Rachel Lisi
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PROFILE
Strong background in Governance, Compliance, Security, Auditing, Risk Management, State and Federal IT Policies and the Incident Response process. Skilled in Networking and Information Assurance/Security. Hard-working team player with great communication skills, self-motivated and strong business ethics.
EXPERIENCE
SoClean Inc. Contract (3 week contract) 4/2020 – 5/2020
Senior Security and Compliance Consultant
Short term contract to create documents to help them pass CCPA Audit
Created Security Policies for corporate, production and Dev environment
Mapped out Risk Management Framework
Educated peers on FedRamp and other Security & Compliance standards (SOX, CCPA, NIST 800-171, GDPR NIST 800-53r4, etc.)
Educated peers on US and International standards and how to read/implement the necessary Government Regulations
Educated peers on Roles and Responsibilities of various different security positions
Worked with Business Units to create security relevant processes
Educated Peers on Privacy laws in the US and Internationally
Contracted to Chewy Technology (3 month contract) 11/2019-1/2020
Senior Security Engineer and Compliance SME Consultant
Created Security Policies for corporate, production and Dev environment
Mapped out Risk Management Framework
Helped Chewy become CCPA compliant.
Educated peers on FedRamp and other Security & Compliance standards (SOX, NIST 800-53r4, etc.)
Educated peers on US and International standards and how to read/implement the necessary Government Regulations
Educated peers on Roles and Responsibilities of various different security positions
Worked with Business Units to create security relevant processes
Boeing Distribution Services, Inc, Formerly KLX, Inc. 10/ 2017-11/2019
Senior Security Engineer
Created Security Policies for corporate, production and development environment
Mapped out Risk Management Framework
Educated peers on FedRamp and other Security & Compliance standards (SOX, NIST 800-53r4, etc.)
Introduced and recommended Risk Management and Vulnerability Management software
Educated peers on US and International standards and how to read/implement the necessary Government Regulations
Educated peers on Roles and Responsibilities of various different security positions
Wrote System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), System Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&M) and so on
Worked with multiple third party vendors in regards to their software along with work contracted to them by KLX
Contracted to E-builder (3 month contract) 5/2017-8/2017
Senior Security Engineer
Created 15 Security Policies for corporate, production and GovCloud environment
Created Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plan
Mapped out Risk Management Framework
Educated peers on FedRamp and other Security & Compliance standards
Introduced Risk Management and Vulnerability software
Educated peers on FedRamp documentation and how to read the necessary Government Regulations
Educated peers on Roles and Responsibilities of various different security positions
Anexinet (3 month contract) 12/2016-3/2017
Senior Security Engineer and Encryption SME
Created/configured HSM program with supporting documentation for private company
Configured, issued and documented the CA program
Worked with infrastructure on patch management
Worked with business analyst on how to better utilize ServiceNow for change control
Advised groups on international/national encryption laws
IT-CNP 8/2016-11/2016
Information Security Manager
Created an Insider Threat Program
Certified systems to be NIST, FedRamp and ISO 2700x compliant
Managed and educated interns working to get into the IT security field
Created and Analyzed metrics
Worked with Business Units to create more business
Liaison between business unit and infrastructure
Continuous Monitoring of multiple systems across multiple private companies and government agencies for cloud solutions
Moser IT Consulting 2/2016-7/2016
Senior Security Consultant Contracted to WellPoint Military Care (WMC, an Anthem company) as the Risk Assessment Manager
Configured Xacta IA Manager along with supporting documentation
Helped to design and define a Risk Management Program
Helped to design a certification program for systems based off of the Risk Management Framework and HI TRUST
Helped define system boundaries
Created system and risk documentation
Helped create and define the Change Control Board and all the documentation to support it
Built Incident Response Program
Defined multiple user roles
Advised on multiple security issues using the NIST 800-54r4, NIST 800-30, NIST 800-37, NIST 800-39, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201 and FIPS 202
Managed a team of 5 who help create and direct the tools needed and used to secure and monitor the WMC information systems
Acted as a liaison and advisor to multiple infrastructure teams
Independent Security Consulting 1/2014-1/2016
Security Engineer
Create and analyze metrics
Advise on security policy and procedure for the purpose of bidding and winning contracts
Educate and teach CISSP material along with Best Security Practices
Help create/write business proposals based on best security practices
Advise clients of security flaws in their current systems and propose solutions
Provide system design assistance to IT and infrastructure enhancements
Help develop and train company’s security program and security team to include the development of security policies and procedures
Safenet 7/2011 – 12/2013
Information System Security Officer/Engineer (ISSO/E) for ODNI office
Contracted to NSA as an Information Systems Security Officer/Engineer
IAO (Information Assurance Officer) for the DoD PKI System (VeriSign, MS and Entrust projects)
Responsible for the entire life cycle of 20+ systems concurrently for the entire C&A Process
Obtained over 15 ATO's
Provide system design assistance to IT and infrastructure enhancements
Manage client systems and ensure regulatory compliance for FISMA/FEDramp are met. Ensure security controls are meet by following requirements set forth in the Business Partners Systems Security Manual (BPSSM) (In most cases the business partners were other federal agencies or entities that were commercial but not allowed to know which agency we were)
Performed technology assessment on existing resources while recommending technology tools that aligned with security requirements
Implemented change management processes and system/network monitoring solutions that helped in the early identification and resolution of problems
Regular reviews of Audit logs
Maintain SSP’s and supporting documentation for numerous systems
Create and analyze metrics
Work with SA’s/customers on IAVA patching/reporting (Nessus & ArcSight)
Worked with Engineers to come up with solutions on how to secure their systems without limiting the capabilities of what they wanted their systems to do
Worked with Incident Response Teams and flagged potential incidents when running weekly audits
Prosync, Inc. 4/2008-6/2011
Information System Security Officer(ISSO) & Engineer (ISSE) for SIGINT office
Contracted to NSA as an Information Systems Security Officer
Responsible for the life cycle of 50+ systems for the entire C&A Process
Obtained over 30 ATO's in less than 60 days
Provide system design assistance to IT and infrastructure enhancements
Manage client systems and ensure regulatory compliance for FISMA/FEDramp are met. Ensure security controls are meet by following requirements set forth in the Business Partners Systems Security Manual (BPSSM) (In most cases the business partners were other federal agencies or entities that were commercial but not allowed to know which agency we were)
Performed technology assessment on existing resources while recommending technology tools that aligned with security requirements
Implemented change management processes and system/network monitoring solutions that helped in the early identification and resolution of problems
Regular reviews of Audit logs
Maintain SSP’s and supporting documentation for numerous systems
Create and analyze metrics
Work with SA’s/customers on IAVA patching/reporting
Worked with Engineer to come up with solutions on how to secure their systems without limiting the capabilities of what they wanted their systems to do
Worked closely with IAVA and DAA/DAO's to get systems through the C&A process fast and out into the field since most systems were mission critical and the lack of them being there could cause loss of life
Help develop and train contractor sites security program and security team to include the development of security policies and procedures
Trained a team of 8 and brought in experts in the field on security and their CISSP (all students passed)
Sparta Systems, Inc. 1/2008 – 3/2008
Security Engineer (3 month contract)
Contracted to NSA as an Information Systems Security Officer
Responsible for the Continuous Monitoring of 40+ systems (the last phase of the C&A Process)
Implemented change management processes and system/network monitoring solutions that helped in the early identification and resolution of problems
Regular reviews of Audit logs
Maintain the SSP for numerous systems
Provide system design assistance to IT and infrastructure enhancements
Create and analyze metrics
Work with SA’s/customers on IAVA patching/reporting
IAO (Information Assurance Officer) for the DoD PKI System
Help develop and train contractor sites security program and security team to include the development of security policies and procedures
SAIC 12/2006 – 11/2007
FIPS 140-2 tester/consultant
Physically tested unclassified crypto-modules against government conformance standards.
Wrote reports to NIST based off of testing results for certification
Responsible for setting up and recreating system environments
Working closely with customers and a system integration team, analyzing customer environments and requirements
Provide system design assistance to IT and infrastructure enhancements
Integrating and installing off-the-shelf or custom developed software
Common Criteria Testing and Analysis
Training of the FIPS 140-2 to peers/managers
Booz Allen Hamilton 10/2005 – 4/2006
Security Engineer/Consultant (6 month contract)
System analysis and design of data communications and security networks
Analysis and breakdown of system security structures and the rebuilding of them.
Certification and Accreditation research and programming.
Multiple security frameworks to help create the first version of the REV1 (DCID 6/3, DITSCAP, DIACAP, UIC, NISPOM, and additional NIST regulations)
Subject Matter Expert for NSA defining and interpreting crypto module requirements and specs. (UIC vs. FIPS 140-2)
Use of Lean Six Sigma for System Analysis
Provide system design assistance to IT and infrastructure enhancements
Implemented change management processes and system/network monitoring solutions that helped in the early identification and resolution of problems
Cygnacom Solutions 2004 – 2005
Security Engineer
SME for NSA defining and interpreting crypto module requirements and specs. (UIC vs. FIPS 140-2)
FIPS 140-2 certified (testing unclassified crypto-modules against gov’t conformance standards)
Integrative Systems Specialist
Responsible for managing/working the Help Desk for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
System Administrator for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs PKI system
Implemented change management processes and system/network monitoring solutions that helped in the early identification and resolution of problems
Responsible for maintaining and updating logs
Creating and sending out weekly status reports
Responsible for setting up and recreating system environments
Working closely with customers and a system integration team, analyzing customer environments and requirements
Integrating and installing off-the-shelf or custom developed software
Providing customer support to the Veteran’s Affairs PKI program
Installing hardware and formatting hard drives for the U.S. Machine Readable Transportation Documents (Passports)
Familiar with Entrust and Verisign security products along with various HSM’s-FIPS 140-2 certified (testing unclassified crypto-modules against gov’t conformance standards)
Integrative Systems Specialist
Responsible for managing/working the Help Desk for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs
System Administrator for the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs PKI system
Responsible for maintaining and updating logs
Creating and sending out weekly status reports
Responsible for setting up and recreating system environments
Working closely with customers and a system integration team, analyzing customer environments and requirements
Integrating and installing off-the-shelf or custom developed software
Providing customer support to the Veteran’s Affairs PKI program
Installing hardware and formatting hard drives for the U.S. Machine Readable Transportation Documents (Passports)
PREVIOUS AGENCY EXPERIENCE: NSA, Department of State, Veteran's Affairs, FBI, CIA, ODNI, DOJ
PREVIOUS CORPORATE EXPERIENCE: The Walt Disney Company (Store and WDW Resort)
PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Children's Miracle Network, American Red Cross 9/11, Columba Association
EDUCATION
Strayer University 2010
Master of Science in Computer Information Systems – Security Concentration
University of Maryland – Baltimore County 2004
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
TECHNOLOGY + OTHER SKILLS (Not all inclusive)
Programs: Microsoft Office Suite up to 2016, Lotus, Tripwire, Dream Weaver, FrontPage, Visual studio, Photoshop, NESSUS, SQL Server 2000-2005, MySQL, Oracle, VISIO, MS Project, Entrust Product suite, VeriSign product suite, Sourcefire, Arcsight, Cryptik, Wireshark, Snort, nmap, IBM QRadar, Rapid 7, RSA Token
Operating Systems: Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 2003 server, 7, 8.1, 10) Red Hat 4.0- 7.6
Languages: VB, C++, C, SQL, HTML 5, Java, Java Script.
HSM: Familiar with various HSM's.
Languages: English and Spanish
Documentation/Framework: VA Handbook 6500, DoD STIGS, FISMA 2002, HSPD-12, DITSCAP, CCPA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, DIACAP, NITSCAP, DCID 6/3, NIST 800-53 (all revisions), NIST 800-30, NIST-800-37, NIST 800-39, FIPS 140, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 201/2, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, Common Criteria, PIV, PII, HIPPA, Hi-Trust, SOX, COBIT,SSAE 16