Melinda Bricker

Ensured physical security & common attacks while securing wired and wireless local network. Detected various types of compromises and have understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts.

Developed Information Security policy to establish authorized access management and authenticator management for internal and third-party personnel. Ensured policy documents are aligned with business objectives, implementable by organization, and practical for compliance by ensuring purpose, scope, authority, and policy statements incorporate operational perspective and constraints. Semi-quantitatively analyzed cybersecurity risk using NIST SP 800-30 methodology to identify highest risk weaknesses for system. Executed threat modeling exercise to determine higher likelihood threat events to inform cybersecurity risk modeling. Developed concise, tailored cybersecurity awareness content, improving targeted end-user base cyber hygiene. Developed Just-In-Time cybersecurity awareness content for emerging threats to reduce operational risk to tailored audiences. Knowledgeable on NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover categories comprise and facilitate information security program.

Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals. Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements. Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material. Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve productivity, performance, quality and career path for staff members. Interacted with cross-functional support groups to manage day-to-day operations and identified and resolved operational problems using defined processes, expertise and judgment. Communicated policy updates and company information through team meetings, huddles and one-on-one development sessions.

Continuously assessed current reporting techniques and developed improvements to boost accuracy. Enhanced data integrity by applying meticulous attention to detail when reviewing and analyzing data maintenance processes. Obtained new sources of market data to update business initiatives and performance reviews.