Morris L. Sellers
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Experienced Information Technology Manager with 10+ years in INFOSEC, specializing in cybersecurity management, risk assessment, and compliance. Proven success leading IT teams to secure enterprise-level networks and systems. Seeking a challenging role to leverage expertise in developing and implementing robust security strategies for organizational asset protection. Proficient in running IT programs/projects, utilizing acquisition and resource management skills. Skilled in budgeting, staffing, and contracting for IT assigned programs. Experienced in developing and managing IT project budgets and updating IT life cycle cost estimates. Adept at managing sustainment, maintenance, modernization, and life cycle management of IT systems and new capabilities through DoDI 5000.02. Demonstrated track record in maintaining cybersecurity lifecycle phases and systems compliant with cybersecurity directives. Skilled in maintaining access to CMLS for material inventory tracking and other unique IT programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Technology Specialist Manager
Department of the Navy
Portsmouth, VA, United States
08.2016 - Current
- Lead IT professional overseeing over 300 employees in the design, implementation, and management of security policies and procedures across the organization
- Providing technical advice and guidance to the Division Head and OCHR Norfolk management officials in the operation of computer systems (i.e
- Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) network
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues relative to database management systems including configurations, schema, resource allocations, performance, and application interfaces into those data systems
- Experience in applying information technology concepts, principles, methods, and practices sufficient to install, manage, and administer various workstations and peripheral devices and systems
- Enveloping and implementing a wide range of improvement initiatives
- I practice best practices are followed for providing transport services and supporting command compliance with Navy-wide information management/information technology (IM/IT) policies
- Analyzing and interpreting system requirements and changes as they impact on processes and procedures and recommend appropriate action to all levels of the OCHR Norfolk community; Perform technical and administrative tasks in support of command Cybersecurity (CS) requirements
- Working with other service managers and product owners to balance and prioritize services to meet overall customer requirements, constraints, and objectives
- Assisting in resolving particularly difficult or complex hardware/software problems; Experience implementing knowledge of IT Systems development life cycle management concepts to perform advanced strategic planning for end-of-life replacement to encompass budget requirements and lessen mission impact
- Reviewing, coordinating, and preparing input to ongoing and special studies for policy determinations
- I provide technical expertise concerning Navy Enterprise-wide development, implementation, modification, and management of long and short-range IT planning and goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
- Using ingenuity, innovative ability, and original thinking capability associated with understanding automated data processing technology and applying this for problem solving
- Maintaining inventory of all automated data processing (ADP) equipment, software, and peripheral devices within the OCHR Norfolk Operations Center; I implement policies and procedures and workforce structure to develop and maintain a secure enclave environment
- I install and test new instances and/or applies updates as appropriate and ensure quality of data
- I have experienced in SCCM, NET programs and McAfree Products
- Providing technical expertise, advice, and guidance to OCHR Norfolk users on hardware, software, and network communications problems
- Develop and maintain security documentation and artifacts for Information Systems assigned
- Engage and interface with industry security professionals to assess implemented security controls
- Enforce IT security control requirements, recommend configurations for information systems and networks and identify strategies to manage risk through mitigation of IT vulnerabilities, considering the rapidly evolving Cybersecurity threat to IT systems
- Experience in maintaining Classified Navy Systems in accordance with Information Assurance mandates and applicable laws
- Serve as spokesperson at conferences and training meetings to convey NISP and RMF implementation guidance and Cybersecurity
- Maintain direct oversight of contractor performance and compliance with contract terms, inspect and accept deliverables, manage government furnished assets and conduct contractor performance evaluations
- Acknowledges receipt of customer inquiries within 1 business day
- Resolve ADP system requests such as, issuance of hardware/software, providing technical and functional assistance/expertise/advice within three business days
- Provide customer with regular & recurring updates on requests where deadlines may be impacted by issues outside the employee's control such as but not limited to financial limitations, policy decisions, network issues, supply delay or system compatibility
- Quality and timeliness of production listed above is accomplished at least 90% of the time
Information Technology Specialist Manager
Department of the Navy
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
08.2016 - Current
- Performed security assessments and audits, identifying critical vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies
- Monitored and analyzed network traffic using SIEM tools to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time
- Assisted in the development and enforcement of security policies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
- Supported the implementation of encryption, authentication, and access control solutions to safeguard sensitive data
- Worked closely with IT teams to secure cloud environments and virtualized infrastructure
- Developed security awareness training programs and conducted regular sessions for employees across all levels
Education
Masters Degree - Information Systems
South University
Norfolk, VA05.2021
Bachelors Degree - Information Technogoly
ITT Technical Institute
Norfolk, VA05.2019
Associates Degree - Information Technogoly
ITT Technical Institute
Norfolk, VA05.2018
Skills
- PROGRAMING LANGUAGES
- WEB DEVELOPMENT
- DATABASE MANAGEMENT
- CLOUD COMPUTING
- NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
- CYBERSECURITY
- DATA ANALYSIS
- MACHINE LEARNING
- IT SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING
- SYSTEM ANALYSIS/NETWORK
- DATAMGT/APPSW
- CUSTSPT
- NETWORK/INFOSEC
- PLCYPLN/INFOSEC
- SYSADMIN/NETWORK
- Team management
- Recruiting strategies
- Strength conditioning
- Film analysis
- Footwork fundamentals
Certification
- CEH
- Security Plus
- Management Information Systems
- Microsoft Teams
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Timeline
Information Technology Specialist Manager
Department of the Navy
08.2016 - Current
Information Technology Specialist Manager
Department of the Navy
08.2016 - Current
Masters Degree - Information Systems
South University
Bachelors Degree - Information Technogoly
ITT Technical Institute
Associates Degree - Information Technogoly
ITT Technical Institute