Michael Montgomery
Lakeland
Summary
Dynamic IT Specialist with extensive experience in cybersecurity audit assistance and information security. Adept at leading initiatives that enhance system performance and user satisfaction while maintaining compliance and developing training materials for staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Department of Veterans Affairs
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2019 - 09.2025
- Implemented cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive veteran data and maintain compliance standards.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops for staff on new software applications and systems.
- Led IT initiatives to enhance system performance and user satisfaction across departments.
- Enured that all systems were compliant with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommendations for all systems security controls.
- Assisted systems in developing required documentation to support compliance with all security controls.
- Performed system audits to identify deficiencies in compliance with all system security controls.
Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Department of the Army
Fort Knox, KY
10.2003 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify technical solutions that improved operational efficiency.
- Managed upgrades and installations of hardware and software, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Conducted regular system audits to assess performance and recommend enhancements for service delivery.
- Served as the Human Resources Command's Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
- Served as the Command's Access Control and Training Branch Chief.
Skills
- Cybersecurity audit assistance -
- IT documentation
- Information security
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the transition of HRCs Compliance Reporting Tool from the Department of Defense Information Assurance and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) to the new Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). This migration aligned with the direction that the U. S Army was moving to.
Certification
Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) - Since 2015
Timeline
Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2019 - 09.2025
Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)
Department of the Army
10.2003 - 04.2019
3 U.S. Army Superior Civilian Service Awards
U.S. Army Superior Civilian Service Awards:
1. Received an award for improving the Commands required annual Cybersecurity Training compliance numbers from a initial 30%, to 99.9% within an six month period.
2. Received an award for support provided to the U.S. Army Cybersecurity Protection Team during a six month audit of the HRC systems, network, hardware and databases.
3. Received an award for migrating the HRC's Compliance Reporting tool from DIACAP to eMASS.