Senior Space Systems/Software Engineer, IT T4 || June 2020 - May 2023
Designed, developed, and rigorously tested applications software and systems, incorporating logical and mathematical solutions with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity to support space missions.
- Conducted engineering analyses, software/hardware/network development, integration, testing, and maintenance to seamlessly merge hardware and software products into NRO IT environments and independent networks.
- Troubleshot intricate computer engineering and communication issues for ULA, SpaceX, and commercial mission launches, swiftly identifying and resolving complexities.
- Managed customer-reported problems via ServiceNow, ensuring efficient tracking and resolution.
- Spearheaded the establishment and execution of computer engineering requisites for various small, mid-scale, and large-scale U.S. Space Command initiatives.
Space Systems/Software Engineer, Level III || Feb 2020 - June 2020
Provided hardware, operating systems, software, and procedural support for NRO systems at both local and satellite locations, contributing to the overall cybersecurity posture of these systems.
- Safeguarded the continuous operation of mission-critical launch communication systems by proactively updating, testing, maintaining, and providing comprehensive support.
- Provided extensive hardware, operating systems, software, and procedural support for NRO systems across various local and satellite locations.
- Oversaw system health using HelpNow, concurrently managing the SCCM environment for both unclassified and Top-Secret level information systems.
- Managed user, group, and computer accounts within Active Directory, ensuring seamless support for Space X and mission launches, handling member and asset accounts proficiently.
Systems/Network Security Specialist. || June 2018 - Feb 2020
Led 15 Professional Services projects, overseeing hardware/software installations, training, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for the $17.6B National Reconnaissance Office mission, emphasizing cybersecurity measures.
- Spearheaded technical guidance for 34 NRO projects, directing Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to effectively tackle Information Assurance (IA) concerns with meticulously verified and implemented solutions for 400+ systems from Windows OS systems.
- Resolved 2.2K customer requests, tracked incident statuses via ServiceNow and Remedy, maintaining a secure network uptime rate of 98% by addressing enterprise-wide issues and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity protocols.
- Directed the development and maintenance of eMASS-driven Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages, orchestrating hardware, software, and system configuration changes. Collaborated closely with ISSM, Authorization Official, and USAF/NRO stakeholders, successfully guiding 483 cross-domain products through TSABI/SABI processes.
Vulnerability Management | Technical Advisor || July 2017 - June 2018
- Led 400 hours of meticulous security assessments and STIG evaluations, successfully resolving 29K network security vulnerabilities.
- Devised comprehensive Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through proficient use of Xacta, showcasing a proactive stance in cybersecurity management and ensuring a consistently secure network environment.
- Conveyed inputs and advice on the strategic direction of cybersecurity services and security compliance; securing the data of 8.2K end-users and the $66B space mission.
- Orchestrated network expansion; staging 3 servers loaded with Windows Server 2012 for the $20M National Space Defense Center initiative.
- Facilitated sanitization of a $20.5M secure enclave; remediating 115K cyber threats on 70 servers securing file system integrity.
- Composed inputs and advised personnel, as the subject matter expert (SME); leading the mapping of security tests to 800-53 controls.
Section Lead, Network Operations Center | Cyber Security Specialist || Feb 2016 - July 2017
- Mentored 25 member staff providing Information Technology security support services (e.g., ACAS scans, DISA STIGs, and Vulnerability Management), IAW AFI 33-200 Air Force Cybersecurity Program Management.
- Established guidance and clarification; guaranteeing Certification & Accreditation (C&A) compliance of 15 legacy and 32 new systems, IAW DoDI 8510.01, RMF for DoD Information Technology standards.
- Authored eMASS RMF Packages with Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M); mitigating 1.8K system level findings.
- Pioneered issuances of 302 CAC hardware tokens, as a DoD CIO approved credential service provider; enabling secure access to SIPRNET, IAW DoDI 8520.02, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key (PK) Enabling.
- Identified 502 vulnerabilities in space systems during the systems complete life cycle; developing risk management strategies, IAW DoDI 8500.01 Cybersecurity, mitigating those vulnerabilities.
Section Chief, Regional Information Technology Center | Lead COMSEC Manager || Jan 2014 - Feb 2016
- Supervised 22 persons guiding Operations, Information Assurance, and Crypto Logics for the Strategic Pacific Theater, National Security and Global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) initiatives.
- Coordinated 5 Quick Response Teams (QRT), aiding 168 geographically separated units (GSUs) in 11 countries, assuring fault isolation and resolution for diverse Intelligence Community (IC) requirements.
- Directed quality assurance inspections; performed operational tests and evaluations of information systems and 152 cryptographic devices to include KG-175A/Ds, KG-250s, KIK-20s, and KIV-7s.
- Guided technicians in the implementation of 29 network security policies on 49 Windows 2008R2 and 2012 servers; eliminated 2.4K cyber vulnerabilities and hardened a $21M TS network.
- Overhauled local security programs for 180 local customers (e.g., COMSEC, COMPUSEC, and INFOSEC), IAW NSA/CSS policies; fortifying command and control (C2) and security of a $600M intelligence systems.
