Security Officer System

DAQUAN POLITE

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SUMMARY

INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY OFFICER

Accomplished IT Support professional and Navy veteran with over 6 years of experience in technical support, system security, and service delivery. Demonstrated success in reducing system downtime by 30%, enhancing cybersecurity compliance, and training over 100 users to improve operational efficiency. Holds an active TS/SCI clearance, with a strong commitment to operational excellence and continuous process optimization.

Cybersecurity Lead Classified Information

Security Policies System Security Communication

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

US Navy, Information System Security Officer, Oak Harbor, WA March 2023 – Present VAQ-139, the Cougars, operates advanced aircraft like the EA-18G Growler to provide cutting-edge electronic defense and counter emerging threats, ensuring mission success with state-of-the-art technology and avionics. As an Information System Security Officer, I collaborated with system owners, engineers, and stakeholders to implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53 security controls, identifying and mitigating cyber risks to protect mission-critical systems. By translating security concepts into actionable strategies, I helped teams navigate threat landscapes and enhance compliance and risk reduction efforts.

• Strengthened: Successfully strengthened cybersecurity defenses by implementing advanced risk management frameworks and conducting proactive security audits, resulting in a 30% reduction in system vulnerabilities and enhanced compliance with federal security standards.

• Orchestrated: Successfully orchestrated the rapid resolution of critical security incidents within 24 hours by analyzing threat vectors and deploying proactive defense measures, resulting in enhanced system resilience and minimized downtime.

• Spearheaded: An accomplished leader who spearheaded cross-functional teams to drive flawless product launches, achieving on-time delivery and sustained operational excellence throughout the post-launch phase.

• Championed: An accomplished professional who championed performance review meetings to analyze trends and implement targeted recommendations, resulting in a 20% improvement in system efficiency and enhanced operational performance. US Navy, IT Support Supervisor, Tinker AFB, OK September 2019 – March 2023 The TACAMO mission ensures secure, global communication for airborne aircraft and command centers, relaying emergency messages through a network spanning VLF to EHF frequencies. With support extending to Atlantic and Pacific regions, the mission is backed by organizations at Travis AFB and NAS Patuxent River. I oversaw uptime of critical communications circuits by coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring system maintenance. I also delivered maintenance actions, facilitated technical training, and analyzed performance reports, focusing on enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

• Coordinated: Successfully coordinated the maintenance and operations of 20 critical communications circuits, ensuring 100% uptime by leading cross-functional teams and driving system efficiency.

• Facilitated: An accomplished professional who facilitated over 110 maintenance actions on physical and virtual servers, resulting in enhanced reliability and a reduction in operational risks.

• Organized: An accomplished professional who organized and led over 500 hours of technical training for a 15-member team, resulting in improved compliance and enhanced operational readiness.

• Streamlined: An accomplished professional who streamlined the creation and analysis of performance reports, resulting in identifying actionable improvements that enhanced efficiency and client satisfaction.

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BS in Healthcare Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, April 2024 TRAINING

Electronic Communications Systems Troubleshooting Network Fundamentals Network Security Management Server Administration Network Maintenance Computer Repair CERTIFICATIONS

Google Cybersecurity Network Operations Specialist Internetworking Technician Computer Operator

SKILLS

NIST 800-53 Security Controls System Maintenance & Troubleshooting Server Management Network Management Electronic Communication Systems Risk Management Framework (RMF) Data Analysis & Reporting Technical Training Development Performance Optimization Security Compliance & Auditing Cross-functional Team Coordination

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