A highly accomplished, dedicated, disciplined, and solutions- oriented IT professional with 20 years of leadership experience. Hands-on visionary with advanced technical expertise. Recognized for exceptional team performer and player with excellent qualifications in project management, analysis, programming, client relations, training, communications and product development. Experience in delivering technology solutions to support various projects, and troubleshooter able to successfully prioritize challenging goals and objectives. Highly developed interpersonal, analytical, critical-thing, and troubleshooting skills. Strong background in networking, communications infrastructure and installation equipment. Quick learner, with the ability to easily assimilate job requirement, and aggressively employ new ideas, methods, and technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL
01.2020 - Current
Responsible for auditing FLARE new and existing information systems applications to ensure that appropriate controls exist, that processing is efficient and accurate, and that systems procedures comply with DoD standards.
Interfaces with user community to understand their security needs and implements procedures to accommodate them.
Ensures that user community understands and adheres to necessary procedures to maintain security, e.g. annual training. Requires familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
Conducts accurate evaluation of the level of security required.
Assists in the support of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) or other Information Assurance/ Computer Network Defense (IA/CND) Compliance and Auditing processes and inspections for all enterprise systems and networks.
Assists in the development of all associated documentation.
Engineered and oversaw FLARE environment by developing zones and aliases.
Information Systems Security Officer
United States Marine Corps
02.2017 - 09.2020
Provide support for the Common Use IT data center meeting service level agreements and standard operating procedures guidance
Develop and maintain reports relevant metrics and information on information assurance, certifications and security of control status of network systems
Traveled to assigned locations twice a month to ensure network engineering and technical guidance; provide direction for proposed changes for configuration and re-configuration of systems and services to meet new IT architectures
Lead a team of five individuals in staff meetings, work assignment discussions on IT programs and projects to ensure team work efficiency
Supports certification and accreditation processes, such as and assists in development and implementation of plans of action and milestones for DoD
Information Assurance Risk Management Framework (DIARMF),
Oversees and maintain Mission IT network and communications infrastructures at DTRA Albuquerque and supported sites; coordinating with Common Use IT service providers as needed
Evaluate and resolve system network problems and communication outages on Mission and Common Use IT environments; monitoring
IT network operations in order to provide situational awareness for all
IT systems and networks/enclaves to Agency management and stakeholders
Perform a wide range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities with a primary focus on
Mission IT in support of the DTRA Data Center and Command, ability to easily assimilate
Languages
English
Control, & Communications (C3) facilities located at Kirtland AFB,
Albuquerque, New Mexico and other supported locations assigned by DTRA Headquarters.
Signal Support Systems Specialist
United States Army
02.2016 - 02.2017
G-6 NCOIC, Supervise, install, maintain, troubleshoot and assist other users with battlefield signal support systems
Plan and integrate the installation, operation and maintenance of signal support systems, which included local area networks, wide area networks and routers
Support electronic equipment and satellite radio communications equipment; use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
Developed, document and revise system design procedures, test procedures, quality standards
Expanded or modified systems to serve new functions and improve work flow
Consulted with management to ensure agreement on system principles; coordinated and linked computer systems to increase compatibility and information sharing.
Army Recruiter
United States Army
10.2014 - 02.2016
Served as an ambassador for the, Recruiting
Command; providing service to individuals and families of
potential Army service members
Assisted Commander in
collecting data on the economy, inflation, population growth and
businesses in 271 square miles
Oversaw and accountable for
contacting, interviewing, evaluating, and counseling applicants on
occupational goals and aspirations for United States Army career
Maintained network of individuals including parents, educational
and community officials in twentyone high schools across Atlanta
metro area and accountable for Government equipment when
transportation to various events.
Signal Support Systems Specialist
Fort Stewart
10.2009 - 10.2014
Responsible for the accountability and inventory of Controlled
Cryptographic material
Ensured all assigned communications
security keying material was managed in accordance with
customer and government requirements
Instructed COMSEC
facility personnel on proper emergency destruction procedures
Developed, documented and revised system design procedures, test
procedures, quality standards
Ensured transfer of COMSEC
materials were properly reported and recorded
Conducted all
required processes and procedures to implement new service upon
work order completion.
Radio Communications Instructor
01.2007 - 10.2009
Facilitated classes on battlefield signal support systems such as
Single Channel Ground and Air Radio System (SINCGAR),
Automated Net Control Device (ANCD), Defense Advanced GPS
Receiver (DAGR), Force XXI Battle Command Bridge Below system
(FBCB2), Harris tactical radios, Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radio
(MBITR), Motorola Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and Vehicular Intercom
System (VIS3)
Controlled and stored encrypted devices
maintaining accountability of equipment with zero losses
Repaired and replaced stock parts in a timely manner
Inventoried
and requisitioned supplies utilizing technical manuals and other
forms of documentation verifying and ensuring correct stock and
model part numbers were accurate.
Education
Associates of Science - Computer
Engineering Technology