20 years of experience as an active duty Coast Guardsman working various missions and working with all branches of the military and multiple government agencies. My education includes a B.S. in IT with an Advanced Cyber Security Certificate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Security Professional
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
Fairborn, OH
04.2021 - Current
Managed Personnel Security for the programs I was the Contractor Program Security Officer (CPSO) for
Coordinate and submit requests for access
Conduct SCI Indoctrinations/Debriefings
Maintained personnel security files for all personnel indoctrinated into SCI within my programs and ensured all databases were up to date to reflect current access
Ensured all Program members had an in-scope T5/T5R
Process, validate, and approve inbound/outbound visit notices
Assisted in the Security Awareness and Education Program; Ensured each SCI Indoctrinated member received annual refresher training
Contractor Special Security officer responsible for managing SCIF's and SCI programs
Site Security Manager for a new SCIF build
Ensure all security requirements are executed for SCI programs in accordance with ICD's.
Investigate, document & report security incidents in accordance with regulations and standard operating procedures
Coordinate and submit requests for access
Ensure compliance with document handling and classification marking in accordance with applicable program guides
Experience supporting security concepts, principles, and practices to analyze and resolve security issues
Maintain effective communication with customers, security staff, program leads, and other business units
Coordinate closely with company management by providing regular status updates regarding program security requirements, issues, etc.
Issued and managed courier cards
Managed physical accreditations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
Experience with SCIF accreditation
Led Security Compliance Inspections and completed required ICD 705 Fixed Facility Checklists; maintained a folder for each SCIF that included all necessary Physical Security documentation
Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control
Experience conducting Entry/Exit Inspections
Process magnetic media for accountability
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Self starter with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Completed all required CDSE courses for SFPC certification; need to study & test.
Intelligence Analyst/Assistant SSO
Coast Guard Maritime Intelligence Center Pacific
Alameda, CA
06.2020 - 04.2021
Briefed Stakeholders on emerging threats
Produced reports
Created useful products to support field operations
Managed SCI Program & oversaw SCI functions for multiple SCIF's
Demonstrate a firm understanding across all disciplines of the security field
Familiar with and ensure compliance with all National (ICD 209, ICD 403, ICD 703, ICD 704, ICD 705, ICD 710), Coast Guard (COMDTINST M5500.27), DoD (5220.22-M) and local (Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan) Security policies
Experience drafting and updating SOPs
Initiate security clearance requests (T5 & T5R) by opening eQip cases, reviewing for accuracy, and then submitting them to the U.S. Coast Guard Security Center (CAF).
Interpret and apply suitability factors and security adjudicative guidelines when making adjudicative decisions or adverse action recommendations for suitability, fitness, and security clearance eligibility.
Review background investigations/documents to ensure all required information is provided and request missing information when needed. Ensure all required information is present in background investigations for appropriate adjudicative decision.
Manage workflow to ensure timely processing of cases to ensure compliance with government performance and accountability requirements. Keeps team lead or management abreast of recurring problems or systematic deficiencies.
Experience conducting SCI Pre-Nomination Interviews and then requesting SCI Eligibility for civilian, military, and contract employees
Performed SCI Indoctrinations and debriefings
Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges
Working knowledge of DISS and ISMS
Maintained personnel security files for all personnel indoctrinated into SCI within the Coast Guard Atlantic Fleet and ensured all databases were up to date to reflect current access
Investigated, processed and reported security incidents to the Coast Guard Central Adjudication Facility as needed; briefed members on outcome
Process, validate, and approve inbound/outbound visit notices
Assisted in the Security Awareness and Education Program; Ensured each SCI Indoctrinated member received annual refresher training
Issued and managed courier cards
Managed physical accreditations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
Experience with SCIF accreditation and de-accreditation
Led Security Compliance Inspections and completed required ICD 705 Fixed Facility Checklists; maintained a folder for each SCIF that included all necessary Physical Security documentation
Site Security Manager during SCIF construction projects
Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control
Experience conducting Entry/Exit Inspections
Process magnetic media for accountability
Worked closely with the Information Systems Security Officer and Regional Information Systems Security Officer to ensure all information systems have an authority to operate (ATO), are compliant with national and agency policies, and have monthly vulnerability scans and audit checks completed
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Self starter with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Completed all required CDSE courses for SFPC certification; need to study & test.
Assistant Special Security Officer
Coast Guard Fleet Area Special Security Office
Charleston, SC
10.2015 - 06.2020
Managed SCI Program & oversaw SCI functions for multiple SCIF's
Demonstrate a firm understanding across all disciplines of the security field
Familiar with and ensure compliance with all National (ICD 209, ICD 403, ICD 703, ICD 704, ICD 705, ICD 710), Coast Guard (COMDTINST M5500.27), DoD (5220.22-M) and local (Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan) Security policies
Experience drafting and updating SOPs
Initiate security clearance requests (T5 & T5R) by opening eQip cases, reviewing for accuracy, and then submitting them to the U.S. Coast Guard Security Center (CAF).
Attended CDSE ICD 704 classroom training.
Interpret and apply suitability factors and security adjudicative guidelines when making adjudicative decisions or adverse action recommendations for suitability, fitness, and security clearance eligibility.
Review background investigations/documents to ensure all required information is provided and request missing information when needed. Ensure all required information is present in background investigations for appropriate adjudicative decision.
Manage workflow to ensure timely processing of cases to ensure compliance with government performance and accountability requirements. Keeps team lead or management abreast of recurring problems or systematic deficiencies.
Experience conducting SCI Pre-Nomination Interviews and then requesting SCI Eligibility for civilian, military, and contract employees
Performed SCI Indoctrinations and debriefings
Assist in the preparation of facility access control badges
Working knowledge of DISS and ISMS
Maintained personnel security files for all personnel indoctrinated into SCI within the Coast Guard Atlantic Fleet and ensured all databases were up to date to reflect current access
Investigated, processed and reported security incidents to the Coast Guard Central Adjudication Facility as needed; briefed members on outcome
Process, validate, and approve inbound/outbound visit notices
Assisted in the Security Awareness and Education Program; Ensured each SCI Indoctrinated member received annual refresher training
Issued and managed courier cards
Managed physical accreditations for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
Experience with SCIF accreditation and de-accreditation
Led Security Compliance Inspections and completed required ICD 705 Fixed Facility Checklists; maintained a folder for each SCIF that included all necessary Physical Security documentation
Site Security Manager during SCIF construction projects
Maintain various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control
Experience conducting Entry/Exit Inspections
Process magnetic media for accountability
Worked closely with the Information Systems Security Officer and Regional Information Systems Security Officer to ensure all information systems have an authority to operate (ATO), are compliant with national and agency policies, and have monthly vulnerability scans and audit checks completed
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Self starter with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain flexibility to deal with changing priorities and deadlines
Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Completed all required CDSE courses for SFPC certification; need to study & test.
Senior Signals Intelligence Analyst
Coast Guard
Wahiawa, HI
07.2012 - 10.2015
Responsible for fulfilling daily tasking requirements levied by U.S. Intelligence Community
Trained subordinates and provided updates to Job Qualification Standards
Facilitated training and leadership for subordinates
Monitored over 20 employees' day-to-day activities and made plans to rectify issues resulting in improved performance and productivity
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness
Upheld great standards of leadership for employees, consistently leading by example for best-in-class Intelligence work
SIGINT Instructor
Coast Guard United States
Pensacola, FL
06.2008 - 07.2012
Lead Coast Guard Instructor
Achieved Master Training Specialist Qualification
Provided clear, informative lectures for Communication Signals Collections and Processing Course to over 9 classes
Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress
Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning
Closely tracked student progress in school house database, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems
Supervised Coast Guard staff & students that were assigned to Center for Information Dominance Corry Station
All Source Intelligence Analyst
Joint Interagency Task Force South (Coast Guard)
Key West, FL
07.2004 - 06.2008
Operated in 24/7 Intelligence Watch
Built tactical & strategic targeting cases
Built & presented multiple daily briefings
Drafted & released daily Intelligence Summaries
Led Area of Responsibility and threat briefings for all incoming assets