Travis Dunson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented software developer and cybersecurity engineer with two years of experience in vulnerability assessments, compliance audits, and team collaboration to ensure robust system security. Expertise in conducting computer scans, quarterly IAVA (Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts), STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) assessments, and administrative duties. Proven leader in cybersecurity, proficient in communicating issues, providing guidance, and delivering actionable resolutions to safeguard organizational assets.
Clearance Active: Secret
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Engineer/Software Developer
US Air Force
12.2022 - Current
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and quarterly IAVA assessments, ensuring adherence to organizational and federal compliance standards
- Perform STIG assessments to identify and mitigate security risks, enhancing system security and resilience
- Lead meetings with cross-functional teams to address cybersecurity challenges, providing guidance and collaborative solutions
- Develop detailed reports on assessment findings and remediation strategies, presenting them to stakeholders and leadership
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats and implement proactive measures to safeguard information assets
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Coordinated with third-party security information and event management (SIEM) providers to maintain protections and predict threats.
Aerospace Science Instructor
Wilson County Schools
07.2018 - 12.2022
- Developed curriculum consisting of modules delivered via different modalities.
- Leveraged computer science and cybersecurity education to develop and teach courses on cybersecurity fundamentals.
- Worked harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promoted innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population.
- Prepared objectives, assignments, grading standards, and course syllabus to distribute at first class meeting.
- Analyze requirements for cybersecurity and examine the roles of Homeland Security and the US Department of Defense in cyber security and strategy.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Process Technician
Novo Nordisk
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Attended training seminars and met with vendors to understand new equipment and train other employees.
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
- Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
Client Support Administrator/Production Supervisor
US Air Force
03.2009 - 02.2015
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.
- Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems and network connections.
- Assisted in the development of system security protocols.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up workstations for employees.
- Responded to routine and emergency technical requests for service on computer software, hardware, and network equipment.
- Managed standardized software configurations and enforced compliance of policies and procedures.
Education
Masters of Science - Information Technology Security Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ03.2021
Associate of Arts - Aerospace Ground Equipment
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10.2009
Skills
- Vulnerability Assessments & Mitigation
- Physical Security Administration
- Incident Response and Threat Analysis
- Strong Communication & Documentation Skills
- Proficiency in ACAS
- Vulnerability assessment
- IAVA and STIG Compliance
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Proficiency in Nessus
- Proficiency in SCAP Compliance Checker
- Access control
Certification
CompTIA Security
Timeline
Cybersecurity Engineer/Software Developer
US Air Force
12.2022 - Current
Aerospace Science Instructor
Wilson County Schools
07.2018 - 12.2022
Process Technician
Novo Nordisk
05.2015 - 07.2018
Client Support Administrator/Production Supervisor
US Air Force
03.2009 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Arts - Aerospace Ground Equipment
Community College of The Air Force
Masters of Science - Information Technology Security Management
Colorado Technical University
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