Cybersecurity / Information Assurance

TANYA CLEMONS

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

757-***-**** - *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

Position as a Cyber Engineer

SUMMARY:

Detail-oriented with a strong background in risk assessment and regulatory compliance. Expertise in team training and communication has led to substantial improvements in security protocols and incident response strategies. Aiming to leverage skills further to bolster organizational security frameworks and compliance initiatives. Self-motivated professional with more than 20 years of expertise on expanding network connections and educating personnel for cybersecurity awareness. Top Secret Clearance

● Lead Network Manager ● Problem Solving

● Team Oriented ●Risk Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) Achievements

Lead Network Manager - Implemented and maintained network infrastructure for a large enterprise, including managing switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points resulting in a 98% uptime for a critical weapons system.

Risk Management SME - Hand-selected by executives to lead cyber risk management for a carrier strike group of eight ships, provided guidance and direction during Fleet operations that minimized active threats while in combatant areas.

Problem Solving - Brainstormed solutions for a network upgrade network configuration change, upgrading actions eliminated network bottlenecks.

Team Oriented – Collaborated with team members to align resources, policies and personnel to deliver mission assurance support in performing unparalleled cybersecurity functions. WORK HISTORY:

(Career break to pursue education after military retirement) Information Assurance Policy Analyst Jun 2023 - Present Base CSIR Manager

• Specializing in developing, reviewing, and enforcing security policies based on industry standards within an organization to protect its information assets by implementing security measures.

• Focusing on analyzing risk and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations by evaluating the effectiveness of existing policies and proposing improvements to safeguard sensitive data against cybersecurity threats.

• Communications and Information Systems Installation Records (CSIR) collection across 25 work centers associated with the installation of a communication and information systems in a facility used for planning, programming, and supporting communications systems/equipment operations, maintenance, integration, and Engineering and Installation (EI) efforts.

• Managed all areas of physical security, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness; managed systems ensuring continuous operation, maintenance, and proper disposal.

Student Jan 2018– Present

• Bachelor of Science in Critical Studies Expected 2026

• Associates of Arts in Design September 2020

Principal Cyber Engineer Mar 2016- Jan 2018

Navy Information Operations Command

• As Principal for Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I), led security analysis of a ground system architecture of 315 nodes for a Joint Force enterprise. Implemented mitigations for 86 vulnerabilities that led to final authorizations to operate.

• Managed an Information Assurance (IA) workforce of 48, ensured 93% completion rate of IA certification which allowed fulfillment of DoD requirements.

• Planned and executed a cybersecurity strategy for six world-wide enclaves. Efforts provided guidance to Commanders on how to protect systems and data from threats.

• Reviewed and audited 650 security controls during 64 classified and unclassified security risk assessments that permitted IT service and accreditation continuity. Network Operations Department Lead Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 USS Emory S. Land

• Principal Advisor to the Commanding Officer for all information security matters. Managed cybersecurity policies and regulations while ensuring that command security measures met compliance with DoD risk management programs.

• Planned the execution of 159 trouble tickets for maintenance actions across seven deployed submarines.

• Developed and maintained 15 system security accreditation packages and supporting materials, used in-depth understanding of information security and technology. Information Assurance Lead Nov 2011 – Mar 2015

NAVSPECWARCEN and Basic Training Commands

• Led physical security, personnel security, and security training and awareness programs for a 1,400 personnel organization.

• Coordinated network upgrades and physical security requirements ensuring continuous operation and maintenance of an enterprise network of 350 nodes.

• Implemented the Local Registration Authority (LRA) for 300 SIPR PKI tokens creation and 82 resets.

• Managed Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) for over 3500 personnel involving receipts, handling, issuing, safeguarding, accounting, and disposition of classified material.

• Applied knowledge of National Security Agency's (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) policies and directives: retained accountability, records, and maintenance of cryptographic items.

• Achieved accreditation under DOD Information Technology Security Certification (DITSCAP) and Accreditation Process and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process

(DIACAP).

Certifications and Professional Training:

• Information System Security Manager, DoD, 2015

• Electronic Key Management Systems Manager, DoD, 2011

• Security+, CompTIA, 2008

• Advanced Network Analyst, DoD, 2008

• Network +, CompTIA, 2004

• A+, CompTIA, 2003

• Information Systems Administrator, DoD, 2002

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