Senior Security Analyst at Roush Defense specializing in CMMC compliance and risk assessment. Achieved a SPURS score of 100/110 through effective policy writing and vulnerability analysis. Skilled in managing change processes and enhancing collaboration among IT teams to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Security Analyst
Roush Defense
Troy
02.2025 - 04.2025
Assist in CMMC L2 Compliance
Review/Update Policies and Procedures
Update SSP
Conduct Risk Assessments on various systems
Conduct GAP analysis on various IT systems
Migrate CrowdStrike from Government Cloud to Commercial Cloud
Configure environment for 3 domains (Federal, Defense, Commercial)
Write rules and policies
Perform GAP Analysis
Mitigate GAP findings
Manage Change Management Process
Assist in mitigating various POA&M finding for CMMC L2
Monitor Elastic SIEM
Configure Cisco Umbrella
Work with various IT teams to shore up defenses in Windows, Palo Alto Firewalls
IT Manager/Security Manager
RedViking – a Lincoln Electric Company
Troy
04.2025 - 02.2025
Coordinate the migration of systems and users to Lincoln Electric Systems
Work with 6 child organizations within the Lincoln Electric umbrella to assist with their CMMC Level 2 compliance across those organizations and Lincoln Electric as a whole.
Perform various CMMC L2 risk assessments post migration to Lincoln Electric
Conduct Inventory assessments and classification of CUI assets across the 6 impacted LE sub organizations to include RedViking.
Write POA&M
Write SSP
Work with the CMMC Compliance team to increase their understanding of CMMC
IT Manager/Security Manager
RedViking
08.2010 - 04.2024
Compliance
Write all policies and procedures for IT and compliance
Spearhead all efforts for NIST 800-171/800-172 compliance
Spearhead all efforts for CMMC Level 2 compliance – SPURS Score 100/110
Conduct all risk assessments
Write SSP
Implemented Change Management process
Implement Data Classification
Worked with various departments to ensure their compliance with ITAR/EAR, DFARS, NIST, CMMC, ISO
Work with customers to ensure our compliance with their standards
Develop and test Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP)
Develop and test Incident Response Plan (IRP)
Implement and conduct Security Awareness Training activities
Conduct Vulnerability Analysis
Conduct various user assessment activities to include Phishing test
Implement and manage various physical security controls to include badge reader system, camera system, and visitor management system.
IT Management
Work with corporate leadership to ensure IT and business objectives were aligned.
Develop annual budgets for IT and Compliance.
Research various technologies for infrastructure implementation
Research, evaluate, and engage various IT vendors
Design, implement, and manage the infrastructure
Backend management of Epicor ERP System
Manage Active Directory
Develop Baselines for workstations/Servers/Virtual workstations (Generally based off STIGS)
Consult with customer IT departments to assist with their issues, to ensure compliance
Physically perform cable runs, copper and fiber
Migrated to Google Workspace
Develop access controls for folders
Design folder structure for all data repositories
Design permissions structure for all data repositories
IT Management – Customer Activities
Collaborate with Corpus Christie Army Depot (CCAD) to design and build a server and workstation environment for integration into their network for the control and testing of helicopter transmission test stands that RedViking was contracted to build.
Spec Server and Storage Hardware
Spec Core and Access Switches
Build the virtual environment based on VMWare
Build required virtual servers to include file servers, application servers, SQL cluster
Develop all documentation associated with the infrastructure
Assist with integration at the final destination
Work with various customers to implement communication between them and their test equipment to include FORD, Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney or to facilitate a remote connection to the customers production floor.
Conduct in various RedViking lead customer audits
Participate in various security audits performed by customers
Consulted with customers regarding various IT/Security issues they faced.
Develop and maintain vault workflows and folder structure
Maintain user environment for up to 50 design engineers
Implement and maintain SVN repository for Controls Engineers
System Specialist II
Tyonec Native Corporation
Madison
01.2010 - 08.2010
Responsible for maintenance, analysis, troubleshooting and repair of computer systems, hardware and peripherals.
Documents, maintains, and upgrades and replaces hardware and software systems.
Works with other IT staff members to ensure all policies are applied consistently throughout the corporation.
Development of system images on a quarterly /semiannual basis and provide regular education to Tyonek personnel to ensure policies/procedures are understood.
Investigate policy violations and forensically investigate workstations as needed
INFORMATION SECURITY COORDINATOR/SENIOR ANALYST
EMCO Technologies
Madison
12.2009 - 01.2010
Company Overview: (NASA Contract)
Examine, write, or update Information Security Policies and Procedures.
Perform facility and infrastructure audits and risk analysis.
Write and present reports and suggestions based on findings to management.
Ensure the infrastructure is compliant with all NASA and other federal directives concerning information security.
Maintain knowledge of NIST 800-53 and FDCC standards.
Perform annual site security certification and accreditation audit.
Stay current on threats to security.
Work with the facility training coordinator to ensure help desk staff has appropriate knowledge of NASA information security standards and how to implement those standards.
Provide tier one support for end users at all NASA sites and facilities worldwide
Resolve hardware, software, and customer support issues.
Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voice mail, and E-mail requests for assistance.
Logs and tracks calls using problem management database (Remedy), maintain history records and related documentation.
NASA 85P security Clearance required.
(NASA Contract)
INFORMATION SECURITY COORDINATOR
VIVA Health
Birmingham
12.2008 - 12.2009
Responsible for the on-going management of information security policies, procedures and technical systems in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all organizational healthcare systems.
Worked within the NIST 800-53 as well as HIPAA compliance framework
Senior Help Desk Analyst
EMCO Technologies
Madison
06.2004 - 12.2008
Company Overview: (NASA Contract)
Provide tier one support for end users at all NASA sites and facilities worldwide
Resolve hardware, software, and customer support issues.
Answers, evaluates, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voice mail, and E-mail requests for assistance.
Logs and tracks calls using problem management database (Remedy), maintain history records and related documentation.
NASA 85P security Clearance required.
(NASA Contract)
Senior Help Desk Analyst
AC Technologies
Tuscaloosa
05.2004 - 06.2008
Company Overview: (Department of Veterans Affairs Contract)
Tier one support for end users with hardware and software issues.
Answers, evaluate, and prioritize incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and in-person requests for assistance from users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking and other computer-related issues.
Logs and tracks calls using problem management database (Remedy) and maintain history records and related documentation.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills
(Department of Veterans Affairs Contract)
Education
Masters of Science - Information Assurance and Security specializing in Network Defense
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2021
Bachelors - Information Technology specializing in Information Assurance and Security
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2014
Skills
Fortinet Security Stack
Risk assessment
Incident response
Policy writing
Vulnerability analysis
Change management
CMMC compliance
Fortigate
Fortianalyzer
Forticlient EMS
Fortinet ZTNA
FortiMail
FortiSwitches
CISCO Meraki Switches
Wireless Access Points
CISCO 3560 Core Switches
AV Products
Server and workstation vendors/products
VMWare
Microsoft Server Technologies
Backup Technologies
Storage Technologies
Epicor ERP
SolidWorks EPDM Vault
Active Directory
DNS
Visual SVN
Microsoft SQL
Abnormal Security
Google Workspace
NIST 800-171
NIST 800-172
NIST 800-53
CMMC Level 2 V2
CMMC Level 3 V1
DFARS
NISPOM
DISA Stigs
DIACAP
RMF
HIPAA
Data classification
Security audits
Network security
System migration
Security training
Compliance documentation
Technical troubleshooting
IT governance
Cyber Crime Investigation
Virtualization security
Penetration testing
Identity and Access management
Protecting networks
Operating Systems Security
Malware analysis
Wireless security
Security planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT Manager/Security Manager
RedViking – a Lincoln Electric Company
04.2025 - 02.2025
Sr. Security Analyst
Roush Defense
02.2025 - 04.2025
IT Manager/Security Manager
RedViking
08.2010 - 04.2024
System Specialist II
Tyonec Native Corporation
01.2010 - 08.2010
INFORMATION SECURITY COORDINATOR/SENIOR ANALYST
EMCO Technologies
12.2009 - 01.2010
INFORMATION SECURITY COORDINATOR
VIVA Health
12.2008 - 12.2009
Senior Help Desk Analyst
EMCO Technologies
06.2004 - 12.2008
Senior Help Desk Analyst
AC Technologies
05.2004 - 06.2008
Masters of Science - Information Assurance and Security specializing in Network Defense
Capella University
Bachelors - Information Technology specializing in Information Assurance and Security