Joshua Johnson
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Dynamic Cyber Security Manager with extensive experience at U.S. Navy, leading teams to enhance network security and mitigate vulnerabilities. Proven expertise in incident response and risk assessment, fostering collaboration and delivering exceptional customer service. Successfully implemented robust security protocols, ensuring compliance and safeguarding critical assets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
ISSM
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2007 - Current
I manage the command Cyber Security Program. My responsibilities include:
- Direct liaison to the commanding officer on cyber security matters.
- Draft and implement command cyber security program.
- Provide training and guidance on cyber security for the commands networks.
- Manage the cyber security team to include CYBO (Cyber Security Officer), ISSOs (Information Systems Security Officer), CSWF-PM (Cyber Security Workforce Program Manager), and Cyber Security Workforce Members.
- Work with SSO (Site Security Officer) on physical and traditional security for the command.
ISSO
US Navy
06.2020 - 09.2025
- Manage the systems HBSS server
- Manage the systems ACAS server
- Work with the System Administrator to mitigate any cyber security vulnerabilities
- Work with the ISSM for managing the Cyber Security Program
- Perform the duties of the ISSM in the event of their absent.
Host Based Security System Manager
US Navy
09.2017 - 06.2020
Manage the HBSS (Host Based Security System) Server which includes the following:
- Updating anti-virus software
- Performing anti-virus scans on network
- Managing networks firewall
- Monitoring networks for unauthorized devices
- Monitoring networks for any malware, trojans, malicious activity, unauthorized access, etc.
- Reporting any security incidents on active networks
- Mitigating any security incidents to bring assets back to normal conditions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security & Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD06-2027
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD08-2022
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Vulnerability assessment
- Identity and Access management
- Incident response management
- Intrusion detection systems
- Network security monitoring
- Endpoint protection strategies
- Attention to detail
- Risk assessment
- Security protocols
- Incident response
- System monitoring
- Technical support
- System updates
- Remote Access
- Windows administration
- User management
- Software installation
- Server management
- Backup management
- Desktop troubleshooting
- Network troubleshooting
- IT documentation
- File system administration
- Program installations
- Configuration management
- Patch management
- Microsoft Excel
- Team management
- Budget planning
- Cost management
- Budget compliance
- Hyper-v virtualization
- File and storage services
- Linux server management
- Linux
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Helped re-create and train the CyberSecurity Program for the Tactical Mobile Networks that deploy globally.
- Resolved a two year old ticket on the OCONUS navy network.
- Received multiple unit awards on cyber security accomplishments
Certification
- Certified A+
- Certified Security +
- Certified Microsoft Windows Server
Timeline
ISSO
US Navy
06.2020 - 09.2025
Host Based Security System Manager
US Navy
09.2017 - 06.2020
ISSM
U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security & Computer Science
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus