MANUEL (MANNIE) AGUILERA

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El Paso, Texas 79930

915-***-****

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Objective: Detail-oriented emerging professional with extensive experience encompassing

all facets of computers and cyber security, networks operations for DoD, Navy, Missile

Defense Agency, Defense Health Agency, Veteran’s Administration, NASA, National Nuclear

Security Administration and poised to excel in Information Technology and Cyber Security

position.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Over 10 years of experience and support in the Information Technology Field and Cyber Security

Classified/Unclassified Server Administration Support Capabilities

Cyber Security support for the Missile Defense Agency & Defense Health Agency

Cyber Security support for the following servers: Active Directory Server 2012R2, WSUS/File Server, Network Management, VMware ESXi Server VM, Cyber PC1 Management Windows 10, Cyber Solar winds, SIP Server, RSDC GFI Events Manager, HBSS ePO Server Windows 2008R2, Cyber Management VMWare, Hyper-Visor, Intrusion Protection System (IPS) (Firewall), Intrusion Detection System (IDS) McAfee

Network Support (LAN and WAN) for NIPR and SIPR

Technical and preventive maintenance support of system hardware and printers

Extended experience and familiarity with DoD DIACAP & RMF Process, Army IA policies, Information Assurance (IA) technology, NIST standards, DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8500.2, SP 800-53 procedures, NIST SP 800-37

Experience and familiar using automated vulnerability assessment tools such as SEIMS security audits, DISA Gold Disk, STIGs, SRRs, Flying Squirrel, DISA Benchmarks, eRetina, eMASS, ACAS Security Center, Nessus, HBSS Admin ePO-McAfee, STIG Viewer, SCAP, ITARS

Experience using automated vulnerability assessment tools and applying hands-on experience securing today's mainstream IT networking and server technologies.

Strong understanding of physical, personnel, COMSEC, and OPSEC security implementation

Providing Information Assurance Coordination between government customers, multiple contractors, White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), Fort Bliss Army Command Base and the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at Point Mugu, Missile Defense Agency (MDA)

Information Assurance Security Officer Support- Cyber scanning of desktop systems for NIE

Recent Patriot Information Manager Support in theater – Flight Simulations for Patriot Air Defense System of Flight Missions Simulations Digital (FMSD) for deployed Patriot battalions (1-43 ADA and 2/52 ADA), Kingdom of Bahrain

Flight Simulations Live, Virtual, Constructive Integrating Architecture (LVCIA)

Modular Analysis and Test Support System (MAnTSS) Simulators / CRAM

Current ACTIVE TOP SECRET with SCI/SSBI Clearance (09/22/2020)

NASA SENSE Tools used: Gigamon, SolarWinds, Red Seal, Palo Alto, Fore Scout.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

BS in Information Technology- University of Phoenix, Santa Teresa, NM

El Paso Community College, El Paso, Texas

Certified in COMPTIA Security + CE DoD 8570.01-M NEC Support Team/IAT Level II

Certified EC Council – Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Cyber Defense Technology Training Cloud (CDTC) - Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security Systems (HBSS)

Defense Information Systems Agency & Defense Health Agency (DHA) eMASS Training

DHA (CSTAR) - Consolidated System Tracking & Reporting (CET) – End User Estimate & Cost Estimator, DHA POA&M & RMF Process Training

RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VMD CORPORATION

NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Cyber Security Assessor January 2023 – PRESENT

Perform Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of Federal information systems and development of system security plans and other required cyber security documentation for new and existing information systems, industrial control systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition. Conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and assessment of control enhancements employed within or inherited by NNSA/DOE information technology (IT) systems, to determine the overall effectiveness of the security controls. Perform interviews, examinations, and testing of security controls and assist in preparation of assessment deliverables, Security Control Assessment Report, Security Risk Assessments, etc. Plan, execute and report on information technology, privacy, and operational reviews to identify mission, privacy, security, compliance, information technology and regulatory risks.

SAIC INC. September 2022 – January 2023

NASA / SPACE EXPLORATION NETWORK SERVICES AND EVOLUTION (SENSE)

ISSE/ Cyber Security Computer Engineer

Monitor, exercise, and report on the Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS) ground system performance, Telemetry, Tracking and Data Relay System (TDRSS) satellite(s) functionality and TDRS satellite(s) support, and testing requirements verification activities in preparations to ensure that console operator positions are functional for real time operations. Review plans, schedules, and status associated with TT&C elements, and provide inputs to the Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS) Project regarding the IC’s performance. Perform, or review, system assessment and authorization (A&A) and maintain an enterprise level Information technology system of access control, intrusion detection, and the technical security assessments of computing environments and identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies. Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management and participate in various engineering peer reviews, system reviews, regularly scheduled and ad-hoc technical interchange meetings. Supporting and reviewing Telemetry Tracking & Command (TT&C) related contract data requirement and support the system engineering team by tracking requirements, interfaces, and testing related to TT&C. Participate in monthly and quarterly on project status reviews.

KBR INC. December 2020 – September 2022

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY / NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE CENTER ATLANTIC

RMF Validator & Assessment

Perform the duties of IV&V Validator remotely and onsite by assessing the effectiveness of controls on DHA systems per NIST 800-53 Policies & Guidance, NIST Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) and ensure systems are compliant using manual and automated methods. Automated methods included the use of SCAP, ACAS, Nessus, STIG Viewer, and other types of software tools to assess system settings, vulnerability state, and the existence of controls. Manual methods include verifying controls that automated methods were unable to detect by referencing STIGs while examining registry entries, commands via command terminals, and viewing the file system for the existence of specific required parameters. Update the status of controls listed in eMASS to reflect either pass or fail. Provide mitigation recommendations to the customer for findings and verify PO&AMS entered in EMASS for documented deficiencies.

SUGPIAT DEFENSE LLC March 2019 – December 2020

LSI November 2018 – March 2019

COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND / DATA & ANALYSIS CENTER / WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, NM

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Assess the effectiveness of NIST 800-53 controls by performing vulnerability and penetration assessment activities on information systems and network nodes in the testing, development, and production phases. Provide mitigation recommendations for verified vulnerabilities to customers and perform qualitative risk analyses post assessment via the use of a risk matrix. Review test plans and post event presentations and reports prior to presentation and distribution to the customer. Observe and document reactions of stakeholders during onsite assessments and interview stakeholders to determine an organization’s cyber readiness based on proactive and reactive measures. Attending, planning meetings for upcoming assessments with different agencies to learn about system architecture and requirements.

BRANDES & ASSOCIATES INC. August 2018 – November 2018

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER WEAPONS DIVISION (NAWCW), POINT MUGU, CA

Cyber Analyst, JMPS Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (CSAA)

Provided technical security operations and client’s assurance for Joint Mission Planning Systems (JMPS) network in implementation of security controls, security policies, and standards. Assist in the development of system IA documentation to support certification of compliance to applicable standards including working with the DIACAP/Risk Management Framework processes. Document the results of Certification and Accreditation activities and technical or coordination activity and prepare the system Security Plans and update the Plan of Actions and Milestones POA&M. Document security and IA best practices and execute system scans to meet client requirements, analyze results, develop reports to be used to determine system vulnerabilities and risk posture, and provide recommendations for remediation to achieve preferred security and risk posture. Establish risk and security guidelines and perform security audits.

KBR/WYLE May 2017 – August 2018

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY / NAWCW POINT MUGU, CA

FTCN System Administrator Cyber Security / IA

Provided support for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Infrastructure at Point Mugu. Testing of new Cyber Security measures for a distributed communications network and implement complex cyber security measures, analyze system operation, document, and report results. Support Cyber/IA team to ensure system information assurance requirements are implemented, meet security needs and in compliance. Analyze, configure, maintain, and administer systems and related computing environments, including computer hardware, cyber services, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. Recommend changes to improve cyber systems configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes. Perform cyber monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components.

CALIBRE SYSTEMS September 2016 – May 2017

MISSION TRAINING CENTER / FORT BLISS, TX

Senior Operator

Senior operator for the LVC-IA (Live Virtual Constructive Integrative Architecture) program that gathers data from military stand-alone applications, joins it together, and provides 2D and 3D renderings as well as other statistical data for training events. Operate and interface with multiple Linux Red Hat virtual servers, via vSphere, to do majority of operations. Create databases, which include but not limited to building military units/organizations, naming, etc. per the customers’ requirements for upcoming exercises. Perform quarterly connectivity and full systems test to all other connecting military applications to prevent any possible downtime or to test software upgrades. Keep metrics on all work done to the system, document changes, problems, and fixes and generate monthly reports.

VARIOUS 1995 - 2010

Progressive and increasingly complex assignments as Systems Analyst, Server Administrator, Computer Technician, Computer Operator Health Services, Service Technician with Joint Airspace Command and Control Test (JACC)(Fort Bliss, TX), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)(El Paso, TX), Air and Missile Defense Battle Lab/Flight Simulations (AMDBL)(Fort Bliss, TX), William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC)(El Paso, TX), and Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC)(El Paso, TX), Sun Apparel Incorporation, and Socorro Independent School District, (El Paso, TX).

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