Senior DoD ISSE & Enterprise Security Architect

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior Information System Security Engineer and Systems Architect with 20+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience, including 5+ years supporting the F-35 Lightning II Program

Proven expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF), Certification & Accreditation (C&A), NIST 800-53/800-37, DIACAP, JSIG, SAP/SAR environments, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise security architecture.

Extensive leadership background with 15+ years supervising teams and providing upper-echelon support to Navy, Air Force, and joint-service programs. Recognized for delivering secure, compliant, and mission-ready systems supporting national defense initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Risk Management Framework (RMF) / JSIG Authorization

Security Control Assessments (SCA)

System Security Plans (SSP), POA&M, SAR, SAP

NIST 800-53 / 800-37 Compliance

Vulnerability Management (ACAS, Retina, STIG, IAVM)

SAP/SAR Environment Security

Enterprise Security Architecture

DoD Cybersecurity Compliance

eMASS & DIACAP

Systems Engineering & Secure Design

Team Leadership & Technical Oversight

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Business Administration (Computer & Information Security) – Northcentral University, 2017

M.S., Communication Technology – Strayer University, 2006

B.S., Computer Networking – Strayer University, 2004

A.A., Computer Systems, Networks & Hardware Technology, 1997

CERTIFICATIONS

ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – Active

CompTIA Security+ – Active (Expires 05/14/2026)

CompTIA A+ – Active (Expires 05/14/2026)

DoD 8140.03 Security Control Assessor (Advanced Level)

IASO Certified

Full Qualified US Navy Validation

STIG, DIACAP, PKI, Army G3 Cyber Training (Current)

RECENT EXPERIENCE

Sr. Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) Expert

GDIT – F-35 Lightning II Program (08/2019–Present)

Leads cybersecurity engineering for Air Systems support teams

Oversees Security Authorization Packages and RMF processes

Conducts Security Control Assessments under JSIG

Supports ALIS IPT as Senior Systems Engineer/Architect

Ensures compliance with SEMP, CS KPPs, and DoD cybersecurity mandates

Coordinates SAP/SAR security activities and continuous monitoring

Senior Principal Information Security Analyst / ISSO

HII-MIS & GDIT – NAVAIR Programs (2015–2019)

Performed RMF and DIACAP-based risk assessments

Delivered enterprise security architecture and governance

Conducted threat and vulnerability analyses

Provided executive-level reporting to SES leadership

Ensured compliance with STIG, IAVM, FISMA, and DoD IA policies

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