George Quijada
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated Information Technology Specialist Lead with 5+ years of experience in modernizing and securing intelligence systems. Provides guidance to senior officials on system security protocols. Skilled in troubleshooting complex vulnerabilities, integrating cloud computing, and managing secure infrastructures. Adept at leading high-level discussions and initiatives focused on information security and systems protection. Proven track record of enhancing security measures, reducing system errors, and improving data retrieval processes. Excels in strategic advisement, project management, and aligning secure infrastructures with national security requirements. Recognized for resolving hardware and network system issues and providing comprehensive COMSEC training. Committed professional with a strong focus on enhancing overall security and functionality across intelligence systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Specialist Lead
Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR)
07.2024 - Current
- Led initiatives to troubleshoot and resolve complex system vulnerabilities, enhancing overall security and functionality across intelligence systems
- Maintained secure interagency communications and applied project management principles to modernize sensitive systems architecture, ensuring compliance with security protocols
- Provided strategic advisement to senior Department of State officials and intelligence agency counterparts on system security protocols, classified information safeguarding, and risk mitigation
- Advised senior managers on the integration of cloud computing and data analytics for secure, scalable infrastructure, ensuring alignment with national security requirements
- Directed the development and presentation of integration plans for IT systems modernization, ensuring security alignment with both current and future infrastructure
- Acted as the IT and security liaison with Department counterparts and interagency officials, leading high-level discussions and initiatives focused on information security and systems protection.
Hardware and Software Security Engineer
Belcan Government Solutions
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead critical technical counterintelligence operations at U.S
- Embassies and Consulates to enhance national security
- Enforce protocols to safeguard sensitive information, particularly within TEMPEST and cryptographic environments
- Utilize advanced 2-D X-ray and 3-D Computed Tomography (CT) imaging techniques for thorough evaluation of electronic components to meet testing and analytical requirements
- Supervise workshops and meticulously maintain equipment inventories
- Manage the processing and certification of equipment from external agencies, ensuring comprehensive documentation and accuracy in equipment management.
Information Management Specialist
Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tashkent, Uzbekistan
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed classified equipment, materials, and information as a COMSEC Custodian in strict accordance with DoS COMSEC policies, ensuring secure storage, accurate inventory, and restricted access to authorized personnel only
- Led the secure disposal of sensitive IT equipment, including computers and printers, adhering to government specifications, and significantly enhancing data security and compliance
- Resolved hardware and network system issues, achieving a 5% reduction in system errors through effective troubleshooting and maintenance practices
- Developed and delivered comprehensive COMSEC training and guidelines, ensuring all personnel handling sensitive materials adhered to strict security and procedural standards, thereby maintaining the integrity of the embassy’s communications security program.
Program Specialist II
Texas Workforce Commission
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed technical projects, leading training sessions and developing planning strategies, resulting in a 10% increase in program effectiveness
- Conducted surveys and data analysis, ensuring compliance with certification requirements, laws, and regulations
- Utilized Microsoft Office to analyzed complex data and wrote technical reports, providing insightful recommendations that influenced key programmatic decisions.
Visa Clerk
Department of State, U.S. Consulate Munich, Germany
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Utilized advanced biometric software to verify applicants' identities, ensuring accuracy and security in visa processing
- Streamlined the production and application of visa foils, improving visa issuance reliability by 20%
- Implemented efficient database management systems for organizing and maintaining physical files and digitized records, improving data retrieval times by 15%.
Benefits Administrator
Willis Tower Watson
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed technical projects, developed planning strategies, and led training sessions, increasing program effectiveness by 10%
- Led the transition from paper-based to digital applications, conducting software testing and reporting programming errors, ensuring HIPAA compliance and secure data storage
- Provided technical support and training, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems, and reducing support tickets by 30%.
Insurance Broker – Worked Remotely
Senior Life Solutions
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Implemented cloud-based CRM software to effectively manage call logs, client information, and data reporting
- Conducted in-depth analysis of individual client needs to customize existing insurance programs and meet specific requirements
- Acquired new clients and strengthened client relationships through a combination of networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling efforts.
Customer Service & Sales Representative
Wells Fargo
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Drove business growth through the implementation of innovative technologies, contributing to a 15% increase in customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with management to design and implement advanced sales strategies, resulting in a 20% improvement in branch productivity
- Utilized advanced computer systems for retrieving and analyzing financial information, improving response times to customer inquiries by 25%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems and Business Analytics
Colorado State University Global
Aurora, CO12.2020
Skills
- Equipment Testing and Inspection
- ServiceNow Application
- Technical Security Vulnerability Mitigation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Process Optimization
- Technical Reporting and Documentation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Hardware installations
- Software Updates
- Project Management
- Security Protocols
- Cybersecurity best practices
- National security understanding
Clearance
Active TS Clearance W/ SCI
Certification
Foreign Service Institute (FSI) YW772 COMSEC Certificate
- Communication Security (COMSEC) and Cryptography course led by the Department of State’s Cryptographic Security Branch (CSB)
- In-depth hands-on review of COMSEC equipment and procedures, accounting, key management, and COMSEC audits.
Timeline
Information Technology Specialist Lead
Department of State, Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR)
07.2024 - Current
Hardware and Software Security Engineer
Belcan Government Solutions
08.2023 - 06.2024
Information Management Specialist
Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tashkent, Uzbekistan
03.2022 - 07.2023
Program Specialist II
Texas Workforce Commission
04.2021 - 08.2021
Visa Clerk
Department of State, U.S. Consulate Munich, Germany
06.2019 - 10.2019
Benefits Administrator
Willis Tower Watson
10.2016 - 05.2018
Insurance Broker – Worked Remotely
Senior Life Solutions
05.2016 - 12.2016
Customer Service & Sales Representative
Wells Fargo
11.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems and Business Analytics
Colorado State University Global
Foreign Service Institute (FSI) YW772 COMSEC Certificate
- Communication Security (COMSEC) and Cryptography course led by the Department of State’s Cryptographic Security Branch (CSB)
- In-depth hands-on review of COMSEC equipment and procedures, accounting, key management, and COMSEC audits.
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