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Sylvia Ampofo Ansah

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

An Information Security Analyst with 5+ years of experience in the areas of cybersecurity, vulnerability management, skilled in ensuring system compliance, and improving the efficiency of security operations. My profound knowledge in IT security measures ensure that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT systems in accordance with NIST, FISMA and industry best practices.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Security Analyst

KBR INC.
02.2024 - Current
  • Assist senior leadership with attaining system Authority to Operate (ATO) through the application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Track and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to make sure vulnerabilities were fixed on time and stayed in line with the organization’s monitoring plan.
  • Collaborate with system admin to address Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to clarify findings, answer technical questions, and support remediation efforts.
  • Review System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), and other key documents to ensure they align with NIST, FISMA, and agency requirements.
  • Prepare Security Assessment Reports (SARs) detailing any weaknesses or risks and provide practical recommendations to mitigate or remediate those findings.
  • Conducted hands-on security assessments of federal systems using NIST 800-53A Rev. 4 as guidance.
  • Perform continuous monitoring after Authorization to Operate (ATO) to ensure continuous compliance with the security requirements.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Security Control Assessor

ATSG Corporation
09.2021 - 02.2024
  • Evaluated, tested, and documented security control effectiveness. Accomplished and documented audit evidence interviewed staff and reviewed records to assess the effectiveness of control procedures.
  • Reviewed and evaluated federal system security controls, recommending remediation strategies to close gaps and reduce risk.
  • Conducted security testing and control assessment on applications and systems to ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4, NIST 800-37 Rev. 1 and agency requirements.
  • Performed audits and assessment to measure control effectiveness and advised on corrective actions to maintain compliance.
  • Evaluate, test and document control performance, gathering audit evidence through staff interviews and recorded reviews.

IT-Help Support Specialist

Service Source Inc
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • Provide exceptional customer service by troubleshooting technical issues, providing navigation directions, and responding to customers’ support requests by phone, email, and in person.
  • Maintained system security through password management, data integrity, and file system protections.
  • Installed, configured, and fixed software and hardware to keep daily operations running smoothly.
  • Document service tickets detailing steps taken and results achieved, ensuring accurate and clear records for future reference.
  • Tracked and documented customer interactions in customer relationship management system to maintain accurate records.

Education

B.S. - Cybersecurity

University of Massachusetts Global
Aliso Viejo, CA
05.2026

Skills

  • Security Administration
  • Audit & Compliance Reviews
  • Vulnerability Management & Remediation Support
  • Risk Assessment/Mitigation
  • POA&M Management
  • FISMA
  • Authorization Package
  • Assessment & Authorization
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • Risk mitigation

Certification

CompTIA Security+

Clearance

  • Top Secret/SCI
  • CI Poly

Timeline

Information Security Analyst

KBR INC.
02.2024 - Current

Security Control Assessor

ATSG Corporation
09.2021 - 02.2024

IT-Help Support Specialist

Service Source Inc
01.2020 - 09.2021

B.S. - Cybersecurity

University of Massachusetts Global

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