June 2023 – Present
New Directions Technologies Incorporated (NDTI)
Hill Air Force Base/Utah Test & Training Range, Utah
Information Systems Security Manager
- Promoted to role of Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) for the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR).
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining system accreditations for all UTTR systems under contract’s purview.
- Created or maintained UTTR policy and procedure documents in accordance with Risk Management Framework Requirements.
- Gathered and reported risk analysis results and provided recommendations to UTTR system owners.
- Acted as architect of enterprise’s first Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Acted as department manager for 5 team members to include training, tasking, scheduling, reporting requirements.
- Enforced cybersecurity standards across the enterprise in accordance with Risk Management Framework and local policy requirements.
February 2017 – June 2023
Information Systems Security Officer
New Directions Technologies Incorporated (NDTI)
Hill Air Force Base/Utah Test & Training Range, Utah
Information Systems Security Engineer
- Performed duties of Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for the enterprise’s network infrastructure.
- Supervised the procurement, installation, and configuration of network devices in accordance with RMF (Risk Management Framework, NIST 800-53) cybersecurity requirements
- Performed the duties of System Administrator for virtualized Windows Servers and multiple workstations
- Performed the initial configurations and continuous management of the enterprise’s Host Based Security System (HBSS) to include McAfee’s E-Policy Orchestrator, Host-Based IPS, Host-Based Firewall, Virus Scan, Data Loss Prevention, and ESS (Endpoint Security System)
- Performed the initial configurations and continuous management for the enterprise’s log management system, ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- Configured, collected, analyzed, and reported system audit logs for the enterprise’s information systems.
- Performed system vulnerability scans utilizing Security Center, Nessus/ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)
- Assisted in the creation of RMF cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Assessed and reported the enterprise’s compliance with RMF Security Controls to maintain Authorities to Operate (ATOs)
August 2015 – January 2017
Jacobs Engineering
NAWS China Lake, California
Security Engineer/Systems Administrator
- Managed a suite of host-based cyber security software (HBSS) for the enterprise in accordance with DOD compliance standards.
- Configured McAfee’s E-Policy Orchestrator, Host IPS, Virus Scan, Data Loss Prevention, and other custom modules to remediate false positives and support customer requirements.
- Assisted in the maintenance and configuration of McAfee SIEM, Cisco Defense-Center, and Tipping Point IPS.
- Audited and configured IP-based network devices, servers, and workstations to improve their security postures.
- Monitored network security devices for intrusion attempts, potential compromises, and user-agreement violations, utilizing various threat-intelligence sources.
- Provided initial incident-response recommendations to the organization's Network Security Officer following malware detections.
- Assisted in creating incident-response procedures and analysis environments.
- Conducted post-incident forensic investigations and malware analysis of Windows and various Linux Operating systems.
- As a member of the Security Assessment Detection and Response (SADR) Team, prepared for DIACAP accreditations and assisted in RMF transition requirements.
- Completed SCAP/SCC scans, STIG checklists, and CSI/CCRI audits on a regular basis.
- Assisted in the supervision of the security posture of the infrastructure and end devices of 2 Classified Networks and 1 Unclassified Network and 500+ end-users.
- Evaluated new cyber security solutions deployed throughout the enterprise.
November 2011 – July 2015
United States Marine Corps
Network Engineer
- Supervised the complete construction of networks in support of various international military exercises.
- Assisted in the configuration and maintenance of various Cisco WAN/LAN devices.
- Assisted in the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of various firewall/IPS/IDS devices
- Secured network devices utilizing FIPS 140-2 encryption hardware, IPSec/DMVPN tunnels, Access-Control Lists, etc.
- Established and supervised help desks to support up to 200 continuous network users.
- Oversaw the training, administrative affairs, personal matters, and general discipline of 27 Marines as a Platoon Sergeant.
- Created and maintained Windows Domain Controllers and Microsoft Exchange Servers utilizing VMWare VSphere.
- Supervised the complete construction of IP networks in support of various international military exercises.
- Assisted in the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various Cisco routers and switches.
- Assisted in the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of various firewall, and Intrusion Protection/Detection devices.
- Oversaw the preventative maintenance of the platoon’s router and switch inventory to include IOS, CatOS image upgrades
- Oversaw the training of the platoon’s junior enlisted Marines in basic routing and switching practices.