Cyber Security Information Technology
Resume:
MANUEL (MANNIE) AGUILERA
El Paso, Texas 79930
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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 Department of Energy 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
Extended experience and familiarity with DoD DIACAP & RMF Process, Army IA policies, Information Assurance (IA) technology, NIST standards, Familiar and experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8500.2, SP 800-53 procedures, NIST SP 800-37, and FEDRAMP
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 and RMF/FEDRAMP policies and procedures between government customers, multiple contractors, National Nuclear Security Administration/Department of Energy, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (NASA),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), VA and WBAMC
NASA SENSE Tools used: Gigamon, SolarWinds, Red Seal, Palo Alto, Fore Scout
Current ACTIVE TOP SECRET with SCI/SSBI Clearance (09/22/2020)
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) and RMF policies 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, 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) and RMF standards, policies and procedures and recommend mitigation strategies. Implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments. Recommend system-level solutions to resolve security requirements and interact with customers, IT staff, and corporate officers to define and achieve required RMF/IA objectives. Support and implement security controls on systems specified within the System Security Plan (SSP).
KBR INC. December 2020 – September 2022
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY / NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE CENTER ATLANTIC
RMF Validator & Assessment
Supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) at Point Mugu in 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 are in compliance. Analyze, configure, maintain, and administer a system 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. Apply the RMF risk identification; risk measurement and assessment; risk mitigation; risk reporting and monitoring; and risk governance.
SUGPIAT DEFENSE LLC March 2019 – December 2020
LSI - (Contract Awarded to SUGPIAT) 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. Apply RMF process and 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. Attend 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 RMF/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 RMF policies and cyber monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components.
VARIOUS 1995 - 2017
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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