Manager Security
Resume:
Kerry M. Kimmons
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-kimmons-091aa5182/
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Information Technology professional and military veteran with 12 years of military experience with a specialization in cybersecurity analysis. Certified Information Systems Security Professional with active Top-Secret Security Clearance / SCI eligible
Cyber Security Analysis
Project Management
Vulnerability Mitigation
Network Operations
Training and Mentoring
Risk Assessment
Policy Implementation
Leadership
Cryptographic Key Manager
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Information Technology Technician Instructor – Pensacola, Florida
July 2017-Present
Delivered specialized IT training to 154 students with 2500 hours of class time culminating in an overall 91% GPA, 100% graduation rate, and 3 direct rank advancements.
Provided focused IT training to meet industry standards and prepare students for A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA1, CCNA2, and Windows 10 examinations while maintaining 100% ACE compliance.
Chaired 18 Academic Review Boards to identify, address, and correct personnel management issues to ensure success and optimal results during time of difficulty allowing 98% graduation rate of affected sailors.
Mentored and fostered development of 20 Master Training Specialists to ensure DoD requirements are being met worldwide through the highest degree of leadership and training possible.
Provided training and guidance to 128 junior sailors on proper financial and resource management allowing for personal and professional growth.
Lead Network Administrator / Work Center Supervisor/ Key Management Infrastructure Manager,
Rota, Spain
July 2014- July 2017
Planned and conducted the transition of Electronic Key Management system to Key Management Infrastructure with 0 downtime including the redirection of vital communications to standby locations.
Aggressively reconciled 120 COMSEC discrepancies leading to a flawless score of 100% on biannual ISIC inspection covering acquisition, transfer, destruction, and tracking to support multi-tiered classified operation.
Led team of 6 IT’s in the maintenance, configuration, and dynamic operations of 75 voice, data, and telecom systems meeting 45/45-line item requirements on Basic Communication Checks 1.3/1.4.
Lead Network Administrator on SCI network completing 307 trouble calls over 11 servers, and 6 workstations providing resources for a score of 94% of on cryptographic collection and reporting inspection.
Used sound management practices to balance real time support of DoD missions and 16 Information Technicians to complete 5,500 system checks totaling 3,200-man hours, and 10 complete revisions of maintenance plans resulting in an overall score of 93%. on 3M assessment 1.4 assessment.
As Key Management Infrastructure Manager, assumed the responsibility and oversight for 1528 sensitive and classified COMSEC line items ensuring security across 6 classifications and allowing communication with both domestic and foreign allies with 100% compliance supervising 3 local elements and 6 local managers.
Implemented and managed physical and logical security in accordance with DoD requirements for over 400 workstations, 10 servers, and 4 switches across 5 networks valued at $14 million while conducting Allied Ballistic Missile Defense missions internationally.
Coordinated user access management program for 278 users including access review and annual user training in addition to user resolution to ensure network safety.
Ensured IA compliance with DISA standards through STIGS and IAVA’s while mitigating issues and network monitoring with HIPS/HIDS. Created 12 written Standard Operating Procedures allowing proper, efficient, and repeatable processes for tasks.
Operational Designated Accrediting Agency Inspection Team Liaison
Suffolk, Virginia
September 2013- July 2014
Adjudicated and analyzed over 1,000 Network Vulnerabilities ensuring Cybersecurity Standards fleetwide.
Tracked the mitigation and corrective progress of 65 DoD organizations to ensure “Authority To Operate” authorizations were in compliance and available to conduct operation.
Supported multiplatform vulnerability resolution by reviewing and creating 151 user accounts within the Vulnerability Management System to allow local Information Assurance Managers to track and record deficiencies as required.
Created and delivered 30 classified briefs to Operations Designated Authority Accrediting Agency in support of ongoing cybersecurity efforts, evolving threats, and current Navy/Marine Corp responses.
Field Service Technician / Service Desk Agent / IAT II
Norfolk, Virginia
March 2011- September 2013
Volunteered to assist USS Laboon during a shortage of Network Professionals and resolved 40 networking issues when attempting to resume shipboard operations after network upgrade.
Completed 37 Tier 2 trouble calls at remote locations ensuring minimal downtime affecting 104 customers.
As Service Desk Agent resolved 136 calls with 90% of issues completed without escalation and led all military and civilian peers with a quality assurance rating of 96%.
Completed a 36-month training and certification program by achieving Network+, Security +, MS 70-290, 70-291, and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certification 18 months ahead of schedule.
Inspired peers by organizing and overseeing preservation of USS Wisconsin devoting 240 hours earning community recognition.
HIGHER EDUCATION
University of Maryland University College, Adelphi MD: B.S. in Cybersecurity Management and Policy. GPA 3.57.
Central Texas College, Killeen TX: A.A. in General Studies. 2018
MILITARY TRAINING
Navy Instructor Training Course (Instructor), NEC 9502, 2017
KMI Operating Account Manager (KMI Manager), 2016
Navy Automated Digital Network System Kilo V2 Administrator (ADNS), 2016
Electronic Key Management System Manger (EKMS Manager), 2016
Naval Tactical Command Support System II Manager (NTCSS Administrator), NEC 2730, 2014
Navy System Administrator Level II with Security+ (SYSAD IATII), NEC 2791), 2013
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) DOD 8570 IAM Level III
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Microsoft Certified Professional CompTIA Security + CompTIA Network + CompTIA A+ Information Technology Infrastructure Library
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