Blake Mitchell
Huntley,IL
Summary
Proven Information System Security Officer with over 11 years of experience in the Information Technology sector. This wealth of knowledge under multiple IT disciplines provides the necessary skill set to facilitate cross functional collaboration when designing, implementing, and assessing security solutions. This experience combined with a detailed oriented personality has culminated in 8 Information Systems and Platform IT Systems receiving an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
GovCIO
03.2023 - Current
- Performed a gap analysis on the current state of 3 information systems and developed an action plan to bring them into compliance, resulting in each system progressing through the RMF process.
- Developed and oversaw the resolution of over 100 POA&Ms reducing the system's overall risk from High to Moderate.
- Created a continuous monitoring plan including assessment procedures and schedule to ensure compliance is maintained.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across multiple IT disciplines to update processes, thereby ensuring administrative accounts received the proper approvals prior to creation and are validated annually thereafter.
- Reviewed the application of Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Vulnerability Scans to ensure all devices had the appropriate level of security applied, and track the findings through remediation.
Information Systems Security Officer
STI Technology
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Identified and corrected deficiencies in the organization’s risk management program, resulting in two classified enclaves totaling 6,000 users and 8,000 devices receiving an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
- Created, Reviewed, and/or modified all cybersecurity deliverables related to the information system's ATO. These deliverables include, but are not limited to: Change Management Plan, incident Response Plan, Contingency Plan, Disaster Recover Plan, Service and Acquisition Plan.
- Developed Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) applicability list for all devices within the system's authorization boundary, and tracked hardening/remediation efforts.
- Documented a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for each vulnerability present on the enclaves.
- Provide security impact analysis to the ISSM for any change that might impact information system’s Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) using NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, NIST SP 800-30, AF IC Security – Special Instructions, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).
System Administrator
Commander Submarine Pacific Fleet
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Installed and maintained hardware and software components on three separate LAN networks while serving as the senior SME for Unix based systems.
- Developed and exercised plans for troubleshooting connection issues between 15 sites around the globe equipment and systems issues dealing with communications equipment, satellite functionality, and communications applications to assist with submarine connectivity.
- Responded to all security incidents and ensured lessons learned were documented and appropriately applied.
- Oversaw the training requirements of 13 Junior sailors to improve their troubleshooting and maintenance proficiency, and ensure a post maintenance security review was conducted after each incident.
Electronics Technician
USS Charlotte
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Maintained/troubleshot/assisted in installation of the ships TS LAN to keep it performing at peak levels.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment issues with communications equipment, network equipment and cryptographic devices that were critical to mission readiness.
Basic Training/ET "A" School
USN
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Obtained security clearances/approvals and completed classes/courses for the United States Navy to perform duties on a United States Submarine.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crystal Lake Central
Crystal Lake, IL05.2011
Skills
- Risk Management Framework
- Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
- XACTA
- Security Control Testing & Assessments
- Creating/Reviewing Cyber Security Artifacts/Deliverables
- Developing/Tracking Plan of Actions and Milestones Through Completion
- Creating System Security Plans
- Cyberspace Information Planning System (CIPS)
- ServiceNOW
Certification
- Top Secret/SCI (Active)
- CompTIA Security+, 2025 (IAT II, IAM I)
- DISA Automated Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Operator Certification
- ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (IAM III, Projected February 2024)
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
GovCIO
03.2023 - Current
Information Systems Security Officer
STI Technology
06.2021 - 03.2023
System Administrator
Commander Submarine Pacific Fleet
02.2018 - 03.2021
Electronics Technician
USS Charlotte
12.2013 - 02.2018
Basic Training/ET "A" School
USN
05.2012 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Crystal Lake Central
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