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Benjamin Stoner

Information Systems Security Officer
China Lake NAWS,CA

Summary

Dedicated Information Systems Security Officer with experience managing multiple ATO packages simultaneously. Proven working experience in NIST RMF, NIST 800-53 Controls, and possess several industry certifications including CompTIA CASP+, CySA+, and Security+. Seeking a challenging role to enhance both technical and non-technical cybersecurity skills and to contribute to a dynamic team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications

Work History

Information Systems Security Officer

DITAC
04.2023 - Current


NDTi: September 2023-Present

Lockheed Martin: May 2023-September 2023

Left Lockheed Martin due to contract expiration Sept 10th, 2023


  • Primary ISSO for two different infrastructure packages provided by DITAC to NAWCWD at China Lake NAWS, including a Classified Datacenter and a Classified Enterprise Communications Network
  • Senior-most Contractor ISSO on the CSS-311 contract, responsible for training and mentoring new ISSO's
  • Carry out technical administration of information systems in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Collaborate with technical teams to ensure secure and compliant networks
  • Utilize scan tools such as Nessus Security Center and Nessus Manager to audit information systems and build hardware/software lists and network diagrams and ensure accurate inventory
  • Mitigate security risk findings by researching and implementing appropriate cybersecurity best practices
  • Create and maintain Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for diverse network environments with unique security requirements
  • Record and track workflows/artifacts for Information Systems in eMASS
  • Create and maintain network diagrams using Visio
  • Assist in development of DITAC ISSO Training Program

IT Specialist

Leidos
07.2022 - 04.2023

CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT HANDLER

  • Selected by leadership to be the Cyber Incident Handler for the site, responsibilities included:
  • Receiving reports from HBSS that a users machine has been flagged for malware, contacting user and resolving issue
  • Utilized tools such as McAfee and Trellix to scan files for malicious content
  • Machines were generally reimaged due to time constraints, but malware was targeted and eradicated without reimage when possible
  • Gave cybersecurity briefs to customers whose machines had been affected by malware


IT SPECIALIST

  • Maintain, install and repair various government IT related assets such as laptops, desktops VTCs and printers
  • Maintain workstations and MS Windows Operating Systems for stable performance
  • Makes upgrades, expands and/or maintains existing PC computer system and provides admin support for users
  • Provides problem solving of specific issues to computer users as required
  • Worked alongside network engineers and installed/configured switches, patched ports and resolved various network connectivity issues
  • Train junior level technicians in desktop support, hardware and software troubleshooting, and customer service
  • Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data

Sheet Metal Mechanic

NAVFAC SW
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Perform various functions of sheet metal trade
  • Preassembled components of commercial ductwork to increase job site efficiency.
  • Completed same high level of work in hot, cold and inclement weather environments.
  • Construct various metal structures such as car ports, garages and shade structures
  • Proficient in various welding processes (MIG, TIG and SMAW)

Construction Laborer

SouthBay EDC
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
  • Gaines proficiency in several different trades including carpentry, masonry and welding
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Sherman E. Burroughs
Ridgecrest, CA
08.2013 - 05.2017

Skills

    IAT III

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Affiliations

NIST RMF


NIST 800-53 Controls


ATO Maintenance


Risk Analysis/Remediation


ACAS/Nessus Products


eMASS


SCAP/eSTIG


Microsoft Office 365

Certification

CompTIA CASP+

Timeline

CCNA

10-2024

*CompTIA Pentest+

05-2024

CompTIA CySA+

04-2024

ITIL Framework v4

02-2024

CompTIA A+

02-2024

CompTIA CASP+

12-2023

LPI Linux Essentials

08-2023

Information Systems Security Officer

DITAC
04.2023 - Current

ISC2 SSCP

04-2023

IT Specialist

Leidos
07.2022 - 04.2023

CompTIA Security+

05-2022

Sheet Metal Mechanic

NAVFAC SW
07.2021 - 08.2022

Construction Laborer

SouthBay EDC
02.2018 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Sherman E. Burroughs
08.2013 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Western Governors University
05.2001 -
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