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Zillah Attah-Poku

Summary

* Guide an Information system successfully through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization processes to obtain ATO by using federal security policies, standards and guidelines including NIST 800-18, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-37 Rev2, NIST 800-60 v2 rev1, NIST 800-53/53A and FIPS 199 & 200.


* Conduct kickoff meeting to collect systems information (information type, boundary, inventory, etc), assign the appropriate security categorizations to the information systems based on NIST SP 800-60 and FIPS 199.


* Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes. Security Control Assessment (SCA), Vulnerability Assessment, emerging security policy, governance and continuous monitoring technologies and information Security best practices.


* Knowledge of Federal ad international regulatory bodies such as Office of Management Budget (OMB), FISMA Reports and FedRAMP.


* Experience in the development of ATO Package Documents such as System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Plan Of Action and Milestone (POA&M), Contingency Plans (CP), Incident Response Plans (IRP), Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), System of Records Notice (SORN), and Configuration Management.


* Self-motivated, ability to multi-task, work independently and as part of a team and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote environment.


* Strong Innovative, analytical, quantitative, organizational, planning, an excellent communication skills.



Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information System Security Officer

Softafrique Group
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced network security by implementing robust threat detection and prevention systems.
  • Conducted regular risk assessments for proactive identification and mitigation of potential vulnerabilities.
  • Managed incident response processes, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business impact.
  • Developed comprehensive security policies, procedures, and training materials to strengthen organizational security posture.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security best practices into system development and operations.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST by enforcing strict protocols and controls.

Information Security Analyst

Softafrique Group
06.2020 - 07.2022
  • Strengthened network security by conducting regular risk assessments and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
  • Enhanced system protection by designing and deploying intrusion detection systems.
  • Reduced vulnerabilities by performing thorough penetration testing on a regular basis.
  • Increased organizational resilience with the development of comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
  • Streamlined threat monitoring processes for quicker identification of potential risks.

Computer Helpdesk Support

Softafrique Group
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently troubleshooting and resolving technical issues for computer users.
  • Streamlined helpdesk processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased productivity for end users.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge base articles to facilitate quick resolution of common issues, improving overall support efficiency.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to identify trends and develop proactive solutions for recurring problems.
  • Implemented ticketing system improvements that led to more accurate tracking of support requests and faster response times.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Biology And Information Systems

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
12.2019

Skills

  • Risk Assessment & Management
  • Security Assessment & Authorization (A&A Process)
  • POA&M & Vulnerability Management
  • System Security Documentation
  • System Monitoring & Regulatory Compliance
  • Nessus Scans
  • Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook), Windows 10

Certification

* COMPTIA Security+ in progress

* Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) in progress

Timeline

Information System Security Officer

Softafrique Group
08.2022 - Current

Information Security Analyst

Softafrique Group
06.2020 - 07.2022

Computer Helpdesk Support

Softafrique Group
09.2018 - 06.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Biology And Information Systems

Union County College
Zillah Attah-Poku