Stephen k. asante-kusi

**** ******* **. #***

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Email: ac3lrl@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 540-***-****

Objective

Seeking an Information System Security Officer or Information Assurance position in a growth oriented organization with focus on FISMA and RMF.

Education/Certification/Training

CompTIA Security+

Scrum Master Accreditation (ASM)

Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft Technology Associate

CLEARANCE: Interim Security (In-process for Security)

Summary of Qualification

Perform Security Control Assessment (SCA) according to NIST SP 800-53A

Develop the following documents: System Security Plan, Contingency Plan, Security Assessment Plan, and Security Assessment Report, POA&M’s

Perform comprehensive Security Controls Assessment (SCA) and write reviews of management, operational and technical security controls for audited applications and information systems

Review and update the System Security Plan (SSP) using NIST SP 800-18 guidelines

Ability to develop POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones) document to take corrective actions resulting from ST&E (System Test & Evaluation)

Reviewed documents such as ISA/MOU, SAR (Security Assessment Report), SAP (Security Assessment Plan), CM (Configuration Management), IR (Incident Response), CP (Contingency Plan)

Working Experiences

ITility LLC (Army CIO/G-6) Pentagon, VA

Jr. Information Assurance Specialist 04/2015 to Present

Control testing and assessment per NIST SP 800-53A

Participated in meetings with the IT Division team to gather evidence

Assisted in developing and reviewing test plans; testing procedures and documented test results and exceptions

Working knowledge of eMASS

Reviewed and ensured there was a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) document after a positive PTA was created

Assisted in developing and reviewing remediation plans or POA&M for each area of testing

Knowledge in the FIPS 199 process using SP 800-60.

Reviewed documents such as ISA/MOU, SAR (Security Assessment Report), SAP (Security Assessment Plan), CM (Configuration Management), IR (Incident Response), CP (Contingency Plan)

Perform in a fast-paced environment where project deadlines were critical and multiple projects ran in parallel while being self-managed and self-motivated.

Moss Cape LLC (USALSA) Fort Belvoir, VA

Information Management Officer Support 05/2013 to 01/2015

Address user's issues such as password reset and account unlock through email, phone and ticketing (Remedy).

Adding new user(s) and computer(s)

Hardware and Software Support

Assigned user(s) to the right Group Policy (system rights)

Assigned user(s) Permissions (right to resources on the network)

Ability to operate current windows OS, such as Win 7/10

Setup, install, and maintain training room computers (20pcs)

Assisted Network Incident Reporting

Schedules and coordinates customer desk side support, such as installations, upgrades with designated representative(s)

Working Knowledge of Active Directory on Win Server 2010/2012

Participated in training clients on software’s/hardware’s peripherals as needed

Manage the JAG websites (jagcnet.army.mil) by building sites, editing site contents, postings and sending out announcement emails

Escalate tickets to the right personnel such as the Project Manager, Developers, or Department.

Operating a VTC System

Supported IT Life Cycle Replacement

Moss Cape LLC (USALSA) Fort Belvoir, VA

Help Desk Support I/II 04/2012 to 05/2013

Provide hardware and software support to customers, via answering phones, voicemail, email, and in-person

Ensure trouble tickets are captured in the tracking system for all service related requests using IBM Lotus Notes and Remedy.

Documenting and updating reported problems along with solutions in the call management system

Escalate trouble tickets to the right Tier

Coordinated with GS-06’s (IT Personnel on site) in resolving issues, such as account locks, downloading, uploading

Reviewing system logs, investigated and reported any unusual findings to the administrator.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 2010 and Adobe Pro

L-3 Communication (C2S2) Crystal City, VA

Tester/QA 09/2010 to 03/2012

Tested Explosives Safety Mishaps Analysis Module System (ESMAM) environment for the DoD Explosive Safety Board (DDESB)

Manually used and tested software for the purpose of locating and eliminating bugs.

Performed specific tests and examined all aspects of the product from an end-user’s perspective.

Maintained bug free systems and delivered on time, within budget, meeting customer’s requirements and/or expectations. Escalated the issues in the application to the test manager and record them into the TFS bug system

Created document that describes the objectives, scope, approach, and focus of a software testing effort which is called Test Plan

Created documents that described an input, action, or event and an expected response, to determine if a feature of an application is working correctly.

Tracked and reported testing activities including testing results, test case coverage, required resources, defects discovered, status and performance baselines

Performed acceptance, integral, functional, system testing, regression and incremental testing for client

G.C.I Chantilly, VA

Records Management 12/2006 to 09/2010

Responsible for scanning, using Ominipage Pro. (OCR). Abstracted documents from CDs, Microfesh Films, Maps, Photos and Papers.

Digitized and performed quality control on a wide variety of media, including slides, brittle newspapers. Evaluated fragile materials and created interim housings.

Performed usual circulation duties, including paging items from closed stacks and performing light maintenance on xerography equipment. Assisted with patron inquires and aided in maintenance of stacks.

Organized and prepare hard copy and electronic records for scanning.

Set-up and checked scanning equipment

Analyzed information collected: organized and prepared hard copy and electronic data records for scanning organize and maintain case management documents: maintained and updated database information.

Assisted in the preparation of statements of work, modifications, quotes, delivery letters and complex technical documents.

Analyzed stakeholder requirements and utilized Rational to create feasibility and scope documentation.

Northern VA Community College Woodbridge, VA

Tier I Helpdesk Support Assistant 05/2004 to 06/2006

Updated and checked for virus on 20 computer lab PC (weekly)

Answered, evaluated, and prioritized incoming trouble tickets, telephone, voicemail, email, and in-person

Requested for assistance with hardware, software, networking, and other computer-related technologies.

Reviewed all key system logs and investigates then reports any unusual discoveries.

Evaluated and resolved computer and user problems including compatibility conflicts, application operations, hardware malfunctions and telecommunications problems.

Documented and updated reported problems in the call management system and followed up with the assigned personnel to ensure timely resolution of problems/work orders.

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