Maria Murray
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Security Specialist Summary
Versatile and detail-oriented Security Specialist with 2 years of experience in both physical and personnel security, as well as supporting IT security operations. Skilled in managing access control systems, maintaining accurate clearance and badge records in DISS and related platforms, and overseeing emergency response protocols. Adept at monitoring and protecting critical infrastructure, sensitive information, and personnel through thorough screening, incident response, and compliance enforcement. Experienced in coordinating with IT and operations teams to implement secure systems, ensure proper authorization protocols, and minimize cybersecurity and physical threats. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and maintain integrated security solutions that align with mission-critical objectives and DoD regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Security Chief
Fleet Cyber Command/Commander U.S. 10th Fleet
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive physical security protocols to safeguard assets and personnel.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and emergency response teams for coordinated threat management.
- Led security training programs for staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of physical security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained detailed records of all security activities, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference or legal matters.
- Implemented comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities.
- Secured high-sensitivity facilities, managing access points and issuing security badges to ensure only authorized personnel gained entry. Oversaw clearance verification for hundreds of monthly visitors, including proper vetting of contractors, and enforced compliance with SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) access protocols.
- Oversee performance and compliance of Electronic Security Systems (ESS) in alignment with National, DoD, and DoN directives. Lead immediate response to alarm activations during duty hours and coordinate after-hours security actions. Conduct scheduled ESS and guard response tests, ensuring documentation and reporting follow all SOPs and domain-specific security protocols.
- Review and assess physical security construction and modification plans to ensure compliance with security requirements and preservation of established physical security controls.
- Maintain and update personnel records in DISS, ensuring clearance levels, polygraph dates, and associated data are current and within required timeframes. Provide guidance and resources for timely renewals. Record all foreign travel and ensure personnel are briefed on country-specific regulations, including written guidance on travel Do's and Don'ts.
- Manage and update personnel badge records, ensuring accurate access status. In cases of adverse reports, promptly reflect changes in records, revoke building access by confiscating badges, and implement temporary access holds pending investigation outcomes.
- Established a solid professional reputation through consistent adherence to ethical standards and exceptional performance in high-pressure scenarios.
- Assisted in the development of company-wide security policies, promoting a culture of awareness and adherence among all employees.
- Identified new and innovative approaches to physical security training and executed training to direct and guide physical security staff.
Assistant Contractor Technical Representative
US NAVY
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Program and Project Manager, complex and diverse department of 3000+ military and civilian personnel spanning 2 critical network enclaves over 9 departments and subordinate commands.
- Managed inventory of 3250+ user workstations, mobile phones, printers, and scanners that was valued at $4.5M.
- Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
- Data management of software licenses to ensure they stay current for computers and mobile devices.
- Created and administered profiles and accounts, also maintaining systems documentation.
- Managed help desk consisting of 6 junior sailors and conducted performance evaluations.
- Manage help desk portal, checked phone, fax, and email for incoming customer inquiries.
- Develop comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and explain online self-help options to customers to promote additional and after-hours support choices.
- Resolved network issues and equipment and software troubleshooting queries to maintain data accessibility.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Performed follow-up calls and visits and updated customer statuses and information.
- Managed training records by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing documents, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Developed or approved project plans or schedules. Define and analyze objectives, spoken issues, and organizational impact of Information and communication technology infrastructure.
- Develop in-rate training for junior Sailors increasing advancement and retention rate of 15%.
Information Systems Security Officer
US Navy
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Communications Officer, Information System Security Officer and Information Assurance Manager for Commander, Task Force SIX EIGHT, a complex and diverse Command of 24 military and civilian personnel, with 7 subordinate units and 700+ personnel.
- Responsible for implementing security controls, monitoring system security posture, auditing user activity, maintaining records, and updating documentation, while ensuring communications were maintained and verify that all qualifications and training were met.
- Managed inventory of 600+ user workstations, mobile phones, printers, and scanners that was valued at $1.5M.
- Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
- Tracked and validated 95% compliance with mandated Cybersecurity/CND directives and USCYBERCOM operational orders.
- Managed Cyber Security Work force training, policies, procedure, guidelines, and certification for 25+ military and civilian personnel resulting in 98% overall Department of Defense policy compliance.
- Identify program deficiencies and provide recommended solutions and continuously assess security threats model to stay at the forefront of security developments.
- Assessed different levels of risk tolerance and risk exposure across the organization and balanced this with risk investments.
- Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with command growth.
- Developed system documents, to include Site Survey Reports, Installation Design Plans (IDPs), and conducts.
- Provided assessments of infrastructure modernization/project costs, design concepts, and design changes for 3 task Force buildings.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
- Analyzed architecture design, scoping, implementation, testing and deployment needs to define project requirements.
- Provided specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
- Expertly managed a quarterly budget of $300,000 for mobile communications that included 237 mobile phones, vital to communication between personnel deployed across 2 AORs, CTF 68 staff, and supporting units.
- Compiled monthly budget reports, financial spreadsheets and organizational charts to support business operations and improve office organization.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations to update chain of command monthly.
- Monitored database updates and verified for correctness.
- Evaluated source documents to locate information needed for each data entry field.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Tracked and maintained records for N6 department.
- Prepared Program and User-level documentation.
- Established and Implemented SIPRNET Token Card program for CTF68 and 7 subordinate commands.
- Managed, tracked and assigned 750+ SIPRNET token cards.
- Developed, documented and tracked all training for SIPRNET Token cards.
- Created SIPRNET Token responsibility acknowledgment forms for all users, uploaded and organized all documents in chronological order.
- Facilitated best user experience through continuous support, training classes, SOP’s, improvements and communication of system changes.
- Assessed customer complaints on incoming calls, enabling faster complaint triaging and reducing the time to resolution by 24%
- Compiled and accurately entered data for each customer encounter to record in system
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Orchestrated the acquisition and implementation of $750K of equipment, enabling CTF 68 to provide on-site Command and Control of Deployed NECC and USMC forces during contingency operations.
- Founded and chaired the N6 Junior Leadership Committee, leading a team of 18 personnel to address technical concerns and to develop training plans, increasing mission effectiveness across EUCOM and AFRICOM theatres.
FLAG Communicator Leading Petty Officer
US NAVY
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Satellite/Mobile/Telecommunications Specialist
- Maintained 8 mobile communication systems that provided mobile air and ground communications throughout the Pacific Area of Responsibility.
- Managed selection of transmitting, receiving and terminal equipment, use of cryptographic equipment including shifts and adjustments, and all equipment on the air.
- Configuration of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) routers and COMSEC equipment such as KG 175s and KIV-7 required to establish a secure connection back to NMCI servers.
- Executed the installation, removal, and reallocation of user connectivity equipment and devices.
- Performed analysis, upgrades, and configuration of operations hardware, software and related peripherals.
- Established standards to ensure operational requirements, quality requirements, and design constraints were addressed.
- Established user profiles, user environments, directories, and security for voice and data networks .
- Maintained confidentiality with regard to the information being processed stored and accessed by the network .
- Acquired and manage resources, to include leadership support, and financial funds to support information technology security goals and objectives to reduce overall organizational risk while traveling thru the Pacific area of responsibility.
- Ensured cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the contingency plans for all mobile communications systems and the organization.
- Prepare, distribute and maintain plans, instructions, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of mobile communications system’s operations.
- Coordinated training evolutions to include network security, policies, communications security, physical security and information assurance, and certification for 12 Traveling staff members, resulting in a 99.99% overall DoD compliance
- Executed joint mobile communications among all branches of the U.S. Armed forces during the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief humanitarian aid, that critically supported command and control communications between military leaders, Japanese allies, and national leadership during Operation TOMADACHI.
- Analyzed and resolved technical instances for 50+ customers on Navy/ Marine Corps Network in Support of US Pacific Fleet Commander and his staff.
- Set up and executed 60+ video teleconferences for Flag and commanding officers throughout the Pacific Fleet Area of responsibility.
- Provided emergency on-call support on a rotating schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Electronic Key Management Systems Manager
US NAVY
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Mobile Communications and Satellite Specialist.
- Managed and accounted for COMSEC equipment value at $10M, maintain accountability, handling, destruction and disposition of all EKMS line items in direct support of CTF-76 and CTF-73 Staff, which enabled the unit to execute critical command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4i) circuits in support of all joint allied mission requirements.
- Configuration of routers, firewalls and COMSEC equipment such as KG 175s, KG 84s, KIV-7 series, KG 192, KG 75 w/ATM, KG 189, KG235, KG 250, and KG 189.
- Managed the command Information assurance program, securing, preventing vulnerabilities through virus scanning, patching and adhering to DOD directives for 9+ systems and components.
- Validated 95% compliance with mandated Cybersecurity/CND directives and USCYBERCOM operational orders.
- Maintained and monitor Information Security Risk Exception process to ensure identification of areas of high risk.
- Monitored and advise on information security issues related to the systems and workflow to ensure the internal security controls for the organization are appropriate and operating as intended.
- Implemented controls to provide security for operating systems, software, data, preventive maintenance, backup and recovery procedures.
- Continuously assessed the security threats model to stay at the forefront of security development.
- Verified stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of systems architecture.
- Managed all IAVA software updates, and field bulletin installations, achieving and maintaining a 72-hour deployment ready postured.
- Analyzed newly fielded information technology for KM utility and provide acceptance recommendations accordingly.
- Coordinated the delivery and System Operation Verification and Testing (SOVT) for 6 communications suites and associated components.
- Planned, installed, tested maintained and developed standard operating procedures for Navy Information Systems for 9 communications suites and associated components.
- Provided storage management, backups, and recovery. Developed, recommended, and implemented enterprise hardware solutions for an organization of 75+ personnel.
- Developed 4 Job qualification requirements containing 14 specific organization qualifications and directed the training of 20+ military personnel in all technical aspects of all related communications equipment, resulting in a more robust qualifications program throughout the organization
- Provided training to military technical support personnel on the different techniques for software installation, troubleshooting and repairing problems on MS operating systems via phone, remotely or in person.
- Developed Security Risk assessment and authorization process.
- Established user profiles, user environments, directories, and security for voice and data networks.
- Managed training records for 16 Staff members and 8 rotating reservist.
- Set standards and policies for information sharing on internal and external platforms.
- Develop system integration implementation plans.
- Monitored the security posture of IP networks.
- Conducted and review hardware and software tests.
- Hands-on troubleshooting of Windows based infrastructure.
Education
CMEO - Information Systems Technician
COMMAND MANAGED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGER
Fort George G Meade, MD05.2017
DOD IA 8570.1 - Cyber Operations And Warfare
INFORMATION ASSURANCE SECURITY MANAGER
Naval Base Rota Spain11.2014
NEC 2781 - Information Systems Technician
ADVANCE NETWORK ANALYST
Ford Island Naval Air Station02.2010
EKMS - Information Systems Technician
ELECTRONIC KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANAGER
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,10.2008
NEC 2731 - Information Systems Technician
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI06.2006
NEC 2379 - Information Systems Technician
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
San Diego Naval Base04.2004
Skills
- Access control management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer service
- Employee and visitor screening
- Employee file management
- Incident reporting
- Intrusion detection
- Personnel vetting procedures
- Policy updates
- Risk assessment
- Security policy development
- Sensitive information handling
Timeline
Physical Security Chief
Fleet Cyber Command/Commander U.S. 10th Fleet
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Contractor Technical Representative
US NAVY
07.2016 - 08.2018
Information Systems Security Officer
US Navy
08.2012 - 06.2016
FLAG Communicator Leading Petty Officer
US NAVY
10.2009 - 08.2012
Electronic Key Management Systems Manager
US NAVY
06.2006 - 10.2009
CMEO - Information Systems Technician
COMMAND MANAGED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY MANAGER
DOD IA 8570.1 - Cyber Operations And Warfare
INFORMATION ASSURANCE SECURITY MANAGER
NEC 2781 - Information Systems Technician
ADVANCE NETWORK ANALYST
EKMS - Information Systems Technician
ELECTRONIC KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM MANAGER
NEC 2731 - Information Systems Technician
INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
NEC 2379 - Information Systems Technician
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
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