DERRICK D. WALLACE
APO AE *****
**************@*******.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Active TS/SCI security clearance based on SSBI investigation completed on
06/02/2005
. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with Computer Security
concentration; completed in September 2009
. Current CISSP, Security+, and Network+ certifications; Department of
Defense (DoD) 8570 Level III certified
. Extensive knowledge of Information Assurance publications (NIST, DoD, Air
Force (AF), and US Army)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Systems Engineer - IA/CND October 2009
- Present
SOS International Ltd.
. Provided Computer Network Defense and Information Assurance support to HQ
US Army Region Europe Deputy Chief of Staff for the intelligence data
networks in both a garrison and deployed environment
. Performed functions as Information Assurance Officer (IAO); enforced US
Army Information Assurance policies
. Managed Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program; monitored
and reported compliance status of Information Assurance Vulnerability
Alerts to the appropriate functional security managers
. Developed security policies and procedures to ensure systems reliability
and accessibility; prevented and defended information systems against
unauthorized access
. Led network and systems design projects; ensured implementation of
appropriate security policies and developed programs to ensure users
adherence
. Conducted periodic vulnerability scans using Retina and DISA Gold Disk;
corrected identified vulnerabilities
. Served as Mobile Armor subject matter expert; performed system analysis
and troubleshooting-- implemented data-at-rest solution for over 200
systems two weeks ahead of schedule
. Authored and maintained disaster recovery procedures and business
continuity plans for information systems
Information Assurance Program Manager July
2004 - August 2009
United States Air Force
. Provided IA guidance to over 10,000 computer system users; maintained
extensive IA library and disseminated latest security information
. Served as emissions security (EMSEC)/TEMPEST subject matter expert;
performed over 1,000 compliance inspections
. Led IA assessment team; assessed over 8,000 information systems for
compliance with applicable IA procedures, requirements and directives
. Authored and implemented wireless electronic policy and virus/incident
checklist; conducted network scans and found/disabled 11 unauthorized
wireless devices
. Developed Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) training course;
trained 110 ISSOs in 1 week--80% faster than management's goal
. Performed security manager duties; processed and reported security
violations and incidents in accordance with Air Force and local policies
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Munitions Systems Craftsman April 1999 -
June 2004
United States Air Force
. Directed daily munitions deliveries and reconciliation in support of F-
15C fighter aircraft; ensured delivery of over 9,000 countermeasures and
195 precision-guided munitions in support of over 6,000 combat training
sorties
. Developed automated database to manage $40K budget; improved
accountability of stock & non-stock items
EDUCATION
. Master's of Science Degree in Computer Systems Security - (Projected Grad
Date: Dec 2010)
Colorado Technical University - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
. Bachelor's of Science Degree in Computer Systems Security
Colorado Technical University - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
. Associate of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force - MONTGOMERY, AL
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) IA Boot Camp
. AF Information Assurance Information Systems Security Manager Course
. AF Emissions Security Manager Course
CERTIFICATIONS
. CISSP #325338
. Security+ # COMP001005270855
. Network+ # COMP001005270855
SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. 21 SW Information Assurance Program Manager of the Year - 2006
. 21 SW and 14 AF Information Assurance Program Manager of the Year - 2008
. 21 SW Information Assurance Element of the Year - 2005
. 21 SW, 14 AF and HQ AFSPC Information Assurance Element of the Year -
2006, 2007