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Derek Scott

Information System Security Officer
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting organization goals utilizing consistent and accurate practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational mission outcome.


Active Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI and CI Poly

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information System Security Officer

SAIC
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2023 - Current

· Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

· Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

· Understanding of the US Government system accreditation process under Risk Management Framework (RMF); including directives: Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD-503), Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253, Defense Security Service Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM Chapter 8)

· Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support assessment and accreditation

· Consult on the design, development, integration, and configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

· Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes

· Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.

· Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, ATO packages, and SRTMs

· Coordinate government approvals, program needs, as well as corporate and customer compliance

· Assist in conducting comprehensive investigation of computer security incidents

· Utilize corporate and customer enterprise tools to manage, maintain, audit, track, and document systems (ADO, ServiceNow, MS Teams, etc.)

Communications Chief

United States Marine Corps
Tacoma, WA
06.2012 - Current
  • Optimized frequency management, spectrum requirements, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, and administration processes.
  • Provided critical communication infrastructure support for Operation Allies Welcome assisting over 7,500 Afghan refugees, over 800 Marines, 150 Army National Guard and Department of Homeland Security
  • Supervised talent management and career development of over 100 Marines as a Staff Sergeant from the Company to Regimental level of command
  • Responsible for training, security measures, employment of transmission equipment, systems integration with networks for all elements of transmission, data communications, wireless architecture and cybersecurity

Network/System Administrator

Mantech
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2022 - 11.2023

· Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer system(s) assigned

· Maintain file servers, Firewalls, network access, Security Monitoring Systems and system documentation as required

· Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance

· Prepare system for operational use and support operational tests

· Review, prepare, and update authorization packages

· Notify customer when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation

· Conduct cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection’s checklist

· Review and provide technical and cyber security coordination on all Bodies of Evidence that make-up the authorization package

· Identify any and all vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures

· Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices

· Perform Video-Teleconferencing VTC System Administration, Scheduling, & Configuration

· Provide External Information System(s) Client Support

· Perform account creations, changes, & deletions on multiple authorization boundaries

· Perform Help Desk & troubleshooting activities

· Perform Hardware/Software System Configuration, upgrades and modifications

· Perform system and network appliance patching activities

· Provide Government-Issued Laptop Support

· Assist in Media Control & Accountability activities

· Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Global Broadcast Analyst

ASRC Federal
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2021 - 09.2022
  • Conducted mission and program specific real time spacecraft and satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
  • Developed detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command, and control of on-orbit satellites.
  • Provided technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
  • Conducts failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data
  • Maintained control over satellite management services to support multiple organizations and agencies around the world
  • Managed account creation as an IAO for user requests certifying required SOP
  • Utilized SQL/Active Directory for data exploration, debugging, and performance data access
  • Diminished process gaps and encouraged optimal productivity by closely supervising workflow of claims analysts
  • Experienced with deployment and operation of Cisco Firewalls/Switches

Senior Solutions Specialist

Verizon Wireless
Denver, CO
08.2014 - 07.2019
  • Translated design personnel's ideation into concrete development frameworks for use in Salesforce software.
  • Collaborated on stages of systems development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production releases.
  • Led multiple sales teams in talent development maintaining not only personal top performance within organization, but also boosting performance of peers.
  • Integrated with multiple divisions of the company to produce astounding results in Small Business Development and Enterprise level accounts
  • Translated verbal customer requirements into written use cases and testable development stories.
  • Trained and managed team of representatives to discuss issues in order to provide resolution and apply best practices.

Education

Master Of Science - Cybersecurity

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
06.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Criminology

Regis University
Denver, CO
08.2015 - 05.2018

Undergraduate Certificate - Homeland Security

Regis University
Denver, CO
07.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2010 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Denver
Denver, CO
08.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

    Staff Management

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Certification

CompTIA Security+ Training - 2022

Timeline

Information System Security Officer

SAIC
11.2023 - Current

Master Of Science - Cybersecurity

Arizona State University
06.2023 - Current

Network/System Administrator

Mantech
09.2022 - 11.2023

Global Broadcast Analyst

ASRC Federal
06.2021 - 09.2022

Master of Science - Criminology

Regis University
08.2015 - 05.2018

Undergraduate Certificate - Homeland Security

Regis University
07.2015 - 08.2016

Senior Solutions Specialist

Verizon Wireless
08.2014 - 07.2019

Communications Chief

United States Marine Corps
06.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Denver
08.2010 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Denver
08.2010 - 05.2014
Derek ScottInformation System Security Officer
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