VICTORIA TAYLOR
Dallas,TX
Summary
Experienced cybersecurity executive with 19 years of leadership in global information security, risk management, and compliance within the Department of Defense and federal sectors. Proven ability to align cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, drive security innovation, and lead high-performing teams. Expertise in Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps, and regulatory frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR. Adept at influencing senior leadership and board members on cybersecurity risk and resilience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Cyber Team Lead, GG-2210-14
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Irving, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)
- Supervise and lead teams of geographically dispersed technical reviewers in performing Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) (Formally CCRI) inspections of government sponsored cleared contractors to assess SIPRNET network cybersecurity posture in accordance with JFHQ-DoDIN requirements.
- Communicate essential reports to cleared defense contractor leadership and government sponsors with timeliness and precision to support informed decision-making.
- Design and execute direct reports' personal development plans with tailored training initiatives, aligning with the enterprise's strategic objectives to attract, develop, engage, and retain a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce poised to support the organization's evolving mission needs.
- Establish clear performance metrics and provided constructive feedback, driving continuous improvement and aligning team efforts with organizational objectives.
- Oversee an $1.2 million budget, optimizing resource allocation to enhance cybersecurity readiness and meet program deadlines, achieving project goals within 5% of the projected budget while investing in security innovation.
- Certified reviewer in Tenable Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) technology with DCSA assigned CORA team measuring risk and continuous compliance amongst DOD-IN approved Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET) nodes.
- Promoted partnership amongst CORA teams with Air Force Assessment Team - 688th Cyberspace Wing.
- Serve as DCSA Employee Council member who manages overarching external communication and visibility, fosters connections between cross-mission personnel, projects and offices, promotes employee morale and reviews, assess and supports strategic communication on agency level policies and initiatives.
- Lead and oversee cybersecurity strategy and operations for the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA) program, assessing the cybersecurity posture of government-sponsored cleared contractors.
- Advise senior leadership on cyber risks, security investments, and compliance obligations.
- Cultivate partnerships across federal agencies, DoD stakeholders, and industry to enhance threat intelligence sharing and cybersecurity posture.
- Oversee and develop security engineering teams, establishing performance metrics and professional development plans to retain top-tier cybersecurity talent.
- (This is a federal position)
Information System Security Professional (ISSP) | Security Control Assessor (SCA), GG-2210-13
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
Irving, TX
09.2020 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)
- Awarded for conducting Assessment & Authorization efforts leading to an ATO-C for the NISP Cloud pilot.
- Conduct Field Special Emphasis Program Manager duties to build an inclusive culture that exemplifies fairness, drives innovation, and values diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility to achieve the DCSA mission through the Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office.
- Awarded for collaborating with industry and government partners in an agile software approval process for the F-35 program reducing ATO turnover by 20%.
- Led cybersecurity efforts resulting in cleared defense contractor being awarded DCSA 2023 Cogswell Award for accomplishing true partnership between industry and government to ensure the protection of classified information, materials and programs.
- (This is a federal position)
Information System Security Manager (ISSM), GS-2210-13
Military Sealift Command (MSC)
Norfolk, VA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)
- Provided recommendations based on research and analysis in support of MSC business mission objectives.
- Provided direct support to Program Management, Service Execution, and Mission Support as needed to highlight how decisions influenced the security posture of cyber and communication infrastructures.
- Performed validation steps, comparing actual results with expected results and analyze the differences to identify impact and risks.
- Verified and updated security documentation reflecting the network, system, or application's security design features.
- Ensured IA inspections, tests, and reviews were coordinated for MSC's type accredited network environment.
- (This is a federal position)
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing regular training for improved performance and professional growth.
Cybersecurity Division Head | CISO/ISSM, GS-2210-12
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)
Portsmouth, VA
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)
- Identified, arranged and/or conducted training for over 50 subordinates within the Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) according to training requirements.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated 11 civilian and contracted personnel supporting IA functions in the Cybersecurity Division.
- Oversaw governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for a 15,000-asset medical network, ensuring cybersecurity resilience.
- (This is a federal position)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), NT-2210-05
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
Fort Story, VA
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: (This is a federal position)
- Developed and implemented integrated master plans (IMP) and stayed on approved integrated master schedules (IMS) with prioritization to Program Management Offices (PMO) on multiple projects needing Cybersecurity implementation in reference to DOD directives.
- Led the development of series of cyber-attack missions for the Cyber OPFOR Team contributing to the development and evaluation of attack scenarios, evaluated findings and prepared technical reports and briefings to deliver to leadership.
- (This is a federal position)
Education
Master of Science - Information Security and Assurance
Strayer University
Norfolk, VA 06.2024 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity Management
Strayer University
Norfolk, VABachelor of Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
Norfolk, VACertificate - Information Technology I
Defense Acquisition University
Certificate - Authorizing Official (AO)
DC3 Cyber Training Academy
Skills
Certification
Cybersecurity Work Force Advanced/Master Level Qualified per DOD Instruction 8140.1
Timeline
Master of Science - Information Security and Assurance
Strayer University
06.2024 - Current
Cyber Team Lead, GG-2210-14
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
03.2024 - Current
Information System Security Professional (ISSP) | Security Control Assessor (SCA), GG-2210-13
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)
09.2020 - 03.2024
Information System Security Manager (ISSM), GS-2210-13
Military Sealift Command (MSC)
06.2020 - 09.2020
Cybersecurity Division Head | CISO/ISSM, GS-2210-12
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP)
10.2019 - 06.2020
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), NT-2210-05
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division
11.2016 - 10.2019
Certificate - Information Technology I
Defense Acquisition University
Certificate - Authorizing Official (AO)
DC3 Cyber Training Academy
Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
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