Latisha Wilson
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Qualified security specialist with a passion for IT, experienced in performing on-site security testing, explaining information, developing resolutions; exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills, accompanied by stellar written and verbal communication skills; seeking a growth-oriented position within an organization, that allows the utilization of my acquired skill set and furthers my knowledge for advancement in my desired field of expertise.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Specialist Jr
GCORP Consaulting
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with DoD stakeholders, program managers, and security teams, documenting security requirements, concerns, and resolutions to support successful delivery of software solutions.
- Participating in security assessments of software systems and applications throughout development lifecycle, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Participating in security reviews, audits, and compliance assessments, documenting assessment results and recommendations for remediation.
- Assisting in incident response efforts related to cybersecurity incidents and breaches during test events, conducting forensic investigations, and analyzing root causes.
- Monitoring security alerts and threat intelligence feeds, assisting in analyzing threat intelligence data, and proactively mitigating risks to software systems.
- Built relationships and fostered effective communication with legal personnel to conduct practical investigations.
Information Security Specialist
Douala IT
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Create and track for corrective actions the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) of all accepted risks upon completion of Security Control Assessment (SCA) exercises and documented in system security plan (SSP)
- Reviews system security artifacts such as contingency plans (CP), incident response plans (IRP), privacy impact assessments (PIA), MOUs/ISAs and risk assessment (RA) documents for compliance with NIST 800 guidelines and agency’s security requirements
- Monitor controls post authorization to ensure continuous compliance with the security requirements by evaluating threats and vulnerabilities through Nessus scan results and work with the IT staff for mitigation actions
- Updates Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages such as the SSPs, SAR and POA&Ms for information systems to ensure the following organization’s information security requirements
- Develop and review system security artifacts such as contingency plans (CP), incident response plans (IRP), privacy impact assessments (PIA), MOUs/ISAs and risk assessment (RA) documents for compliance with NIST 800 guidelines and agency’s security requirements
- Develop and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages such as the SSPs, SAR and POA&Ms for information systems to ensure the following organization’s information security requirements.
- Managed incident response efforts, leading to faster resolution times and minimized business disruption.
Administrative Assistant
The Excel Group
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Expedited invoice processing, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions in the accounting system.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to gain better sense of overall financial stability and liquidity.
- Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Automation Mail Clerk
Bureau of Reclamation
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail according to U.S Postal Service & USBR guidelines
- Conformed all outgoing mail and shipments through Federal Express according to guidelines, goals, and deadlines
- Answered questions in person and over the telephone about mailroom service & products and services of Postal Services and Federal Express
- Identified and process mail requiring special contracts bids, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
- Congressional inquiries, receipt return request, express, custom declaration, etc
- Inspected, adjust, and operate variety of mailroom processing equipment such as postage meter, postal scale, x-ray inspection system, and utilize personal computer to accomplish tasks
- Consolidated new material with previously filed material using specific software to search for related items
- Composed correspondence independently
- Process and record keeping of expenditures, purchase orders, and invoice preferred.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Southern New Hampshire
Manchester, NH05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Arizona Western College
Yuma Az05.2012
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Software Vulnerability Scanning
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Network Access Control
- Patch management
- Security Information and Event Management
- Network protocols
- Physical Security
- Digital Certificates Management
- Mobile Device Security
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Application security
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ ce
- Assured Compliance Assessment Solution
References
Available Upon Request
Additional Information
CompTIA Security+ ce
Timeline
Cyber Security Specialist Jr
GCORP Consaulting
08.2022 - Current
Information Security Specialist
Douala IT
07.2021 - 08.2022
Administrative Assistant
The Excel Group
10.2017 - 09.2021
Automation Mail Clerk
Bureau of Reclamation
03.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Southern New Hampshire
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Arizona Western College