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Efia Edem-Babanawo

Efia Edem-Babanawo

Hanover,United States

Summary

I am a professional with a history of providing subject-matter expertise for a variety of complex projects, applications, programs, and organizations. I can contribute to the design of best practices, processes, and policies within an organization since I have excellent oral and written communication skills, client-facing skills, and a natural knack for people skills, problem-solving, and analytical thinking. I possess extensive management experience in the following security domains: Security and Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture and Engineering, Communication and Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Assessment and Testing, Security Operations, and Software Development Security.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Mission Networks

Department of Defense
09.2022 - Current
  • Manage and supervise the development, coordination, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of DMA ENTNET, and SIPR systems in the areas of IT asset management, Information Assurance, IT life cycle management, network management, web/application development and support, server and systems administration, and desktop and helpdesk support, with a team of five civilians, two vacant civilian billets, eleven military, and thirty contractors.

Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Department of Defense
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Serve as Enterprise Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

Information System Security Manager, Command Cyber-IT CSWF PM/Security Coordinator, Trusted Agent, Interim CIO

Department of Defense
01.2015 - 07.2021
  • Managed all aspects of the Information Assurance/Information Systems Security Management program, including architecture, security requirements, objectives, security policies, and security practices.

Computer IT Specialist Remote Administrator, Team Lead AMI600

Department of Transportation
04.2009 - 12.2013
  • Served as Computer Support Analyst, Team Lead for system development; collecting, recording and analyzing data/information; identifying problems; performing investigation and inspection activities; and initiating compliance and enforcement actions.

Computer IT Specialist

CNI Technology, LLC
09.2008 - 04.2009
  • System development; collecting, recording and analyzing data/information; identifying problems; performing investigation and inspection activities; and initiating compliance and enforcement actions.

Business Analyst

Hertz Corporation
08.2007 - 09.2008
  • Provided technical specifications and design specifications including project plans, process and application workflows, data models, entity relationships diagrams, and application prototypes, and deployment.

Education

Doctor of Engineering Cybersecurity, Data Analytics - Applied Scientist, Engineering Management

The George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2024

Masters of Science in CyberSecurity Technology -

The University of Maryland Global College
10.2022

Bachelors of Business Administration in Management Information Systems - Management Information Systems

The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05.2000

Skills

  • Strategic Planning

  • Verbal and written communication

  • People Management

  • Operations Management

  • Creativity and Innovation

  • Project Management

Accomplishments

Civilian Service Accommodation Medal Recipient

25% Retention Incentive Award

Consistent Performance Appraisal Level 5 – Outstanding

Senior Civilian of the Quarter 2021

Job Related Training

  • 20+ years' experience in Information Technology
  • Insider Threat UAM Auditor
  • CISSP Trained
  • CISM Trained
  • PMP Trained
  • Security +
  • Position Description (PD) Development
  • Statement of Work (PWS) Development
  • Trusted Agent, Alternate/NEATS Token Issuance
  • Cyber IT/CSWF PM
  • SPLUNK Trained
  • Forescout Trained
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Ability to operate various digital equipment and applications Risk Management
  • The Key Ingredients to System Engineering Training
  • Leading Federal Government Projects I
  • Leading Federal Government Projects II
  • General Project Management Training
  • CFC 2011 Keyworker

Clearance

Top Secret Security Clearance (Active)

References

References available upon request

Quote

#StepOutOnNothingExpect Everything

Affiliations

  • ISC2
  • PMI
  • Women In Technology

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Interests

Reading

Cake Decorating

Work Availability

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Timeline

Director, Mission Networks

Department of Defense
09.2022 - Current

Information System Security Manager (ISSM)

Department of Defense
08.2021 - 08.2022

Information System Security Manager, Command Cyber-IT CSWF PM/Security Coordinator, Trusted Agent, Interim CIO

Department of Defense
01.2015 - 07.2021

Computer IT Specialist Remote Administrator, Team Lead AMI600

Department of Transportation
04.2009 - 12.2013

Computer IT Specialist

CNI Technology, LLC
09.2008 - 04.2009

Business Analyst

Hertz Corporation
08.2007 - 09.2008

Doctor of Engineering Cybersecurity, Data Analytics - Applied Scientist, Engineering Management

The George Washington University

Masters of Science in CyberSecurity Technology -

The University of Maryland Global College

Bachelors of Business Administration in Management Information Systems - Management Information Systems

The University of Oklahoma
Efia Edem-Babanawo