DAVID DOUTHIT

Denton, Texas • 940-***-**** • ac7zf7@r.postjobfree.com •

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-douthit-89091448/ Professional Summary

Twenty-eight years’ experience managing unclassified, sensitive but unclassified (SBU), and classified networks for the U.S. Department of State at overseas locations.

Supervise diverse groups to complete IT projects in support of multi-agency U.S. Diplomatic and Consular efforts as well as the security of USG employees. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Information Security Operations Champlain College, Burlington, VT

May 2018, G.P.A. – 3.7

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

University of North Texas, Denton, TX

EXPERIENCE

Information Systems Security Officer Oversight Office - Washington, DC 2018-present Division Chief – Regional and Domestic Division

Manage the dissemination of consistent guidance to the organization’s ISSOs in compliance with Department policies, Federal regulations, and industry best practices.

• Direct the coordination of ISSO activities throughout the Department of State enterprise for both domestic facilities and overseas missions.

• Provide guidelines of ISSO duties and responsibilities.

• Provide guidance to Firewall Advisory Board, IT Change Configuration Board, the Cybersecurity Policy Development Working Group, and the Security Vulnerability Working Group.

• Provide reports to senior management and security teams to address discovered vulnerabilities.

• Provide risk scoring on configuration items throughout the enterprise and advise system owners of remediation requirements.

Coordinate activities between risk input sources, scoring activities, patch management capabilities, remediation efforts, and exception requests. American Embassy Jerusalem May 2018-July 2018

Branch Office Tel Aviv

Information Management Officer

Senior IT Officer. Managed all Department of State unclassified and classified computer systems and communication networks at Mission Israel.

• Directed day to day operations of three teams (33 employees) that operate and maintain sensitive but unclassified (15 servers and +500 user accounts), mobile devices (+200), classified (4 servers and 110 user accounts), telecommunications (7 switches and +500 extensions), 13 circuits to remote locations, IT inventory and asset management, emergency communications, Diplomatic Post Office, and secure logistics operations.

• Managed staffing, training, position requirements, performance, advertising, interviewing, and hiring aspects of current and vacant positions within section.

• Ensured federal information security compliance of IT components in accordance with NIST, OMB, and Department configuration requirements of servers, workstations, mobile devices, and emergency communications components in post inventory.

• Provided assistance to White House Communications Agency, Secretary of State Mobile Communications, and other high-level visitors.

• Interface with host nation to ensure secure communications capability between high-level officials of both nations.

American Embassy Tel Aviv 2016-2018

Information Management Officer

Senior IT Officer, Manage all Department of State unclassified and classified computer systems and communication networks at Mission Israel.

• Directed day to day operations of three teams (33 employees) that operate and maintain sensitive but unclassified (15 servers and +500 user accounts), mobile devices (+200), classified (4 servers and 110 user accounts), telecommunications (7 switches and +500 extensions), 13 circuits to remote locations, IT inventory and asset management, emergency communications, Diplomatic Post Office, and secure logistics operations.

• Gathered requirements, performed market research, provided guidance, and approved purchases for IT procurements to Department of State offices at U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv and 39 client agencies.

• Served as Contracting Officer’s Representative for three telecommunications contracts totaling over $1.2 million.

Messaging Systems Operations Directorate - Newington, VA 2014-2016 Division Chief – Messaging Test Division

Managed implementation of new software builds through the development cycle.

• Directed the daily operations of three teams (40 employees) that provide systems, infrastructure, and network administration, software testing, and quality assurance of the Department’s enterprise messaging systems.

• Ensured testing, quality assurance, change management, and infrastructure requirements for two separate test environments.

• Provided test reports to project managers and developers to create fixes and functional enhancement to the Department's enterprise messaging system, Microsoft Exchange, and mobile computing solutions.

• Managed functional testing of software components included in BlackBerry Enterprise Server 12, XenMobile, and Department specific applications. American Embassy London 2013-2014

Information Systems Officer – Business Management and Planning Planned, designed, transitioned, and implemented Embassy London IT projects.

• Gathered new requirements, analyzed various proposals, determined most efficient course of action, and provided IT solutions to achieve embassy strategic goals.

• Identified opportunities for appropriate and cost-effective IT investment in new media/technologies, staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and possible in-house development.

• Implemented automated solutions for creating employee evaluations, tracking attendance at official events, and providing remote access to Country Team meetings via web conferencing.

• Oversaw IT and telecommunications requirements for the White House Communications Agency in support of the 2013 G8 Summit held near Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. American Embassy London 2011-2013

Information Systems Officer – Operations

Managed all Department of State unclassified and classified computer systems and communication networks at Mission United Kingdom.

• Successfully provisioned and supported three separate temporary offices in conjunction with the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Oversaw the organizational restructuring of the Operations Section.

• Initiated the rollout of Windows 7 and Office 2010 upgrades.

• Supported 43 USG agencies at the Embassy, two Consulates General (Belfast and Edinburgh), the Olympics Coordination Office, and other locations within the Greater London area.

Earlier assignments:

Paris, France (2010-2011); Baghdad, Iraq (2009-2010); Moscow, Russia (2007-2009); Oslo, Norway (2004-2007); Washington, DC area (1998-2004); Lilongwe, Malawi (1996-1998); Harare, Zimbabwe (1992-1995); and Bonn, Germany (1990-1992). SKILLS

Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – 2015 Project Management Professional (PMP) – 2014

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Expert – 2013 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) – 2009 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – 2008

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