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Michael Dada
Holtsville,New York
Summary
Goal-focused, decisive, reliable, charismatic leader in providing security control assessment. Highly accomplished with a vast experience in FISMA assessment and Authorization Accreditation (A&A) process, IT controls and IT risk assessment utilizing Risk Management Framework (RMF) as a guide. Proficient in assessing and reviewing System Security Plan (SSP) and tracking of POA&Ms to assure effective and efficient security control and operational management. Astute in identifying information and resolving security threats with workable solutions using NIST guidelines. Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and adept at tracking and managing tasks. Seasoned professional with self-directed mindset and extensive experience valuing real estate land, homes and commercial properties. Highly analytical, organized and detail-oriented with systematic approach. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Gb2g LLC
Cyber Security Controls Assessor
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Leverage leadership skills, conduct security reviews, identify security architecture weaknesses, and build and implement security risk management plan
- Attend regular meetings with Lead Consultants, Mentors, Managers, and/or Clients in order to address questions and/or demonstrate progress
- Assist with third-party audits and performing risk evaluations of new technologies to detect possible consequences on security or regulatory compliance
- Develop, enhance, and assist with implementation of best practices for risk reduction across extensive array of corporate applications, systems, networks, and interfaces
- Examine client documentation in order to formulate interview questions and conduct weekly workshops/interviews
- Maintain audit and assessment artifacts and templates to ensure uniformity and standardization of state agency procedures
- Improve team's maturity and operational efficiency on a continuous basis, including its methodology, procedures, detection use cases, and reaction playbooks
- Evaluate business's security protocols and recommend modifications to guarantee FISMA compliance and safeguard organization against theft, damage, or loss of data or sensitive information
- Implement recommendations and standards identified in 800 series facility of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Collaborate with infrastructure team to investigate potential infrastructure security problems in order to ensure safety of event
- Analyze and track networking traffics with Wireshark to resolve downtime.
BNIA Inc.
Information Security Analyst
10.2014 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Directed introductory and concluding meetings with important stakeholders
- Aided in conducting required control interviews and confirming supporting artifacts
- Developed and executed searches in Security Center to investigate vulnerabilities and compliance concerns
- Contributed to discovery and evaluation of risks and risk implications in order to propose risk-reduction actions
- Maintained audit and assessment artifacts and templates to ensure organization-wide uniformity and uniformity of procedure
- Reviewed, maintained, and guaranteed that all Evaluations and Authorizations were valid (A&A)
- Assisted with development of suitable security control for Information System based on NIST Special Publication 800-53 rev 4, FIPS 200, and System Categorization utilizing NIST 800-60 and FIPS 199
- Continuously collected operation and maintenance artifacts to ensure seamless security control assessment
- Used NIST SP 800-53A as framework for evaluating effectiveness of information system controls through in-depth interviews, document reviews, and test cases.
Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
Program Director
05.2009 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Oversaw job placement in Crown Heights community for 600+ youth in addition to designing 100+ effective professional business worksites for providing quality working experience
- Developed innovative programs, provided job counseling, and conducted youth empowerment sessions for participants and staff
- Directed workflow, recruited and managed staff of 30+ employees to ensure and monitor maximum productivity
- Supervised all data collection and ensured documentation in accordance with regulations
- Prepared program budget with executive director and fiscal officer and reduced expenses
- Leveraged organizational and communication skills for case management, treatment planning, and answering calls from other community advocates
- Achieved top production output while maintaining a high degree of accuracy with participants.
Education
Metropolitan CollegeNew York, NY
Master's Of public administration
06.2008
Stony Brook UniversityStony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
06.2005
Skills
- Information Systems Management
- Risk Management
- Plan of Action & Milestones
- Information Assurance & Network Security
- Regulatory Compliance
- Privacy Threshold Analysis
- Security Control Assessment Plan (SCAP)
- Privacy Impact Assessment
- Security Action Report
- NIST 800-53 Rev 4
- NIST 800-53 Rev 5
- NIST 800-30
- NIST 800-37
- NIST 800-39
- FIPS 199 & 200
- E-Authentication
- NESSUS
- Effective Communication
- Time Management Abilities
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Skills
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Team Building
Certification
- CompTIA Security +
Timeline
Cyber Security Controls Assessor
Gb2g LLC
05.2019 - Current
Information Security Analyst
BNIA Inc.
10.2014 - 05.2019
Program Director
Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD)
05.2009 - 01.2014
Metropolitan College
Master's Of public administration
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science in Health Science