Sandra Bauer
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with DoD and defense-industry experience in RMF, A&A, NIST 800 series, continuous monitoring, audit review, and security control implementation. Experienced in supporting classified environments, accreditation activities, and continuous monitoring, conducting self-inspections, and maintaining system accreditation in collaboration with ISSMs, engineers, and essential stakeholders.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Facility Security Officer
Collins Aerospace
10.2022 - Current
- Extensive experience with government/program security reviews to include industrial security and cybersecurity compliance. (NISPOM, NIST, JSIG)
- Leads security training sessions and briefings, fostering a culture of accountability and compliance.
- Supports the ISSM on RMF A&A activities, including SSP, POA&M, SCTM, ConMon Plan, and risk documentation.
- Review audit logs and system activity for anomalies or unauthorized behavior; coordinate with ISSM for recommend mitigation actions.
Personnel Security Lead /Cyber Intelligence Analyst
L3Harris
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee all aspects of NISPOM implementation, ensuring compliance with DCSA, DoD, and organizational security policies.
- Partnered with Security, DevSecOps, and Engineering teams to assess risk in technology systems and ensure compliance with RMF and DoD security requirements.
- Review Hardware and Software request for accuracy and completeness prior to ISSM submission, reducing rejections and turnaround delays.
- Familiar with AFT secure transfer processes, ensuring files are handled in accordance with established authorization and change-management requirements.
Facility Security Officer
Remotely Piloted Solutions
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Draft, review, and update DD254s, SF-328s, and SF-312s to ensure full contractual, regulatory, and security compliance across government programs.
- Develop and deliver security awareness training programs that strengthen workforce readiness, compliance, and understanding of DoD security requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on security policy interpretation and serve as a liaison between corporate management, government customers, and DCSA representatives to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.
Intelligence Analyst
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 07.2017
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH06-2025
Skills
- Experience with RMF, A&A, and NIST safeguards
- Security compliance
- Security audits
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA
Clearance
Active DoD TS clearance with SCI eligibility
Timeline
Facility Security Officer
Collins Aerospace
10.2022 - Current
Personnel Security Lead /Cyber Intelligence Analyst
L3Harris
07.2020 - 09.2022
Facility Security Officer
Remotely Piloted Solutions
07.2017 - 07.2020
Intelligence Analyst
United States Marine Corps
06.2008 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University