Security Information Technology

SAIM KHALID ****.********@*****.***

Sterling, VA 20164 US Citizen • 571-***-****

EDUCATION

Master of Applied Information Technology, Concentration Cyber Security Expected Dec 2016

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA GPA 3.85

Bachelor of Business Administration, Concentration Banking and Finance 2007 - 2011

University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan GPA 3.21

M.S. Applied Information Technology Cyber Security Coursework

•Determining Needs for Complex Big Data Systems

•Best Practices Managing Security for Cloud Computing

•Developing IT Leaders of Integrity

•Cyber Incident Handling and Response

•Analysis of Financial Decisions

•Information System Infrastructure Life Cycle Management

•Managing IT Program in the Federal Sector

•Identity Management for Federal IT

•Leading Organizations through Change

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Key Skills: NIST SP 800-30, 800-37, 800-53, 800-53A, 800-137, 800-115, 800-60, FIPS199, FISMA, FISCAM, DIACAP, COBIT, SOX, FedRAMP, DoD, RMF, Intelligence Analysis, Risk Assessment & Compliance, Security Policies and Procedures

Operating Systems: Windows XP/vista/7/8/8.1/10, Mac OS, Unix, Linux, iOS devices (iPads, iPhones, etc.) Android, Blackberry, Windows server 2003/2008 R2

Security Tools: McAfee Data Loss Prevention, Nessus, Wireshark, OWASP Zed

Programming Languages: Java, SQL, .NET, SharePoint, HTML, HTML5

QA Testing Tools: Atlassian JIRA, Selenium, HP ALM/Quality Center, TOAD for Oracle, SOAP UI, Web Services, QTP, SDLC (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

Other Tools: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Exchange, Access, Office 365, Project and Visio), Visual Basic, VMware Tools, Cryptography and Encryption, Relational and Nonrelation Databases, Photoshop 7.0

CERTIFICATIONS

Security+ Expected Jan 2017

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge Nov 2015

Job Shadow, Booz Allen Hamilton, Alexandria, VA Nov 4 2016

Shadowed multiple professionals while they were actually on the job, observed first-hand the work site, their day to day duties and responsibilities, the company’s culture and environment.

Met Cyber Security, Information Assurance and software professionals including managers and lead associates and developed network.

COURSEWORK PROJECTS AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Cyber Security Analyst Apr 2016 – Dec 2016

Conducted vulnerability and risk assessments of information system to detect deficiencies and validate compliance in accordance with FISMA, FISCAM, NIST, DIACAP associated standards, COBIT, and SOX standards/guidelines.

Knowledge of risk management frameworks, i.e. NIST 800-30, 800-37, 800-53, 800-60 and DoDI 8500 Series. Knowledge of IA best practices and procedures.

Experienced with Open Source Intelligence collection, analysis, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources for the purposes of documenting results and analyzing findings to provide meaningful products.

Working knowledge of Cyber Intelligence concepts, analysis, threats and malwares.

Performed access controls, governance / risk management, privacy / data protection, configuration management, and continuous monitoring for the department safety and security.

Assessed, implemented, and documented security requirements for George Mason University information system. Utilized Information Assurance policies, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop and implement security architecture.

Developed the Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) Plan, and Security Assessment Report (SAR). Performed TCP/IP networking operations.

Information Assurance Security Analyst Jan 2016 – Apr 2016

Provided security support and evaluation to development teams in order to integrate information assurance/security throughout the System Life Cycle Development of major and minor application releases.

Developed plan of actions and milestones for documenting, prioritizing, remediating, and monitoring corrective actions.

Assisted in the review and analysis of Security Authorization Packages for completeness and compliance with FedRAMP and DoD requirements.

Understanding and knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800 series, System Security Plan (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Incident Response Plans, Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A).

Cyber Incident Handling and Response Analyst (CSIRT) Jul 2015 – Dec 2015

Determined the impact, scope, and nature of the computer incident. Identified potential threats resulting from the incident.

Coordinated and supported the implementation of the response strategies.

Performed vulnerability assessment and handling artifact analysis. Scanned, identified and assessed vulnerabilities in IT systems including computers and networks.

Conducted threat, vulnerability and risk assessments in Physical and Personnel Security course, as well as design and plan a system that allows a company to detect, delay and respond to threats.

Participated in security audits such as infrastructure reviews and recommended best practices regarding secure configurations, defense-in-depth strategies for protecting systems, networks, and critical data and assets, and incident prevention.

Software Security Tester / Analyst (Quality Assurance) Jan 2015 – Jun 2015

Performed security testing for Central Processing System (CPS) project in a deadline driven environment.

Executed over 500 test cases and documented test results within the software and database.

Involved in the analysis of business requirements, test planning, test development and test execution. Experienced with Automated/Manual, Performance, White box, Black Box testing.

Recreated errors, confirmed programs are written correctly, and specified any discrepancies within client and functional requirements. Tracked, tested and documentation of defects.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Customer Service Technician, DMV, Tysons Corner, VA Jul 2014 – Apr 2016

Performed an average of 30 transactions and consistently met performance benchmarks in all areas (speed, accuracy). Worked independently and as a member of a team.

Resolved customer complaints by utilizing strong analytical/problem-solving/critical thinking, attention to detail, quantitative skills and taking appropriate corrective action.

Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, interpersonal verbal/oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated professional etiquette and manners when interfacing with customers, which resulted in 30% improved feedback of customers.

Developed excellent time management and organizational skills.

Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi

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