Security Manager

SANDRA K. THOMAS

850-***-**** cell, ************@*****.***

Security is a paradox – the more it succeeds, the less important it appears.

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position and contribute to a highly successful corporation which involves growth and opportunity to travel. Opportunity of supervising and managing large security projects or team efforts preferred. Highly motivated, highly organized, and looking forward to being part of a growing team and organization.

Lab Coordinator

Suna Solutions, Inc. Worksite: Volcano Corporation, Rancho Cordova, CA, 16 Feb 2012 – 29 Jun 2012

Reference: Debra Dinapoli (Volcano Corp), 916-803-1934Researched test equipment acquisition through coordination with industry vendors and suppliers. Prepared purchase requisitions, material requests, and Internal Sales Orders.Purchased needed equipment and computer systems for testing of medical heart catheter devices.Install basic software and operating system software to new systems entering test cycles.Processed incoming new equipment for inventory identification.Coordinated with staff and company personnel for lab support of their projects.Scheduled and managed reserved test equipment for R&D, Test efforts.Provided general and administrative support to the Systems Engineering Test team of 20 employees.

Short Term Assignment

ASCI, Security Specialist, Jun-Sep 2011

Cubic Corp, Facility Security Officer, Nov 2011

Facilities Security Officer/CPSO

Composite Engineering, Inc., Roseville, CA, 23 Mar 09 – Mar 2011

Top Secret security clearance, current SSBI

Reference: Cathy Garner, 916-***-**** Provided collateral and program security support to 300+ employees. Supervised receptionist for visitor control activities, IT in maintenance of classified systems; Provided guidance and interpretation of security regulations to program managers, department managers, directors, senior management, and division employees. Coordinated with multiple government and contractor organizations. Reviewed DD254s for accuracy and completion, and maintains accountability log for DD254s.Assisted RFP proposal teams with security requirements and regulations.Interpreted security regulations and established procedures to ensure compliance with NISPOMInterpreted, formulates, and implements regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements. Performed annual self-inspections and continuous audits on the security program practices and procedures. Investigated security infractions, prepares reports to both internal and external customers/management, and issues final report to DSS as required by NISPOM. Administered Security Awareness training program through annual and refresher briefings, e-mails and flyers. Managed document control and secure transmission and courier program. Managed facility visitor control program, to include badging, incoming visitor control, outgoing visitor requests, and vehicle passes to military bases. Advised all personnel on daily security issues and procedures.

Security Manager/CPSO

Sierra Nevada Corporation, Rancho Cordova, CA, 14 Feb 06 – 20 Mar 09

Top Secret security clearance

Reference: Jerry Ousley, DSS Rep, *****.******@***.***

John Haluski, Linked In

Karl Wickizer, 256-***-****

Jim Scala, 916-468-8055Provided collateral and program security support to 140+ employees. As Information System Security Manager, provided oversight of 14 classified computer systems in restricted area, closed area, and 2 SAP facilities. Supervised receptionist for visitor control activities, IT in maintenance of classified systems; Provided guidance and interpretation of security regulations to program managers, department managers, directors, senior management, and division employees. Coordinated with multiple government and contractor organizations. Reviewed DD54s for accuracy and completion, and maintains accountability log for DD254s.Assisted RFP proposal teams with security requirements and regulations.Interpreted security regulations and established procedures to ensure compliance with NISPOMInterpreted, formulated, and implemented regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements. Performed annual self-inspections and continuous audits on the security program practices and procedures. Investigated security infractions, prepares reports to both internal and external customers/management, and issues final report to DSS as required by NISPOM. Administered Security Awareness training program through annual and refresher briefings, e-mails and flyers. As CPSO for program security programs, managed all aspects of security for multiple special access programs. Implemented and administers the personnel security program to include clearance processing through EQIP (new clearances, updates, and upgrades). Managed document control and secure transmission and courier program. Processed new employees from initial badging and security clearance activation to visitor clearance processing. Managed facility visitor control program, to include badging, incoming visitor control, outgoing visitor requests, and vehicle passes to military bases. Advised all personnel on daily security issues and procedures. Managed perimeter security program to include perimeter cameras and DVR digital camera system. As Safety Officer for the facility, monitored 2 production areas and general facility for OSHA safety compliance.

Accomplishments: 1 Commendable, 2 Superior security inspection ratings. Nomination submitted for 2009 Cogswell Outstanding Security Award nomination – to be awarded June 09. Provided security oversight and guidance of the newly constructed SAPF/SCIF area.

Alternate FSO/Human Resources Administrator

Applied Research Associates, Niceville, FL Mar 2004 – Feb 2006Provided security support in absence of the primary Facility Security ManagerSent/received incoming/outgoing visit requestsProvided support to personnel for document control, information assurance, and personnel security disciplinesSupported workforce of 200+Acted as liaison between management and employeesProvided mediation/arbitration between employees and supervisory personnelManaged compensation through yearly enrollment, and daily guidance to employeesManaged recruiting for new hires and employee transfers

Security Manager/Human Resources Administrator

MacAulay Brown, Inc., Shalimar, FL 20 Aug 2002 - 23 Feb 2004

Top Secret security clearanceProvided security support to 200+ employees. Facilitated clearance processing through company corporate office. Managed document (media) control and classified transmission- courier program. Processed new employees from initial badging and security clearance activation to visitor clearance processing. Managed facility visitor control program, to include badging, incoming visitor control, outgoing visitor requests, and vehicle passes to bases. Coordinates with multiple government and contractor personnel and offices. Reviewed DD54s for accuracy and completion, and maintains accountability log for DD254s. Interpreted security regulations and established procedures to ensure compliance with NISPOM. Advised all personnel on daily security issues and procedures. Administered Security Awareness program through annual and refresher training, e-mails and flyers. Provided oversight of training of Alternate Security Officer. Performed annual Self-Inspections and continuous audits on Security Program practices and procedures. Investigate security infractions, prepare reports to both internal and external customers/management. COMSEC and NATO briefed. Interpreted, formulated, and implemented regulatory guidance for classification management and safeguarding requirements. Implemented and administered the Personnel Security Program. Presented security briefings to new employees, presents annual and refresher security training to all division personnel. Conducted reviews to ensure that personnel are receiving appropriate security education and motivation. Maintained and managed the contract files for company. Audited company monthly reports for completion and accuracy before submitting to government Contracting Officers, and government Contracting Officer Reps. Audits company invoices for completion and accuracy before submitting to government Contracting Officers, and government Contracting Officer Reps for payment. Assisted personnel with filing of travel expense reports for reimbursement, completion of the Letter of Identification through government contracting officer representative. Provided overall support to Division Director and Deputy Director.

Accomplishments: Received 1 Excellent, and 1 Commendable security inspection rating. Regular contributor to company newsletter spotlighting division department accomplishments with department personnel photo.

Security Specialist

AAC/INS, Eglin AFB, FL, 03 Dec 2001 – 19 Aug 2002

Reference: Lee Baker, 850-***-****

Top Secret clearanceFunctioned as Special Security Office staff member in a military SCI facility/center (SCIF). Implemented effective security procedures for the protection of classified information at the SCI level. Ensured that all SCI is properly accounted for, controlled, transmitted, transported, packaged, safeguarded and destroyed by authorized means IAW DOD 5105.21-M-1. Demonstrated strong customer service and communication skills. Processes and coordinates security clearance activities, adjudication, and filing in support of agency Security and Counterintelligence Directorate, including access certifications for incoming DTRA visitors. Forwarded access certification on indoctrinated DTRA persons to other government agencies and contractor facilities. Recommended the suitability of personnel for access, collects personnel history data, reviews the information collected, coordinates an appropriate background investigation with OPM and tracks investigation. Maintained local special security office files and supports the maintenance and administration of the command's security database. Helped develop and deliver security indoctrination briefings/debriefings; process visit certifications; continuously reviews personnel security reportable items. Developed/modified personnel security operating procedures and security education materials. Complied with all Corporate and Customer Policies, NISPOM, DOD 5200 series and DCID 6 series directives. Prepared reports and briefings as required. Receives technical guidance from Government Special Security Officer.

Security Manager/CPSO

Sentel Corporation, Eglin AFB, FL, 11 Jun 1997 – 26 Oct 2000

Ball Corporation, Eglin AFB, FL, 12 Sep 1994 - 06 Jun 1997

Top Secret clearanceSolely responsible for management and administration of approximately 30 Special Access Programs (SAPs) through maintenance of Access Rosters, visit certifications, program access requests, inbriefs, debriefs, clearance issues, badging, document (media) control and classified transmission- courier or otherwise, incoming visitor control in direct support of approximately 20 program engineers. Worked hand-in-hand with Air Force customer located on Eglin AFB, reporting to the Electronic Warfare Group Commander. Managed one particular program as a SPO office in support of program engineers. Coordinated and advised outside corporations, both prime contractors and sub-contractors on security program management and issues. Interfaced with numerous government agencies, military and civilian personnel in the implementation and enforcement of DoD and SAP guidelines. Additionally supported one satellite office on Eglin AFB, and the Flight Commander’s office through visit certification and security related issues for 100+ test engineers. Assisted in the security portions of test missions and the related preparations. Maintained billet structure database for accurate tracking of program accesses.

Accomplishments: Solely responsible for the efficient and accurate database design, implementation, and management of 8 networked databases. Led the government customer in the design and implementation of the new badging software.

Technical Qualifications

TOP SECRET/ SCI Eligibility, 08 Feb 07, SBPR 29 Dec 06

NCMS member since 1994, FSO re-certification Jul 03

DSS Courses completed:

-Counterintelligence & Threat Awareness course – Dec 2010

-Insider Threat course – Dec 2010

-Lock & Key Systems – Dec 2010

-Marking Classified Information course – Dec 2010

-NAVSEASYSCOMM OPSEC Awareness course - Dec 2010

-OPSEC Awareness course – Dec 2010

-Physical Security Measures course – Dec 2010

-Personnel Security course – Dec 2010

-Physical Security Planning & Implementation – Dec 2010

-Special Access Program course – Dec 2010

-Storage Containers & Facilities – Dec 2010

-Information Security course – Nov 2010

-Chapter 8 AIS Certification – Jan 2009

Education/Military Service:

Troy University, B.S. Management degree - expected date of graduation Dec 2012.

Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certification, in process

USAF military member, Air Cargo Specialist, Oct 79 - May 81

Strengths

Highly motivated, personable, positive attitude, professional with excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills. Works independently and with little supervision to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and tasks. Able to handle multi taskings in an efficient and proficient manner. Excellent supervisory skills. Additional experience: Human Resources, Travel Coordinator, Safety, Office Manager, Retail business owner.

References: Jim Scala, Alpha Research Corp, 916-***-****, 916-***-****

Jerry Ousley, DSS Rep, Sacramento, CA, *****.******@***.***

Karl Wickizer, EW Director, 256-***-****

Lee Baker, GS-11, AAC/INS, SSO/IN, Eglin AFB, FL, 850-***-**** work

Janet Lucich, Executive Administrative Asst, 916-***-****

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