Maintained and developed Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation including but not limited to SSPs, Risk Assessment Reports, POA&Ms, Network Diagrams within eMASS and Xacta 360, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 rev. 4 standards.
Conducted comprehensive Tenable Nessus and ACAS vulnerability scans as part of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process to identify critical risks. Orchestrated effective remediation strategies by installing security patches, fixes, and upgrades for systems software.
Demonstrated proficiency in the application of DISA SRGs and STIGs to enhance the security posture of information systems utilizing SCAP compliance tool, to automate security assessments, configuration checks, and vulnerability management.
Conducted comprehensive Tenable Nessus vulnerability scans to identify critical risks, and orchestrated effective remediation strategies by installing security patches, fixes and upgrades for systems software.
Monitored and audited network infrastructure using SIEM tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, and Windows Event Viewer) to promptly identify and mitigate/troubleshoot security incidents.
Proficiently utilized BMC Remedy, an industry-standard IT Service Management (ITSM) tool, to assign tickets to appropriate support teams and technicians based on the urgency and complexity
Contributed in configuring and managing network switches, KIVs (Keying and Entry Devices), and Cisco devices to enhance Defense Redswitch Network (DRSN) system security
Cyber Systems Operator
STRATCOM, USAF
Bellevue, NE
08.2020 - 11.2022
Operated in a 24/7 Alternate Missile Warning Command Center to provide alternate support to primary Missile Warning Command Center.
Monitored satellite data through aerospace defense systems.
Supervised system status/performance using various monitoring tools to ensure system reliability, security, and circuit continuity.
Vast knowledge of networks, firewalls, operating systems, and expertise in Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) and ACAS vulnerability scanning.
Led and contributed to production-level projects, working closely with cross-functional teams, including the Security Operations Center (SOC), Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response, to ensure the successful completion of initiatives.
Adept in Communication Security (COMSEC) to ensure information is transmitted in a secure manner and in compliance with government regulations.
Proficient in configuring and managing network switches, KIVs (Keying and Entry Devices), and Cisco devices to enhance system security.
Duplicated and backed up data on devices to preserve availability and security in event of data breach.
Installed security patches, fixes and upgrades for systems software.
Set-up, configured, and ensured proper functionality of systems in support of daily operational missions, deployments, and real-world contingencies, as directed.
Reviewed inventory and system documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
National University
La Jolla, CA
12-2024
Software Engineering Bootcamp - Web Development
100Devs
Online
02-2024
Cyber Security Bootcamp - Cyber Security Bootcamp
Intellectual Point - DevOps Pathway
Sterling, VA
07-2023
Information Technology - Cyber Security Training
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01.2021
Skills
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REACT, Nodejs
Certification
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
CompTIA Security +
SPLUNK Core User Certified
CISSP - in lieu
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Leidos - Pentagon
11.2022 - Current
Cyber Systems Operator
STRATCOM, USAF
08.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems