Kevin Davidson
Front Royal,VA
Summary
Mr. Davidson is a dynamic, detail-focused leader in information assurance engineering and an expert in mitigating system-wide risk. He is a top performer who makes decisions to reflect positively on large-scale IS operations' success in alignment with an organization's security goals, and showcases talent to see the "big picture" while leading information assurance efforts. He is an out-of-the-box thinker who demonstrates superior attention-to-detail and sharp analytical abilities to meet objectives, including evaluating large-scale government or mission-critical systems and mitigating any vulnerabilities. Mr. Davidson is an ambitious self-starter who consistently serves as a SME to high-ranking officials and internal / external clientele.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Law and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intellectual Property Intern
Virtual IP Law, LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships for maintenance services, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Facilitated productive collaborations between legal, technical, and business teams by effectively communicating complex IP concepts in accessible language.
- Offered actionable legal advice on advertising and brand.
- Conducted comprehensive trademark searches for new products, reducing the likelihood of costly litigation down the line.
- Counseled business clients and colleagues across organization on trademark, copyright and patent law.
- Educated colleagues on current IP law developments through informative presentations and seminars.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
Principle Information System Security Officer
Steampunk, Inc.
11.2017 - Current
- Security Control Assessor for FEMA National Security Systems and FISMA systems
- Information System Security Officer for the Federal Emergency Response Official Accountability Tracking System, ICE Cloud GSS, HSINet, EARS, VIIS
- Information System Security Officer for the IT Cost Transparency Application (FedRAMP)
- Technologies Used: Xacta, RMF, MS Visio, STIG, MS Project
Insurance Assurance Engineer Senior
LEIDOS
06.2016 - 11.2017
- Transition 5 major systems from DIACAP to RMF
- Assesses system changes and work products for compliance with IT security standards
- Validates network and architectural drawings for adequate security controls and recommends changes
- Documents Security Processes, Security Plans, Contingency Plans, and Policies
- Maintains asset inventories
- Prepares quotes for information security acquisitions
- Develop, author, and monitor Plans of Action and Milestones
- Technologies Used: ACAS, RMF, eMASS, STIG, PKI Token
Insurance Assurance Engineer - Senior Staff
Lockheed Martin
12.2001 - 06.2016
- Lead Incident Response Team at the Defense Special Weapons Agency
- Utilized broad range of vulnerability scanning tools to provide Continuous Monitoring in DoD, FBI, and DHS enterprise environments
- Employed strong working knowledge of Nessus, WebInspect, AppDetective, GFI Languard, Ethereal, and McAfee ePO to proactively identify and isolate system vulnerabilities
- Developed Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) remediation activities against known vulnerabilities and oversaw implementation of mitigation activities
- Participated as a voting member and Information Assurance Expert on Change Control Board for the Global Transportation Network program for the USAF
- Ensure seamless operational processes by managing a high-volume inventory of guest systems and security artifacts
- Coordinate and schedule tasks for a top-performing 3-member team as the Information Assurance Lead for IGC
- Provide required security documents for Annual Assessments / Continuous Monitoring under the guidance of the Security Control Assessor (SCA), and report to the NSS CISO as part of diverse continuous monitoring activities
- Assist NSS CISO with matters regarding compliance, and distribute security awareness or user training information
- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Information Security operations
- Conducted extensive training in Security Certification, Accreditation, Auditing, and Testing
- Technologies Used: Firewall-1, EnCase, ACAS, WebInspect, RMF, Retina Secure Shell, PGP, IDS, Linux, Red Hat Linux, Solaris, Windows
Senior Sales Engineer
Network Associates, Inc.
05.2000 - 12.2001
- Strategically steered high-volume sales of security software, network analyzer, anti-virus, help desk, and professional services, including consistently meeting and / or exceeding quotas while supporting multiple account managers with federal, state, and local government customers and providing integral training across all product lines
- Successfully closed a $1.2-million order with the Department of Energy
- Set up demonstrations and proof of concept evaluations at key customer facilities
- Technologies Used: PGP, CyberCop IDS, Gauntlet Firewall, Sniffer, Aladdin eToken, Rainbow iKey
Senior Information Security Consultant
User Technology Associates, Inc.
03.1996 - 05.2000
- Capitalized on the opportunity to prepare and deliver technical sales presentations to customers within the federal government and private industry, including providing comprehensive programmatic, engineering, and operational support, as well as preparing Certification Test Reports (e.g
- Accreditation recommendations defended before ODAA)
- Expertly conducted risk analysis and security requirements analysis to achieve objectives
- Authored System Certification and Accreditation Plans for the Defense Special Weapons Agency
- Personally authored and executed Security Certification Test Plans for Defense Special Weapons Agency
Telecommunications Analyst
EER Systems, Inc.
02.1993 - 03.1996
- Played a vital role in serving as a proactive Telecommunications Consultant to the Reserve Component Automation Systems, including participating on Source Selection Evaluation Board for RCAS, as well as supporting Program Office
- Led preparation and presentation of briefings for the Program Manager, Army staff, Department of Defense personnel, and Reserve Component representatives on wide-ranging telecommunications issues and critical status
- Maximized use of resources to achieve objectives by coordinating initiatives with the Army and DoD senior staff
- Authored a comprehensive Automated Information System Telecommunications Plan
- Supported Program Office as a Telecommunications Evaluator during Competitive Demonstration
- Technologies Used: Routers, Bridges, Fiber Optics, Digital Service Units, Modems, SCO Unix CMW, Windows NT, Sidewinder Firewalls, Concentrators
Sergeant First Class (Ret), Computer Operations NCO
US Army
11.1974 - 12.1992
- Security Clearance: Active Top Secret
Education
J.D. -
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
05.2023
B.S. - Information Systems and Operaitons Management
Geroge Mason University
05.2020
A.A.S. - General Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College
05.2016
Skills
- Information Assurance Engineering
- Information Security
- Strategic Analysis
- Trends Tracking Continuous Monitoring
- Security Reporting
- Briefings
- Resource Allocation Risk
- Vulnerability Mitigation
- Sales
- Client Consulting
- Due diligence
- Portfolio management
Certification
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), 01/99, 01/20
- Security+, 01/18
- Ethical Leadership Certification, NASBA Center for the Public Trust, 01/18
- Certified Expert RMF Professional (CERP), 01/20
Honors And Awards
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
- Phi Alpha Delta Society of Scholars
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
Training
- Security for Windows NT System Administrators
- INFOSEC - 310 | Motorola Network Encryption System
- Computer Programming / Operations - Control Data Institute
- Electronics - John Tyler Community College
- Telecommunications Specialist - U.S. Army Signal School
- Advanced NCO Course - U.S. Army Signal Regimental NCO Academy
- NSA - MISSI Network System Management Infrastructure Familiarization
- Private Investigator - Central Training Academy
- ISS Manager Training, U.S. Army Signal School
Security Clearance
Active Top Secret
Timeline
Intellectual Property Intern
Virtual IP Law, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Principle Information System Security Officer
Steampunk, Inc.
11.2017 - Current
Insurance Assurance Engineer Senior
LEIDOS
06.2016 - 11.2017
Insurance Assurance Engineer - Senior Staff
Lockheed Martin
12.2001 - 06.2016
Senior Sales Engineer
Network Associates, Inc.
05.2000 - 12.2001
Senior Information Security Consultant
User Technology Associates, Inc.
03.1996 - 05.2000
Telecommunications Analyst
EER Systems, Inc.
02.1993 - 03.1996
Sergeant First Class (Ret), Computer Operations NCO
US Army
11.1974 - 12.1992
B.S. - Information Systems and Operaitons Management
Geroge Mason University
A.A.S. - General Studies
Lord Fairfax Community College
J.D. -
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
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