DANIEL KISSI
Sterling VA • 571-***-**** • *********@*****.***
FOCUSED CYBER SECURITY ANALYST
Information Security Analyst • Cyber Security Lead • Security Manager • IT Security Director Cybersecurity Framework • NIST Standards/FISMA • Risk Management • Security Assessment Reduced Latency • Improved Cybersecurity • Mitigated Risk • Increased Productivity Certified Information Security Manager • Security/CE/CompTIA Certified • ITIL Foundation Certified WORK EXPERIENCE
Pacific Cyber Solutions; Stafford, VA Aug 2018 - present Cyber Security Analyst
● Spearheaded appropriate information security control for Federal Information System based on NIST 800-37, SP 800-53, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and NIST SP 800-53A.
● Executed, examined, interviewed, and tested procedures in accordance with NIST SP 800-53A.
● Developed and updated information security system documentation, including System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M), Risk Assessment (RA), and others.
● Directed security control baselines in accordance with NIST guidelines and security practices.
● Analyzed security controls and developed a security assessment report (SAR).
● Facilitated Security Control Assessment (SCA) and monitored activities to increase security.
● Ensured cyber security policies were adhered to and that required controls were implemented.
● Validated information system security plans to ensure NIST control requirements were met. Erickson Living; Springfield, VA Feb 2015 - Aug 2018 Desktop Support Specialist
● Performed troubleshooting on Microsoft-based platforms (Windows XP, Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite, Etc.) and common hardware used throughout FBCH (Dell, Lenovo, and HP).
● Provided support for application software installation and use to maximize productivity.
● Resolved common network issues using physical and logical diagnostic tools. EDUCATION
George Mason University, Fairfax County, VA Expected 2024 Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA Associate of Science, Information Technology
Central University College, Accra, Ghana
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
TECHNOLOGIES & CERTIFICATIONS
Technologies: Spank, Nessus Vulnerability Scan, SIEM, Splunk, Vmware,eMASS Certifications: Certified Information Security Manager, ISACA; Security+ CE, CompTIA; ITIL Foundation Certificate(4th Edition), ITIL Foundation; HIPAA; CISM