Babatundé Folami
Dallas,TX
Summary
Cyber Security Engineer with 10+ years of experience in cyber-Security, Information Security, and IT Operations. Skilled in implementing information security infrastructure and balancing security initiatives to external risks and business operations.
Experienced with network administration, system security, and technical support. Utilizes advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve IT issues efficiently. Knowledge of various operating systems, software applications, and hardware configurations to ensure seamless operations.
Knowledgeable Cyber Security Engineer with solid background in managing and optimizing IT systems and infrastructure. Successfully implemented network security protocols and streamlined support processes to enhance productivity. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective communication in fast-paced environments.
Information Technology professional with strong ability to manage and optimize IT systems. Demonstrates expertise in network administration, cybersecurity, and troubleshooting. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing needs and ensures seamless operations. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)
US Army
Dallas Texas
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinate responses and follow-up actions to information security audits and external oversight organizations and maintain secure files of such responses and actions as required.
- Use information systems life cycle reviews and budget cycle approvals to promote information security objectives within VA. Ensures security standards, industry best practices, and evaluation criteria are integrated in all phases of information resources life cycle planning from capital
- investment review at the project imitation and design phase to acquisition approval, in-process reviews of operational systems, and planning for system replacement. Provide SME input to enhance the VA certification process and to ensure that systems undergo sufficient rigorous management review prior to accreditation.
- Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines related to securing personnel, facilities, and information, including the requirements for handling, transporting, and protecting classified information and proper reporting of security incidents.
- Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy; examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long term perspective; determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
- Knowledge of how to perform one's job. Refers to specialized knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience.
- Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
- Master cybersecurity risk management and be capable of supervising personnel/tasks in: the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process; compliance and oversight of the PIV Card Issuing station audits; and management of VA's Governance Risk, and Compliance (GRC) capabilities
- Develop and supervise a full range of cybersecurity risk management compliance programs, working closely with facility- and executive-level management to isolate and define operating policies of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), and VA staff offices and vendors to identify critical systemic problems and develop appropriate solutions.
- Supervise cybersecurity risk management activities which are designed to improve VA's overall cybersecurity risk management policies and procedure
- Develop, design, and execute of strategic initiatives to meet Federal regulatory requirement and emerging technologies, as required by the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) based on guidance formulated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
- Facilitate innovative application of best practices and cybersecurity risk management methods.
- Prepare trends analysis to reflect shifts in IT security priorities.
- Supervise and keep abreast of all emerging compliance issues and policies and socialize with their team.
- Supervise, monitor and report compliance to VA policies, procedures, and processes at designated VA and non-VA facilities.
- Supervise the monitoring of compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations at designated VA and non-VA facilities and VA-wide programs.
- Develop assessment strategies ensuring they are sound and accurate.
- Supervise the implementation of new project reviews in accordance with the latest VA requirements.
- Assist managers and technical specialists in identifying business areas with potential for significant cybersecurity improvement.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Department of Treasury, Chamblee Ga
Chamblee, Ga
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Follows information security policies, methods, standards, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA/National Institutes of Standard and Technology (NIST) standards and practices to organizational information systems, IT reference materials and interpret regulations.
- Led development of an enterprise IT modernization plan; work with other business units to establish priorities for IT investments, build business cases, demonstrate total cost of investment; and establish metrics and associated performance measures using tools.
- Managed communities of interest involved in the development and implementation of workable approaches to IT architecture, capital investment planning, e-Government, and other IT-related legislative and policy initiatives.
- Conducts in-depth analysis of project data, requirements, and impact; identifies problem areas and determines how to resolve them.
- Led the development of new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods in IT policy and planning, and advising other IT experts throughout Treasury and the IRS, and in other agencies, on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying or adapting new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, or practices, that are developed by employees.
- Represented the agency on interagency work groups established to develop government wide IT policy initiatives and solutions to critical issues; negotiating for the acceptance of agency positions on key government wide policy initiatives; develop guidelines for implementing broad government wide directives; and aligning agency internal business practices with government wide regulations and policies.
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Department of Defense – U.S. Marine Corps, Albany Ga
Albany, Ga
10.2014 - 09.2019
- Led the evaluation of agency missions, goals, plans, programs, and business processes to develop an enterprise IT architecture plan for the agency; conducting continuing evaluations of agency business needs to ensure that IT architecture plans are aligned with those needs and that the current and planned IT infrastructure supports the architecture plan; developing plans and strategies to modify the IT infrastructure to support short and long range agency goals, objectives, and plans; and evaluate, select, and advise others on the application of architecture modeling tool sets used to document, maintain, and enhance the architectural planning process. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Reviewed proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks, recommending mitigation or countermeasures, and resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.
- Led the implementation of security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities, coordinating the implementation of security programs across platforms (Tier I, II and III) and establishing vulnerability reporting criteria.
- Developed contingency plans (Disaster Recovery or Business Continuation Plans for information technology systems) to ensure availability and accessibility of network resources in the event of emergencies.
- Reviewed and evaluated security incident response policies; identifying need for changes based on new security technologies or threats; testing and implementing new policies and instituting measures to ensure awareness and compliance.
- Implemented security requirements resulting from new Public Law, Presidential directive, or other external mandate; integrating security programs across IRS business units and organizations; and defining the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies applicable to the IRS security program.
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Angelo Group Inc, Augusta Ga
Augusta, Ga
03.2010 - 10.2014
- Managed projects to meet project milestones, schedules, and scope in alliance with best practices (PMBOK, ITIL, etc.), IT operational and/or security policies (for example NIST SP-800-137).
- Developed knowledge management program plans, policies, and standards; provide input to the IT capital planning process; develop, implement, and interpret metrics for the evaluation of IT program effectiveness and efficiency; and leverage human resources in the accomplishment of mission requirements.
- Implemented and oversaw technology management processes to assure on-time delivery of solutions, system availability, and proper security implementation and provides feedback to project team members on programming tasks.
- Led teams in the development of web solutions and applications (i.e. analyzing requirements across the data, transaction, and presentation tiers) in order to meet business requirements
- Facilitated requirement gathering sessions and documents requirements including conducting requirement gathering sessions, documenting requirements, validating requirements with stakeholders as they relate to current environments and future trends.
- Coordinated cross work-unit groups for the purpose of deploying IT solutions or promoting structured software engineering and process improvement initiatives across an enterprise and/or applies best practices for IT solutions.
- Provided advice and technical consultation and guidance to internal and external customers by analyzing and resolving problems and evaluating alternative means of satisfying user requirements.
Education
M.S - Computer Information Systems
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2016
B.S - Computer Information Systems
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- STIG (Security Technical implementation Guide)
- RMF (Risk Management Framework)
- NIST Cyber Security Framework
- FISMA Framework
Accomplishments
- Completed intensive training in database fundamentals and software engineering.
- Contributed to a reduction in operational costs of 25%.
- Trained and led technical support teams of more than 9 support specialists.
Certification
CISM, COMPTIA Security+CE, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Timeline
Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)
US Army
10.2021 - Current
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Department of Treasury, Chamblee Ga
09.2019 - 09.2021
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Department of Defense – U.S. Marine Corps, Albany Ga
10.2014 - 09.2019
Information Technology Specialist (Policy & Planning)
Angelo Group Inc, Augusta Ga
03.2010 - 10.2014
B.S - Computer Information Systems
Georgia State University
M.S - Computer Information Systems
Liberty University