FORSON KOFI AMPONSAH
San Diego,USA
Summary
Highly skilled IT and cybersecurity professional with 7+ years of experience in network security, systems administration, and penetration testing. Aiming to leverage expertise in safeguarding critical information systems in a role with the FBI. Proven ability to detect and mitigate cyber threats, manage secure networks (Windows and Linux), and ensure compliance with federal security standards. Armed with a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, CompTIA Security+, Pentest+, and an active DoD Secret Clearance. Seeking to contribute to the FBI
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information System Security Risk Specialist/Configuration Management
Booz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, California
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Reviewed Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), Assurance Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and fixed about 15 vulnerabilities on Windows and Linux OS platforms in support of NAVWAR NIWC PAC pen testing project (Information System)
- Conducted IT controls assessments, evaluating organizational policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines in the RMF process in support of NIWC PAC project
- Created guides and SOPs for the Cyber and Configuration Management Team to help resolve possible ACAS, Linux/Unix, and Tenable issues.sc/Nessus Scanner and documentation creation is efficient and timely
- Diagnosed and resolved various hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal end-user performance
- Performed 20+ device cloning to Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) machines that were hosted in both SIPR and NIPR lab in support of NAVWAR NIWC PAC pen testing project and Redseal Hawaii
- Developed and issued WARs and MSRs for several task orders and contracts, conveying project status and meeting stringent contractual criteria
- Provided project management expertise for schedule preparation, inventory, installation, and maintenance, and aligned tasking and resourcing priorities to support the Tophak project
Information Technology Specialist 25B MOS/Track Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army
Fort Stewart, GA
04.2018 - 09.2022
- Performed the role of system owner to Global Command and Control System (GCCS), and Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) and ensuring that these systems are compliant to Army Regulation 25-2, 300-5 and Department of Defense Instruction 8510.01 utilizing tools such as Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
- Performed an internal ISSO for my company for the GCCS and JBC-P system by overseeing system categorization, selecting and implementing security controls, preparing documentation, coordinating security assessments, managing the ATO process, and ensuring continuous monitoring and compliance
- Controlled and managed server room, wireless network, server infrastructure, audiovisual equipment, laptops and video conferencing equipment
- Performed the installation of both ACAS and STIGs and ensured that they are regularly updated to include the latest vulnerability definitions and security guidelines for both GCCS and JBC-P systems
- Used ticketing systems such as ServiceNow to manage and process support actions and requests in managing RMF documentation and tracking the progress of security controls implementation, assessments, and authorizations
Information Technology Analyst
Vibrant Technologies (VIBTEC)
Accra, Ghana
09.2015 - 05.2018
- Provided backup and assistance for administration of physical and virtual server infrastructure and storage area networks
- Develop, improve, and help implement best practices for risk reduction across a broad range of enterprise applications, systems, networks, and interfaces
Network Technician and Computer Administrator
Digilet Solution
Accra, Ghana
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure
Education
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management
Purdue University Global
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Information Communication and Technology
University Education
Winneba, Ghana06.2018
Skills
- Assurance Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Jira
- Asana
- Microsoft office Project
- Slack
- eMASS Proficiency
- Python
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Tenable Nessus
- Ethical Penetration
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Security Technical Implementation Guides
- Splunk Enterprise
- Kali Linux
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Powershell Scripting
- Database Architecture
- Azure Platform Expertise
- Virtual Private Network Management
Certification
- Project Management Professional, PMI
- CompTIA Security +, CompTIA
- CompTIA Pentest+, CompTIA
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Securityclearance
Active DoD SECRET
Timeline
Information System Security Risk Specialist/Configuration Management
Booz Allen Hamilton
04.2023 - 07.2024
Information Technology Specialist 25B MOS/Track Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army
04.2018 - 09.2022
Information Technology Analyst
Vibrant Technologies (VIBTEC)
09.2015 - 05.2018
Network Technician and Computer Administrator
Digilet Solution
01.2015 - 11.2017
Master of Science - Cybersecurity Management
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Information Communication and Technology
University Education
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