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GERARDO HERNANDEZ PABON

**** ***** ***** *****: 410-***-**** (Day), 706-***-**** (Night)

Evans, GA 30809 Email: **********@*****.***

Retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel with a TS/SCI Security Clearance currently working for the National Security Agency as Cyber Security Certification Manger. Seeking a position in within an organization, which would allow me the opportunity to use my extensive experience, education, and training to contribute to the productivity, advancement, and success of an organization. Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. A proven leader with the ability to motivate, led, and inspire others. A person who also appreciates the importance of teamwork to ensure organizational success.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Extensive Experience as an Instructor Trainer

Extensive experience with DIACAP and IA Practices

Extensive experience in Personnel Management and Supervision Network Infrastructure Security

Certified Information Systems Security Professional SharePoint Administrator

Coordination and Planning of Programming objectives Project and Budget Management

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

CompTIA Security +

Knowledge of Tempest Fundamentals and Tempest for System Installation and Security Design PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY (FORT MEADE, MARYLANDFEBRUARY 2016 – PRESENT)

CYBER SECURITY CERTIFICATION MANGER (CSCM)

CSCM in charge of the full spectrum certification of Type 1 cryptographic products.

Responsible for the certification of the Micro Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) End Crypto Device

(ECU), Digital Modular Radio, AN/UPX-41, AN/UPX-42 and AN/UPX-45 transponders for the Navy

Responsible for the Hand Held Link-16 radio, Battlefield Awareness Targeting System 2000 and 1500 for the Special Operations Command

Periodically briefed program technical information and status to Senior Leadership

Maintained accurate and relevant records of schedules and technical requirements for all assigned programs, anticipating problem areas related to information assurance, planning and execution

Participated in all conferences, Integrated Project Teams and working groups for Identification Friend or Foe initiatives

Responsible for the management of 6 contractors supporting program information assurance certification efforts

UNITED STATES ARMY OFFICER (OCTOBER 1991 – SEPTEMBER 2014) CHIEF IT MANAGEMENT SERVICES BRANCH, FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, (DECEMBER 2012— SEPTEMBER 2014)

Responsible for all Information Assurance matters for the First Army Division East

Directly supervised military and civilian IT technicians and provided technical mentoring to enhance their skills, personally resolved over 200 IT critical computer service requests for senior officers in the Division

Oversaw eight subordinate Brigade’s IA response plans, consisting of 26 IA Security Officers/Information Management Officers and 16 System Administrators

Reviewed network vulnerability scans conducted by the Network Enterprise Center (NEC). Investigated all Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information (UDCI) incidents, and completed reports as required by FORSCOM to the proper sources

Reviewed and improved all Information Assurance Policy Letters for the Division and advised the a two star General on IA Policy changes, acquisitions of field equipment for deploying personnel and procedures for the Division in accordance with the local/federal law and current regulatory guidance

Responsible for the successful upgrade of the Division’s SharePoint Portal

INFORMATION ASSURANCE BRANCH CHIEF, FORT GORDON, GEORGIA, (MAY 2011— DECEMBER 2012)

Established, managed, and assessed the 7th Signal Command (Theater) IA program executing responsibilities including: computer intrusion awareness, prevention, training, and assistance in securing the network infrastructure

Oversaw, assessed, and supported IA certification and accreditation for theater organizations

Managed and directed theater Army IA policy and funding

Coordinated IA activities with the Theater Network Operations and Security Center, and the Regional Computer Emergency Response Team

Provided sound leadership, supervision, guidance, and training for all 10 IA personnel

DEPUTY IT MANAGEMENT SERVICES BRANCH, FORT GORDON, GEORGIA, (JUNE 2010—MAY 2011)

Led 7th SC (T) initiatives in the areas of IT Acquisitions, Certificate of Noteworthiness (CoN), and Critical Requirement Verification Board (CRVB)

Developed the systems acquisitions process for the 7th Signal Command G3

Served as the reviewing authority for all Information Systems acquisitions advising a one star General on all budgeting for Information Systems

Established priorities, requirements and provided guidance and direction consistent with 9th Signal Command

Reviewed and authorized all CoN, requests for the Command

Responsible for the welfare, mentoring and supervision of 4 DA Civilians INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER, FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, (AUGUST 2008—JUNE 2010)

Performed as Program Manager for the NSA Information Assurance Division, Warfighter Solutions, supporting the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Mode 5 Cryptographic Modernization Program

Responsible for the Information Assurance of the IFF Mode 5 component of the MARK XX11A system

Specific responsibilities included: NSA security certification of the US Navy AN/AFX-122 and AN/UPX-42 (C) interrogators, End Cryptographic Units (ECUs)

Provided technical assistance and direction to all services and Joint programs

Ensured IFF Cryptographic interoperability across DoD, the intelligence community, and joint and coalition identification systems

Provided the security requirements for warfighter systems, coordinated major milestones events and briefed the status of IFF program to DoD and Service Senior Leaders INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER, FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, (DECEMBER 2007— AUGUST 2008)

Information Systems Deployment Lead (DL) for the National Security Agency’s Computer Network Operations (CNO) programs

Responsible for the deployment of multi-million dollar advanced technology systems for the Turbulence program, including Integration and Test systems, Mission Data Centers and Intermediate Gateways

Managed all aspects of deployments including engineering, integration, testing, training and implementation of multiple compel information technology and communication networks

Lead deployment 2 deployment teams and allocated functions, conducted systems requirements reviews and ultimately deployed SIGINT systems in support of the NSA/CSS and military services’ goal of network domination

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER, FORT MEADE, MARYLAND, (AUGUST 2005— DECEMBER 2007)

Responsible for a brigade of over 1,600 Soldiers and civilians conducting full-spectrum signals intelligence (SIGINT), information assurance, and computer network operations, (CNO) directly and through the National Security Agency (NSA) in support of National and Army requirements and objectives form locations around the world

Managed and maintained the brigade’s local area network consisting of 7 servers and 4 secure networks

Responsible for the welfare, training, and supervision of 14 Soldiers assigned to the S6

Ensured quality of service for the 11500+ users and more than 700 attached client systems

Advised Commanders and staff on information systems policy and technical matters

Advised the CIO on techniques to more efficiently manage information

Updated and was responsible for the unit’s automation disaster recovery plan EDUCATION

UNITED STATES ARMY SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, (2005)

Information Technology Management (Functional Area 53) WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, (2006)

38 Credit Hours towards a Master’s Degree in Information Technology Management UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, (1991)

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND IT TRAINING

Department of the Army Instructor Trainer Course

Defense Information Assurance Agency, Information Assurance Boot Camp (2013) MCTS Certified, (2012)

CISSP Certified, (2009-Active)

Security + Certified

Professional Ethical Hacker (2009)

Army Network Enterprise Leaders Course Graduate, (2010) Computer Information Systems Wireless Professional/NSA, (2009) Computer Information Systems Engineer Professional/NSA, (2007) SharePoint Administrator, (2006 - 2014)

OTHER

10 Point Veterans Disability Rating

REFERENCES

Mr. Phil Domenici, National Security Agency, 703-***-**** MAJ Jabbar Colbert, National Security Agency, 410-***-**** Mr. JeVone Smith, National Security Agency, 410-***-****

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