GREG WEST
Bedford,IN
Summary
Dedicated Defense Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
Work History
Director of Advanced Capabilities
MANTECH International LLC
08.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded the development of new product lines, driving revenue growth and market expansion across Cyber, Digital Engineering, MBSE, Micro-Sensor Platforms, and other leading-edge technologies.
- Identified emerging trends and technologies, positioning ManTech as an industry leader in innovative solutions.
- Led multidisciplinary teams to develop cutting-edge products, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Optimized resource allocation for R&D projects, maximizing return on investment in innovation efforts, and ensuring alignment with business strategies and market goals.
- Conducted regular competitor analyses to identify gaps in the market and capitalize on new opportunities.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status, and documentation.
- Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Established, initiated, and optimized business development strategies based on Corporate-defined targets, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences for product, service, and solution engagement.
- Reviewed competitors' proposals to assess strengths and weaknesses, informing strategic positioning for subsequent bids.
- Enhanced proposal acceptance rate by developing persuasive and compelling content for client presentations.
- Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Sr. Cyber Security Engineer
MANTECH International LLC
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Responsible for the performance of technical projects pertaining to the use of advanced Artificial Intelligence across the DoD
- Manage large scale teams responsible for the design, development, testing and implementation of systems, software and cyber defense
- Direct and supervise all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities
- Responsible for Program, System and Component compliance with all Federal, State and DoD regulations
- Manage the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives
- Provide for the planning, implementation and testing of system engineering and architecture deliverables in various environments
- Design, build and test software images
- Implement and test infrastructure assets and connections
- Provide SME level guidance for system artifacts in support of A&A activities
- Serve as the Information Systems Security Manager for multiple systems
- Server as the Fully Qualified Navy and USMC Validator for systems that require an Authorization To Operate across the DoD
- Analyze cyber requirements and potential design solutions
- Provide guidance and direction related to security technologies
- Perform analysis on cybersecurity collected data and test results
- Identify and implement complex cybersecurity designs
- Prepare and maintain engineering and security related documentation
- Assists in the definition and programming of moderately complex software.
Information Security Principal
Cummins Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and Implemented a Secure Configuration Baseline Program
- Worked as part of a team to develop and implement a Penetration Testing Team
- Designed, Developed and Implemented a Vulnerability Management Program
- Analyzes existing processes, standards, policies and/or equipment and makes process improvement recommendations to managers ensuring compliance with laws, standards and policies while managing business risks
- Provides Information Security guidance to IT project teams
- Promotes information security awareness throughout the organization
- Develops relationships with security vendors and external security experts; brings knowledge of current issues to information security and privacy meetings
- Identifies complex potential internal and external threats, including viruses, Trojan horses, targeted attacks and unauthorized access or modifications
- Evaluates mitigation strategies and controls
- Trouble-shoots moderately complex issues with existing security and privacy protection protocols
- Knowledge of or experience with IT security operations infrastructure including Security Information Event Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Prevention/Intrusion Detection, honeypot, PKI, and web application, cloud, and firewall systems
- Tracks and mitigates risk as it pertains to IT operations
- Performs root cause analysis, and makes recommendations on changes for review by others
- Develops Cyber Security Policies/Standards for the Cummins Enterprise
- Develops and trains on the Implementation of Security Technical Implementation Guides based on NIST controls and the Risk Management Framework.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12.2024
M.S. Information Security and Assurance -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2013
BSBA -
Oakland City University
Oakland City, INSkills
- Business Development, Planning, and Administration
- Project and Operations Management
- Proposal Writing and Solutions Architecture
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance Audit and Enforcement
- Talent Acquisition, Development and Mentoring
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Strategic Thinking
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
- Supervised 4 geographically disbursed Innovation Teams.
- Successfully lead Innovation team to Multiple NIST competition wins.
- Implemented and tested post quantum encryption on legacy systems and R&D platforms.
- Supported proposal writing on 5 large contract wins.
- Established The ManTech Innovation Hub
- Created and curated the Advanced Capabilities Team to meet the specific needs for rapid solution development and integration across C5ISR domains.
- Developed and managed a Technology and Capabilities Road Show to promote Innovative Technologies and Solutions.
Information Technology
Share Point 2010, Share Point 2007, Share Point Designer, Project 2003-2010, Visio 2003-2010, Office Professional, Office XP Home & Professional 2003, Microsoft 95, 98, 98se, 2000 PRO, XP, windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server NT/XP/2000/2003/2008(R2)2012, UNIX, Linux, Red Hat, DIACAP and RMF Certification and Accreditation, Fully Qualified Navy and Marine Corps Validator, DOD Level III 8570 Compliant for Technician or Manager Appointments, Security and Log Analysis Event Management, IDS, IPS, WIPS, and Firewall Configuration and Management, IT Framework (RMF, ITIL, COBIT) assessment and implementation, Data mining, analysis and solution set development for optimization and implantation of the CIA TRIAD (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), DoD, NIST 800-171/DFARS and 800-53, SAS 70, SOX 404, PCI and HIPPA security controls and subset implementation, Certifications, Fully Qualified Navy Validator (I0492), RMF Lev. III Pending, Fully Qualified USMC Validator RMF (USMC0102), GIAC G2700, CNDA, 2012, CHFI, 2012, C|EH, v6 2011, v7 2013, Senior Systems Managers CNSS 4012, 2011, Senior Systems Administrators CNSS 4013A, 2011, System Certifiers NSTISSI 4015, 2011, Risk Analyst CNSS 4016 A, 2011, Network+, 2011, CISSP, 2010, Security +, 2009, Information Technology Courses, SANS 560 Network Penetration Testing Training | Ethical Hacking, 2019, Microsoft Securing the Azure Cloud, 2018, Risk Management Framework for the DoD, 2014, 2020, Navy Validator Course, 2011, DISA ACAS Version 5.8, 2019, 2020, DISA HBSS Admin (201), 2015, DoD Derivative Classification, 2015, 2020, CISSP-ISSEP ISC2 Course, test pending funding, Risk Management Framework, 2019, 2020, SCAP training, 2019, 2020, eMASS training, 2019, 2020, Share Point Developer, 2009, Microsoft Certified Professional XP, 2009, Share Point 2007 Server and Site Admin 2008, Information Assurance Security Officer Certification Course, 2004, System Administrator Security & Network Manager Security Course, 2004, Computer Network Defense Course, 2005
Certification
- Fully Qualified Navy Validator (I0492)
- Fully Qualified USMC Validator RMF (USMC0102)
- GIAC G2700
- CNDA, 2012
- CHFI, 2012
- C|EH, v6 2011, v7 2013
- Senior Systems Managers CNSS 4012, 2011
Senior Systems Administrators CNSS 4013A, 2011
System Certifiers NSTISSI 4015, 2011
Risk Analyst CNSS 4016 A, 2011 - Network+, 2011
- CISSP, 2010
- Security +, 2009
References
References Available upon Request
Timeline
Director of Advanced Capabilities
MANTECH International LLC
08.2021 - Current
Sr. Cyber Security Engineer
MANTECH International LLC
01.2019 - 08.2021
Information Security Principal
Cummins Inc
01.2016 - 01.2019
MBA -
Western Governors University
M.S. Information Security and Assurance -
Western Governors University
BSBA -
Oakland City University
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