Security Officer
Resume:
MERVIN D. HUDSON
Huntsville, AL 35805
**********@*******.***
SECURITY CLEARANCE/INFORMATION: SECRET
EDUCATION:
**** ********** ** *******, ********** – Huntsville, AL – B.S. Computer Science
1986 Barstow Community College – Barstow, CA – A.S. Electronic Technology
CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIAL TRAINING:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CompTIA A+ ce
CompTIA Network+ ce
CompTIA Security+ ce
CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist – CSIS
CompTIA Information Technology Operations Specialist – CIOS
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS)
Army Portfolio Management Solution (APMS)
Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
United States Marine Corps – 20 years (Honorable, Retired)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mar 2019 to Sentar, Inc. – Huntsville, AL
Jun 2020
Position: Cybersecurity Analyst, Support Contractor – Headquarters, Army Missile Command (HQAMC), CIO-G2/6, Cybersecurity and Compliance Branch.
General duties and responsibilities:
Assigned as eMASS Organizational System Administrator.
Processed System Authorization Access Requests (SAARs) and performed user account compliance verification, creation, role designation, user group and system access assignments, and account modification requests for unclassified and classified eMASS instances.
Tracked account usage and reactivated stale accounts upon user request with government approval and deleted inactive accounts at deadline.
Documented detailed command-level system administrator procedures for eMASS user management utilizing eMASS user reports.
Revised command eMASS user account application and management Standard Operating Procedure.(SOP) and created command Information System Security Program Application (ISSPA) usage SOP for Communications Security (COMSEC) planning and management.
Generated weekly system status report request e-mails from the community mailbox and processed Organizational Information System Security Manager responses to update a database for command report generation.
Generated ad-hoc reports twice weekly from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Systems/Network Approval Process (SNAP) registration database for command system circuits to update Access database and dashboard display.
Performed duties remotely on Virtual Private Network during Covid-19 pandemic.
May 2011 to Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) – Huntsville, AL
Dec 2018
Position: Cybersecurity Analyst, Support Contractor – US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) - Systems Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate (S3I).
General duties and responsibilities:
Assigned as Alternate Directorate Information System Security Officer.
Assisted in assessments of Risk Management Framework package accreditation documents, System Security Plans, Primary Artifacts, and Controls through use of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service.
Assisted/mentored prospective and current personnel for meeting compliance requirements for access to Army/organizational systems and networks.
Provided escort services for non-cleared personnel and visitors. Hosted external security inspectors and conducted internal security inspections.
Submitted, reviewed, and approved initial user network account creation and account modification requests for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, DREN, and eMASS.
Routine office duties such as incident management, responding to phone and email queries and providing subject matter expertise for problem resolution or guidance, or referral as/when required.
Provided support for visitor access requirements for both personnel, equipment and remote network access (Virtual Private Network).
Reviewed Cybersecurity/Information Technology security awareness and training program materials for validity and applicability.
Reviewed, analyzed, interpreted, investigated and evaluated information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines consistent with organizational goals and objectives.
Pursued professional development by attending security and cybersecurity related conferences and completion of related continuing education. Maintained Continuing Education credits for Commercial Certification requirements.
Ensured organization use of Army approved Cybersecurity/Information Assurance products and software.
Prepared and edited Memorandums of Understanding and Memorandums of Agreement between organizations for submission for Authorizing Official approval.
Army Training and Certification Tracking System:
Managed, input, and verified technical user certification and training records.
Ensured personnel are properly designated and validated for Information Technology Level I and II sensitive positions.
Continuity of Operations Planning Support:
Participated in Exercises and After Action Reviews providing expertise and advice related to process improvement and procedural documentation.
Incident Management Program Responsibilities:
Investigated and analyzed alleged violations of data security and privacy breaches.
Evaluated new information technology security methods which enhanced risk-mitigation capabilities. Assessed the effectiveness of data security policies, processes, and procedures against established standards, guidelines, and requirements, and suggested changes where appropriate.
Suggested modifications to minimize vulnerabilities; investigated security threats and vulnerabilities; identified and isolated problem sources; and recommended solutions.
Evaluated, implemented, and disseminated information technology security tools and procedures; information technology security certification and accreditation requirements, and computer security operational principles.
Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) Responsibilities:
Assigned as the SIPRNET Information Management Officer.
Appointed as Alternate Delegated Trusted Agent for SIPRNet Public Key Infrastructure Token implementation.
Performed user Token PIN testing and resets.
Prepared required documentation and performed duties as a Classified Materials Courier.
Prepared and managed SIPRNET node documentation, access, and security related documentation.
Submitted and documented SIPRNet helpdesk tickets for user and systems support.
Investigated and resolved issues relating to SIPRNet with the Redstone Arsenal Network Enterprise Center and higher level commands.
Jan. 2009 to ManTech/Sensor Technologies – Huntsville, AL
May 2011
Position: Cybersecurity Analyst, Support Contractor – US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) - Systems Simulation, Software and Integration Directorate (S3I).
General duties and responsibilities: Same as above except in relation to the following: Assists in preparation of, oversees, and assesses DIACAP package certification and accreditation documents - SIPS (System Identification Profiles), DIPs (DIACAP Implementation Plans), Scorecards, POA&Ms (Plan Of Action & Milestones), Primary Artifacts, and IA (Information Assurance) Controls.
Sept. 2007 to Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC – Huntsville, AL
Jan. 2009
Position: Senior Instructor (Electronics), Assistant Information Assurance Support Officer and Microsoft SQL Server database administrator.
General duties and responsibilities:
Provided instructional support for electronic component theory and fundamentals. Topics included operation and troubleshooting of electronic circuits. Conducted hands-on practical application exercises and providing individual assistance as necessary. Administered and critiqued written and practical examinations.
Maintained advanced individual trainee training files, performed checks and maintenance on equipment to insure operational readiness of classroom trainers and test equipment.
Developed and maintained course syllabi and related instructional material and insured course material remained current.
Adapted and enhanced instructional delivery methods based on student needs, reducing student difficulties and reducing problems student interface difficulties.
Evaluated and mentored student achievement and provided counseling, support and remedial training for at risk students. Maintained order and discipline in the classroom and laboratory environment.
Service-tested trainers and computers utilized in Computer Assisted Instruction. Provided technical systems support to microcomputer users by analyzing and isolating system and/or software/hardware failures.
Developed and implemented an effective problem resolution system to isolate the origin of problems (i.e., software, hardware, user) and devised plans to prevent or mitigate future occurrences.
Reviewed and validated a variety of word processing, database, spreadsheet, and network software applications to determine applicability and viability for use in the instructional program. Implemented new versions/releases of software and related patches, updates and upgrades.
Managed User Identification, Authorization and Role Assignments to classroom systems and databases.
Jun. 2003 to Analytical Services, Inc. – Huntsville, AL
Sept. 2007
Position: Senior Instructor
General duties and responsibilities: Same as above (Alutiiq International Solutions, LLC). Selected as OMEMS Instructor of the Quarter for the 2nd quarter of 2004 and 2005.
Sept. 2002 to Rapair, Inc. – Huntsville, AL
May 2003
Position: Computer Systems/Electronic Technician
General duties and responsibilities:
Assembled, tested, and repaired personal computers.
Installed Windows operating systems.
Aug. 1998 to Intergraph Corporation – Madison, AL
Oct. 2001
Position: Technical Writer and Software Analyst:
General duties and responsibilities:
Reviewed development code files to write and edit developer documentation.
Assembled, compiled, and tested a help project file built from over 1500 document files. Prepared and maintained the help files and updated the User’s Guide for the change tracking application.
Participated in and documented the Software Requirements Specification process for customization of a commercial-off-the-shelf application.
Implemented and completed functional module, regression, and user acceptance testing for the customized application.
Coordinated the development of use case scenarios for final acceptance testing.
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