PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Classified Cyber Security Sr., with 10+ years of experience in cryptography, telecommunications and information security.Demonstrates expertise in managing secure communications equipment and key management, with a proven track record at leading organizations such as Lockheed Martin and MIT/Lincoln Laboratory. Cleared for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information, showcasing strong leadership and organizational skills in high-pressure environments.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MAR 2021 - PRESENT
COMSEC Responsible Officer/Information Systems Security Officer, Special Programs – Lockheed Martin/Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, FL
- Coordinates cryptologic equipment management with cross-functional teams, ensuring secure operations.
- Serves as principal advisor on security matters, to the information system owner and the CISO/ISSM on all matters involving the security of the information system.
- Certified DoD 8570 IAM Level II, ensuring compliance with security standards.
- Experience with NISPOM, RMF and JSIG certification and accreditation processes.
- Understands networking concepts, cybersecurity related tools and vulnerability scanners (Sharkcage, Nessus, PSAudit).
- Facilitated seamless communication between facility managers and network engineers to ensure secure installation and maintenance of cryptologic equipment.
JAN 2018 – MAR 2021
COMSEC Manager, Special Programs – MIT/Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, MA
- Managed Air Force and National Reconnaissance Organization COSMEC accounts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Handled the receipt, transfer, accounting and destruction on COMSEC material for Tier 3 key processor devices.
- Performed Over-The-Air -Transfer of key material to remote sites using advanced cryptographic equipment.
- Subject Matter Expert on Sectera vIPer Phone, STE, KG-175 TACLANE, KG-250X, KG-340, KIV-7, AN/PYQ 10C, RASKL and KIK-20 fill devices.
- Conducted software upgrades on multiple secure communication devices, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of AFMAN 17-1302-O, NSA/CSS policy Manual 3-16 and NRO Directives to maintain security standards.
MAY 2017 – DEC 2017
COMSEC Security Manager – ManTech International Corp, Lexington, MA
- Managed three multi-million-dollar COMSEC accounts directly supporting multiple U.S. Government contracts.
- Ensured secure communications equipment is properly accounted for and controlled.
- Facilitated shipment and procurement of COMSEC equipment and encryption keys.
- Performed software upgrades to various COMSEC devices, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Maintained direct communications with base agencies as Telephone Control Officer, ensuring continuous operability of critical systems.
JAN 2017 – MAY 2017
COMSEC Security Specialist – BAE Systems, Lexington, MA
- Developed and executed COMSEC user training, and account administration.
- Experienced in receipting, custody, issue, safeguarding, accounting for, and destruction of COMSEC material.
- Responsible for the conduct and documentation of quarterly and semi-annual COMSEC self-inspections
- Ensured currency of keying material for all COMSEC related equipment.
- Developed, coordinated and implemented an emergency action plan (EAP), which included procedures for bomb threats, fire and natural disasters that could be used by all personnel and tested on a quarterly basis.
Jan 2012 – Dec 2016
RC-135S/COBRA BALL Field Engineer – L3 Communications
- Responsible for maintaining L-3 Communications installed ISR equipment on the RC-135 COBRA BALL
- Initialized, operated, tested and troubleshot malfunctions; repaired aircraft mission systems including radio, audio distribution, switching, data, cryptologic, satellite communications, secure telephone equipment (STE), recording, computer and network equipment
- Managed bridges, routers, hubs, IOLANS, LINUX, Red Hat, TCP/IP, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware packages
- Performed general maintenance and upgrades to highly complex, mixed hardware and software configurations; maintained UNIX based workstations installed in VME chassis Maintained cryptographic access certificate AFCOMSEC IMT 9
EDUCATION
2008
M.A.S. Aviation Human Factors, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL
2000
B.A.S. Aviation Management, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
2008
A.S. Information Systems Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL
1996
A.S. Airway Science, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL
CERTIFICATES
2024
Introduction to the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA
2021
CompTIA Security+ Certification at Orlando, FL
2018
General Dynamics Encryptor Training Course Diploma at Ft. Meade, MD
2018
COMSEC Responsible Officer Certification at National Reconnaissance Office, MD
2017
COMSEC Responsible Officer Certification at United States Air Force, TX
2017
COMSEC Responsible Officer Certification at Department of Defense, MA
SKILLS
Key Management; telecommunications; information security; cryptography; written Communications; active listening; open-mindedness; teaching; patience; positivity; enquiring; flexibility; collaboration; reliability; empathy; observing; problem solving; goal setting; deductive reasoning.
