Incident Response Facility Operations

NIKKI BRAGG

*** * ****** ****** • West, TX *****

760-***-**** **********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Security and compliance professional with hands-on experience in monitoring, auditing, risk analysis, and incident response in high-security environments. Strong background in policy enforcement, vulnerability reporting, and remediation coordination with a proven ability to interpret standards and ensure compliance. Familiar with FedRAMP/FISMA frameworks, system security planning, and continuous monitoring processes. Currently expanding technical expertise in AWS, Splunk, Tenable, and Trend Micro to support cloud and system compliance. Core Skills

• Compliance & Risk Management: FedRAMP, FISMA, SSP, POA&M, IRP, CP, CMP

• Security Monitoring & Reporting: Splunk dashboards, Tenable/Nessus scans, Trend Micro monitoring

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, IAM, CloudFormation – training), Terraform, Ansible

(exposure)

• Incident Response: Security audits, remediation planning, contingency operations

• Documentation: Policy/procedure creation, incident reporting, legal records preparation

• Communication: Stakeholder coordination, cross-team collaboration, staff training

• Tools Familiarity: Palo Alto Firewalls, Ticketing Systems, Anchore, Twistlock (exposure) Professional Experience

Correctional Officer – Security & Compliance

Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Mart, TX Oct 2024 – Present

• Conducts daily monitoring and compliance checks across secure systems and facilities.

• Performs security audits and incident documentation, ensuring adherence to state/federal standards.

• Generates recurring compliance reports and coordinates with leadership for remediation activities.

• Maintains hardware and system access inventories, aligning with configuration management controls.

• Trains staff on incident response protocols and contingency planning. Juvenile Supervision Officer (JSO)

Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center, West, TX Jun 2024 – Oct 2024

• Supervised high-risk youth while ensuring compliance with safety/security protocols.

• Documented operational and incident reports for audit readiness.

• Supported investigations and corrective actions for compliance-related issues. Control Room Operator

Bill Logue Juvenile Detention Center, West, TX Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

• Monitored surveillance systems and communications dashboards for security events.

• Logged and analyzed system events, escalating anomalies in line with incident response plans.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to address vulnerabilities and mitigate risks. District Attorney’s Assistant

San Bernardino, CA Apr 2005 – Jan 2007

• Drafted and reviewed legal and compliance documents (search warrants, subpoenas, motions).

• Researched and prepared evidence to support audits, investigations, and trial readiness. Education

• Crafton Hills College, 2013 Focus: Psychology, Sociology, Forensics, Crime Scene Investigation

• Sage College, 2012 Court Reporting

• Redlands East Valley High School, 2006

Certifications

• Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), July 2024

• Juvenile Supervision Officer (JSO), July 2024 (Exam Score: 95.7%)

• Defensive Driving (Texas)

• Food Safety Handler – Valid through 2026

• In Progress / Targeted: CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner Additional Experience

• Strong background in regulated, high-security environments with emphasis on compliance.

• Proven ability to monitor, analyze, and document vulnerabilities while enforcing standards.

• Skilled in strategic planning, data analysis, and risk mitigation under pressure.

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