Cybersecurity Professional

Udeme Okon

Minneapolis, MN ***** +1-612-***-**** ******@*****.*** LinkedIn

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant with 10 years of experience delivering secure architecture design, enterprise risk assessments and governance for federal agencies. Expert in NIST SP 800-53 implementation, compliance strategy and secure network infrastructure, driving zero audit findings and improving efficiency across security processes. Skilled at mentoring teams, deploying SIEM solutions and aligning controls with regulatory requirements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON Feb 2021 - May 2025

Senior Cyber Security Consultant McLean, VA (Remote/Hybrid)

•Engineered secure system architectures and implemented robust cybersecurity solutions for high-profile federal projects, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and directly contributing to zero audit findings during assessments.

•Conducted Enterprise Risk Assessments on computing and medical device networks, identified key vulnerabilities, cut risk by 30%, and leveraged analytical skills to speed secure network integration and meet federal requirements.

•Acted as the lead subject-matter expert on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and secure network infrastructure, including firewall management and network ports and protocols, providing strategic guidance and mentorship to multidisciplinary teams. Strengthened organizational compliance posture, resulting in a 25% improvement in efficiency across security assessment and reporting processes.

•Guided clients through risk assessments and security protocols by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring compliance, which resulted in a 98% stakeholder satisfaction rate and increased trust in cybersecurity services.

•Optimized Medical Device Isolation Architecture (MDIA) configurations by reviewing segmentation controls and automation scripts, ensuring full compliance with device isolation standards and reducing security vulnerabilities by minimizing exposure windows.

•Streamlined Certification & Accreditation (C&A) procedures by developing efficient workflows, enhancing audit readiness and strengthening compliance with ISO 27001, FISMA, and Department of Veterans Affairs security standards

ASM RESEARCH (An Accenture Federal Service Company) Jul 2016 - Feb 2021

Cyber Security Consultant Chantilly, VA (Remote/Hybrid)

•Conducted ongoing security evaluations for federal systems under the Veterans Affairs (VA) CRISP program, supporting continuous compliance with government security standards and ensuring sustained readiness for audits and assessments

•Performed formal risk assessments and authored comprehensive Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) documentation in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 standards, contributing to the implementation of robust security controls and ensuring continuous compliance with federal regulatory requirements

•Led remediation and validation of POA&Ms in ServiceNow GRC by closing security gaps on schedule, performing log review and analysis, while managing location-specific security plans and contingency assessments to maintain compliance and improve data protection.

•Created concise and visually compelling security briefings and reports, delivering critical insights to executive leadership that directly influenced strategic decision-making and risk management priorities.

•Facilitated effective coordination among engineering, policy, and audit teams to promote transparency and alignment in system security practices. This cross-functional collaboration ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and led to the successful completion of security audits with zero major findings.

•Executed Tier 2 and Tier 3 vulnerability remediation efforts, including firewall management, resolving 70% security findings across multiple infrastructure layers to strengthen system resilience and reduce overall threat exposure.

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE May 2011 - Jun 2016

Information Assurance Specialist St. Paul, MN

•Designed and implemented comprehensive, department-wide security frameworks and processes, managing a $2.4M cybersecurity budget to strategically allocate resources and enhance the protection of Minnesota Department of Revenue data and critical assets.

•Directed audit readiness and compliance programs for both internal and external assessments, by managing penetration testing efforts and conducting cybersecurity forensics, enforcing security policies in line with industry regulations. These initiatives ensured full regulatory compliance and strengthened the organization's overall security posture.

•Led security training sessions for all staff and provided training to junior staff, resulting in higher cybersecurity awareness and improved risk mitigation practices.

EDUCATION

Metropolitan State University

Master of Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems

LeMoyne-Owen College

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

•Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): ISACA Expiration Date – Jan 31, 2029

•Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): ISC2 Expiration Date – Aug 31, 2028

•Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP): ISC2 Expiration Date – Jan 31, 2028

•ITIL v3 Foundations Certified (ITILFC): AXELOS Expiration Date - NA

•CompTIA Security+ (CSEC): CompTIA Expiration Date - NA

SKILLS

•SKILLS: Compliance Strategy, Policy Development, Security Awareness Training, Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Log Review, Analysis

•CORE COMPETENCIES: Risk Management Framework (RMF), Enterprise Risk Assessments, Certification & Accreditation, Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), Secure Architecture Design, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity Solutions, Cybersecurity Forensics

•TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, FISMA, Splunk, ServiceNow, Firewall Management, Web-proxy Systems, Network Ports, Protocols, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

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