Security Officer Information Systems

Santanas K. Locklear

San Antonio, TX ● 210-***-**** ● ********.********@*******.*** ● LinkedIn.com/in/santanas-locklear Senior Information Systems Security Officer/Manager (ISSO/ISSM) Senior Information Systems Security Officer/Manager with extensive operational and management experience within the Department of Defense (DoD). Responsibilities include leading and enforcing cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with NIST, RMF, FISMA, and other DoD frameworks. Mitigated security risks across classified and unclassified systems both in the USA and abroad. This role involves deploying SIEM tools for real- time threat detection, and implementing network and cloud security measures to protect mission-critical infrastructure. Additionally, responsibilities include leading Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to DoD cybersecurity policies. Key skills include:

Mulli-Team Leader/Manager Threat Intelligence & Incident Response Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategy NIST, RMF, FISMA, and DoD Cybersecurity policies Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Cloud Security & Compliance (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Regulatory Compliance (PCI DSS, HIPAA, HITRUST, CMMC) Nessus Vulnerability Scans & STIG Implementation Risk Management Frameworks (NIST-CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 27005, ISO 27032, ISO 27035, ISO 38500, MITRE ATT&CK, COBIT) Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Columbia Southern University Cybersecurity Administrator Certification, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Certifications

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+ CE (CASP)

(ISC)2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) CompTIA Security+ CE

CompTIA Network+ CE

Professional Manager

Professional Experience

Strategic Technology Institute, Randolph AFB, TX (04/2023 – 02/2025) Deputy, STi On-Site Personal Leader / Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Result-driven Information Security Officer / Manager and Team Lead with extensive experience in enterprise Risk Management, compliance, and Cybersecurity strategy. Expert at designing & implementing secure programs with minimal risk to the enterprise, and ensuring operational excellence across Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.

• Managed and led Information System (IS) security requirements for critical DoD programs.

• Achieved IS Authorization to Operate (ATO) ensuring operational integrity impacting 2M personnel.

• Collaborated with CEO, and Stakeholders to align Cybersecurity strategies with business objectives.

• Enhancing Risk Management, reducing Recovery Time Objective (RTO), & achieving cost savings of $400K.

• Directed Cybersecurity operations, including risk assessments, deploying SIEM tools for threat mitigation.

• Oversaw the approval and implementation of security measures for AWS Cloud & DoD Stand-alone IS.

• Led development & implementation of security standards & frameworks aligned with DoD Cybersecurity requirements, including HITRUST, MITRE ATT&CK, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

• Directed a diverse team in a hands-on capacity, ensuring their efforts were consistently aligned with key business objectives.

• Achieved exceptional performance, earning recognition from leadership for remarkable results. NexGen Data Systems, Inc, Charleston, SC (04/2018 –04/2023) Program Manager (PM) / Network Engineer

Technical Team Lead / Network Engineer with experience as a Project Manager (PM), well versed in budget control, interviewing potential employees, overseeing training requirements, ensuring Government and State compliance, maximizing financial performance, internal affairs, partnering with clients, and negotiating contracts. Ensured communication with Chief Executive Officer and Executive staff for compliance with goals, leadership responsibilities and vision.

• Directed Network team efforts, effectively met time-sensitive objectives.

• Successfully migrated 14K critical medical devices, ensured 100% compliance with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) regulations.

• Organized data calls to evaluate and analyze client policy data, ensuring leadership compliance with evolving regulatory changes.

• Strengthened customer relations by rigorously adhering to OSHA and DoD guidelines.

• Managed project schedules, optimized resource allocation, and ensured timely task completion of Network.

• Managed customer vendor relations and ensured customer satisfaction.

• Designed and planned the LAN, WAN, & VoIP network architectures for 10 overseas critical Medical Community of Interest migrations, saving $200K in vendor costs. United States Air Force (07/2006-05/2018) Retired

Division Chief, National Security Agency (NSA-Texas), Lackland AFB, TX Served as Senior Enlisted Leader and Advisory Board Member to the National Security Agency (NSA), Texas CEO, providing strategic guidance on mission-critical initiatives to enhance NSA operations. Spearheaded improvements in manning selection, ensuring personnel were strategically placed in roles that maximized their effectiveness and mission success. Implemented advanced training methodologies to enhance the cybersecurity proficiency of over 300 personnel, and strengthening national defense capabilities. Recognized for national-level accolades for exceptional leadership and significant contributions to operational effectiveness.

• Handpicked from 25 peers to spearhead development of the Plans/Policy Division for Intelligence Operations.

• Oversaw NSA collection efforts, generating reports that were delivered to the President of the United States.

• Received multiple accolades for outstanding leadership in strengthening national security efforts by managing a team of 300 personnel

• Oversaw daily operations of a multi-million-dollar Intelligence system. References available upon request.

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