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COMPUTER SECURITY
Career Overview
Expert in Enterprise Security Strategies InfoSec specialist whose qualifications include a degree in Computer Information Systems; SecureInfo Risk Management Framework training, and Certification & Accreditation curriculum; former Microsoft Windows Server Administrator with detailed knowledge of security tools, technologies and best practices. Twenty five years of experience in the creation and deployment of solutions protecting networks, systems and information assets for diverse companies and NASA. Supporting Continuous Monitoring program IAW SP 800-137, 800-39, 800-55, 800-128, 800-37 (Rev. 1), and 800-53 (Rev. 3 and converting to Rev. 4) supporting NIST guidance (Risk Management, Performance Measurements, Security Control Catalogue, Security Control Assessment Procedures, Configuration Management, System Development Life Cycle). Today's process is Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Contingency planning, disaster recovery and emergency preparedness were part of my daily work routine. Main role was an independent verification and validation assessor of multiple subsystems that were rolled into one complete system for NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Services Program, and included "administrative subsystems" as well as "critical launch systems" used for communications and telemetry, including video, multiple channel audio subsystems, PBX's on multiple networks and telemetry systems that are used to provide engineers with rocket monitoring. Also provided continuous monitoring support on Flight Design, Flight Dynamics, Collision Avoidance and Thermal engineering systems running modeling software running on Linux/Unix and Windows OS on administrative networks.
Qualifications
  • Network & System Security
  • Risk Management
  • Risk Management Framework (C&A)
  • Assessment & Authorization (A&A)
  • Internet Security Systems' Internet Scanner
  • SSH
  • SSL
  • Digital Certificates
  • Symantec End Point Compliance Anti-Virus Tools (Anti-Spyware, Malware, Rootkit detection, etc.)
  • Cryptography;
  • Systems:
  • Windows (all); "light" Unix-Based Systems (Linux) concepts;
  • Networking:
  • LANs, WANs, VPNs, Routers, Firewalls, TCP/IP
  • Software: All Microsoft Windows OS's
  • Database servers
  • MySQL
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Patch management Patchlink and Dell's KACE;
  • Kratos SecureInfo RMS web application (R2D2 system)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in TCP/IP protocols
  • Network asset management
  • Network penetration testing
  • Project management
  • UNIX/LINUX
  • Strong collaborative skills
  • Document management
  • Capacity and scalability planning
  • Optimizing and performance tuning
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Authentication & Access Control
  • System Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • System Integration Planning
  • Event Log Management LogRhyth(SIEM) McAfee Vulnerability Manager,
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Authentication & Access Control
  • System Monitoring
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • System Integration Planning
  • Event Log Management LogRhyth(SIEM) McAfee Vulnerability Manager
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Banyan VINES
  • Software Life Cycle Management
  • Product Life Cycle Management
Technical Skills
Skills Experience Total Years Last Used
NIST 8000-53A Rev 4 Risk Management Framework Consultant Level 10 August 2015
Accomplishments

NASA Prime Contractor of the Year (2015 Agency wide)

NASA Kennedy Space Center Prime Contractor of the year (2015)

Award fee was 100% in last half of 2014, and 99% the first half of 2014.

Never received an award fee in 13 years less than a 92%.

Always highlight our development achievements, and our entire IT structure, and that is important in an award fee.

NASA Kennedy Space Center Subcontractor of the year, 2002 and 2011


We always exceed the expectations of the NASA customer, and we are always recognized for sound leadership within the company(s) contracts.

Work Experience
Consultant Principal Information Security Auditor Specialist/System Administrator (Windows Server OS)
July 2002 to August 2015 a.i. solutions, Inc － Kennedy Space Center, FL
  • Assessed multiple systems for risk management, using the NIST 800 Series of security requirements of 19 families of controls to ensure that appropriate security requirements and security controls are applied to all federal information and information systems. An organizational assessment of risk validates the initial security control selection and determines if additional controls are needed to protect organizational operations.

  • Assisted in the development and launch of secure, recoverable and fault-tolerant systems for data access and identity management for NASA.

  • Worked to solution multiple business-critical information security initiatives for large data volume involving encryption of customer data to ensure compliance with change in federal laws.

  • Modernized outdated information security programs for NASA Launch Services, including training on crucial new InfoSec policies, procedures and technologies such as HSPD-12 initiatives, NIST, FISMA and OMB requirements.

  • Understanding of the FIPS-199 & 200 processes which are dealing with categorizing systems and minimum security for federal information and information systems, and FIPS 140-2 dealing with cryptographic modules and how they apply to NASA infrastructure.

  • Assisted in comprehensive security infrastructure upgrades to meet the NIST compliance requirements, including patch management for all environments.

  • Protected vulnerable networks following detailed risk assessments.
  • Guided cross-functional teams in the design, validation, acceptance testing and implementation of secure, networked communications across remote sites for several key clients.

  • Developed and maintained accurate network documentation and inventory of hardware/software in each of the six systems that we manage under the contract, and Visio diagrams to provide management with proper understanding of organizational needs.

  • Provided senior technical support to both in-house staff and user departments for all network applications, file servers, databases, web sites on multiple platforms.

  • Worked with clients to analyze computing and network needs and installed appropriate solutions within each organization's budget.

  • Streamlined acquisition of reporting requirements and specifications to disseminate across multiple business lines and IT support teams.

  • Developed IT strategic vision and drove key departmental objectives.

  • Served as operating system expert, providing technical support for entire organization.

  • Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.

  • Designed, documented and executed maintenance procedures, including system upgrades, patch management and system backups.
System Design and Integrated Specialist III Information Security Specialist
May 1990 to July 2002 The Boeing Co － Kennedy Space Center, FL
  • Troubleshooted and resolved web application issues escalated from customer support and other departments with a 100% success rate.
  • Assisted in the monitoring and reporting on website traffic and performance.
  • Worked with clients to analyze computing and network needs and installed appropriate solutions within each organization's budget.
  • Served as database administrator for MS SQL running on various Microsoft Windows operating systems.
  • Served as operating system expert, providing technical support for entire organization.
  • Designed, documented and executed maintenance procedures, including system upgrades, patch management and system backups.
  • Installed and supported over 52 Microsoft Windows Servers in an Active Directory Cluster.
  • Managed 4 Microsoft Exchange Servers and exported our Global Address List to corporate Boeing, as well as to NASA Kennedy Space Center.
  • Performed enterprise backup solution to the 52 Windows Server OS using Veritas Backup Exec.
  • Project Management of Y2K activities and was assigned to me as leader, and I worked to assure all workstations, servers, printers, and network was to be successfully returned to service after the Holiday break. Received Boeing stock for successful achievement.
Education and Training
BS : Computer Information Systems, 1989 Rollins College － Winter Park Patrick AFB, FL Computer Information Systems
AA : General Studies, 1985 Brevard Community College － Cocoa, FL General Studies
Information Assurance/Top 20 security controls, 2014 SANS Institute － Las Vegas, NV, United States
Interests
Employee of Month June 1998; Center Director Safety Award 2014 Able to Travel Full-Time Secret Clearance Current
Additional Information
  • Employee of Month June 1998; Center Director Safety Award 2014

  • Able to Travel Full-Time Secret Clearance Current
Skills

Anti-Virus, Encryption, Cryptography, clients, Dell, Firewalls, functional, information security, Information Systems, Internet Security, LANs, Regulatory Compliance, Linux, McAfee, All Microsoft, Access, Excel, MS Office, Windows OS, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Word, Network, Networking, networks, policies, processes, Risk Management, RMS, Routers, Scanner, SSH, Microsoft SQL Server, SSL, Symantec, System Integration, TCP/IP, Unix, upgrades, validation, WANs

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • a.i. solutions, Inc
  • The Boeing Co

School Attended

  • Rollins College
  • Brevard Community College
  • SANS Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Consultant Principal Information Security Auditor Specialist/System Administrator (Windows Server OS)
  • System Design and Integrated Specialist III Information Security Specialist

Degrees

  • BS : Computer Information Systems , 1989
    AA : General Studies , 1985
    Information Assurance/Top 20 security controls , 2014

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