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Damon M. Anderson

Troup,TX

Summary

Experienced Cyber Professional and Military Veteran with 24 years of military service and 6+ years in cyber. Led various challenging roles, providing valuable security insight into IT trends. Extensive expertise in cyber security, network administration, and IoT. Dedicated to collaborating with a team of experts to achieve excellence in the future of cyber and drive success for the company.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Assurance Analyst Engineer

Solvere Technical Group, LLC
07.2021 - 05.2025
  • Performs a comprehensive assessment of Risk Management Framework (RMF) technical and administrative controls and a thorough risk analysis for system impact.
  • Extensive knowledge of information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT, and NIST, including 800-53 and all things related to the Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Well versed in all things eMASS related such as controls and assessment procedure data entry, artifact uploads, system policies and procedures, POAM, System Security Plan (SP), SOPs, as well as other NIST security documentation requirements in support of system RMF ATO or DIACAP packages.
  • Provides in-depth auditing of RMF package validation analysis for system security compliance in accordance with the Navy SCA Risk Assessment Guide and reviewing CCI Controls with the customer for specific applicability and compliancy.
  • Working knowledge in the administering and analytics of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), STIG Viewer, eMASSTER, and Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM).

Network Engineer

Rome Research Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Directed patch updates and ensured compliance with RMF.
  • Coordinated certificate handling and account establishment for personnel movements in six Helicopter Squadrons.
  • Oversaw the tracking and management of Squadrons HBSS and VRAM processes.
  • Supervised development of accounts and group policy frameworks.
  • Coordinated system updates for assets upon reintegration into the network.
  • Oversight and management of information technology funding.
  • Directed PUREBRED implementation and ensured consistent monitoring of mobile network systems.
  • Executed secure token and PIN management within classified environments.
  • Achieved significant milestones in project delivery.
  • Set up and uphold information security protocols for six Squadrons.
  • Collaborated with seven unit identification codes for platform integration.
  • Managed ongoing project for Aruba wireless access point setup.

Instructor and Workcenter Supervisor

Surface Warfare Medical Institute, U.S. Navy
08.2014 - 09.2017
  • Supervised the modernization and repair of an advanced training environment tailored for military medical personnel.
  • Coordinated operations of learning management system.
  • Managed user access levels and developed network SOPs for patient management.
  • Assigned network protocols, connected workstations, servers, and firewalls through the cloud to end users.
  • Executed subnetting and encryption tasks using coding techniques.
  • Achieved significant milestones in project delivery.
  • Established and sustained an online training platform allowing students to engage with a virtual shipboard medical system.
  • Tasked with mentoring 170 leaders in professional growth.

Senior Medical Provider / Workcenter Supervisor

USS Dewey, U.S. Navy
07.2011 - 08.2014
  • Planned yearly equipment servicing for multiple work centers.
  • Ensured adherence to procedures and timely checks.
  • Responsible for upholding training qualification programs.
  • Implemented strategies to decrease risk of hazardous situations.
  • Managed medical treatment for 290 service personnel during maritime operations.
  • Surpassed expected goals in various initiatives.
  • Qualified as Officer of the Deck Underway, serving as the Captain's direct representative for safe ship operations with a crew of nearly 300 personnel.
  • Managed teams to excel in unplanned inspections, achieving top-tier results in personnel and disbursing operations.
  • Guided individuals from various backgrounds, participating in 76 qualification boards.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree - Cybersecurity

Maryville University, St. Louis, MO
GPA: GPA 3.5

Skills

  • Leadership and Management
  • Team Building and Mentorship
  • Information Technology
  • Cybersecurity
  • Verbal and Written Communications
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead and mentor personnel from diverse professional backgrounds and achieve positive outcomes Manage 15 IT’s with oversight of over 1000 assets to preform daily operations
  • On-the-job experience maintaining computer networks for military multiple squadrons/ Ships, facilitating network management, cyber security, and budget oversight
  • BS in Cybersecurity and qualified as CompTIA Certified Security plus with multiple disciplines of networking, STIGs, RMF, NVQ, Lifecycle and VRAM
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Identity and Access management
  • SIEM management
  • Threat intelligence
  • Security awareness training
  • Firewall administration
  • Data protection
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Security architecture
  • Application security
  • Wireless security
  • Security policy development
  • Incident response
  • Endpoint protection
  • Business continuity
  • Intrusion detection
  • Encryption technologies
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Cloud security
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • NIAPS received the Lightning Bolt Award for Cyber Security
  • Vulnerability Management for 2.x and 3.x programs support over 150 Ships and Submarines
  • Selected and qualified to be a Navy Qualified Validator

Timeline

Information Assurance Analyst Engineer - Solvere Technical Group, LLC
07.2021 - 05.2025
Network Engineer - Rome Research Corporation
07.2019 - 07.2021
Instructor and Workcenter Supervisor - Surface Warfare Medical Institute, U.S. Navy
08.2014 - 09.2017
Senior Medical Provider / Workcenter Supervisor - USS Dewey, U.S. Navy
07.2011 - 08.2014
Maryville University - Bachelor of Science Degree, Cybersecurity

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