Kevin Edwards
Upper Marlboro,MD
Summary
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI
Experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Ten+ years of experience developing and implementing Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Risk Assessments, and Continuous Monitoring in accordance with Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) policies in support of Platform IT, Command and Control System. Proficient in system development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross Domain Solution Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
Arlington, VA
02.2020 - Current
- Leads the management of Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) efforts for DoD's F-35 program
- Organizes and conducts annual CDS revalidation and vulnerability self-assessments
- Directs the coordination and execution of security control assessment and authorization procedures for CDS in accordance with DoD guidelines
- Conducts requirement analysis for DoD and advocated for their incorporation in the overall requirements process
- Tracks and assesses requirements that have not been met and revalidates those requirements as necessary
- Ensured compatibility of new CDS technologies with overall enterprise architecture and existing ISs within DoD
- Oversees the acquisition and ongoing management of DoD Component CDSs
- Ensured comprehensive oversight of security measures for DoD F-35 systems by overseeing the testing, evaluation, and implementation processes for CDSs in on-premises, cloud-based, and PIT system settings
- Verified adherence to mission security requirements by meticulously evaluating new CDS technologies and functionality
- Collaborated with IS owner to create software, detailed design documents, test plans and procedures, and user documentation.
- Collaborated with information owner and IS owner in executing risk assessment process to determine CDS connection decision.
- Actively involved in CDS security design reviews conducted by the NSA National Cross Domain Strategy & Management Office
Information System Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
Arlington, VA
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Conducted A&A, risk assessments, and continuous monitoring in adherence to Air Force, DoD, CNSSI 1253, ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-37 guidelines for supporting SLC3S aircraft systems
- Submitted and gained approval for A&A packages through Xacta and eMASS, resulting in the accreditation and/or re-accreditation of DoD information systems
- Conducted vulnerability scans using Nessus Pro, DISA SCAP Content Checker (SCC), and Manual Scripts on a range of systems including Windows XP/7/10, Server 2003/2008/2012, CentOS 6.0, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4/6/7
- Captured Cisco IOS switch configuration logs and verified switch and router configurations against DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides for Network/Perimeter
- Conducted risk assessments for front-end and back-end aircraft systems, utilizing threat assessment modeling and attack path analyses to identify potential threats arising from system interconnections/interfaces
- Performed back-end communication system vulnerability scans and assessments for aircraft along with maintaining laptops that support the front-end PIT system
- Applied analytical skills to scan results, distinguish false positives, and establish comprehensive mitigation plans/procedures
- Conducted gap analysis for the Special Access Program Community, identifying cybersecurity issues in the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG)
Information System Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Joint Base Andrews, MD
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Led the implementation of emergency action messages for Headquarters Air Force, contributing to national security
- Successfully maintained and improved $2.3M worth of assigned facilities and information technology equipment by effectively managing projects and service contracts
- Managed a $155K contract for Command and Control (C2) data processing systems, ensuring constant communication equipment integrity and availability to support Joint Base Andrews' critical 24/7 C2 mission
- Served as a leader and mentor to 21 controllers in the largest Command Post for the Air Force District of Washington. Ensured seamless support for operations across five Major Commands, two bases, and five independent organizations in the National Capital Region
- Conducted periodic audits of IT assets to maintain inventory accuracy
- Analyzed business requirements to recommend appropriate solutions based on best practices
- Coordinated with vendors regarding license agreements, service contracts
- Assisted in the development of disaster recovery plans for mission critical systems
- Managed network resources to ensure optimal performance of systems
- Monitored and evaluated system performance metrics to identify potential problems
- Provided technical support to users with various levels of computer proficiency
- Implemented policies for effective use of IT resources across the organization
- Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications
- Assigned and reviewed work of IT project managers, systems analysts and developers
- Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements
- Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation
- Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures
- Communicated relevance of organizational goals, policies and procedures to IT department staff
- Evaluated organization's technology to recommend upgrades for hardware and software
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland - University College
Adelphi, MD01-2016
Certificate - Professional Program Manager
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2016
Associate of Science - Information System Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2009
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Park University
Kansas City, MO01-2007
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Park University
Kansas City, MO01-2007
Associate of Applied Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2002
Skills
- Process Isolation
- Application security
- Patch management
- Network Security Management
- Intrusion Detection
- Firewall configuration
- Knowledge Java/C Programming
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Knowledge Wireshark
- Hardware & Software Integration
- Knowledge Linux
- Knowledge Network Security
- Incident Response
- Penetration Testing
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Active Directory knowledge
- Telecommunications Systems
- Analytical Skills
- Goal Setting
- Continuous Improvement
- Loss Prevention
- Client Relations
- Resource Allocation
- Team building
- Interpersonal Communication
- Encryption
- Linux Server
- Protecting networks
- Risk Mitigation
- Technical Writing
- System Design
- Technical reporting
- Design optimization
- Material Selection
- Engineering Documentation
- Electrical Systems
- Information Security
- Compliance Monitoring
Certification
- ISC2 - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), 2020, Member ID: 639631
- CompTIA - Security+ ce, 2016, Registration number: 309090162
Timeline
Cross Domain Solution Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
02.2020 - Current
Information System Security Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton, BAH
11.2016 - 02.2020
Information System Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Cyber Security
University of Maryland - University College
Certificate - Professional Program Manager
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Information System Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Park University
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Park University
Associate of Applied Science - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies
Community College of The Air Force
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