Manager Security

Albert Jones Jr.

**** **. ***** **. *******, GA *0329 *************@*****.*** 703-***-****

A highly skilled and seasoned senior level IT professional with 10+ years of expertise in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of systems, infrastructures, and staffing required to accomplish department projects and objectives. Well–organized, results oriented individual with proven ability to implement, standards, procedures, and processes that improve business functionality. Solid management skills, capable of leading and monitoring individuals to maximize levels of productivity while forming cohesive team environments. Exceptional communicator focused on building strong client relationships.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Problem Resolution

Quality Assurance

Policy/Program Development

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Threat Risk Modeling (Common Vulnerability Scoring System- CVSS)

IT compliance and regulations

(CWE/SANS Top 25,

OWASP Top 10,

NIST 800-171,

NIST 800-30, SOX, PCI)

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Project specialist with a proven record of accomplishment of successfully executing short-/long-term initiatives.

Proactive leader and conceptual thinker known for exceeding goals, deadlines and quality standards.

Software and system proficiency includes; Digital Small Switch (DSS-1), Secure Digital Switch (SDS), Red Switch, SME-PED, Sectra vIPer phone, STE, REMEDY, PSTN, Cryptography, Cisco Call Manager, VoIP phones, SCCP, LAN, WAN, Shout, Integrated Gateway Exchange, Cisco routers and switches.

EDUCATION

DeVry University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Network and Communication Management, Cum Laude - 2012

Professional Training:

Switching System and Peripherals Maintenance Course Secure Digital Switch (SDS)

ITIL V3 Foundation Certification

JCSE SC2IP Course

Cisco Call Manager Telephony Course

Local Area Network (LAN) and Fiber Optic Course

Leadership Development Course

AN/TTC-39 (V) 3 Tactical Telecommunications Course

GTE Electronics Switching System Operator/Maintainer Course

Supervisor & Manager Development Course

CAREER PATH

Cyber Security Analyst / CSRA 2017-Present

Provides Information Assurance, Certification and Accreditation, Security Assessment and Authorization support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Reviews C&A documents of branch systems to ensure package is in accordance to guidelines established by FIPS 199 and 200.

Conduct system self-assessments, confirmation that appropriate NIST and FIPS controls were tested, confirm that the necessary documentation is contained in the system package (e.g., System Security Plans), and that the documentation is complete and accurate.

Reviews security controls per NIST SP 800-53, to ensure necessary data protection is implemented on CDC’s systems.

Maintain and track the status of client deliverables, including policies, plans, procedures, and processes. Provide task progress and status reports timely and effectively.

Create, review, or update System Security Plans as required by FISMA and the C&A processes; identifies security requirements based on NIST.

Test security of web services using automated scanning such as AppScan.

Provides guidance and assistance to stakeholders during the SA&A process.

Report IT security incidents (including computer viruses) in accordance with established procedures.

Establishes computer and terminal physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures; coordinating with facilities security; recommending improvements.

Participate in peer review process as technical author or reviewer and provide quality assurance support on documentation.

Develop and update IT Security Framework policies, plans and procedures, (based on NIST 800 53 Revision 4 security controls).

Foster cyber security awareness, and ensure necessary data protection and security controls are in place.

Senior Cyber Security Analyst / CSRA 2009-2017

Assisted Department of State (DoS) staff at 312 worldwide locations with purchasing and proper operation of Secure Communication Devices.

Effectively performed the duties as the acting Secure Voice Program Manager (FS-03/GS-13).

Provided assistance to audit management in planning for audit engagement.

Validated all domestic audits upon completion.

Assisted in developing risks and control measures to verify compliance of endpoint with Federal compliance standards NIST 800-53.

Performed financial analysis, estimate costs for systems and component implementation, operation, planning and executive reporting for all Secure Voice program.

Used the NIST 800, CNSSI 4005, and FAM/FAH to ensure all necessary data protection and security controls are incompliance.

Tested and evaluated hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and/or compatibility with existing systems.

Provided tier 3 engineering support for Department of State’s worldwide Secure Voice infrastructure.

Advised government personnel on deployment plans, policies and technologies that will help advance the program.

Created, updated, and managed all Secure Voice documentation used by Department of State.

As Incident Queue Manager maintained 97% completion of incidents.

Prepared and delivered documentation, reports and proposals to senior level personnel.

Managed five personnel in the daily operation at the Department of State.

Electronics Technician III / ITT Systems Division 2007-2009

Provided support for the Department of Defense (DoD), daily operational and technical aspects of the Special Technical Operations (STO) network in support of the Deputy Director Global Operations (DDGO), Joint Staff (JS).

Managed 18 online Digital Small Switches and one Secure Digital Switch, throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area and World Wide Sites.

Maintained secure voice, data, message, and video telecommunications systems, equipment, and circuits for a government agency’s communications command, supporting routine installations, periodic maintenance, and demand maintenance for Joint Staff and DoD.

Network Switching System O/M / United States Army 1998-2007

Managed four circuits and US Southcom’s communications with a 100% mission success as Operations Officer.

Led a team of three skilled technicians establishing a 99.8% connectivity rate, exceeding target of 95% with a 48-hour commitment within an astounding 24-hour time frame.

Coordinated all training for 124 joint service members at JCSE.

Responsible for more than $2.7M in government owned equipment.

Assisted in development of a squadron-level 30, 60, 90-day training plan that was adopted as standard operating procedure for the unit.

Supervised $500K contract with cable television network and radio for entire post.

Managed and trained staff of civilian contractors who serviced and performed preventive maintenance for network.

Coordinated a 10-channel upgrade for the cable television network at no additional cost to the government.

Developed preventive maintenance plan resulting in 96% reliability rate.

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