Appointed as Level III Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) I00598 and USMC Validator #0345
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
CISSP-Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (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)
Review
Government cloud, and system cybersecurity implementation,
document, assess cybersecurity implementation, 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 (IASAE) for Fleet Network Operations Center (NOC).
Advised
USMC development and IA teams during implementation of DEVSECOPS
process, including implementation of Static/Dynamic software testing
(Fortify/Webinspect), Dependency Testing (OWASP Dependency Checker), 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, Forensics Tool Kit (FTK), Axiom, and Wireshark. Performed
Government Secure System Team Leader at U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (U.S. NRC) 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 Key Management Infrastructure (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 contract support to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and
its three Regional Offices for their National Security Information (NSI)
systems including system design, integration, and system administration for
all Secret and Top Secret systems. Included access control configuration, system
upgrades, Windows Software Update Server (WSUS)/Yellowdog Update Manager (YUM) patching, and maintenance of IT, Video Conferencing,
& Secure Voice systems, along with NSA approved Type 1 encryption
devices.
For U.S. Navy:
Designed, installed and integrated a High Frequency (HF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM), including encryption and remote control in a classified facility. Developed and presented briefings to
project managers, along with daily project updates to operations
staff and provided weekly written status reports.
Designed and
coordinated prototype Global Management and Control System demonstration
for naval shore communications system.
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.
On Navy Active Duty 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
Electronics 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.