Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Clearance
Timeline
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Isiah R. Garcia

Los Lunas,NM

Summary

Accomplished Information Security Specialist with a proven track record at Sandia National Laboratories. Spearheaded multiple security audits, continually enhanced and streamlined organizational procedures, and trained over 190 personnel in security activities. Highly collaborative team player known for adapting to dynamic environments and delivering reliable solutions. Strong understanding of security risk management and compliance, ensuring robust and secure operations that meet both Federal and internal policy.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Specialist

Sandia National Laboratories
07.2023 - Current
  • Completes security audits and reports metrics to track security performance and strategize improvements.
  • Works with other teams/programs that face a wide spectrum of complexities to ensure compliance with security policy.
  • Educates and trains a wide spectrum of personnel on safeguarding and controlling classified information.
  • Conducts targeted audits to identify non-compliances.
  • Develops, and implements internal and federal security policies, plans, and procedures.
  • Manages security applications that are used to meet federal requirements.
  • Recommends improvements in security application systems and procedures.
  • Provides guidance on classified matter channels.

Combat Systems Operator (CSO)

Military
10.2024 - Current

Currently assigned as a CSO trainee with the rank of 1st Lieutenant, awaiting school dates in the 188th Rescue Squadron.

Operations Officer

Military
05.2022 - 10.2025
  • Directed security/antiterrorism activities. Assigned and directed 45 security personnel in emergency operations, including security, law enforcement, and air base defense.
  • Enforced adherence to professional standards.
  • Directed information protection program. Received, stored, and controlled classified information.
  • Oversaw Squadron main programs, i.e., training, mobility, and deployments.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.


Security Specialist

Staff Sergeant/ GS-9
06.2017 - 05.2022
  • Created multiple methods on tracking multi-million dollar equipment.
  • Directed training program to meet state and federal requirements.
  • Successfully outlined Annual Training Plans along with creating all Squadron training schedules.
  • Assisted in funding and purchasing of equipment.
  • Outlined and conducted annual by law training requirements.
  • Outfitted squadron personnel on different areas of operations with equipment/training requirements.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote security operations.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminology

New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, NM
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM
05.2019

Skills

  • Special Projects
  • Policy Advisement
  • Strong Administrative Support
  • Security Risk Management
  • Personnel Oversight
  • Issue Resolution
  • Compliance management
  • Application Manager
  • Funding Requests

Accomplishments

    Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (second oak leaf cluster) in direct support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

    Awarded The Army Achievement Medal in support of the 2021 Presidential Inauguration and Capitol Response.

Certification

Security Forces Craftsman Course - United States Air Force, 2021

Officer Training School - United States Air Force, 2022

Classified Mater Protection Control course - National Training Center, 2023

U-SSIMS Training - DOE, 2025


Clearance

  • DOE Q level - Active
  • DOD Top Secret - Active

Timeline

Combat Systems Operator (CSO)

Military
10.2024 - Current

Information Security Specialist

Sandia National Laboratories
07.2023 - Current

Operations Officer

Military
05.2022 - 10.2025

Security Specialist

Staff Sergeant/ GS-9
06.2017 - 05.2022

Security Forces Craftsman Course - United States Air Force, 2021

Officer Training School - United States Air Force, 2022

Classified Mater Protection Control course - National Training Center, 2023

U-SSIMS Training - DOE, 2025


Master of Arts - Criminology

New Mexico Highlands University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Western New Mexico University
Isiah R. Garcia