Information Systems Security Officer

Joseph Manley

n ******.******@*****.*** n 240-***-**** Clinton, MD

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-manley-28b392298

Career Objective

Entry-level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with a Master of Science in Information Systems (in progress) and strong foundations in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and compliance. Skilled in security controls, vulnerability assessment, and risk management. Seeking to support federal or private-sector organizations by aligning security practices with business and regulatory requirements.

Education

Master of Science in Information Systems (In Progress) – Strayer University, Clinton, MD (Expected 2026)

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Cybersecurity Concentration – Strayer University, Clinton, MD (2019–2024)

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CASP+, Network+, A+

• CompTIA Security Analytics Professional (CSAP)

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• ITIL Foundations in IT Service Management

• Google IT Support Certificate

Technical Skills

• Security & Compliance: NIST RMF, Governance & Compliance, Risk Assessment

• Networking & Defense: IDS/IPS, Firewalls, Network Defense, Vulnerability Scanning

• Systems & Tools: Active Directory, AWS Cloud, Microsoft Office, Adobe Cloud

• Programming/Databases: SQL, Python, Systems Analysis

• Professional Skills: Incident Reporting, Policy Documentation, Training & Support Experience

Cybersecurity Engineer – U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC (2021 – 2023)

• Supported federal security operations and compliance with FISMA/NIST standards.

• Monitored systems for vulnerabilities and implemented corrective security measures.

• Assisted with database deployments and provided staff training on security best practices. Security Consultant – Prince George’s Hospital, Cheverly, MD (2018 – 2020)

• Conducted vulnerability assessments and documented remediation steps.

• Prepared incident reports and supported HIPAA compliance programs.

• Worked with IT leadership to strengthen risk management practices. Desk Support Specialist – Washington, DC (2020 – 2022)

• Delivered troubleshooting for hardware, software, and mobile devices.

• Supported system lifecycle refresh and configuration management.

• Enhanced customer experience through responsive technical support. Academic & Project Highlights

• Developed a cybersecurity service launch project plan incorporating Earned Value Management, WBS, and risk registers.

• Designed secure database schemas and workflows as part of systems analysis coursework.

• Researched and presented real-world cybersecurity failures, recommending ISSO-aligned risk mitigation strategies based on PMBOK and NIST standards.

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