Jeffery Woods Jr
Oxford
Summary
Dynamic Information Systems Security Officer with Clarity Innovations, skilled in mitigating security risks and ensuring NIST compliance. Proven expertise in server maintenance and proactive virus monitoring, complemented by strong analytical abilities. Adept at leading teams and fostering collaborative environments to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect sensitive data.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
Clarity Innovations
11.2022 - Current
- Communicated threat exposure levels to appropriate stakeholders after thorough analysis of alerts.
- Reviewed and documented emerging computer security threats, attacks, and risks.
- Investigated information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities, and evaluate damage.
- Used penetration testing tools to identify weaknesses in security systems.
- Designed, implemented, and maintained security systems and controls.
- Studied and researched current trends and threats in cybersecurity to minimize risk within system infrastructure.
- Oversaw adherence to Information Security policies, standards, and guidelines.
- Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans.
- Coordinated security updates to avoid outages and downtime.
- Worked closely with fellow security personnel to remedy and alleviate technology issues.
- Generated in-depth analyses highlighting outcomes of security inspections.
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army | FORSCOM
Fort Bragg
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Rank: SSG (Staff Sergeant)
- Set up user accounts, permissions and passwords and defined network policies and procedures.
- Integrated cutting-edge infrastructure tools to migrate network operations to virtual server computing environment.
- Maintained cloud-hosted and on-site servers by applying appropriate patches and monitoring hardware health.
- Managed email routing and internal message protocols to support reliable delivery of communications.
- Managed day-to-day storage equipment administration to promote optimal system asset application.
- Utilized Product Life Cycle Development processes to ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Help Desk Team Lead
Quiet Professionals | SOCOM
Fort Bragg
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Built and maintained successful relationships with service providers, vendors, dealers and consumers.
- Trained new employees on support processes, procedures and knowledge base.
- Assisted remote employees and made recommendations on handling system problems at home offices.
- Managed IT governance, risk and regulatory compliance.
- Escalates complex problems to higher level of expertise within organization.
- Documents all customer interactions within a ticketing system. Alert management to recurring problems and patterns of problems.
- Provide exceptional customer support through various contact methods such as phone, chat, email.
- Respond to customer support requests in a fast, efficient and friendly manner.
- Accurately and thoroughly document customer requests. Resolve customer incidents and requests if able or assign to higher tiers as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2025
Certification - Cyber Security Specialist
MyComputerCareer
Raleigh, NC11.2022
Certification - Information Technology Specialist
MyComputerCareer.com
Raleigh, NC12.2019
Skills
- Proficient in STIGs application
- Plan of action and milestones
- Proactive virus monitoring
- Secure encryption practices
- Data oversight
- Analytical
- Mitigating security risks
- Reporting and documentation
- Server improvements
- Supervision
- NIST compliance knowledge
- Software licenses and patches
- Network infrastructure updates
- Windows 10
- Active Directory
- SharePoint
- Application troubleshooting skills
- Administration of VMware ESXi
- vSphere management
- Network traffic analysis
- Proficient in NMAP usage
- DFS
- Server maintenance
- IPS/IDS
- SQL Server database management
- Windows Server
- Server/network configuration
- Group Policy
- eMass system expertise
- Expertise in ACAS scanning
- Corporate technology management
- Proficient in RMF processes and IAVMs
- Project coordination abilities
- Training Materials Development
- Defect Analysis and Resolution
- Cooperative project participation
- Facilitating performance assessments
Certification
- CompTIA CYSA + CE (Cybersecurity Analyst)
- CompTIA CSAP (CompTIA Security Analytics Professional)
- CompTIA CSAE ( CompTIA Security Analytics Expert)
- CompTIA CASP+ CE (CompTIA Advance Security Practioner)
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA A+ CE
- MTA Networking Fundamentals
- MTA Security Fundamentals
- Microsoft Windows Server Administrator Fundamentals
- DISA ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
- eMass (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service)
Education and Training
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Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
Clarity Innovations
11.2022 - Current
Help Desk Team Lead
Quiet Professionals | SOCOM
12.2017 - 09.2022
Information Technology Specialist
United States Army | FORSCOM
04.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity And Information Assurance
Western Governors University
Certification - Cyber Security Specialist
MyComputerCareer
Certification - Information Technology Specialist
MyComputerCareer.com
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