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Austin Lashewich

Mary Esther,Florida

Summary

Experienced with security control assessments and implementation of effective measures. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and mitigate potential threats. Knowledge of compliance standards and best practices in cybersecurity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SECURITY CONTROL ASSESSOR REPRESENTATIVE

JACOBS/FEDERAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC.
08.2023 - Current
  • Develop, maintain, track, report and update the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Work within eMASS, Artifacts, CCI responses, and creation of PPSM to support accreditation efforts
  • Analyze ACAS and STIG scans to perform a comprehensive risk assessment
  • Support multiple sites and over 30+ cybersecurity packages, working with ISSO/ISSM personnel in all aspects of RMF
  • Provide onsite on the job training to cybersecurity personnel on the use of cybersecurity products such as: eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, STIG Viewer, SCAP, etc
  • Developed detailed reports on security control assessment findings for stakeholders to facilitate informed decision making.

Cybersecurity operations

Air Force
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Manage a standalone ACAS Server
  • Scan updated, proprietary Air Force software for Special Operations
  • Processed and managed software licenses/keys
  • Streamlined cybersecurity operations by optimizing processes and automating routine tasks.
  • Coordinated and managed advanced IT training for people within multiple countries and across multiple continents

ISSO

Air Force
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Attained 2 year SIPR Authorization to Operate (ATO)
  • Ensure networks and systems being developed implement DoD baseline IA controls
  • Managed ~200 NIPR/SIPR Admin accounts to include creation and deletion
  • Answer for test results within eMASS for traditional enclave networks

Skills

  • Knowledgeable about NIST publications and security requirements
  • Experience within eMASS (controls/POAMS)
  • ACAS experience
  • Familiar with STIGs/SCAP
  • DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Security policies
  • Cybersecurity compliance
  • Vulnerability management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved multiple ATOs by completing comprehensive risk assessments for Aircraft systems and traditional systems with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Train, support, and equip ISSM and other security personnel to achieve maximum and accurate results
  • Documented and resolved many missing artifacts within the RMF process which led to multiple 3 year ATOs.

Certification

  • CASP +, 12/31/27
  • Security +, 12/31/27

Timeline

SECURITY CONTROL ASSESSOR REPRESENTATIVE

JACOBS/FEDERAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INC.
08.2023 - Current

Cybersecurity operations

Air Force
09.2022 - 07.2023

ISSO

Air Force
09.2019 - 09.2022
Austin Lashewich