Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Accomplished security professional with over 15 years in Cyber Risk Management, Information Assurance, and Physical Security. A results-driven leader who employs systematic approaches to innovate and achieve security-based objectives. Expert in aligning management goals with tactical execution, delivering measurable data-driven outcomes through inclusive leadership. Skilled in adapting to dynamic environments while fostering team development and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic mentorship, mature leadership, and collaborative partnerships and performance. SPECIALTIES: High Value Asset Management | Cybersecurity | Information Assurance | Classified Emissions Security | Risk Management | Process Improvement Governance, Risk, & Compliance | Metrics Reporting | Asset Management | Policy Development & Interpretation | Operational & Physical Security
- Enhanced the CISA High Value Asset (HVA) Program by advising best practices to secure the federal government’s most critical systems - Published the HVA Control Overlay to influence security parameters & the Federal Prioritization Methodology for HVA tier designation - Drafted the HVA Risk and Solution Analysis to map common system vulnerabilities with available CISA risk remediations and solutions - Led efforts to strengthen HVA programs by analyzing assessment results, advising executives, and facilitating workshops & subcommittees
- Detailed 3.8K security controls, STIGs, and POA&Ms for network authorizations and Cyber Readiness Inspections; scored Excellent 2x - Performed cyber inspections and localized network security policies for two base commands and 6K users to defend $43M IT asset enclave - Authored security training, contingency, incident response, and recovery plans, and applied RMF for 6K IT users to secure 11TB of data - Standardized enterprise encryption & product security mechanisms, facilitated emission security, and processed classified data violations
- Updated local policies and leveraged GRC tools to ensure compliance with DoD tasking orders, NIST guidance, & cyber industry standards - Translated and analyzed quarterly network scans to report quantifiable metrics to the Secretary of Defense via the Cyber Scorecard process - Led the 2016-2020 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month events for 600 personnel; held seminars, labs, & authored cyber news articles - Implemented mandatory training and maintained records for the Operational Security & DoD Workforce programs for 212 base employees
- Protected 11K base personnel & restricted access to $3.4B aircraft fleet via security patrols & executing 370 random anti-terrorism measures - Commanded initial response to 17 medical emergencies; stabilized victims, initiated preliminary treatment, and coordinated EMT follow-up - Controlled two catastrophic alarm failures; swept and secured 47 facilities, evacuated people, & guarded $3M assets with 37-member team - Oversaw 1.5K ground tasking orders; established security perimeters and staff schedules to facilitate 2.5K missions totaling 4K flight hours