FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Security operations professional with over 7 years of experience in federal and corporate environments. Expertise includes incident assessment, threat monitoring, and GSOC operations, ensuring effective communication and escalation during critical situations. Technical support background in Microsoft 365 and network connectivity complements a solid foundation in physical and electronic security.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
GSOC OPERATOR
Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD
01.2016 - Current
- Maintain GSOC situational awareness, assess security and technical events, determine appropriate escalation, and communicate time-sensitive information to leadership and supporting teams.
- Coordinate across security, IT, and operational personnel during incidents and emergencies to support organized response and continuity of operations.
- Monitor alarm and electronic security systems, recognize faults or abnormal conditions, and coordinate troubleshooting or escalation to maintain security coverage.
- Provide operational IT support involving Microsoft 365, workstations, and network connectivity issues, performing initial troubleshooting and coordinating additional technical support when required.
- Maintain incident logs, daily reports, and shift communications covering security and technical events while handling sensitive information in classified and unclassified environments.
- Part-Time | Average 24 Hours/Week | Cleared Security Assignment
- Employment Note: Leidos GSOC employment has been maintained part-time (average 24 hours/week) concurrently with separate full-time federal and defense assignments.
DATACENTER TECHNICIAN
Insight Global
Sterling, VA
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported day-to-day technical operations inside a sensitive federal DEA data center, working under controlled-access and documentation requirements.
- Maintained critical equipment and power infrastructure, including PDUs and UPS systems, to support reliable and continuous facility operations.
- Troubleshot hardware and system issues, documented technical incidents and maintenance activity, and tracked completed work for operational accountability.
- Worked closely with technical and operational personnel around sensitive federal infrastructure while following established security, access, and site procedures.
- Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Federal Contract Assignment
SECURITY ESCORT
Fort Detrick Army Base
Frederick, MD
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Held direct accountability for escorted personnel operating in restricted and controlled areas of a U.S. Army installation, ensuring continuous compliance with site security requirements.
- Identified and reported unusual activity, access concerns, and potential vulnerabilities while maintaining accurate escort records and security documentation.
- Coordinated with law-enforcement and installation security personnel during security-related events and emergencies, supporting protective measures in sensitive areas.
- Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Federal / Military Security Assignment
WATCH OFFICER (SECURITY ANALYST FUNCTIONS)
Lockheed Martin Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Analyzed security activity, operational information, and developing events to identify potential threats, unusual activity, and risks affecting personnel, facilities, operations, or organizational assets.
- Conducted Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research using publicly available information to support threat awareness, security assessments, and escalation of relevant concerns.
- Maintained enterprise situational awareness and communicated security concerns and time-sensitive information to appropriate personnel for review and response.
- Prepared security, incident, and vulnerability reports and coordinated with security and IT teams to support incident follow-up, asset protection, and response preparedness.
- Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Defense Security Assignment
FEDERAL SECURITY GUARD
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, MD
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Protected a high-security federal medical facility by enforcing access requirements, conducting patrols, monitoring surveillance, and screening personnel, visitors, and property.
- Operated CCTV, X-ray, magnetometer, and access-control equipment and used established procedures to identify unauthorized access, suspicious activity, and safety concerns.
- Responded to emergencies and high-alert situations, coordinated with law-enforcement personnel when additional support was required, and produced detailed incident and safety reports.
- Helped train new personnel on emergency procedures and security expectations, reinforcing consistent response practices and operational readiness.
- Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | Federal Security Assignment
Education
BACHELOR'S - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Security Analysis Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Threat Monitoring & Assessment Asset Protection GSOC Operations Incident Assessment & Escalation Situational Awareness Physical Security Access Control CCTV & Electronic Security Systems Security Reporting Emergency Response Security / IT Coordination Microsoft 365 & Workstation Support Network Connectivity Federal / DoD Environments
- Incident response
- Alarm monitoring
- Event escalation
- Emergency Management
Personal Information
- Title: CLEARED SECURITY OPERATIONS | SECURITY ANALYSIS | GSOC
- Nationality: United States
FEDERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Target Roles: Security Analyst | Physical Security Specialist | Security Operations Specialist | GSOC Analyst | Federal / Cleared Security
EDUCATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Security Clearance: Active DoD Security Clearance | Languages: Spanish (Highly proficient)
Timeline
DATACENTER TECHNICIAN
Insight Global
12.2024 - 04.2025
SECURITY ESCORT
Fort Detrick Army Base
10.2023 - 12.2024
WATCH OFFICER (SECURITY ANALYST FUNCTIONS)
Lockheed Martin Headquarters
02.2022 - 09.2023
FEDERAL SECURITY GUARD
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
09.2019 - 01.2022
GSOC OPERATOR
Leidos
01.2016 - Current
BACHELOR'S - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
University of Maryland