Information Technology Cyber Security

REINA M. VALE

Havre De Grace, MD 410-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Cybersecurity and IT professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in system authorization, vulnerability management, and risk assessment in federal environments. Adept in NIST frameworks, RMF, and technical documentation. Proven ability to streamline ATO processes, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate complex security concepts to both technical and executive audiences.

EDUCATION

Towson University August 2019 – May 2021 Towson, MD M.S. in Applied Information Technology GPA: 3.66

Concentration in Computer Forensics

Frostburg State University August 2015 – May 2019 Frostburg, MD B.S. in Secure Computing and Information Assurance Minor in Computer Science

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Social Security Administration July 2022 – Present Woodlawn, MD IT Cyber Specialist (GS 12)

Lead full lifecycle activities for granting Authority to Operate (ATO), ensuring systems meet all federal security and compliance requirements. Manage and monitor cybersecurity workflows, maintaining comprehensive documentation throughout the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. Apply NIST 800-53 Rev 4/5 and NIST 800-37 to conduct standardized assessments and maintain a robust cybersecurity posture. Coordinate and track Plan of Action & Milestones

(POA&Ms), ensuring timely remediation and stakeholder alignment across technical and compliance teams. Perform system vulnerability scans / risk analysis and analyze results to produce actionable risk reports that drive remediation strategies. Collaborate with assessors, engineers, and program stakeholders to implement risk mitigation measures and ensure alignment with agency policies. Develop, maintain, and enhance Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPs), internal cybersecurity policies, and training materials to support workforce consistency and improve audit readiness. Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the cybersecurity team to enhance operational efficiency and compliance effectiveness. SURVICE Engineering Company September 2021 – July 2022 Belcamp, MD Research Inquiry Analyst

Researched technical inquiries in software data, cybersecurity, and modeling to support project development and decision-making. Supported Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in preparing clear, accurate documentation and formal responses. Processed and classified Scientific and Technical Information (STI) to facilitate secure and efficient information management. Applied strong analytical, communication, and technical skills in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Nuclear Regulatory Commission June 2020 – August 2020 Rockville, MD Cyber Security Intern

Drafted policy papers on wireless technology and data diode utilization to enhance information systems security. Supported legacy data migration projects within the realm of information assurance, ensuring secure and efficient transition of sensitive data. Contributed to security policy development and facilitated seamless system upgrades. Naval Sea Systems Command June 2018 – August 2018 Washington, DC Cyber Security Intern

Supported daily physical and network security operations, including access control, surveillance monitoring, and system integrity checks to maintain federal compliance. Researched and evaluated Carbon Black EDR tool, presented findings and recommendations to enhance threat detection capabilities to improve endpoint security posture. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Languages: Python, Java, C++, SQL,

MongoDB

Tools: FTK, Wireshark, The Sleuth Kit, EnCase,

VM Workstation, Virtual Box, Splunk

Documentation: SOP creation, training

materials, policy writing.

Platforms: Xacta/XactaIO, JIRA, Confluence

Frameworks: NIST 800-53/37, RMF, FISMA

Soft Skills: Critical thinking, adaptability, cross- team collaboration, problem solving and

analytical ability including briefing results.

Have strong oral and written communication

skills.

CLEARANCE

Secret

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