SYLVIA AMPOFO ANSAH
Security Specialist
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Aspiring cybersecurity professional seeking a role in the field to make a meaningful impact. Thrives on implementing effective security measures and finding sustainable solutions for government agencies in preventing cyber attacks. Committed to continuous learning and skill enhancement to contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Security Specialist
KBR
Chantilly, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborate in conducting comprehensive annual inspections of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) to ensure compliance with the agency's security policies and federal regulations
- Analyzed and reviewed security prescreen documentation for new hires to ensure compliance with federal policies and organizational requirements
- Support the process of issuing secure identification badges to employees, ensuring proper documentation, verification, and adherence to access control policies
- Conduct processing and verification of security clearances for both government and contractor personnel
- Perform thorough verification of security clearances for new hires and current employees to ensure eligibility for access to classified information
Program Analyst
ATSG Corporation
Fairfax, VA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Reviewed FBI officials travel request forms to ensure compliance with DOJ component guidance and mission requirements
- Multitask, organize, prioritize to meet deadline effectively
- Provided telephone support and resolving technical issues and processing requests
- Receive, evaluate, and prioritize incoming user requests, while resolving technical issues to software, and websites
- Perform user account creation and password resets
- Collaborated with teams members to ensure compliance with mission requirements and guidelines
- Interact with customers to provide guidance on procedures concerning account requests, e-mail, travel request forms and other procedures for mission success
Program Support Specialist
Service Source Inc.
Oakton, Virginia
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Delivered excellent customer service, troubleshooting issues, and offering navigation instructions
- Contribute to monthly report generation for conference center aiding in data collection, analysis, and report formatting
- Compiled attendance figures, classified/unclassified meeting data, and customer feedback for monthly reports
- Deliver analysis and intelligence to key stakeholders using Excel Charts and graphs
- Managed sensitive and classified case information with integrity
- Assist in planning, scheduling, organizing and execution of meetings, events, and conferences for DOD officials
- Perform user account creation and activation, password resets, privilege assignment, group membership management, and directory access control
- Managed sensitive and classified case information with integrity
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive program plans and timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA 08.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
NVCC
Annandale, VA 05.2016 - 03.2021
Skills
- Customer Service Excellence
- Risk management
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Python Programming
- HIPAA Compliance
- OWASP
- NIST
- Risk Management
- Exceptional communications skills
- Analytically/Critical Thinking
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Customer Service Excellence
Certification
CompTIA Sec+, 2024 – 2027
Office Productivity Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Clearance
TS/SCI Clearance
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Massachusetts Global
08.2024 - Current
Security Specialist
KBR
02.2024 - Current
Program Analyst
ATSG Corporation
01.2022 - 10.2023
Program Support Specialist
Service Source Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
NVCC
05.2016 - 03.2021
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