PHILIP A. PRENDERGAST
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Summary
Accomplished Personnel Security Specialist with the United States Air Force, adept at implementing security policies and managing clearance procedures. Proven track record in incident investigation and access control management, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information. Recognized for delivering decisive risk assessments and fostering a culture of security awareness among personnel.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personnel/Information/Industrial & Physical Security Specialist
United States Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
08.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: 96 TW Cybersecurity Test Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Approve classified DoD Contractors/Civilians visit requests to Air Force Cybersecurity Control through JPAS
- Interpret and Implement DoD, USAF and MAJCOM security policies for Cybersecurity Operations
- Provided timely security measures to decision-makers--enable decision superiority to cybersecurity operations
- Applied Security Federal regulations/guidance such as AF, DoD, national regulation/Executive orders
- Interpret/implement regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirement
- Supervise classification/declassification program--provide advice on classification of security program
- Provides physical security to high technology facility, system and sensitive weapon cybersecurity testing data
- Review DD FM 254 for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval
- Assist program manager in developing security agreement in support of visitor group support agreement
- Establish security clearance procedures--initiate/review request for personnel security investigation
- Screen/verify all necessary clearance forms and documentation ensuring completeness before submittal
- Review clearance request for information that adversely reflects on the individual’s loyalty or character
- Draft specialized addition/modification to provide special access requirement for classified couriers
- Plan/conducts security training--conduct reviews and administer orientation training to new employees
- Manages Unit Manning Document, Unit Personnel Roster ensuring no mismatch security position exists
- Inspect and evaluate security posture--analyzed effectiveness of unit’s Operational Security programs
- Initiate 360 personnel clearance reinvestigation--Draft/open eQIP shell in NP2--Process through NBIS
- Initiate/enroll 412 personnel clearance reinvestigations cleared for Continuous Evaluation enrollment
- 96 TW Cybersecurity Test Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Personnel/Information/Industrial & Physical Security Specialist
United States Air Force
Osan AB
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Company Overview: 7th Air Force/694th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group, Osan AB
- Provided timely/accurate intelligence to decision-makers to enable decision superiority to allied operations
- Interpret and Implement DoD, USAF and MAJCOM security policies for SCI materials controlled by 7 AF
- Execute/sustain ISR operations to provide actionable intelligence for combined forces to deter aggression
- Applied Security Federal regulations/guidance such as AF, DoD, national regulation/Executive orders
- Interpret/implement regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirement
- Supervise classification/declassification program--provide advice on classification of security program
- Operate classified destruction equipment and provide technical assistance on procurement/maintenance
- Led 74 SCI security incidents investigation--determine and implement appropriate corrective action
- Develop procedures and approve sanitization/cleaning of classified information from affected system
- Develop/implement operation procedures for 20 sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIF)
- Review solicitation and contract documents to ensure they include appropriate security clause/language
- Review DD FM 254 for technical accuracy and sufficiency of classification guidance prior to approval
- Assist program manager in developing security agreement in support of visitor group support agreement
- Conduct periodic security review to examine and ensure compliance with terms of security agreement
- Establish security clearance procedures--initiate/review request for personnel security investigation
- Screen/verify all necessary clearance forms and documentation ensuring completeness before submittal
- Evaluate duty position/validity for access to perform duties and determine type of investigation required
- Review clearance request for information that adversely reflects on the individual’s loyalty or character
- Recommend suspension of access to classified information--establishes revocation packages and case file
- Assist commander in determining if Security Information File (SIF) should be established or destroyed
- Plan/conducts security training--conduct reviews and administer orientation training to new employees
- Conduct FDO requirement briefing with NATO/U.S Coalition partners concerning co-utilization agreement
- Review drafted policy memorandum between U.S and ROKAF personnel ensuring outlined FDO requirement
- Review coalition training scenario cards--ensured compliance with FDO requirement mandated training
- Served as FDO liaison 7 AF/Yongsan Army Garrison FDO office during Osan AFB FDO personnel vacancy
- Administers receipt, control/accountability of 7 AF Courier Cards for transporting classified materials
- Managed all Defense Courier Shipment ensuring shipment/receipt of classified materials for 7 AF units
- Draft specialized addition/modification to provide special access requirement for classified couriers
- Conduct annual security inspection on Special Access Programs/Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Manages/approves issuance of PKI certifications for unit personnel on classified AIS for JWICS network
- Direct, monitors/conducts regulatory/non-regulatory security surveys and ISPR to enforce SCI compliance
- 7th Air Force/694th Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Group, Osan AB
Range Control Mission Access Control Specialist/Identification Clerk
United States Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
05.2012 - 02.2013
- Company Overview: 46th Range Control Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Approve classified DoD Contractors/Civilians visit requests to Air Force Range Control through JPAS
- Provides physical security to a high technology facility, system and sensitive weapon testing data
- Serve as Access Control Specialist, residential security, and surveillance detection program manager
- Manages LCAP programs and database responsible for tracking Air Force Assets and authorized access
- 46th Range Control Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Recreation Specialist
United States Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: 96th Force Support Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Manages the Air Force Fitness Assessment program for all military personnel assigned to Eglin AFB
- Scheduled unit personnel for bi-annual fitness testing through Microsoft SharePoint data applications.
- Personally administered 5500 annual United States Air Force Fitness Evaluations on Eglin’s personnel
- 96th Force Support Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Unit Security Manager and Operation Security (OPSEC) Coordinator
United States Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
05.2003 - 05.2010
- Company Overview: 96th Force Support Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Manages one of Eglin AFB Security/OPSEC Program--7 Years’ experience--rated GS-11 equivalent
- Administered Personnel, Informational, Industrial and Operation Security program for 1,884 personnel
- Processed personnel Security Clearance re-investigation--authored annual security plans and directives
- Manages Unit Manning Document, Unit Personnel Roster ensuring no mismatch security position exists
- Inspect and evaluate security posture--analyzed effectiveness of unit’s Operational Security programs
- Perform Unit Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection Manager duties--conducts periodic recurring training
- Perform administrative office support functions and maintain cooperative inter unit working relations
- Initiate background checks for installation pass/badges access through Security Forces MAX database
- Managed/control all classified documents visitor controls and processing of classified visit requests
- Protect classified documents, publish security awareness, investigate security violations/infractions
- Directed security actions regarding storage/control, transmitting, transferring, reproduction/destroying
- Developed security policies and methods used for safeguarding information, personnel and property
- Implement procedures for analyzing the background of candidate seeking government employment
- Perform duties pertaining to request for clearances, access to controlled areas and sensitive positions
- Conduct security investigation in the event of a security violation, or classified material compromise
- Establish local procedures, processed requests for security accesses for military, civilian and contractor
- Supports, participates in, or coordinate on security site studies, projects and assessments of installation
- Manages the largest Readiness, Plan and Mortuary Programs activity in Air Force Materiel Command.
- Managed security manager program for 96 FSS, Eglin AFB for 700 military and civilian personnel
- Streamline readiness plan--implement/managed periodic safety training--document results on AF FM 55
- Managed Supply/Equipment/Computer AC--$100,000 contingency asset/$177,000 readiness budget
- Managed Services facilities, functions and budgets, 66 personnel and $44 million in government assets
- Perform quality assurance evaluation on $18 million installation Base Operation Support contract
- Negotiated $26 million laundry contract--laundered 30,000 pieces of laundry--supported 15,000 forces
- Initiate background screening of Third Country Nationals--sign installation access pass--monitor access
- 96th Force Support Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Education
AA degree - Hotel, Restaurant Fitness Management
Community College of the Air Force
12.2010
Contingency Leadership Certification Training -
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
12.2008
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Academy -
United States Air Force
10.2000
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Course -
United States Air Force
03.1991
High School Diploma -
Jamaica College High School
Kingston, Jamaica06.1983
Skills
- Security policy implementation
- Clearance procedures
- Classification management
- Incident investigation
- Access control management
- Risk assessment
Ssn
- -
- -4436
Certification
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC), 03/2023
- Civilian Personnel Supervisors Training Course Certification, 06/2020
- United States Air Force Ethics Training, 12/2016
- The Challenge of Leadership Civilian Personnel Course, 12/2015
- Traits of Highly Successful Team Civilian Personnel Course, 06/2015
- Fundamentals of Project Management Civilian Personnel Course, 06/2015
- Manage Conflict and Confrontation Civilian Personnel Course, 06/2015
- Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Intelligence Oversight Training, 12/2013
- Construction Surveillance Technician Certification Security Course, 06/2013
- Construction Site Security Manager Training Certification Program, 06/2013
- Facility Security Officer Role in National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Course, 03/2013
- Visit and Meeting in the National Industrial Security Program (NISP), 01/2013
- Introduction to Personnel Security Training Course, 01/2013
- Introduction to Industrial Security Training Course, 01/2013
- Introduction to Information Security Training Course, 01/2013
- Transmission and Transportation of Classified Materials for DoD Training Course, 01/2013
- United States Air Force Operation Security (OPSEC) Program Manager Coordinator Certification, 03/2008
- United States Air Force Security Manager Training Course Certification, 12/2003
Telephone
(850) 758-8094, (DSN) 312-883-7242, (COM) 850-883-7242
Awards And Decorations
- Exemplary Security Team Civilian Award, 10/2022, 96 Test Wing, IP, Eglin Air Force Base Florida
- Quarterly Awards Civilian Personnel, 03/2022, 96 Test Wing, IP, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Exemplary Security Team Award, 03/2020, 96 Cyberspace Test Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
- Exemplary Civilian Award, 08/2018, 694 Intelligence Reconnaissance Group, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
- Exceptional performer certificate awarded, 06/2017, PACAF Outstanding Unit awarded, 7 AF INFOSEC Program
Timeline
Personnel/Information/Industrial & Physical Security Specialist
United States Air Force
08.2018 - Current
Personnel/Information/Industrial & Physical Security Specialist
United States Air Force
02.2013 - 08.2018
Range Control Mission Access Control Specialist/Identification Clerk
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 02.2013
Recreation Specialist
United States Air Force
05.2010 - 05.2012
Unit Security Manager and Operation Security (OPSEC) Coordinator
United States Air Force
05.2003 - 05.2010
AA degree - Hotel, Restaurant Fitness Management
Community College of the Air Force
Contingency Leadership Certification Training -
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Academy -
United States Air Force
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Course -
United States Air Force
High School Diploma -
Jamaica College High School
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