Appointed as Level III Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) I00598 and USMC Validator #0345
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CISSP-Engineering (ISSEP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH)
Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
Berla Automotive Forensics
Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Test (CFOS/T)
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Extensive experience in computer and telecommunications system integration, installation, and problem resolution for collateral & intelligence systems. Possess in depth experience with voice, video, and data systems. Extensive experience with IP network, RF, and terrestrial systems, both secure and unsecure.
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Managed workgroups up to 300 personnel in various leadership roles. Prepare/present briefings to both internal and external senior management. Provided on-site leadership and management for multi-vendor projects teams. Founded and successfully managed a technical services corporation for over ten years in support of both Commercial and Government customers.
Experience
Perform cybersecurity assessments for commercial websites utilizing Burp Suite, Kali Linux and other open source tools. Perform research, enumeration and web application scanning to identify vulnerabilities. Perform system cybersecurity reviews, assessment, and web application security testing. As a volunteer, provide cybersecurity training for service organizations and clubs.
Appointed as Navy Qualified Validator (I0598), and USMC Validator 0345.
Previously designated and performed duties as Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for both systems and organizations, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE).
Review cloud, commercial, and government system cybersecurity implementation, document/assess results, and provide a recommendation concerning risk and authority to operate. Utilize eMASS, eMASSTer, STIG Viewer, and MCCAST to document/evaluate system risk. Information Assurance Security Architect and Engineer for Fleet Network Operations Center. Advised USMC development and IA teams during implementation of DEVSECOPS process, including implementation of Static/Dynamic software testing (Fortify/Webinspect), Dependency Testing (OWASP), and Software Structure Testing (Sonarqube). Mentor and advise ISSE and ISSO on both Navy and USMC authorization efforts. Coordinate with external system owners concerning RMF process and solutions. Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst using Autopsy, FTK, Axiom, and Wireshark. Performed
Responsible for leadership and oversight of all agency classified telecommunications systems including four geographically diverse offices, including agency’s NSA Communications Security (COMSEC) program. Participated in KMI design effort, and provided oversight for relocation of a Secret Facility & relocation of one SCIF. Appointed as agency ISSM for classified systems. Managed $3M annual budget, three contract vehicles, and 15 technical projects. Team consisted of 10 government personnel and 10 contract employees.
Founded and managed engineering services company, with Top Secret facility clearance. Provided support to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and its three Regional Offices for their National Security Information (NSI) systems including system design, integration, and administration for all classified systems. Included access control configuration, system upgrades, WSUS/YUM patching, and maintenance of IT, Video Conferencing, & Secure Voice systems, along with NSA approved Type 1 encryption devices. For U.S. Navy developed a system design, prototyped in laboratory and led a small multi-vendor installation & integration team for installation of HF communications system remote control for shore and fleet units globally. Developed and presented briefings to onsite senior managers, along with daily project updates to operations staff and provided status reports to Project Manager. Designed and coordinated prototype Global Management and Control System demonstration for naval shore communications system.
Served on four warships for 12 years (USS Decatur, USS Bowen, USS Carl Vinson, and USS Sterett) and three shore stations for 10 years (Electronic Warfare School, NCTAMS WestPac, and Naval Computer and Telecommunications Command). Provided leadership and oversight to organizations of up to 300 personnel. Managed annual maintenance budgets of up to $2.25M. Force Electronic Material officer providing maintenance policy to 27 shore communications stations worldwide. Received Meritorious Service Medal for global implementation of module repair program saving over $1M annually in repair costs. Served in the Viet Nam Conflict.