NAME & CONTACT INFORMATION
Daniel R. Wood
E-mail: ******.******@*****.***
Cell: 571-***-****
Summary of Experience
Cyber Security Specialist experienced in managing multiple cross-team projects from planning stage through implementation. I am a strong leader, capable of taking a task and seeing it through to completion and encouraging of team environments working together toward a common goal. I treat my peers and employees with respect and consideration by communicating openly, offering constructive feedback, and mentoring. Using my knowledge of the industry, market and organization, I can develop long term strategies to ensure projects and objectives are consistent with the organization’s vision.
Certifications:
CISSP: Member 461141 July 2015
Security+ January 2014
EDUCATION:
M.S. Project Management Boston University March 2013
B.S. Business Administration Christopher Newport University May 2008
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
DoD Secret (January 2009)
EXPERIENCE:
Horizontal Integration, INC at Medtronic – Associate Security Systems Administrator January 2017 - TBD
Perform IT security risk assessments of new and existing in house and vendor based systems
Documentation and communication of recommended security controls and deficiencies
Monitor third party vendor deficiencies and provide solutions to mitigate risk and remediate control deficiencies
Analyze design documents, review output from automated scanning tools, assess threat and vulnerability information to evaluate project and process designs, applications, network infrastructure and information systems, to determine security compliance and overall security risk
Coordinate and assist with security audits and vulnerability assessments to assess internal security procedures and compliance requirements
Work with relevant teams to ensure appropriate security controls are identified and implemented at all significant and relevant phases of all IT processes
Adecco Staffing at Thomson Reuters – Vendor Risk Management May 2016 – December 2016
Serve as a subject matter expert in information technology operations, information security and risk management practices, global legal and regulatory requirements, and other applicable security and privacy trends and practices
Interface with subject matter experts, peers and stakeholders; and business or technology leaders
Contribute to the strategic and tactical development of information security, risk management and compliance initiatives, to include policy and standards development, solution development, security awareness and training, and other information security initiatives as assigned
Perform due diligence for vendor assurance inquiries and attestations
Jacobs Technology IA Analyst Wx Systems Branch June 2015 – February 2016
Track progress of several programs to ensure completion of document creation and review by multiple parties in order to allow the continued use of the system on a secured network
Brief management on status of programs upcoming events and current issues to allow for clear understand of program status and expected timeframe for future events
Work with eMASS to track and maintain up to date documentation
Provide Cyber Security recommendations towards system security
Jacobs Technology AWACS Information Assurance Officer March 2014 – June 2015
Review, edit, and coordinate team review and edits for system sanitization packages
Member of the Information Assurance development team (integrated project team) designing and developing secure organizational information systems and upgrading of legacy systems
Review and refine cyber security requirements tailored to each program
Jacobs Technology PRC2/CSEL Config/Data Management May 2010 – March 2014
Perform all CM/DM functions to develop, field and sustain the AF’s Personnel Recovery system
Identified requirements/coordinated implementation of computer-based CM/DM functional support
Track changes to external systems which would impact the operation of the PRC2 system
Maintain baseline and track all proposed changes to modification of the system
Conducted configuration control board determining implications of proposed changes
C2AOS/C2IS Source Selection Jun 2012 – Nov 2012
Developed a process to ensure all proposals were logged, reviewed and evaluated consistently
Effort resulted in a timely, protest-free contract award
Jacobs Technology CPD Development Tiger Team Mar 2009 – Apr 2010
Developed a Capability Production Document (CPD) for the AF’s program to provides equipment modernization capabilities to the tactical air control party, Air Support Operations Centers (ASOCs), and Tactical Operations Center (TOC) personnel
Development of the CPD was a significant factor the successful milestone C (production) decision to provide a Command and Control (C2) link for Close Air Support (CAS), airlift, and Air Force surveillance/reconnaissance missions
Researched, identified and validated the key service attributes and key performance parameters resulting in a reduction to the kill chain and reduced potential for fratricide and collateral damage in civilian-occupied areas
Jacobs Technology AOC Configuration Management Nov 2008 – Mar 2009
Part of a CM/DM team in the development of command and control capabilities across the entire spectrum of air and space operations from the strategic to tactical level
Provided information availability anytime, anyplace for approximately 10,000 military personal
Assisted in creating a database to improve tracking of training requirements
oDatabase supported 400+ separate job skills and resulted in a more effective $4 M training program for 23+ USAF AOC organizations around the world
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
Eagle Scout - Centreville, VA 1997 - 2003
Senior Patrol Leader of 50+ boy troop selecting, organizing and leading annual troop activities
Senior Scout Leader during annual week long camping trip. Leadership efforts resulted in troop record of 14 scouts achieving rank advancement plus numerous merit badges