AL R. SHIPMAN

** ****** ***** *****, ******, NC *7529 Cell 703-***-**** adwn9v@r.postjobfree.com

PROJECT MANAGER AND SECURITY ANALYST

Accomplished Project Manager renowned for ability to leverage management skills, develop operational strategies, technical savvy, and organizational skills. Skilled at assessing internal and external conditions and implementing essential networking improvements for project implementation and completion. Experienced in leading the development and deployment of network infrastructure products, and leading project from conception design to successful completion. Accustomed to interfacing within the Government and Private Sectors, managing multi-functional teams and fostering a positive working and learning environment.

Areas of Expertise

Site Survey Performance

Developmental Engineering

Engineering Design

Strategic Planning

Acquisition Life Cycle

Technical Project Management

Technology Deployment

Vendor Assessment

Security Analysis

Procedure Documentation

Telecommunications

Test Planning

Customer Satisfaction

Team Management

Network Monitoring

Career Highlights

Honda north America – Torrance, CA

Project Manager – Cyber Threat & Network Operation, 06/2022 to 04/2023

Honda NA, Torrance, CA (Remoted) – Project Manager

Microsoft AIP-MIP/DLP Implementation on Clients Project

Implementation of end-point encryption, decryption and watermarking upgrade

Provide physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

Project scheduling, migration planning, rollback & communication planning.

Coordination efforts with Honda North America, Canada and Mexico management

Amalga Systems, Inc. – Washington, DC

Project Manager / Information Assurance Analyst III, 02/2018 to 04/2022

FCC, Washington, DC – Risk Management Framework, Project Manager

NIST 800-53, Rev. 5 upgrade yearly assessments

CISO and ISSO support for systems in compliance with FedRamp and NIST requirements.

Provided computer and physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

POA&M assessment and remediation.

CSAM Administrator

FCC Systems Cloud Migrations, AWS, CGI

Leneer Data Assurance Solutions – Washington, DC

Project Manager / Information Assurance Analyst III, 11/2016 to 02/2018

Department of Labor, Washington, DC – Risk Management Framework, Project Manager

PM: Network Cut-Over for Trusted Health Plan

Customer, development, and operation team interactions using Agile Project Management

Developed SSP in relation to NIST 800-53, Rev 4 changes.

Provided computer and physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

CSAM documentation, training.

POA&M assessment and remediation.

AL R. SHIPMAN

41 Hidden Grove Court, Garner, NC 27529 Cell 703-***-**** adwn9v@r.postjobfree.com

Career Highlights (Continued)

MKA Cyber, LLC. – Fairfax, VA

Project Manager / Sr. Security Analyst, 11/2014 to 11/2016

House of Representative, Washington, DC – Risk Management Framework, Project Manager

PM: Manage four projects for HOR

NIST 800-53, Rev. 4 upgrade yearly assessment

Assessment of thirty-one systems.

Developed SSP in relation to NIST 800-53, Rev 4 changes.

Provided computer and physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

RSA Archer documentation, training.

POA&M assessment and remediation.

MKA Cyber, LLC. – Fairfax, VA

USIS/LABAT, Tysons, VA - C&A Assessment, Project Manager:

NIST 800-53, Rev. 4 upgrade yearly assessment

Developed Security policies.

Developed SSP in relation to NIST 800-53, Rev 4 changes.

Provided computer and physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

Provided information security awareness training with customers in relation to policies and procedures.

Providing testing and documentation for the Risk Assessment and managed the end-to-end C&A process.

Managed five C&A team members for the completion of USIS C&A assessment.

Cradle Systems, LLC. – DHS-DCAS, Washington, DC

Security Analyst, 05/2014 to 11/2014

Developing District of Columbia Access System (DCAS) Control Policies and Procedures for certification.

Developing DR, CP, IR and COOP plans.

Developing SSP in relation to NIST 800-53, Rev 4 changes.

Provided computer and physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

Implementing security controls for DCAS and the IRS.

Providing information security awareness with customers in relation to policies and procedures.

Providing testing and documentation for the Risk Assessment and managed the end-to-end C&A process for the business applications. Provided SME level support.

Clarus Group – Department of Labor, Washington, DC

Lead Security Analyst, 02/2014 to 05/2014

Provided planning and implementation security measures for DOL/OSHA system.

Provided computer and physical security by updating standards, policies, and procedures.

Developed and coordinated the implementation of security controls for OSHA.

Provided detailed security findings input into Cyber Security Assessment & Management (CSAM) Rev 3.

Provided information security awareness with customers in relation to policies and procedures.

Provided documentation for the Risk Assessment and managed the end-to-end C&A process.

Worked in conjunction with NIST SP 800 Rev 3 - Rev. 4, FISMA and DOL security requirements.

Developed information required for risk management and assessment through the POA&Ms.

Cradle Systems, LLC. – DHS, Washington, DC

Security Analyst, 05/2013 to 09/2013

Worked in conjunction with Infosys team to establish Authorization to Connect (ATC).

Provided computer and physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures.

Developed and coordinated the implementation of security controls for DHS and the IRS.

Developed information systems security policies and procedures.

AL R. SHIPMAN

41 Hidden Grove Court, Garner, NC 27529 Cell 703-***-**** adwn9v@r.postjobfree.com

Career Highlights (Continued)

Provided information security awareness with customers in relation to policies and procedures.

Provided testing and documentation for the Risk Assessment and managed the end-to-end C&A process for the business applications. Provided SME level support.

Worked in conjunction with NIST SP 800 requirements, FISMA and IRS security requirements.

Developed information required for risk management and assessment through the POA&M.

Tantus Technologies, Inc. – FAA, Washington, DC

Security Analyst, 02/2012 to 04/2013

FAA ATO Systems C&A (REGIS, CWP, SAP II and ATO-F Financial Suite Applications)

Establishes computer and terminal physical security by developing standards, policies, and procedures; coordinating with facilities security; recommending improvements.

Establishes system controls by developing framework for controls and levels of access.

Develops security awareness by providing orientation and on-going communication.

Assisting with security design by evaluating, creating/improving and monitoring architecture using Cisco Security Manager and Cisco Security MARS for the security management solution.

Enhancing or modifying controls within Checkpoint Firewall to adhere to NIST standards.

Tantus Technologies, Inc. – DOI-NPS, Washington, DC

Task Lead, 02/2011 to 02/2012

Task Lead for HSPD-12 Temporary Access Badge (TAB) design, implementation and management.

Manage maintenance and development of the TAB production for the Department of Interior.

Draft and implement development policies, procedures and standards.

National Park Service (NPS) Bureau Level Advisor (USAccess) and Security Officer.

AT&T Government Solutions, Inc. - McLean, VA

Security Analyst & Sr. Network Architect, 03/2008 to 07/2010

Provided Security Certification & Accreditation using Security Assessment Standards and DIACAP.

Network architect for detailed reorganization of network resources and capabilities.

Project lead for development network engineering and technical project management.

Participation in creation and organization of standards, security policies and procedures.

Provided guidance in Security Enterprise tools & hardening of network servers.

Disaster Recovery, COOP, Business Resumption Plan creation, implementation and testing.

CRI Solutions - McLean, VA

Enterprise Architect & Sr. Network Engineer, 10/06 to 02/08

Managed USDA Deployment Team for HSPD-12 LincPass Enrollment

Management Team for the network functionality of USDA Integrated Acquisition System (IAS).

Developed working Disaster Recovery Plan for USDA IAS Production Environment.

Developed working Security Cyber Incident Response Plan for USDA IAS.

Developed working Contingency Plan for USDA IAS Production Environment.

Developed a Business Resumption Plan (BRP) to coincide with USDA's COOP policies.

Developed System Refresh Architecture to incorporate VMWare and LPARS for system hardware.

Managed offsite network engineers in the functionality of the network, site survey & documentation.

Provided input in Security Certification & Accreditation using DITSCAP Security Assessments.

General Dynamics Corporation - Washington, D.C.

Project Lead & Sr. Network Engineer, 06/06 to 10/06

Project Lead for EMC SAN Migration of the network architectures

Provided broad knowledge of network integration, implementation & network technologies.

AL R. SHIPMAN

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Career Highlights (Continued)

Managed network engineers in the functionality of the network, site survey & documentation.

Developed Technical Project Plan for the Network Operations Center and its implementation.

Glotel / Savvis Communications Corporation - Sterling, VA

Security Team Lead & Network Team Lead, 11/04 to 06/06

Provided broad knowledge of multiple aspects of network architecture for Government applications.

Managed network engineers in the functionality of the network, site survey & documentation.

Managed the Government Services Administration (GSA) Applications LAN, Crystal City.

Provided input in Certification & Accreditation using DITSCAP Security Assessments, VOIP.

Provided guidance in Tripwire 5.2, Security Enterprise tools and hardening of network servers.

TLA Associates, Incorporated - Alexandria, VA

Project Manager - Sr. Network Engineer, 09/99 to 06/04

Project Manager for Ft. Rucker & Ft. Jackson in designing new network architecture.

Devised engineering analysis for integrating components, subsystems & test plans/procedures.

Managed network engineers in the functionality of the network, site survey & documentation.

Managed the Government Services Administration (GSA) Central Office LAN, Washington, DC.

VISTA Information Technologies (Aka: TLA Associates) - Herndon, VA

Sr. Network Engineer, 04/98 to 09/99

On-site Manager for Government Services Administration (GSA) Central Office LAN, DC.

Configuration management for Nortel Networks Accelars and Nortel Switches.

Controlled accessibility within GSA for users in a Virtual LAN environment.

Coordinated and managed cabling team for LAN drops throughout the building.

Converted Network from Nortel to CISCO Network solution with Wireless capabilities.

Electronic Data Systems (EDS) - Herndon, VA

Network Engineer, 06/92 to 04/98

Project Leader for U.S. Air Force installation for CITS Network installation.

Managed team for the Air Force Network Control Centers CONUS/OCONUS.

Site Survey Team Lead for preparation of LAN/Sidewinder Firewall installation.

Installation of Firewall Infrastructure, CISCO Routers, Enterprise Servers.

Hughes Aircraft Company (HAC), Radar Systems Group (RSG) - El Segundo, CA

Systems Administrator, 10/84 to 04/92

Enhanced application and computer files for data management.

Technical leader for hardware, software and LAN support.

Technical representative of RSG's team for the B-2 Bomber EPROM Gate Arrays.

Researched and resolved software and hardware problems on LAN.

Quality controlled information reports required for HAC special access programs.

Developed new application software to process personnel security information.

U.S. Army National Guard

40th Finance Support Command & California Military Academy (CMA)

Captain, 06/83 to 04/92

Headquarters operation liaison officer to the Battalion Commander & his staff.

Controlled and supervised six detachment commanders and their units.

Sr. Tactical Officer for CMA in training of cadets.

Tactical training officer.

AL R. SHIPMAN

41 Hidden Grove Court, Garner, NC 27529 Cell 703-***-**** adwn9v@r.postjobfree.com

Specialized Skills

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) Certification

Managing Change: People and Process Certification

CISSP Intense School, Cyber Kung-Fu Security Training, Forensic (FTK)

Cyber Security Assessment & Management (CSAM), CSAM v4.7 Admin, Training and Certification

NIST 800-53, Rev 5 Migration, Installation

RSA Archer Assessment Training

Microsoft Project, Visio, Windows, MacOS, Microsoft Office Professional

Confluence, JIRA, Phantom, Agile, Archer, VPN (IPSEC Configuration) devices, WebInspect, CISCO Pix, Nokia (Checkpoint), HSRP/VRRP configuration, configure VLANS, Layer 3 switching, out-of-band solutions; utilization of advanced debug techniques; Sniffer-Pro, VOIP Technologies using CISCO telephony, CISCO WebEx, CISCO MARS (Network Monitoring) Nortel Passport Series routers, Foundry Big Iron/Fast-Iron routers, CISCO routers, Linksys routers, VISIO, AutoCAD, SMS, TCP/IP, WhatsUpGold, Nessus, Tripwire, Nmap, AWS Cloud

Professional Memberships

Project Management Institute (PMI), Washington Chapter #3007344

US Racquetball Association

International Racquetball Federation

American Professional Racquetball Organization

National Eagle Scout Association

National Eagle Scout Association, Order of the Arrow

Education

Northern VA Community College; Computer Science

El Camino Community College; Computer Science

San Jose State University; BA - Business

Los Angeles Harbor College; Computer Science and Military Courses

Banning High School; Diploma

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