Deandre Boodhoo-Howard
Prince Frederick,MD
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst with extensive experience at Intercon Security, specializing in NIST SP 800-53 compliance and risk management. Proven track record in incident response and access control, coupled with strong leadership skills. Adept at continuous monitoring and security assessments, ensuring operational integrity in high-stakes environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst
Intercon Security
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated federal security control enforcement for Department of State facilities in accordance with NIST RMF (SP 800-53) standards.
- Executed access control validation, credential verification, and authorization checks to ensure compliance with AC, IA, and PE control families.
- Oversaw secure facility access systems and alarms to identify and escalate security incidents.
- Managed development and maintenance of incident reports, security logs, and access records for audit and compliance purposes.
- Analyzed procedural deviations and identified potential control gaps, escalating findings to government stakeholders and security leadership.
- Executed operations within a top-secret environment, ensuring strict compliance with federal policies and standard operating procedures.
Enterprise IT Analyst / Security Operations Suppor
Department of State
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Facilitated RMF lifecycle activities by validating security control implementations and ensuring continuous monitoring for enterprise systems.
- Acted as escalation point for security incidents, ensuring accurate classification, documentation, and resolution in compliance with IR control requirements.
- Oversaw ITSM workflows utilizing ServiceNow and BMC Remedy to monitor security findings, system changes, vulnerabilities, and remediation actions.
- Facilitated configuration management and ensured secure system operations in accordance with CM, CP, and PL control families.
- Provisioned, maintained, and secured Windows Server and VMware environments to uphold system integrity.
- Facilitated system assessments, audits, and compliance reviews by delivering evidence, system artifacts, and operational documentation.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for Level I technicians on secure operations, emphasizing least privilege principles and effective incident handling procedures.
Junior Data Center & Systems Technician
Scalar
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated implementation of technical security controls for enterprise infrastructure in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 standards.
- Executed installation and configuration of VMware ESXi on Dell enterprise servers, ensuring adherence to secure baseline configurations.
- Engineered and managed Windows Active Directory environments to enforce identity authentication and access controls.
- Executed implementation of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce password policies and account restrictions.
- Recorded system configurations and security settings to ensure compliance during audits.
Security Operations Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Implemented security control accountability procedures and risk mitigation measures for mission-critical assets exceeding $4 million.
- Executed inspections and compliance checks to ensure operational readiness and adherence to standards.
- Oversaw secure logistics and automated systems (GCSS Stratis) to ensure data integrity and access control.
- Directed personnel in incident response, ensuring risk awareness and strict adherence to security procedures in high-stress environments.
- Cultivated leadership and compliance expertise applicable to federal cybersecurity and RMF-based environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2020
Skills
Risk Management Framework (RMF) Support NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls Security Control Assessment (SCA) Assistance Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) Incident Response & Reporting Access Control (AC) & Identification/Authentication (IA) Configuration Management (CM) IT Service Management (ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) Windows Server & Active Directory VMware Virtualization Azure Fundamentals Federal Compliance & SOPs
Certification
• CompTIA Security+ (Active)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst
Intercon Security
06.2024 - Current
Enterprise IT Analyst / Security Operations Suppor
Department of State
01.2020 - 11.2023
Junior Data Center & Systems Technician
Scalar
09.2019 - 01.2020
Security Operations Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
06.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
Bowie State University