Ashley Ward-Grenewicz
Madison,OH
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity professional with a proven track record in securing federal systems, leading RMF implementations, managing vulnerabilities, and ensuring compliance with DoD and industry standards. Actively pursuing Cybersecurity Architect roles by enhancing skills through hands-on engineering, leadership, and ongoing certification efforts (CISM and CISSP). Possess a solid foundation in security architecture and risk assessment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst II | ISSO | IMO | Team Lead
B.E.A.T.
06.2024 - Current
- Serve as Team Lead for the Cybersecurity Division, overseeing contractor personnel, prioritizing workloads, and coordinating task execution across security projects.
- Ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, and Army cybersecurity policies while applying industry best practices (SANS, OWASP, NIST, CISA).
- Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, conducting in-depth control assessments to evaluate system compliance.
- Conduct and document Traditional Security Plans (TSPs) and support TRASEC inspections to ensure adherence to physical and information security standards.
- Perform wardriving operations to detect rogue wireless access points and validate wireless network security configurations.
- Perform in-depth STIG reviews across systems and applications, identifying misconfigurations and implementing hardening measures to meet DISA guidelines.
- Document and review artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
- Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) across the Bluegrass Region, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
- Automated security and IT workflows using PowerShell to improve accuracy and response time.
- Issue and manage PKI tokens for both classified and unclassified accounts.
- Communicated complex cybersecurity concepts to technical teams and executive leadership, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities.
- Collaborate with Information Management Officers (IMOs) to enforce system hardening, compliance reporting, and cyber hygiene initiatives.
Scientist | Network Security Engineer | Team Lead
NIWC Lant | NAVWAR
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Served as Team Lead for installation and cybersecurity engineering projects across Marine Corps sites, coordinating personnel, task execution, and mission-critical updates.
- Led Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts, achieving multiple Interim Authorizations to Test (IATTs) and full ATOs by enforcing STIGs and ensuring RMF compliance.
- Designed detailed network architecture using Visio diagrams to document cabling, ports, transceivers, and device connections for system builds.
- Conducted Analysis of Alternatives (AOA) to recommend cost-effective, mission-aligned hardware solutions.
- Authored and maintained technical documentation, including System Version Descriptions (SVD), System/subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDD), and POA&Ms.
- Oversaw data center equipment installation, configuration, and validation for seamless system integration and optimal performance.
- Led cross-functional troubleshooting of system hardware and network connectivity issues, including port failures and device misconfigurations.
- Developed installation cost estimates, managed material procurement on-site, and ensured alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Standardized team documentation naming conventions, improving process efficiency and traceability.
- Provided expert technical support for Change Request (CRQ) and TACAS account request processes.
- Delivered project briefings to stakeholders, ensuring project transparency, alignment, and risk communication.
Intern
Atlas Technology Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Configured secure network equipment and laptops to enhance performance and safeguard company data.
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC05.2019
Skills
Programming: Python, HTML, SQL, Bash, PowerShell
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian)
Security Tools: Nmap, Wireshark, Palo Alto Firewalls, NBAD, STIGs, RMF, Gigamon, Endace, Metasploit, eMASS, ACAS, xSOAR, POAM, Kafka, SIEM, Elastic
Software: Microsoft Office, ServiceNow, Remedy, Agile Methodology
Hardware: Firewalls, Servers, Switches, Packet Brokers, Packet Captures
Websites
Certification
- SecurityX ce, HX61SH4Q0FVQK3X2, 06/25, 06/28
- PenTest+ ce, X95W36DQSEEEQHCH, 12/24, 06/27
- CySA+, T2MC160RHJF11WKJ, 09/24, 09/30
- Security+ ce, W3GX7V6ETGQ41WKZ, 04/19, 09/30
- CCNA, CSCO13683051, 02/20, 06/26
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst II | ISSO | IMO | Team Lead
B.E.A.T.
06.2024 - Current
Scientist | Network Security Engineer | Team Lead
NIWC Lant | NAVWAR
09.2019 - 04.2024
Intern
Atlas Technology Inc.
05.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Charleston Southern University
Master of Science - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
Western Governors University
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