Information Security Project Manager

Kyle Hendrix

Ridgecrest, CA ************@*****.*** 559-***-****

INFORMATION SECURITY ENGINEER II CYBERSECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT Dynamic and detail-oriented Information Security Engineer with 16+ years of expertise across cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and network security within highly regulated federal and DoD environments. Adept at conducting comprehensive risk assessments, managing PKI, implementing security controls, and delivering actionable security metrics to leadership. Skilled in the use of advanced security tools and frameworks, including NIST RMF, ISO 27001, Nessus, Nmap, Splunk, and WebInspect.

Certifications: Security+ CE Network+ CE CEH Six Sigma Training PMP Certification In Progress

Experience

IT Team Lead & Project Manager Ridgecrest, CA

Department of the Navy, NAWCWD (40hrs/w)

Team Lead, Project Manager Oct 2022 – Current

References: Mike Stenger 760-***-****, Neddy Ramon 760-***-****

● Lead IT projects supporting DoD cybersecurity initiatives, overseeing the planning, resource management, and execution phases while maintaining compliance with JSIG and NIST RMF.

● Develop and deliver comprehensive security metric dashboards and compliance briefings to stakeholders and executive leadership.

● Perform quarterly network risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigations aligned with NIST 800 and ISO 27001 best practices.

● Directed cross-functional teams in the strategic planning and implementation of cybersecurity controls across multiple classified systems.

● Conducted and documented third-party and internal system risk assessments, ensuring continuous system accreditation.

Information Systems Security Officer / Network Engineer Ridgecrest, CA Department of the Navy, NAWCWD (40hrs/w)

ISSO/ Network Engineer for Special Security Office (SSO) Jan 2021 – Oct 2022 Reference: Cathay Mattox 760-***-****

● Led vulnerability management programs leveraging ACAS, HBSS, WebInspect, and Snort to identify and mitigate security risks.

● Engineered and implemented security controls supporting accreditation under NIST RMF and DoD JSIG requirements.

● Facilitated security audits and continuous monitoring activities, maintaining compliance across hybrid Windows/Linux environments. Information Systems Security Officer Ridgecrest, CA DCS Corporation (40hrs/w)

Information System Security Officer Apr 2019 – Jan 2021 Reference: Phil Johnson 760-***-****

● Supported accreditation and risk management processes across multiple IT systems.

● Provided cybersecurity leadership across departments; acted as SME in implementing security architecture and standards.

● Identified and managed POA&M items; developed remediation plans in coordination with the ISSM and AO.

● Conducted comprehensive cybersecurity risk and vulnerability assessments, developing POA&M remediation plans and guiding systems through the ATO process.

● Acted as a cybersecurity advisor on the integration of new systems, applying Six Sigma principles to improve security workflows and reduce system vulnerabilities.

SOC Analyst Network Engineer Fort Irwin, CA

Pulau, Inc / Consolidate Networks Corp. (40hrs/w)

SOC Analyst Oct 2018 – Apr 2019

● Monitored real-time security events using Splunk SIEM; maintained compliance with DISA STIGs and IAVM standards.

● Assessed and reported cybersecurity posture metrics to the ISSM, ensuring timely incident detection and response.

EDUCATION & TOOLS

● Tools: Splunk, ACAS, HBSS, Nessus, Nmap, WebInspect, Snort, SolarWinds, Cisco IOS, VMware ESX, Windows Server, Linux

● Frameworks & Standards: NIST RMF, ISO 27001, JSIG, DoD IA, Six Sigma, SDLC

CORE SKILLS

Information Security Engineering Risk Management & Assessments Vulnerability Management PKI & SSL Management Security Metrics & Reporting Cybersecurity Compliance Splunk SIEM Monitoring Incident Response Security Architecture Process Improvement (Six Sigma)

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