Professional History
Information Assurance Engineer – CACI International Inc
As an Information Assurance Engineer at CACI, I support the cybersecurity and authorization requirements of multiple systems operating across AWS cloud, VMware, and physical infrastructure. My work includes developing and maintaining RMF documentation, security controls, test plans, continuous monitoring requirements, network diagrams, and system CONOPS. I have helped lead multiple ATO efforts and improved the authorization process by reducing approval turnaround from approximately 30 days to less than one week. In addition to supporting system security, I mentor junior team members and work directly with technical teams to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system operations.
Oct 2023 – Present
Cybersecurity Technical Advisor – Internal Revenue Service
At the Internal Revenue Service, I served as a Cybersecurity Technical Advisor supporting cybersecurity requirements associated with technology procurement and federal information systems. I provided technical security guidance, reviewed cybersecurity and compliance considerations, and helped ensure that security requirements were considered during technology planning and acquisition. This position allowed me to apply my previous cybersecurity and information assurance experience within a federal civilian environment while working with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
May 2023 – October 2023
Information Systems Security Manager – Sierra Nevada Corporation
As an Information Systems Security Manager at Sierra Nevada Corporation, I managed cybersecurity requirements for classified information systems and supported the organization through the RMF authorization process. I developed and validated 316 security controls and 1,413 CCIs while using DISA STIGs, Nessus, HBSS, system logs, and network monitoring to identify and address security requirements. My work contributed to the organization receiving its first ATO under DCSA and NISPOM requirements and a second successful authorization the following year. I also supported the security and administration of classified network environments.
Nov 2019 – May 2023
Server Systems Analyst / Project Lead – WWT
At WWT, I supported a large-scale Department of Defense server modernization effort involving more than 4,000 servers across CONUS and OCONUS locations. My responsibilities included coordinating server refresh activities, supporting VMware environments, performing HP-UX patching, standing up new hardware, and tracking system configurations and hardware lifecycles. Working across a large distributed environment strengthened my experience in project coordination, infrastructure management, virtualization, and maintaining mission-critical enterprise systems.
Aug 2018 – Nov 2019
Various Roles (IAO, Project Manager, Help Desk Manager, PKI RA) – U.S. Navy
My professional career began in the U.S. Navy, where I served in several information technology, cybersecurity, and leadership positions, including Information Assurance Officer, Security Center Manager, Help Desk Manager, Watch Floor Supervisor, and PKI Registration Authority. During my service, I led cybersecurity remediation efforts that addressed more than 2,140 CAT-1 vulnerabilities and helped my team achieve a 98% cybersecurity inspection score. I supported classified networks, Linux and Windows systems, network infrastructure, PKI, vulnerability management, and DISA security requirements. These assignments provided the technical and leadership foundation that I have continued to build on throughout my civilian cybersecurity career.
Aug 2012 – Aug 2018