Open To Work
BRIAN D. LAKY
Gainesville,USA
Work Preference
Summary
Strategic Cyber Security Program Manager with a proven track record in managing significant portfolios and enhancing program outcomes. Skilled in budget management, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration to implement IT security strategies effectively. Utilizes data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and optimize service delivery processes.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CYBER Security PROGRAM MANAGER
Department Of Homeland Security, FEMA
Bluemont, Virginia
05.2023 - Current
- Developed program strategies that improved efficiency and effectiveness across multiple initiatives.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource allocation, adhering to program requirements and timelines.
- Administered and monitored portfolio of 52 active contracts valued at over $65 million, ensuring compliance with performance work statements and agency objectives.
- Analyzed program performance data to identify improvement areas for enhanced service delivery.
- Acted as technical liaison between contracting officer and vendor leadership, resolving operational bottlenecks and improving communication.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategies that ensured successful program execution.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review project progress and address issues promptly.
- Created reports, presentations, and status updates for program reviews, supporting informed decision-making by senior management.
CYBER Security PROGRAM MANAGER
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Bluemont, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Serve as Program Manager for the Cyber Engineering Division providing direct oversight for the entire cyber engineering portfolio.
- Lead IT security systems development projects from design to support.
- Provide technical leadership during all phases of a project lifecycle, including providing research on current industry trends, new technologies and standards to develop advanced solutions.
- Collaborated with FEMA to strengthen cybersecurity initiatives, aligning efforts with federal standards.
- Provide technical advice on and devise solutions to a wide range of issues that comply with federal security requirements and guidance while meeting current and future business requirements.
- Lead the development of the division's budget, forecasting future spend plan and defending it to senior management.
- Forecasted future year budget requirements and presented recommendations to senior management for inclusion in budget requests.
- Plan IT projects with multiple stages in the systems development life cycle management process to meet project goals.
- Ensure plans are implemented in an efficient, prioritized, and phased manner.
- Oversee various IT projects while applying knowledge of IT systems and processes.
- Onboarded and managed the performance of 75+ active contractors.
- Served as contracting officer’s representative (COR) for the $90M cybersecurity contract; oversaw and coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration on multiple activities.
- Rewrote the SOW to incorporate additional tasks and objectives to exercise option year 2 on the contract.
- Provided technical direction and ensured compliance with all contract requirements.
- Wrote the full acquisitions package, including all contractual documents utilized when renewing the contract.
- Prepared status reports for senior management, outlining contract and project status along with issues needing escalation.
CYBER ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Bluemont, USA
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Serve as Program Manager for the Cyber Engineering Division providing direct oversight for the entire cyber engineering portfolio.
- Lead IT security systems development projects from design to support.
- Provide technical leadership during all phases of a project lifecycle, including providing research on current industry trends, new technologies and standards to develop advance solutions.
- Lead the development of the division's budget, forecasting future spend plan and defending it to senior management.
- Forecasted future year budget requirements and presented recommendations to senior management for inclusion in budget requests.
- Documented program budget expenditures in coordination with respective contract estimations and managed stakeholder’s expectations.
- Onboarded and managed the performance of 75+ active contractors.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration on the $90M cyber security contract.
- Re-wrote the SOW to incorporate additional tasks and objectives to exercise option year 2 on the contract.
- Provided technical direction and ensured compliance with all contract requirements.
- Plan IT projects with multiple stages in the systems development life cycle management process to meet project goals.
- Ensure plans are implemented in an efficient, prioritized, and phased manner.
- Oversee various IT projects while applying knowledge of IT systems and processes.
- Provide technical advice on and devise solutions to a wide range of issues that comply with federal security requirements and guidance while meeting current and future business requirements.
- Tracked performance metrics and identified deficiencies to inform project adjustments.
- Organized and planned status reports on performance, issue and risk management, deliverable acceptance, schedule management, and change control.
- Prepared status reports for senior management detailing contract and project status, highlighting issues for escalation.
- Managed programs for FEMA
- Prepared status reports for senior management detailing contract and project status, highlighting issues for escalation.
DETAIL – COMPUTER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Bluemont, USA
04.2019 - 01.2020
- PROVIDED INTRUSION AND INCIDENT MONITORING AND DETECTION utilizing provided data sources, audit and monitoring tools at the unclassified level.
- Utilized security tools to monitor and analyze network traffic; host intrusion prevention systems (HIPS) and network intrusion prevention systems (NIPS) alerts, and IDS/IPS/Firewall Logs to assess, prioritize and differentiate between potential intrusion attempts and false positives; launched investigations; composed and sent alert notifications, and developed automated response processes for profiled threats.
- Reported critical security events in compliance with DHS policies, ensuring timely response to potential threats.
- Analyzed operational and technical security aspects to determine vulnerability and threat level; employed automated security tools to determine vulnerabilities and implement security countermeasures to mitigate active and potential risks.
- Delivered technical advice, counsel, and instruction on complex cyber security issues.
- Initiated, directed and participated in the full life cycle of cyber security appraisals and network penetration testing of geographically dispersed and operationally diverse agency facilities.
- Provided guidance to network operations for handling security incidents.
- Implemented protective measures designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, acquisition, manipulation, modification, or loss of information.
- Assisted in managing the cyber security division budget; worked with senior management to determine finances for fiscal year and to consolidate what cyber security tools need to be utilized.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Acted as contracting officer’s representative (COR) for the $90M Cyber Security contract; oversaw and coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration on multiple activities.
- Re-wrote the SOW to incorporate additional tasks and objectives to exercise option year 2 on the contract.
- Onboarded and managed the performance of 75+ active contractors.
- Provided technical direction and ensured compliance with all contract requirements.
- Wrote the full acquisitions package, including all contractual documents utilized when renewing the contract.
- Documented program budget expenditures in coordination with respective contract estimations and managed stakeholder’s expectations.
- Forecasted future year budget requirements and presented recommendations to senior management for inclusion in budget requests.
- Tracked and analyzed performance metrics, identifying deficiencies to inform improvements and enhance security operations.
- Organized, planned, and reported on status and performance, issue and risk management, deliverable acceptance, schedule management and change control.
- Prepared comprehensive status reports providing senior management with an overview of contract status, project status and issues requiring escalation.
PROGRAM MANAGER / SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Washington, USA
10.2017 - 04.2019
- OVERSAW THE ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION AND SUSTAINMENT (EADIS) CONTRACT, a $965M, Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Task Order providing design, development, and maintenance for 56 enterprise IT projects for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Served as the dedicated PM for EADIS, a $965M, 4-year, Cost Plus Award Fee (CPAF) Task Order with IBM under the DHS Enterprise Acquisition gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions (EAGLE), as well as for 3 smaller contract vehicles: a $500K contract with AXXUM Technologies for voice and video support services, a $200K contract with EC America for computer equipment in response to recent hurricane surge procurements; and a $2M contract providing contractor services for the development of an Alternate Processing Site supporting FEMA business continuity requirements.
- Led the 10-person Software Development & Integration Branch, providing program management for enterprise Information Technology (IT) engineering and development contracts, including the Service Operations Division Operations & Maintenance contract, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Maintenance contract, RedHat Cloud Migration; and Enterprise Applications Development Integration and Sustainment (EADIS).
- Managed cost, schedule, performance, and quality requirements for each contract, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and FEMA policies.
- Designed and implemented performance metrics to ensure that application acquisitions complied with Agency strategic plans, objectives, and standards.
- Oversaw performance of 100+ contractor personnel, collaborating with contractor management to maintain high standards in task delivery.
- Leveraged expertise with the FEMA System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to advise the contractor on short and long-term work plans and the resolution of complex software design, development, and maintenance issues.
- Participated in weekly contract reviews and developed monthly Contract Performance Evaluation Reports, addressing contracting issues and advising on resource needs while approving new contract personnel.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
SECTION CHIEF / TEAM LEAD (IT Specialist/Systems Analysis)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Washington, USA
02.2016 - 09.2017
- PROVIDED OVERSIGHT OF A 12-PERSON TEAM OF IT PROJECT MANAGERS managing 40+ individual IT projects under EADIS delivering development and maintenance coding for enterprise applications; this included Non-Disaster Grants, a system that manages all of the non-disaster grants within FEMA; the Disaster Assistance Individual Program (DAIP), a $10M, 5-FTE contract supporting disaster assistance applications; and the Emergency Management Mission Integrated Environment (EMMIE), a $10M, 8-FTE contract developing an Oracle 10-based application, which administers disaster grants to victims.
- Oversaw execution of EADIS contract as Program Manager, facilitating coordination between stakeholders and project teams.
- Managed IT design, development, and modernization efforts as IT Project Manager, including Non-Disaster Grants application, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Managed the annual budget cycle for each EADIS software project, including development and monitoring of project Spend Plans.
- Ensured application capabilities met contracted goals for cost, schedule, and performance, contributing to overall project success.
- ENSURED THE COMPLIANCE OF ALL IT PROJECTS under the Application Development Section with the DHS Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC).
- Developed project planning documentation, including Project Plans, Cost Estimates, Integrated Master Schedules, Risk Management Plans, Communications Plans, and Work Orders.
- Provided technical and administrative leadership for cross-functional teams throughout the full project life cycle, from project initiation, planning, and execution to control and closure.
- Established and maintained Project Management best practices through the analysis and rigorous application of lessons learned from each project.
- Supported operations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
CUSTOMER ADVOCATE (IT Specialist/Systems Analysis)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Washington, USA
04.2008 - 02.2016
- Served as 1 of 10 customer advocates embedded in Program Offices across FEMA, directly supporting the Office of Mitigation Directorate (2000-2010) and Office of Recovery (2010-2016) to enhance customer engagement and service delivery.
- Applied expertise with existing and emerging technology capabilities and an awareness of Agency and customer strategic needs to provide a broad range of IT advisory capabilities, including business process analysis and reengineering; recommendations and guidance on modernization initiatives; Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC); cost/benefit analyses; and IT service issue resolution.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Advised on Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes for assigned Program Office, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and effective resource allocation.
- Reviewed and provided input on proposed Business Cases, justifications, and execution plans for Major IT Investments, ensuring compliance with CPIC policy and supporting FEMA's strategic planning efforts.
- Served as OCIO liaison to the DHS Enterprise Business Management Office for CPIC and acquisition management; managed compliance with the FEMA IT Acquisition Review (ITAR) process for acquisitions exceeding $2.5M.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of IT investments for compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and DHS agency expectations.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security Operations & Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2019
Masters Certificate - Program Management
George Washington University (GWU)
Washington, D.C.01-2014
Master of Science - Engineering Management
GWU
Washington, D.C.01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA01-1999
Skills
- Cybersecurity compliance
- Proventia IBM Site Protector System (ISS)
- McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO / HBSS)
- Nessus Security Center
- Splunk
- FireEye
- LogRhythm
- StealthWatch
- AppScan
- Webinspect Fortify
- WireShark
- IT project oversight
- Project management
- Project coordination
- Vendor management
- Vendor coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Team leadership
- Budget development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Certification
- CRISC Certification, 2022
- CISM Certification, 2021
- Security+ Certification, 2021
- Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), 2016
- Certified Scrum Master, 2014
- Master Certificate in Federal Government Program Management, 2014
- Foundation Certification, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) V3, 2013
- Project Management Professional (PMP), 2007
Selected Awards Achievements
Cash Awards, FEMA, 2008, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Clearance
Public Trust
Highest Civilian Grade
GS-2210-14
Employment Dates
04/2008, Present
Selected Professional Development
Graduate, Leadership Development Program, FEMA Fellows Program, 2018
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
CYBER Security PROGRAM MANAGER
Department Of Homeland Security, FEMA
05.2023 - Current
CYBER Security PROGRAM MANAGER
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
05.2022 - Current
CYBER ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
01.2020 - 04.2022
DETAIL – COMPUTER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
04.2019 - 01.2020
PROGRAM MANAGER / SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
10.2017 - 04.2019
SECTION CHIEF / TEAM LEAD (IT Specialist/Systems Analysis)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
02.2016 - 09.2017
CUSTOMER ADVOCATE (IT Specialist/Systems Analysis)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
04.2008 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Cyber Security Operations & Leadership
Liberty University
Masters Certificate - Program Management
George Washington University (GWU)
Master of Science - Engineering Management
GWU
Bachelor of Science - Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems
George Mason University