Andrew Wright
Riverview,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic Cyber security Engineer and dedicated employee with integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Over 5 years of experience Cyber security work as well as F-22 Raptor Security Engineering team improving physical and virtual infrastructures. Detail-oriented Compliance Officer dedicated to improving policies and procedures in all business areas. Hardworking and driven with quality-focused and proactive approach. Bringing 5 years of experience in procedure and policy compliance with 2 years of Cyber security safety management. Detail-driven Compliance Officer focused on maximizing company compliance with applicable laws and standards. Knowledgeable about internal controls, process evaluations and procedural reviews. American Public University with a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security. Certified by CompTIA Network+, Security +, and also Cisco's Certified Network Associate. Currently possess a Secret clearance Upgradable to Top Secret.
Area of Expertise:
- Firewall management
- Risk Management framework
- Operational security
- Automated Data Management
- System security
- Business Policies/procedure Integrity and compliance
- Program Hardening analysis
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
- Testing Analytics
- Analyzed engineering schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
- Network Security policies and procedure implementations as well as auditor and security Training Developer.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
F-22 Environmental and Safety/ QA Program Manager.
U.S Air Force
03.2016 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented sustainable material-use strategies, leading to a 20% reduction in hazardous material utilization during the F-22 production phase.
- Collaborated with aircraft design teams to ensure that environmental considerations were integrated, resulting in a 15% increase in overall energy efficiency for the F-22 Raptor.
- Managed environmental compliance for the F-22 program, ensuring adherence to both military and civilian environmental standards and preventing any regulatory violations.
- Conducted regular environmental impact assessments throughout the F-22’s lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to decommissioning, ensuring minimal ecological footprint.
- Introduced cutting-edge technologies to manage and reduce aircraft emissions, aligning the F-22 program with emerging global standards on carbon footprints.
- Pioneered a waste reduction initiative that led to the recycling or repurposing of over 10 tons of material annually during F-22 production.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to ensure that environmental standards did not compromise aircraft safety or performance.
- Oversaw the F-22's noise reduction initiatives, resulting in the aircraft meeting stringent noise pollution requirements for both domestic and international air bases.
F-22 System Security /Manager of Operations
United States Air Force
11.2015 - 11.2022
- Spearheaded the integration of CyberArk version 12 for enhanced security in the F-22 Raptor development program at Hickam Air Force Base, ensuring top-level compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity standards.
- Managed privileged account security using CyberArk's comprehensive solutions, significantly mitigating risks associated with credential theft and insider threats in sensitive military aviation projects.
- Implemented CyberArk's automated credential rotation and secure digital vault features, bolstering the defense against cyber threats in the development and maintenance of advanced fighter jet systems.
- Led a team in customizing CyberArk's access controls and audit trails, ensuring a stringent security posture in line with the unique requirements of the F-22's classified development environment.
- Conducted regular security assessments and audits using CyberArk's tools, identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities in the F-22's software development and data management processes.
- Provided F-22 firewall management of $679M network supporting 3 MAJCOMs/ 7 locations/ 77,500K Warfighters.
- software development team for the Air Force F-22 security program. During this project, we were tasked with creating advanced security protocols and ensuring that the software integrated seamlessly with the F-22's existing systems. Our primary focus was to maintain the highest level of security to protect our nation's assets, all while ensuring the user interface was intuitive for our Air Force personnel. I was also responsible for the development of training programs for both enlisted and officer personnel. we designed software that provided interactive and immersive experiences with training. This was achieved through a combination of simulations, real-time feedback, and comprehensive assessments to measure progress and comprehension. This lead to our security protocol standard being adhered to at a 98% rate for the squadron.
- Identification of root causes, prioritization of threats, and recommends/implements corrective action.
- Implements robust security policies across Integrated F-22 Network Ops & Security Center.
- Managed, tracked and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Participated in creation of device hardening techniques and protocols.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs for F-22 Security program.
- Designed F-22 Air Force policies to bring operations in line with Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
- Identified computer Software and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Monitored compliance with processes, policies, procedures and standards in regard to collection and management of new DOD updated Implementations.
- Coordinated statistical data analysis, design and information flow.
- Recommended data standardization and usage for protection of data integrity.
- Collaborated with Lockheed Martin to coordinate F-22 Tech Data Changes.
- Analyzed engineering schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Developed Cyber security safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Reviewed project Security specifications and designed Secret Clearance technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations for Hickam F-22 budget.
- Installed and configured software applications and tested solutions for functionality.
- Worked with F-22 Security Engineering development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet Air Force requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
- Orchestrated efficient large-scale software deployments.
- Checked client code for bugs and weaknesses using approved troubleshooting methods.
- Created procedures for system monitoring, recovery, backup and optimization.
- Supervised team of developers and business analysts engaged in project for creation of MCA training.
- Researched and resolved issues regarding integrity of data flow into databases.
- Implemented improvement initiatives and developed compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
- Developed and maintained incident response protocols to mitigate damage and liability during security breaches.
- Authored over 300 security incident reports, highlighting breaches, vulnerabilities and remedial measures.
Talent Acquistion Business Partner (Contractor)
Northrop Grumman
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies tailored to meet Northrop Grumman's business objectives and hiring needs, including but not limited to roles in engineering, program management, and business development.
- Act as primary liaison between Northrop Grumman and third-party staffing agencies, coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to meet hiring targets.
- Utilize a variety of sourcing techniques including LinkedIn, job boards, and internal databases, effectively expanding the talent pool.
- Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidate suitability, resulting in a 90% satisfaction rate from hiring managers for the pre-selected candidates.
- Facilitate candidate assessments and interview processes by coordinating schedules, preparing interviewers, and compiling evaluation feedback for post-interview reviews.
- Work collaboratively with hiring managers to refine job descriptions, ensuring they align with both short-term and long-term organizational goals.
- Provide periodic recruitment metrics and analysis to senior management, contributing to ongoing improvements in recruitment strategies.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state employment regulations, as well as internal company policies during the recruitment process.
- Successfully processed more than 480 candidates through screening, interviews, and onboarding, achieving a 75% retention rate post-hire.
- Organized 5 Hiring events for Northrop Grumman Spearheading a diversity and inclusion initiative that increased underrepresented groups in new hires by 25%.
- Exceeded annual hiring targets by 12%, contributing to the company winning a multi-million-dollar government contract.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
American Public University
Texas05.2022
Skills
- Software Development
- CyberArk 12
- Security Engineering
- Risk Management framework
- Cloud Platform Proficiency
- Serverless Computing
- SaaS experience
- Operational security
- Automated Data Management
- Business Policies/procedure Integrity and compliance
- c
- Java
- 5 years data compliance experience
- Python
- Data Warehousing
- Automated Testing Framework
- Linux
- Software Programming experience
- SDLC experience
- Software Tester
- Cyber security
- Machine Reliability for sustainment, infrastructures and software
- Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Log Monitoring and Management
- Linux Operating System
- Network Intelligence
- VMWare Experience
- Virtualization Security
- Compliance with Security Requirements
- IAT Level 2/ IAM
- Engineering Drawings
- Production Standards
- Knowledge of aircraft programs and guidelines
- Microsoft
- Solaris
- Cisco Networking systems
- Cross-Platform Testing
- Test Plans and Test Methodologies
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
Timeline
Talent Acquistion Business Partner (Contractor)
Northrop Grumman
12.2022 - 09.2023
F-22 Environmental and Safety/ QA Program Manager.
U.S Air Force
03.2016 - 03.2022
F-22 System Security /Manager of Operations
United States Air Force
11.2015 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
American Public University
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate
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