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Saba Awan

Litchfield,NH

Summary

Experienced security professional with a strong background in personnel security, risk assessment, and crisis management. Holds a Master's degree in Cybersecurity Risk Management, specializing in developing and implementing comprehensive security plans and ensuring compliance with NIST and ISO standards. Skilled in creating detailed risk assessments and crisis management plans, providing intelligence analysis and briefings to stakeholders. Demonstrated expertise in physical security management and safeguarding classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), with hands-on experience in implementing national security directives, including DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, Vols 1-4. Dedicated and organized problem-solver with excellent communication abilities, committed to supporting national security initiatives and maintaining a secure operational environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Specialist

BAE Systems
08.2024 - Current
  • Supported the implementation of national security directives, including DoD 5205.07 SAP Manual, Vols 1-4, under the supervision of CPSO and ACPSO.
  • Managed physical security, information security, document and media control, personnel security, data transfers, and visitor control for multiple projects.
  • Maintained and processed classified documents, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.
  • Provided classification guidance to employees and participated in self-inspections and CSA reviews.
  • Investigated security incidents and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.



Global Security Specialist

On Call International
09.2021 - 08.2024
  • Coordinated and facilitated crisis response during emergency situations, including managing 40 evacuations for constituents, ensuring their safety and security.
  • Produced comprehensive training programs for clients on various topics such as active assailant situations, workplace violence, travel risk management, crisis communication, and crisis leadership best practices.
  • Developed and led Crisis Response Exercises (CRE) detailing potential crisis scenarios, facilitating discussions as clients determine the best response to various hypothetical challenges.
  • Monitored travel tracking systems and responded to incidents occurring near clients' global travelers or operations, ensuring prompt and effective action.
  • Wrote customized risk assessments and acted as the primary contact during security crises with minimal oversight.
  • Served as an advisor to clients experiencing international security issues, providing intelligence analysis and briefings on global areas through subject matter expertise and research.

Education

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management

University of New Hampshire
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

University of New Hampshire
05.2022

Skills

  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Crisis Response
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-53, CSF, and ISO 27001 Frameworks
  • Knowledge of National Security Directives: Including DoD 520507 SAP Manual, Vols 1-4
  • Security Plans and Policy Development
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Information Security
  • Physical Security Management

Languages

Urdu
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Security Specialist

BAE Systems
08.2024 - Current

Global Security Specialist

On Call International
09.2021 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security

University of New Hampshire

Master of Science - Cybersecurity Policy & Risk Management

University of New Hampshire
Saba Awan