Linda Sicienski ********@*****.*** 202-***-**** Remote Hybrid On-site – Metro
Maryland, Washington, DC & Northern Virginia linkedin.com/in/lindasicienski Active Secret Professional Summary
Systems Engineer and Change/Configuration Management Specialist with over 7 years of experience in federal IT environments supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), FEMA, and the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Experience in system development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile and PMBOK methodologies, and release and sustainment operations in both classified and unclassified settings. Aligned with IT systems with mission requirements using tools such as TFSMS, DMDC systems, ServiceNow, Jira, Oracle, and SharePoint. Coordinated cross-functional teams, manage system risk, and maintain security and compliance with ITIL, NIST SP 800 series, and DoD 8500 cybersecurity standards. Configuration Management Consultant GlobalWonks / Enquire, Washington, DC August 2020 – Present
Provided freelance consulting on CMDB enhancements, workflow automation, and Agile-based process improvements. Supported change management documentation and helped resolve complex operational issues to improve system efficiency. Training Specialist – Customer Care Department, Sparks Group (The Great Courses / Wondrium) – Chantilly, VA, December 18, 2024 – March 28, 2025 Delivered training on CM tools and processes, boosting internal efficiency and compliance. Supported alignment with change management policies, improving customer service outcomes. Configuration and Change Management Specialist, CACI – Chantilly, VA, September 2023 – November 2023
Managed GIT, GFE, and GFI updates across classified and unclassified environments. Ensured DoD and ITIL compliance in configuration control and change requests. Integrated ITSM and KM systems with Agile workflows, developed disaster recovery plans, and streamlined version control using SharePoint, ServiceNow, and CM tools. KM Configuration Management Specialist, Defense Health Agency / U.S. Army (ProGov) – Falls Church, VA January 2023 – July 2023
ITSM/KM change initiatives enhancing cybersecurity and business continuity. Conducted impact assessments and risk tracking to improve decision-making. Maintained DoD-compliant documentation for audits and developed training materials, boosting onboarding efficiency by 30%. Streamlined version control and manuals to increase team productivity. Configuration Change Management Data Operations, FEMA / Midtown Group / GDIT – Washington, DC (Remote) October 2020 – May 2021
Updated workflows to reduce processing time by 40% and improved CMDB accuracy by 60%. Ensured ITIL, NIST, and DoD compliance. Supported Agile disaster recovery and release efforts, boosting release efficiency by 25%. Trained CSR teams, increasing first-call resolution by 20%. Change Management Specialist, Northrop Grumman, Dahlgren, VA August 2019 – November 2021
Managed secure document access, classification, and compliance across multiple projects. Developed DoD/NIST-compliant technical documentation and led Agile-driven change initiatives. Analyzed security risks, implemented mitigation plans, and aligned IT processes with business objectives.
IT Specialist / SharePoint Specialist, Prism Inc. / DMDC – Defense Manpower Data Center – Alexandria, VA February 2015 – July 2015
Managed SharePoint configurations for secure document management and IT governance. Improved workflows, access control, and taxonomy structure to ensure legal and operational compliance.
GS-12 IT Specialist (Change & Configuration Management), U.S. State Department – Washington, DC April 1995 – January 2009
Change and configuration management for federal initiatives, ensuring security compliance. Developed business continuity and disaster recovery plans with risk assessments. Conducted cybersecurity analysis to mitigate threats. Coordinated with stakeholders to align IT systems with continuity goals and document management standards. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems & Management Engineering University of Maryland College Park MD and Student at the Department of the Navy Carderock, MD 1988 Defense Acquisition Engineering certification (partial) (DAU) Defense Acquisition University 2008
Leadership Management Information Systems Engineering Certificate(s) Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington VA, 2008
Agile Software Change, Configuration Management and Release Certification Learning Tree International Cert I-U1628779 7038 2008
ITIL v4 Foundation Classes LinkedIn Learning 2024-present ETMS 1 and 2 Certificate US Defense Health Agency 2023 Scrum Foundation classes, Scrum Alliance.org October 2019 Additional Classes: Montgomery County Workforce Development, Anne Arundel Community College (Part-time) (Part-time) 1/2013 to 6/2014 & Test Out (www.TestOut.com) 06/2014 to 07/18 (General Computer studies)
TECHNOLOGY & TECHNICAL TOOLS
Configuration Management & Systems Engineering
Lifecycle Management: Change requests, release scheduling, rollback planning, risk assessments.
Tools & Platforms: ServiceNow CMDB & Discovery, Jira, Confluence, BMC Remedy, IBM ClearCase, PVCS, HP Service Manager, Rational Suite
Configuration Auditing & Control: CMDB auditing, CI data integrity, SOP development, risk logs
Frameworks: Agile, DevOps, ITIL, SDLC, CI/CD pipelines
Compliance Standards: ITIL v4, NIST SP 800 series, DoD 8500, RMF, FISMA, ISO 9000 System Architecture & Integration
System Documentation: Architecture diagrams, technical specs, flowcharts (Visio, Lucid chart)
Systems Integration: SharePoint (2013, Online), Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate), SSIS
Infrastructure: Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, Citrix, Apache Spark, PaaS environments
Monitoring & Incident Management: Performance monitoring, troubleshooting, root cause analysis
Cloud, Platforms & Automation
Cloud Platforms: Azure, SharePoint Online, AWS (cloud discovery, hybrid/remediation)
Automation Tools: Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint Designer
Automation Expertise: Business logic scripting, task automation, workflow efficiency optimization
Business Intelligence & Data Analysis
Tools: Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, SAS, Google Analytics
Data Integration & ETL: Oracle, SQL Server, SSIS, Microsoft Access, SharePoint Lists
Data Analysis: Custom dashboards, KPI tracking, data mining, analytics reporting SharePoint & Content Management
SharePoint Platforms: SharePoint 2013, Online, Designer
Content Management: Site collections, permissions, taxonomy design, document classification
Workflow Automation: Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps), SharePoint Designer
CRM Systems: Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Zendesk Project & Workflow Management
Project Tools: Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams, Bitbucket, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Execution & Reporting: Sprint planning, backlog grooming, stakeholder demos
Documentation: Change logs, process documentation, compliance reporting Process Optimization & Operational Efficiency
Techniques: Business process mapping, automation-first strategies, custom solution development
Operational Efficiency: Streamlining through analytics, automation, and workflow design.
Remote/Hybrid CM Oversight: GFE/GFI asset tracking, remote configuration coordination