Peter Amato
Information Systems Security Officer
Navarre,U.S./FL
Summary
Highly trained individual knowledgeable in implementing effective security strategies that are compliant with government regulations. A resourceful Information Systems Security Specialist with definitive leadership qualities and strong critical thinking and decision making skills. Possessing a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Versed in robust network defense strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
ManTech International Corp.
08.2021 - Current
- Enhance network security by implementing robust threat detection and prevention systems.
- Conduct regular risk assessments for proactive identification and mitigation of potential vulnerabilities.
- Manage incident response processes, ensuring timely reporting and mitigation to ensure minimal business impact.
- Work with leadership to develop comprehensive security policies, procedures, and training materials to strengthen organizational security posture.
- Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security best practices into system development and operations.
- Support the protection of sensitive data through encryption at rest and in transit using industry-standard algorithms.
- Establish effective communication channels between cross-functional departments to facilitate prompt exchange of relevant cybersecurity information.
- Review violations of computer security procedures to aid in the development of mitigation plans.
- Conduct security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Information Assurance Officer/Information Systems Security Officer/IT Administrator
HQ Air Force Special Operations Command
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Manages the company firewall and intrusion detection systems
- Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure
- Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies and plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications
- Provides information to management regarding the negative impact caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information
- Provides recommendations on information assurance, engineering standards, implementation dependencies, and changing information assurance related technologies.
- Enhanced network security by conducting regular weekly and monthly vulnerability assessments and implementing necessary patches.
Company Task Lead
HQ AFSOC/SA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for ensuring that corporate guidance, and directives are relayed to the 15+ ManTech employees, and that customer and company interests remain at the center of focus for daily operations as ManTech employees at HQ AFSOC
- I also serve to ensure that questions/problems that affect the AFSOC ManTech site/team are addressed quickly and professionally to afford not only the best environment for the team, but the best product is always put forth for our customer.
Communications Supervisor
Naval Submarine Support Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Managed centralized administrative support and logistical resources
- Provided technical, administrative, and advisory expertise to support the staffs of area Navy commands, home ported nuclear submarines, and their crews
- Coordinated communications/IT assets and personnel for several Navy commands, Navy and civilian contractors, and seven assigned nuclear submarines for all communications and information systems policies, maintenance, and system upgrade projects
- Conducted presentations on communications suite use, operational risk management, and agency information systems security
- Mentored area submarine crews in the areas of communications operation and network administration/security.
Communications Division Chief/Information Systems Security Supervisor
USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720)
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Directed the daily safe operation, maintenance, and repair of a multimillion-dollar communications suite on a nuclear submarine during extended deployments
- Supervised, trained, and developed 11 communications department personnel
- Provided accounting and management of classified and sensitive material, including documents, electronic media, and equipment
- Administered the security program, including personnel investigations, security clearance record keeping, facility inspections, and training.
Communications Division LAN Administrator/Network Security Manager
USS Toledo (SSN 769)
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Oversaw the day-to-day operation and maintenance (including network storage/backups, user accounts/permissions, hardware troubleshooting/repair, software updates/upgrades, and system security) of a multimillion-dollar communications suite and LAN on a U.S
- Nuclear submarine during multiple extended overseas deployments
- Supervised ten personnel assigned to the communications department
- Designed and implemented command security policy governing computer access and data safeguards.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Phoenix
Online01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Microsoft Server Applications (NT40, Server 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008)
- Windows OS (98, 2000, ME, XP)
- MS Exchange Suites
- Adobe
- Risk Management
- Access Control
- Security Auditing
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Security Awareness Training
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity Management
Certification
Security
Affiliations
- U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve Association
- VFW of the Emerald Coast (Chapter 4791)
- Assistant Director - Emerald Coast Chapter of Heroes on the Water
Hardware
- Routers
- Switches
- ATMs
- Servers
- Desktops
- Laptops
Ref Id
614309
Ref Name
Peter Dennis Amato
Citizenship
U.S.
Special Qualifications
U.S. Navy Submarine Service Qualified
Significant Equipment
Communications and LAN suites onboard U.S. Navy nuclear Fast Attack and Trident submarines.
Foreign Languages
Familiar with Spanish
Specific Work Experience
- Company Task Lead, HQ AFSOC/SA, Hurlburt Field, FL, 01/01/2009, 12/31/2016, Responsible for ensuring that corporate guidance, and directives are relayed and that customer and company interests remain at the center of focus for daily operations as ManTech employees at AFSOC/SA. I also serve to ensure that questions/problems that affect my site/team are addressed quickly and professionally to afford not only the best environment for the team, but the best product is always put forth for our customer.
- Information Assurance Officer/Information Systems Security Officer/IT Administrator, HQ Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, FL, 01/01/2009, 12/31/2016, Manages the company firewall and intrusion detection systems. Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction or disclosure. Implements, enforces, communicates and develops security policies and plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications. Provides information to management regarding the negative impact caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information. Provides recommendations on information assurance, engineering standards, implementation dependencies, and changing information assurance related technologies.
- Communications Supervisor, Naval Submarine Support Center, Kings Bay, GA, 01/01/2007, 12/31/2009, Managed centralized administrative support and logistical resources. Provided technical, administrative, and advisory expertise to support the staffs of area Navy commands, home ported nuclear submarines, and their crews. Coordinated communications/IT assets and personnel for several Navy commands, Navy and civilian contractors, and seven assigned nuclear submarines for all communications and information systems policies, maintenance, and system upgrade projects. Conducted presentations on communications suite use, operational risk management, and agency information systems security. Mentored area submarine crews in the areas of communications operation and network administration/security.
- Communications Division Chief/Information Systems Security Supervisor, USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720), Groton, CT, 01/01/2005, 12/31/2007, Directed the daily safe operation, maintenance, and repair of a multimillion-dollar communications suite on a nuclear submarine during extended deployments. Supervised, trained, and developed 11 communications department personnel. Provided accounting and management of classified and sensitive material, including documents, electronic media, and equipment. Administered the security program, including personnel investigations, security clearance record keeping, facility inspections, and training.
- Communications Division LAN Administrator/Network Security Manager, USS Toledo (SSN 769), Groton, CT, 01/01/2000, 12/31/2005, Oversaw the day-to-day operation and maintenance (including network storage/backups, user accounts/permissions, hardware troubleshooting/repair, software updates/upgrades, and system security) of a multimillion-dollar communications suite and LAN on a U.S. nuclear submarine during multiple extended overseas deployments. Supervised ten personnel assigned to the communications department. Designed and implemented command security policy governing computer access and data safeguards.
Geographical Experiences
Completed nine overseas deployments over a 24 year career while serving in the U.S. Navy; deployed to the north and eastern Pacific AORs, the north and south Atlantic AORs, the Meditterranean AOR, and the IO/Persian Gulf AOR.
Work Location
Hurlburt Field, FL
Business Unit
Mission Cyber and Intelligence Solutions Group
Telephone Number Office
(850)884-6593
Email Address
- Peter.amato.ctr@us.af.mil
- Peter.amato@mantech.com
- Pdamato1@hotmail.com
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Personal Information
Title: ManTech Site Lead; Information Assurance Officer/Network Administration & Security HQ AFSOC/SAZ
Awards
Joint Forces Commendation Medal Navy Commendation Medal Navy Achievement Medals (3)
Training
Navy Electronics Technician School: Undergraduate Level Coursework: Electronic Theory, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Troubleshooting, Equipment Repair, Digital Theory; Hands-On Training: Operation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair of Specialty Equipment (Graduated with Honors)
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
ManTech International Corp.
08.2021 - Current
Company Task Lead
HQ AFSOC/SA
01.2014 - 01.2016
Information Assurance Officer/Information Systems Security Officer/IT Administrator
HQ Air Force Special Operations Command
01.2009 - 01.2021
Communications Supervisor
Naval Submarine Support Center
01.2007 - 01.2009
Communications Division Chief/Information Systems Security Supervisor
USS Pittsburgh (SSN 720)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Communications Division LAN Administrator/Network Security Manager
USS Toledo (SSN 769)
01.2000 - 01.2005
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Phoenix
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