James Price
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Motivated Engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful 28-year track record in industry. Dedicated to offering innovative solutions to eliminate legacy issues and elevate performance metrics. Diligent creator of innovative workflows and exceptional final products. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Accomplished Cybersecurity Engineer promoting strategic planning to deliver best performance and risk management. Takes initiative and provides end-to-end solutions to create lasting value to company. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Enterprise Risk Analyst
MKS2 Technologies
Beaufort, SC
12.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the risk analysis and preparation of data for national level enterprise field implementation of medical devices
- Organizes Communications with Device vendors and Biomedical Engineers
- Manages the collection of device and policy data to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and other governance documented guidance.
- Participated in risk assessment exercises designed to identify areas of vulnerability within the organization's IT infrastructure.
- Created detailed incident reports following a successful breach or other security event.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies.
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to protect the company's assets from unauthorized access.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
Delivery & Sustainment Quality Engineer SR
Lockheed Martin
Beaufort, SC
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Responsible for management and implementation of software/systems process and quality by performing scheduled audits and quality verifications to ensure products/processes meet customer requirements and to enforce corporate and government policies and AS9100 regulations
- Utilizes systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test
- Acquires, reviews, and leverages system documentation and data gathered through questionnaires and interviews to accurately document systems and process posture elements in a common reporting format
- Works closely with decision-makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support process improvement solutions
- Verifies software tests to assess optimal project deployment.
- Maintained records of all products manufactured in accordance with documentation requirements.
- Collaborated with quality team members and leaders to monitor conformance to quality standards.
- Developed and maintained Quality Assurance procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
- Performed root cause analysis for detected faults and developed corrective actions.
- Coordinated testing activities according to approved protocols and documented results accurately in a timely manner.
- Investigated non-conformances using problem solving techniques such as 8D or 5 Why's methodologies.
Information Systems Risk Analyst SR
Lockheed Martin
Beaufort, SC
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Ensures Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of F-35 Air Systems and local Information Systems while supporting security operations of F-35 flight and training operations
- Experienced with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Experienced with Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
- Conducts periodic security audits and risk assessments of information systems against local, corporate, and government requirements to ensure proper implementation and compliance
- Performs risk analysis to identify appropriate security countermeasures
- Developed planning and recommendations to safeguard computer files against modification, destruction, or disclosure
- Identifies key cybersecurity risk factors in network-connected software and hardware devices
- Experienced with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-30, and RMF framework.
- Collaborated with various departments within the organization to ensure effective implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
- Implemented procedures for monitoring and controlling operational risks.
- Developed in-depth reports, which delivered improved visibility and enabled better control of credit risk.
- Identified discrepancies in data that could lead to potential risk exposures.
- Analyzed portfolio performance and recommended ways to reduce overall risk levels.
- Lead and executed risk management projects to identify deficiencies and possible corrective actions.
Field Engineer SR
Lockheed Martin
Beaufort, SC
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Supported implementation, root cause analysis, repair, and regular maintenance of training (F-35 simulation) systems
- Implemented corporate planning and strategies for the planned modifications and integration of new simulation technologies
- Demonstrated working knowledge of systems engineering documentation to include concepts of operations, interface control documents, and verification and test
- Ability to provide technical and programmatic direction on the development, integration, and use of model-based engineering and model-based systems engineering models
- Performed systems/network administration.
- Installed and configured network hardware, software, and cabling for customers.
- Uncovered issues that could arise as result of project and provided effective solutions.
- Coordinated with other teams within the organization to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Utilized knowledge and skills in root cause failure analysis.
- Identified root cause and delivered recommendations to alleviate future issues and failures.
- Troubleshooted customer networking issues with remote access tools.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes or procedures related to field engineering operations.
Electronics Technician
L-3 Communications
06.2009 - 04.2016
- Supported implementation, root cause analysis, repair, and regular maintenance of training (F-18 simulation) systems
- Implemented corporate planning and strategies for the planned modifications and integration of new simulation technologies
- Performed systems/network administration.
- Identified and diagnosed malfunctioning electronic components, systems, and equipment.
- Replaced defective parts using soldering techniques as required.
- Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime for customers.
- Evaluated and tested systems and equipment for compliance with company standards and quality controls.
- Diagnosed technical issues and provided resolutions for customers.
- Monitored simulator performance during actual flights to identify any potential problems or discrepancies.
Electrician (Contractor)
Plane Techs
AL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Planned layout and performed installation of aircraft electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based upon applicable drawings, specifications, and code.
RF Field Technician
Sprint/Nextel
GA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed and maintained multiple CMDA and iDEN cellular communication sites in my assigned territory
- Commissioned new site acceptance, provisioning, testing and maintenance
- Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of base station equipment, radio transmitters, and Fiber network gear and test equipment
- Performed equipment audits and maintained detailed equipment inventories
- Experienced in RF data capture and analysis and troubleshooting antenna systems from transmitter to antenna using tools like a spectrum analyzer and Agilent meter
- Troubleshot VSWR/ PIM/ RET/ swap issues using assigned test equipment
- Kept detailed field measurement and data records
- Enacted successful repairs by applying technical skills and operational knowledge
- Site and device alarm wiring/ troubleshooting/ repair.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed system issues by running tests, troubleshooting hardware and software problems and replacing defective components.
- Conducted site surveys for new installations, including evaluation of existing infrastructure and installation requirements.
Wireless Network Technician
Trillion Digital Communications/ Trillion Partners
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Acted as On-Call network technician
- Identified and responded to break/fix issues at multiple radio repeater sites
- Verified proper antenna position, placement, and line of sight for optimal network connectivity
- Managed operational and security requirements in numerous remote computer systems
- Performed regular maintenance and network/systems administration.
- Set up and installed network cabling infrastructure.
- Installed and managed connected hardware and application components to assure nonstop environment operations.
- Resolved routing, wireless and other network-related issues.
- Communicated technical information in easily understood terms to non-technical individuals.
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.2002
- Performed preventative maintenance, root cause analysis and repair of F/A-18 electrical systems including, flight, pneumatic, electro-mechanic, and electro-hydraulic systems, sub-systems and assemblies in compliance with applicable documentation and regulations.
- Analyzed circuitry and physically checked wiring and operation of electronic parts, units and system components to locate malfunction causes found during testing.
- Set up and operated precision test equipment for alignment, troubleshooting and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new maintenance procedures for aviation electronics systems.
- Verified repairs or modifications performed on equipment conformed to company quality and workmanship standards.
- Evaluated new technology solutions for potential applications in aerospace engineering projects.
Education
MS in Systems Engineering -
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2019
MS in Information Technology -
Grantham University
01.2017
BS in Electronic Engineering Technologies -
Grantham University
01.2015
BS in Information Systems Security -
Grantham University
01.2014
Skills
- Active Directory
- LAN
- Network Administration
- System Administration
- DNS
- Linux / Windows
- Python / Java / C
- Systems Engineering
- TCP/IP
- Technical Support
- Network Support
- Distributed systems
- Microsoft Windows Server
- WAN
- VMWare
- Information Security
- DHCP
- Agile Methodology
- Project Management Methodology
- SDLC
- Disaster Recovery
- Network Infrastructure
- Network Monitoring
- Network Firewalls
- Internet of things
- Cybersecurity
- Quality assurance
- Quality audits
- Configuration management
- Risk management
- DoD experience
- Requirements Gathering
- Enterprise Risk Analysis
- NIST SP 800-53
- NIST SP 800-30
- Risk Management Framework
- Data Analytics
- SQL
- Tableau
- Data visualization
- Agile development
- DevSecOps principles
- Systems thinking principles, complex systems, and system-of-systems theory
- System dynamics modeling
- System life cycle conception, design and development, integration and testing, deployment and support
- Full life cycle development products
- UML and SYSML Modeling
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Root Cause Analysis
- System Design
- Process Improvement
- System Troubleshooting
- Technical Writing
- Project Planning
- Technical Reporting
- Advanced Mathematical Abilities
- Machine Learning
- Failure Analysis
- Electrical Systems
- Design Troubleshooting
- Engineering Documentation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Project Management
Certification
- ISC2 CISSP
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- FCC General Radio Operators License (Elements 1, 3, & 8)
Military Service
United States Marine Corps, E-4
Timeline
Senior Cyber Security Engineer - Enterprise Risk Analyst
MKS2 Technologies
12.2021 - Current
Delivery & Sustainment Quality Engineer SR
Lockheed Martin
11.2019 - 11.2021
Information Systems Risk Analyst SR
Lockheed Martin
11.2018 - 11.2019
Field Engineer SR
Lockheed Martin
04.2016 - 11.2018
Electronics Technician
L-3 Communications
06.2009 - 04.2016
Electrician (Contractor)
Plane Techs
01.2008 - 01.2009
RF Field Technician
Sprint/Nextel
01.2006 - 01.2008
Wireless Network Technician
Trillion Digital Communications/ Trillion Partners
01.2004 - 01.2005
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.2002
MS in Systems Engineering -
University of Maryland Global Campus
MS in Information Technology -
Grantham University
BS in Electronic Engineering Technologies -
Grantham University
BS in Information Systems Security -
Grantham University
- ISC2 CISSP
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- FCC General Radio Operators License (Elements 1, 3, & 8)
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