Nadine J Assad
Windermere,FL
Summary
Accomplished cybersecurity and IT professional with 21+ years of leadership across the Department of Defense, U.S. State Department, financial services, and global enterprises. Proven record of strengthening cybersecurity governance, implementing Zero Trust principles, and driving large-scale digital transformation. Skilled in architecting and defending complex systems, risk management, compliance, IT audits, and secure software development. Adept at building high-performing teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and aligning technology strategy with business goals to deliver resilient and secure solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY MANAGER (ISSM)
U.S. Department of Defense - U.S. Marine Corps
07.2022 - Current
- Directed cybersecurity strategy and governance for 500+ endpoints across SIPR and NIPR networks.
- Cut vulnerabilities by 70% in 6 months through Zero Trust frameworks and proactive risk management.
- Managed the RMF & ATO lifecycle for multiple systems; achieved continuous compliance with DoD standards.
- Reduced incident response time by 85% via enhanced vulnerability and patch management.
- Led cyber workforce projects, updated appointment letters, and enforced IA policies and compliance audits.
- Served as primary cybersecurity advisor, collaborating with command authorities and federal agencies.
System Support Analyst and Asset Inventory Manager
U.S. Department of State – U.S. Embassy
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Administered 300+ user accounts with Active Directory, Hyena, and PowerShell.
- Oversaw a $3M IT asset portfolio, achieving zero audit findings and 86% efficiency gains.
- Delivered advanced support across Azure, Citrix, VMware, Okta, M365, and mobile/cloud systems with 99% uptime.
Webmaster and Development Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Led development team projects using ASP.NET, C#, Java, PHP, SQL, HTML/CSS, SharePoint.
- Designed and optimized websites with automated processes, improving performance and user experience.
Information Technology (IT) Auditor
Israel Discount Bank
09.2007 - 02.2013
- Planned and executed IT audits, identifying security gaps and strengthening internal controls.
- Provided executive recommendations to prevent breaches and improve compliance.
Applications Manager and Developer Lead
Business Solutions Ltd.
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Managed enterprise platforms (CRM, CMS, SharePoint).
- Directed software development projects, coding in ASP.NET, VB.NET, Java, SQL.
Webmaster and Development Manager
Yafo Millennium Ltd.
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Led a development team, managing project budgets and timelines to optimize business performance.
- Designed and implemented interactive websites using ASP.NET, C#, C++, C, VB.NET, HTML, XHTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS, J2EE, HTTP, PHP, MS SQL, MS Access, MS Visio, Visual Basic Script, and SharePoint.
Simultaneous Translator (Contract)
JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization
08.2005 - 10.2005
- Provided professional simultaneous translation services in English, Hebrew, and Arabic for business and trade communications.
Software Developer
Informatika Ltd. – MALAM Team
01.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed enterprise software on the .NET platform, using C++, C#, ASP, MS SQL, MS Access, Visual Basic, and SharePoint.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure software solutions.
Assistant Lecturer
Technological College Nazareth
11.2003 - 06.2005
- Instructed and mentored small student groups, guiding project development and study skills to ensure academic success.
- Supervised student projects and provided hands-on technical support under faculty oversight.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Development And Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
05-2026
Associate of Science - Software Engineer
Nazareth Illit-Jezreel
07-2005
Skills
Cybersecurity:
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident Response
- Compliance and Auditing (DoD, NIST, FISMA)
Leadership:
- Strategic Planning
- Cybersecurity Governance
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Policy Development
- Training & Mentorship
Cloud & Virtualization:
- Azure
- AWS
- VMware
- Citrix
Identity & Access Management (IAM):
- Active Directory
- Hyena AD
- Okta
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- PowerShell
Programming & Development:
- Python Java C/C/C#
- HTML/CSS JavaScript PHP
- React jQuery Nodejs
Databases:
- Oracle SQL
- MySQL
- IBM DB2
- NoSQL
Enterprise Tools:
- SharePoint
- Power BI
- PowerApps
- Dynamics 365
- CRM
- CMS
SECURITY CLEAARANCE
- Top Secret (TS) Clearance – Active
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY MANAGER (ISSM)
U.S. Department of Defense - U.S. Marine Corps
07.2022 - Current
System Support Analyst and Asset Inventory Manager
U.S. Department of State – U.S. Embassy
12.2018 - 05.2022
Webmaster and Development Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 12.2018
Information Technology (IT) Auditor
Israel Discount Bank
09.2007 - 02.2013
Applications Manager and Developer Lead
Business Solutions Ltd.
09.2006 - 08.2007
Webmaster and Development Manager
Yafo Millennium Ltd.
09.2005 - 08.2006
Simultaneous Translator (Contract)
JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization
08.2005 - 10.2005
Software Developer
Informatika Ltd. – MALAM Team
01.2004 - 06.2005
Assistant Lecturer
Technological College Nazareth
11.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Software Development And Security
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Science - Software Engineer
Nazareth Illit-Jezreel
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