Transitioning DoD Cybersecurity Leader to Tech Roles

Imari Gillispie

Atlanta, GA ***** (***) ***- **** **************@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Professional with strong background in cybersecurity, skilled in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability in dynamic environments, and results-driven approach. Equipped with expertise in network monitoring, risk assessment, and security protocols, ensuring reliable protection and mitigation strategies. Recognized for analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering focus on achieving organizational goals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS Expertise in network

fundamentals, operating

systems, SIEM tools, log

analysis and incident reports

• Proficiency in scripting languages

like Python and PowerShell for

automation. As well intense

knowledge of cloud, security,

malware analysis, threats and

intelligence.

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Over a decade of service in

federal government

• Experienced in military/DOD

collaboration

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• Effective organization • Long-term strategic planning

• Project oversight • Experienced with Linux systems

• Proficient in Parrot usage Experience with Nessus vulnerability scanning

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• Skilled in network management • Cybersecurity expertise

• Risk analysis expertise • Workflow optimization

• Full-stack software development • Risk management assessment

• Data analysis • Effective team leadership

EXPERIENCE Cybersecurity 11/2025 to CURRENT

Atlanta, Ga

Detail-oriented Recent Cybersecurity Specialist with a strong education in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Skilled in analyzing security events, vulnerabilities, incident reports, AWS Cloud, SOC, mitigating risks, and implementing proactive defense strategies. Adept at working in fast- paced environments, leveraging SIEM tools, and collaborating with cross- functional teams to strengthen organizational security posture. Core Competencies

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Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) – Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel Incident Response & Threat Hunting

Malware Analysis & Forensics

Network Security & Intrusion Detection (IDS/IPS)

Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)

Scripting & Automation (Python, PowerShell)

MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Monitored security alerts and incidents for potential threats to infrastructure.

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• Analyzed security logs and data to identify anomalies and vulnerabilities.

• Collaborated with IT teams to implement security measures and protocols. Assisted in incident response activities, documenting actions taken during investigations.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 04/2015 to 04/2023 US Department of Defense-JB Andrews Air Force Base Child Development Center District Heights, MD, United States

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR worked with all diversities students and military families, in the United States. Collaborative worked with people of different backgrounds. As a supervisor I conducted successful interpersonal skills that enabled me to communicate and work collaboratively with other supervisors, central office staff, students, teachers, families, and other stakeholder groups. Conducted analyzing data and making data-driven decisions. Worked on equity, advocacy, or related projects with accuracy. Proficient in working with community organizations and government

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SERVED AS THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR DOD JB Andrews Air Force Base Child Development Center responsible for day to operations. Conducting on a continuous basis scheduling, facility management, maintaining ratios, given great customer service, evaluation & feedback, lesson plans, indoor/outdoor activites for children and training for staff, facilitated monthly meetings, staff support, firstline supervisor, finding conflict resolution and stratgic planning. Assisted in supervising youth programs when needed. Developed plans for everyday life, health and safety of the program and ensured the plans were completed on a daily basis. Completed with success monthly fire drills and maintain staffing and ratios of program. Acted as Director when Director was out, conducting budgeting, meeting with higher personnel and AF/DOD chain of command. Maintained the IAT (Inclusion Action Team) Health Assessment review in addition to Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers for Child & Youth on JB Andrews. Implemented operational goals, strategic planning, staff training & development, creating inclusion goals, and strategic initiatives for children and families. IAT (Inclusion Action Team) accommodating DOD children and families with special needs, IEP, IFSP, MFLAC, Child Find and

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Infants and Toddlers Program. Well-versed in working with families, collecting demographic data; comprehensive assessment of services and available resources. Being the key liaison coordinating services and programs within the public and private sectors. Overseeing a program of over 200 families and case management. Data entry and daily taskers completed in a timely manner.

PROVIDED EXPERT STAFFING & RECRUITMENT OVERSIGHT AND OVERSEES HR SPECIALISTS in drafting position vacancy announcements utilizing USAStaffing and other eRecruit systems. Collaborates with the recruiting team and other HR Specialists to accomplish hiring objectives for GS positions ranging from the GS-7 to GS-14 level. Extends tentative/final offer letters and establishes entrance on duty (EOD) dates and requests release dates. Codes and processes a variety of personnel actions (accessions, promotions, reassignments, change-to-lower grade, etc.) as outlined in the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions, and the staffing/recruitment process. Obtains applications from NAFjobs.org, call, screen, and interview applicants for Child and Youth positions. Utilizes various human resources automated systems to prepare a variety of documents, revise, calculate, and retrieve data.

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MANAGED MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH READINESS SERVICES and collaborates with civilian and military professionals through the Military Family Readiness Center to assist families with family separation, parenting, personal financial management, child care, elder care, bundles, Spouse

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MANAGED THE COORDINATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND

PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON THE VARIOUS FEDERAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES (e.g., Schedule A, Pathways, Veterans hiring, non- competitive hiring authorities, etc.). Responds to employee's questions regarding completion of beneficiary forms, health/life insurance forms, Thrifts Savings Plan enrollment or deduction, etc. Experienced maintaining appropriate records to ensure mandatory training requirements are met. Serves as a manager in an equal employment opportunity committee meetings and activities as a resource person or program manager.

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COLLABORATED DIRECTLY WITH THE AGENCY'S PERSONNEL

SECURITY DEPARTMENT IN COORDINATING SUITABILITY CHECKS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. Collaborates with the Suitability Security Manager, obtaining, verifying, processing, and making notifications on relevant employee suitability information. Reviews reports on suitability matters and security clearances, and determining adequacy and completeness; evaluating authenticity and pertinence of data; and preparing letters of inquiries. Monitors clearance investigation status and initiate Periodic Re-investigations for personnel.

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SUPERVISED AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO A TEAM OF 60

SUBORDINATES. Conducts written observations, and evaluates personnel

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based on established performance standards; time-keep and approve employee time on ATAAPS and eTIME. Plans, implements, and supervises a comprehensive program promoting positive growth and development. Develops and manages program budgeting guidance and provide input on installation needs; analyze budget variances and prepare justification for funding of program resource requirements.

EXECUTED DEPARTMENT OF AIRFORCE CYP INCLUSION SUPPORT SYSTEM, concepts and practices to provide information and assistance to dod families on reasonable accommodations, parent support path, program support path, referrals, disabilities, medical needs, complex needs, challenging behavior support, (KIT) Kids Included Together) IAT

(Inclusion Action Team). Processes and tracks families IAT accommodations/Facilitate and participate in the development of the Accommodation plan in unison with Individualized Family Service Plan

(IFSP) ensuring that the family understands their rights and that the IFSP accurately reflects the child and family's needs. Conducts individual and family assessments using the routines. Coordinates with the staff and T&C

(Training Curriculum Specialist) to ensure children /families needs are being met. Building professional parent interaction while accommodating children needs

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• Hours per week: 40

• Series: 1701 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11 Step 4

• Assistant Director (This is a federal job)

Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for diverse groups of children.

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Monitored child development assessments to ensure individualized learning plans were effectively executed.

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Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and feedback initiatives.

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Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

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CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT 05/2011 to 04/2015 US Department of the Air Force- JB Charleston Child Development Center Charleston, SC, United States

Served as a Child and Youth Program Assistant skilled at designing and implementing instruction in all content areas based on students' Individual Education Plans and the Core Curriculum State Standards. Adept in classroom management, cognitive development and the overall academic growth of students. Key duties and accomplishments included: working with over 200 children creating a teachable environment accommodating to through learning behavior

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USED BEHAVIOR MODELING AND SPECIALIZED TEACHING

TECHNIQUES to share and reinforce social skills. Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on

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adjustments. Assessed student social, emotional and academic needs to plan goals appropriately. Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.

FACILITATED EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES BETWEEN SCHOOL PERSONNEL, FAMILIES AND PARTNERS, including supporting strategies on use of school websites, publications, social media and marketing tools. Assisted schools in addressing parent complaints as needed. Prepared reports for the school support network leadership team review. Performed and promoted all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board policies, and the professional standards.

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OVERSAW AND MANAGED THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

OPERATIONS by providing needs assessments, planning, staff development, and parent in-service in the area of youth education. Coordinated and led parent and two-generation activities in a variety of areas, including stress reduction, parent and caregiver education, and developmental milestone workshops. Developed and implemented strategies for utilizing a wide array of partnerships with community-based organizations, programmatic partners, corporations, governmental agencies, and cultural institutions.

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INSTRUCTED AND SUPERVISED CHILDREN IN CLASSROOM

ACTIVITIES, especially students identified as moderate to severely disabled. Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance. Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades. Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities. Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.

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DEVELOPED ACADEMIC CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTED

STUDENTS in one to one and group settings. Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans. Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities. Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery. Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.

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SERVED AS THE EDUCATOR FOR EVALUATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS in special education, classroom training programs, K-12 education, and correctional education. Participated in and led the collection and analysis of qualitative data, including site visits, interviews, and focus groups. Oversaw the collection and review of quantitative Special Education data from administrative and survey data sets. Performed descriptive and inferential statistical analyses.

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DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED CURRICULUM BASED MULTI-

SENSORY LESSON PLANS for all subject areas including social skills and kept written documentation of student progress.Partnered with colleagues

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regarding curriculum modifications, behavior management techniques, and intervention strategies. Created a classroom environment to motivate students. Collaborated with the general education teachers to discuss the curriculum and student's progress.

COLLECTED, ANALYZED AND PRESENTED EDUCATION

PERFORMANCE DATA to the school leadership team. Organized and validated all pertinent research data and maintained compliance with federal requirements. Developed and conducted in-service training for all teachers regarding the curriculum, researched-based instructional strategies, and best practices.

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• Hours per week: 40

• Series: 1701 Pay Plan: NF Grade: 05

• Child and Youth Program Assistant (This is a federal job) RESPITE CAREGIVER/EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER 10/2010 to 05/2011 PROGRAM (EFMP)

Lighthouse Staffing Columbia, SC, United States

Served as a Respite Caregiver for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) responsible for managing resources for public assistance programs, providing case management services to clients and ensuring clients received proper benefits. Adept at coordinating client services, improving client health outcomes, implementing effective process improvement solutions and ensuring overall client health. Key duties included: working with families with special needs

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COLLABORATED WITH THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER

PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT CLIENT RELATIONS

INITIATIVES which focused on the development and implementation of departmental benefits programs, regular training programs, needs assessments, mandatory trainings, and skill specific training and evaluation of trainings. Developed and recommended internal management controls and administrative practices to eliminate duplication and overlapping functions and to ensure maximum utilization of resources. Provided exceptional customer service to best serve families applying for resources from public assistance programs and community-based organizations.

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MANAGED COMMUNITY RELATIONS WITHIN THE FAMILY

ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT through the excellent use of education and effective client service and management. Provided outstanding customer support to multi-disciplinary teams at early community resource centers to ensure that centers were in compliance with performance standards. Followed up with families that have on-going special needs to ensure their Family Care Plan is functioning effectively.

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MANAGED A COMPLEX CASE LOAD OF CHALLENGING CLIENTS and provided counseling, assessments and career services to special needs individuals and their families. Facilitated and monitored respite care for

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special needs family members. Coordinated personnel, transportation, and equipment materials to support referrals and assist with paperwork. Assisted families effectively in navigating systems of support; makes referral for both on- and off- base services; and initiates, implements, updates, and coordinates services and activities. Followed and tracked each case thoroughly to ensure appropriate referrals have been made as well as to evaluate client satisfaction

• Hours per week: 35

• Respite Caregiver/Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) EDUCATION Technical or occupational certificate Cyber Security Network + 11/2025 Slamm Technologies, Woodbridge, VA

Master's degree Human Resource Management, Business 12/2014 Administration

Webster University, Charleston, SC, United States

• Relevant Coursework, Licenses and Certifications:

• MGMT 640 Human Resources Management

• MGMT 650 Workforce Management

• GPA: 3.0 of a maximum 4.0

Bachelor's degree Child and Family Development 05/2010 Benedict College, Columbia, SC, United States

• Credits Earned: 175 Semester Hours

• GPA: 3.29 of a maximum 4.0

AFFILIATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS

LANGUAGES

PROFESSIONAL

GROWTH

WomenTech Network

CompTia Security + Certification- Nov 2025

AWS Cloud Engineering Certificate- Dec 2025

Introduction to Programming via Python

Certificate- Oct 2025

SOC Analyst Certificate- Nov 2025

AWS Cloud Engineering Certificate Dec 2025

English

Full Professional

Introduction to SCRUM (Agile Guru) Online event

Grown& T echie: The Future of AI-In person

Event /Cybersecurity Made simple- In person

Event Introduction to Python hands on-Online

Event/ Cloud Engineering Bootcamp/

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