Top Secret Project Management

Pamela C. Esparza

Phone: 540-***-**** Email: ************@*****.*** Northen Virginia – Top Secret SCI/CI Polygraph

Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice ECPI University (Manassas, VA)

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented IT professional with 5 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) in network infrastructure operations, project management, and risk management. Proven ability to enhance program resilience and optimize workflows, saving over $200k in labor costs. Skilled in vendor management, IT modernization, and supporting high-stakes operations across enterprise environments. Enterprise Planning and Management team, the successful candidate will support our customer's policy, governance, and compliance functions. Provide SETA support for our customer's strategic planning, enterprise architecture, investment planning, policy and governance functions, in addition to general SETA support to government leadership teams

Certifications

Security Clearance, Top Secret SCI /CI Poly

CompTIA Security +

PMP Training completion Certificate, pending PMP test

Protocol Officer, Protocol School of Washington

Professional Experience

Government Industry Partner Access Systems Engineer and Technical Advisor (SETA), 01/2024 Current

Mystek Systems, INC Top Secret SCI/CI Polygraph Chantilly, VA

Network workflow and architecture management for global network and point of service (PoP) procurement, operations and maintenance (O&M).

Analyzed Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) and coordinated asset stakeholders to ensure timely updates of information Assessed RMFs to accurately depict current vulnerability status. Identified and managed system CONOPS based on SME inputs, communicating effectively with vendors. Managed risk mitigation of vendor designs at all phases to ensure adherence to specifications and requirements. reported project status and risks to stakeholders, maintaining transparency throughout processes

Provides IT/Communications Security (COMSEC) in line encryption support.

Supports compilation, implementation, maintenance and archiving of documentation such as network diagrams, plans, designs, and architecture documentation for enclave network operations/administration SOPs, a Network Operation, site-to-site VPN mapping, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) instances mapping, and rack/elevation diagrams mapping, Access Control Lists (ACLs), network management trend analysis reports, accreditations, CM, and change control documentation. Developed standardized services and managed risks to enhance program resilience.

Enterprise IT Maintenance Planner/Scheduler Business Systems Analysis T2, 03/2022 01/2024 CACI International INC Top Secret SCI/CI Polygraph Chantilly, VA

Spearheaded maintenance planning for classified government customers, ensuring adherence to security and data center standards.

Oversaw program management, reviewing vendor designs.

Enhanced program resilience, saving over $200k in labor costs through effective vendor management.

Coordinated network maintenance activities, including patching, system upgrades, and risk mitigation.

Facilitated enterprise-wide change approvals, conducting effective briefings with senior management to resolve complex issues.

Analyzed communication infrastructure pathways, planned lifecycle maintenance, and enhanced system availability.

Supported F5 BigIP load balancing, patching, and regular security updates to maintain network reliability.

Protocol Officer, 07/2021 03/2022 Tenica Global Solution Top Secret SCI/CI Polygraph Springfield, VA

Coordinated high-profile visits and events, ensuring compliance with military and diplomatic customs.

Provided logistical and administrative support for ceremonies, receptions, and briefings involving senior executives and foreign dignitaries.

Facilitated visitor agendas, monitored itineraries, and delivered tailored event management solutions.

Security Monitor, 09/2020 07/2021 New Age Sys Top Secret SCI/CI Polygraph Springfield, VA

Guaranteed offices in sensitive areas were properly secured and gave occupants prior notification of entry to prevent the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information

Physically accompanied and monitored all un-cleared personnel entering and collaborating within facilities

Assured un-cleared personnel remained in compliance with local, military base, and security requirements

Maintained various daily logs for a variety of administrative functions associated with document control

Carried out high-quality security survey work and administrative duties with little oversight

Managed daily tasks consistently and went beyond requirements to support business targets

Handled confidential material and communicated with various levels of management, established priorities, and worked independently

Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement and presented solutions

Disseminated written findings and assessments via standardized reporting methods to internal supervisors and external partners

Security Specialist, 01/2020 11/2020 Target Springfield, VA

Assisted in conducting internal and external investigations, including taking testimony and preparing comprehensive narrative reports of investigations

Rapidly adapted to new information, sudden changes, or unexpected obstacles

Aggregated data to identify information discrepancies or derogatory reporting

Prioritized casework and assignments while meeting strict, and often overlapping, deadlines

Improved assistance in the Physical Security, Personnel Security, and Industrial Security of the Target facility

Performed various other clerical tasks such as filing, preparing outgoing mail, purchase orders, and auditing

Educated new customer service representatives on best practices, coached new hires through their first calls and acted as team mentor

Processed, verified, and maintained documentation relating to personnel activities such as training to benefit the team

Interpersonal skills were applied

Assisted in the development of the Annual Operating Plan and accomplishment of area goals within the plan

Extensive experience in analysis and risk managing techniques

Demonstrated effective risk-work security recommendations to managers and supervisors in support of secured building

Key Skills

Network Administration & Security

AWS GovCloud Operations & Cloud Migration

Vulnerability Assessment & Compliance (DISA STIG)

COMSEC & Secure Communications

Risk Management & IT Modernization

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Technical Documentation & Lifecycle Maintenance

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