DELIVERY AND INTEGRATION MANAGER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
02.2011 - 01.2012
PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
11.2005 - 02.2011
DEPUTY PROGRAM MANAGER
General Dynamics Mission Systems
09.2003 - 11.2005
SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Edge Technologies, Inc.
10.2002 - 09.2003
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
10.1998 - 10.2002
INTELLIGENCE ANALYST / VOICE INTERCEPTOR
US Army
05.1994 - 05.1998
BA Equivalent - Korean
Defense Language Institute
BA - French and Spanish, Minor in German
Oral Roberts University
MS - Computer Systems Management
University of Maryland UC