Lavon Hopkins

Cibolo, TX *****

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Information Technology Specialist

Multifaceted technical career with 24-year track record of innovation and success

Technically sophisticated Information Technology & Cybersecurity professional with solid history of effective integration / qualification and testing of key infrastructure supporting government agency systems. Broad knowledge and success in an engineering assessment environment. Proficient in qualifying, integrating, and testing Federal Risk Management and Cybersecurity systems. Skilled trainer and project leader; able to direct multiple tasks effectively and readily master innovative software and tools.

Security Assessments, Authorizations & Continuous Monitoring / Project Management / SaaS

Cloud Products & Services / Public Key Infrastructure / Assessments & Authorizations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assessments and Authorizations (A&A) Practitioner (5/2019-Present) Inserso Corporation

Assessments and Authorizations (A&A) Practitioner responsible for the implementation and operation of DoD Information Systems (IS) or DoD components, ensuring that they are functional and secure within the organization's Computing Environment (CE). Familiar with and knowledge of the DoD Information Assurance Certification Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (i.e. DoD and NIST). Assess and identify system related security requirements for developing A&A artifacts and supporting documentation to meet system IA requirements. Ensure that security inspections, Security Tests and Evaluations (ST&E) and A&A artifacts reviews are conducted, coordinated and documented in preparation for validation of security controls by SCA-R/DAA. Familiar with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) and Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP). Familiar with DISA STIG Viewer. Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and HP Fortify toolsets. Experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS).

Information Technology Specialist (5/2010 - 8/2018) Dept of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Served as technical point of contact for Independent Verification and Validation initiative with oversight of compliance, remediation of vulnerabilities, penetration testing, and cybersecurity.

Orchestrated independent technical assessment of management, operational, and technical security control enhancements across HUD’s IT infrastructure to determine overall effectiveness and validate continuous improvement initiatives. Acted as both Security Controls Assessor (SCA) & Systems Security Officer (ISSO); ensured best practice oversight and security of all internal systems

Key Achievements:

Spearheaded gathering, reviewing, and reporting of the Department's cybersecurity posture to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Recognized with HUD's Secretary Award for improving cybersecurity program over a five-year period, including delivery of Enterprise Single-Sign-On solution & reducing password reset by 80%.

Technical expertise with the Splunk Enterprise Security 4.6 tool (Cloud) and McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (e-PO) 5.3 tool.

Led multiple long-term technical cybersecurity projects to support compliance with federal regulation and FISMA requirements.

Information Technology Specialist (3/2009–5/2010) Dept of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Secretary, Office of the Asst Secretary for Resources and Management

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for collecting, reviewing, and submitting HHS’ FISMA reports via CyberScope, the DHS/OMB reporting tool.

Provided direction and oversight for FISMA program compliance; oversaw security program activities and operations including the comprehensive review and evaluation of cybersecurity protocol.

Key Achievements:

Served as COR and Lead Technical Evaluation Panel member with responsibility for $2M enterprise file and e-mail encryption solution project; delivered on-time and 10% below budget.

Monitored the Operating Division (OPDIV) and Staff Division (STAFFDIV) IT security program; evaluated security plans for sensitive systems and safeguards to protect IT infrastructure.

Systems Integration/Test Engineer (7/2007 – 3/2009) Lockheed-Martin Corporation

Established specifications and standards still in place today as solutions manager.

Resolved hardware and software integration problems, reviewed enterprise system operations and evaluated usability through comprehensive testing and analyses.

Key Achievements:

Completed temporary assignment at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Provided laptop and desktop support for over 100 end-users including system integrations.

Implemented biometric and PKI solution to enhance security initiative.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Information Technology Specialist (1999-2007) U.S. Secret Service, Information Resources Management Division (IRMD)

Lead PC Technician (1994-1999) U.S. Secret Service, Information Resources Management Division

Aircrew Member/Active Service (1981 -1994) United States Air Force

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associate of Arts in Airway Science

Community College of the Air Force

Technical Certifications

Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), (2015) ● Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (2012) ● Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) (2009) ● Security+ (2007) ● ITILv3 (2006) ● A+ (2000)

Professional Development

Risk Management Framework (RMF) for Federal Systems, (2017) ● CISSP Bootcamp, (2017)

Awards

Honor Society (2018) ● HUD Secretary’s Award (2015) ● Certificate of Appreciation (HUDNET, 2014) ● Air Medal (3 Oak Leafs; over 100 combat support missions) ● Air Force Commendation Medal (1 Oak Leaf) ● Air Force Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf) ● Aerial Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf) ● Joint Meritorious Service Medal ● Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Persian Gulf) ● Combat Readiness Medal (2 Oak Leafs) ● National Defense Service Medal (Desert Storm and Desert Shield)