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LAWRENCE E. WILLIAMS

Information Assurance Engineer
Atlanta,Ga

Summary

A Veteran Compliance Officer with a well-earned reputation for delivering enhancement and deployment projects on time and under budget. Accomplished professional recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills. Well-grounded in crisis management, policy/procedure development, and applications/contracts compliance issues. Expert at developing and implementing best practice based structure. Adept at closing critical loopholes, maximizing security options, and staying ahead of current risks. Exceptional project manager, Executive Level Team Member, and cost-efficient professional.

Overview

7
7
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Assurance Engineer

Viasat
Calrsbad, CA
09.2020 - Current
  • Instituted contingency plans, ensuring business continuity through cross-training, documentation and data backups.
  • Collaborated with developers and project managers to assess program capabilities, features and testing demands.
  • Worked with internal and external stakeholders and team members on quality assurance efforts for Antenna Systems hardware components.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Improved processes within collections and rigorously tested test and learn strategies throughout collections processes.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.

Joint Staff Project Officer

Department Of Defense
Suffolk, VA
08.2018 - 02.2021
  • Performs duties as a Project Officer in the Allies and Partners Force Development Division (APFDD) within the Joint Force Development
    Directorate, Joint Staff.
  • Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Responsible for assisting in the coordination integration and expansion of bilateral partner nations and US Alliances into joint force development activities in order to strengthen coalition capabilities and enable globally integrated operations through partnerships.
  • Lead collaborative multinational force development efforts, primarily through the Multinational Capability Development Campaign (MCDC) program in order to strengthen coalition capabilities and enable globally integrated operations through partnerships.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with key NATO stakeholders to enhance international Cyber Capability Development always development of the Multinational Capability Development Campaign (MCDC) program.

Cloud Authorization Engineer

Cisco
Raleigh, NC
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Perform analysis, conduct independent validations of assessments, and continuous monitoring for authorized Cloud Service Providers (CSP) and Cloud Service Offerings (CSO).
  • Support processes and procedures to document the execution of the analysis and validations for Cisco Business Units pursuing a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization.
  • Assess and validate Cloud services for Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and the DoD in achieving DoD CIO goals for the acquisition and use of commercial Cloud services by DoD components.
  • Provide input for reports that track planning, scheduling, issues, risks, and overall status.
  • Ensure that effective processes are in place and functioning to achieve the end goals of the FedRAMP program, while also driving towards continuous improvement.
  • Articulate strategic direction of information technology to senior leaders through various forms of communication to include the introduction of strategic initiatives.
  • Perform SLA contract management and oversee contract operations for all IT Infrastructure service levels, Govern service providers.
  • Design and manage a governance framework to ensure proper enforcement of identity and access security.

11th PSYOP BN Commander

United States Army Reserve
Upper Marlboro, MD
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Commander of a Tactical Psychological Operations Battalion. Responsible for the readiness of four Tactical PSYOP Companies and one Headquarters and Support Company.
  • Provides tactical PSYOP support to Corps level units and below in addition to supporting select conventional, SOF or Joint Task Forces and subordinate commands during global contingencies.
  • Ensure companies are trained, ready to deploy, fight and win in a combat environment.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by the Psychological Operations Group Commander.

Senior Cyber Analyst

People Tec
Redstone Arsenal, AL
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • · Served as an ISSO for the Army Materiel Command G-6, responsible for the review and approval of security assessments, system security plans and accreditations through the Risk Management Framework
  • · Utilized Cyber Security assessment tools (Wireshark, HBSS, ACAS) in reporting and conducting information security assessments and certifications.
  • · Well-versed in and utilize National Institute Standard and Technology’s 800 series policies and standards in determining the accreditation and security compliance for security systems. Well versed in NIST 800-53, Rev.4
  • · Assess new systems design methodologies in order to improve software quality. Develop long-range plans for IT security systems and review new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks.
  • Categorized systems using FIPS 199 and SP 800-60 in addition to determining applicable controls, inherited, and not applicable controls using FIPS 200 / SP 800-53
  • Ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
  • Lead the team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established work flow, skill level and/or occupational specialization

Deputy G6 Supervisor Staff Administrator

3rd Medical Support Command
Gillem, Enclave, GA
05.2013 - 10.2015
  • Directs the G6 staff planning for Chief Information Office (CIO) support, IT strategic planning, Information Assurance Program Management, Enterprise Architecture, Resource Management, IT workforce development, and IT Policy/Governance.
  • Trains and prepares G6 staff to support 3rd MDSC’s Main Command and Contingency Command Post.
  • Exercises managerial, technical, and administrative responsibilities for planning, developing, implementing, executing, and evaluating all CIO programs.
  • Senior Advisor to a Two Star General, commander, and staff on all matters concerning Information Technology, including tactical network security requirements, critical IT issues and network development to provide availability, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Regularly briefs senior leadership and management staff on project status and significant developments, ensuring that management is informed of status, progress and result obtained throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects.
  • Provide overall planning, coordination, and direction in the establishment and accomplishment of project goals
  • Manages program/project management and systems lifecycles to include: acquisition, development, modifications, enhancement, deployment or decommissioning of a product, service or system which may be Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SaaS), or internally developed software business applications
  • Uses structured project management tools and other techniques to implement iterative, agile, waterfall or similar information technology lifecycle methodologies.

Operations Officer

Defense Forensic Science Center
Forest Park, GA
07.2012 - 11.2014
  • Served as Program Manager responsible for the implementation of ITIL and project management through the establishment of a Change Control Board (CCB) for the Defense Forensic Science Centers (Weapons Tactical Intelligence Exploitation and Analysis Tool) WEAT program in Afghanistan.
  • Maintained project schedules, identified risks while communicating goals to project stakeholders while spanning multiple time zones simultaneously.
  • Supervised the network installation and activities of 60 military, Department of Army Civilians, and Contractor personnel.
  • Conducted briefing to general officers, DA senior leadership, and staff on the status of all multi-million-dollar IT infrastructure projects.
  • Serve as an advisor to the Chief Information Security Officer on all matters relating to security vulnerabilities and threats to computer systems.
  • Develop corresponding security countermeasures necessary to protect technical, complex, sensitive and classified information processed on computer equipment.
  • Provide technical support and assist in preparing and implementing policy guidance, evaluate and or develop new or revised information security policies, standards, and procedural guidance and support for the protection of information technology systems.
  • Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales.

Supervisory Staff Administrator

78th Training Brigade, U.S. Army Reserves
Gillem , GA
09.2009 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for managing requisitions, fielding’s, issues, maintenance, and accountability for all organizational equipment for Brigade level organizations.
  • Planned and conducted training inspections, test and evaluations; and acted as liaison for all matters concerning logistics.
  • Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.
  • Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
  • Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.

Education

Master of Science - Information Management

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
08.1992 - 08.1996

Skills

Workforce / Training Developmentundefined

Certification

Certified Info Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Timeline

Information Assurance Engineer

Viasat
09.2020 - Current

Joint Staff Project Officer

Department Of Defense
08.2018 - 02.2021

Cloud Authorization Engineer

Cisco
03.2017 - 06.2020

11th PSYOP BN Commander

United States Army Reserve
06.2016 - 08.2018

Senior Cyber Analyst

People Tec
08.2015 - 03.2017

Master of Science - Information Management

Syracuse University
05.2014 - 05.2016

Deputy G6 Supervisor Staff Administrator

3rd Medical Support Command
05.2013 - 10.2015

Operations Officer

Defense Forensic Science Center
07.2012 - 11.2014

Supervisory Staff Administrator

78th Training Brigade, U.S. Army Reserves
09.2009 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

Hampton University
08.1992 - 08.1996

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