Serve as the primary liaison between project owners of naval cyber warfare operating platforms and the Security Control Assessor (SCA), ensuring the validation of security package compliance in pursuit of an Authorization to Operate (ATO)
Lead compliance and risk mitigation efforts across three platforms with one in the sunset and renascence phase being used as a benchmark for the development of the others
Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure alignment with security requirements and maintain timely submission of documentation for system evaluations
Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to ATO timelines and help identify and address potential compliance gaps during the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Cyber Security Analyst
Scientific Research Corporation
01.2024 - 07.2024
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls implementation in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Applied Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure that Navy systems met current security configuration requirements
Performed ACAS vulnerability scans to identify, track, and mitigate security risks, contributing to the ongoing protection of naval weapon systems
Information System Security Officer
United States Air Force
01.2021 - 07.2024
Implemented information assurance and communication control compliance for AF weapon systems
Provided accreditation and risk management framework (RMF) adherence for site AF personnel
Oversaw National Security Agency (NSA)/AF collaboration of asset validation and security control requirements
Acted as subject matter expert on all supply account weapon systems and inventory management
Led a security control overhaul syncing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements with unique AF systems
Authored an account management database for all general and privileged users; industry-wide adoption
Launched a new virtualized software while decommissioning a legacy network
Cryptologic Linguist
United States Air Force
07.2018 - 01.2021
Analyzed foreign communications to identify security threats against Department of Defense (DoD) assets and national partners
Clarified Hebrew transmissions against knowledge of Israeli culture to identify threats
Provided DoD with intelligence on current operations to support war fighters
Accountant
Clear Accounting Solutions
07.2017 - 10.2017
Assisted in the operation of a contractually independent managerial accounting/auditing firm
Managed financial statement information for reconciliation and year-end taxes
Facilitated budget planning based on prior year results to help maximize annual revenue
Analyzed operational costs to determine the most efficient classification and cost reduction procedures