
Accomplished Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with 15 years of experience in Department of Defense cybersecurity. Expertise in implementing RMF, NIST 800-53 security controls, vulnerability management, and DISA STIG compliance. Skilled in continuous monitoring and secure system deployments. Holds an active Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph.
Directed cybersecurity operations as ISSM for enterprise information systems, implemented RMF security controls, and maintained compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
· Led vulnerability management and continuous monitoring with ACAS, DISA STIGs, and HBSS/ESS to identify and remediate security findings, enhancing audit readiness.
· Developed and maintained cybersecurity policies, SOPs, and security documentation to establish secure baselines and ensure regulatory compliance.
· Managed deployment of over 3,000 security patches across 200+ endpoints, validating secure configurations to ensure mission-critical system availability.
Instructed as a senior cybersecurity instructor and technical subject matter expert, delivering 8,000+ hours of advanced cybersecurity and INFOSEC training to 300+ Navy Fleet personnel through two master-level courses: Network Security Vulnerability Technician (NSVT) and Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), developing mission-ready cyber professionals supporting DoD information system security operations.
· Instructed Navy Network Security Administrators (E5–E8) on enterprise cybersecurity operations, enhancing their proficiency in vulnerability management, ACAS assessments, HBSS, network defense, firewall/router security, access controls, intrusion detection and prevention, system hardening, encryption technologies, and secure Windows/UNIX operating system administration.
· · Prepared and mentored future Information Systems Security Managers, Accreditation Action Officers, and INFOSEC advisorsby delivering advanced instruction on DoD/Navy cybersecurity governance, Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation processes, security controls, incident response, audit requirements, information protection policies, and compliance with national, DoD, USN, and USMC directives
· Directed assessment, modernization, and quality assurance of cybersecurity training programs by auditing 12 technical courses, resolving 65+ curriculum deficiencies, and integrating evolving cybersecurity standards and policies to enhance training effectiveness and ensure Fleet cyber readiness.