Results-driven Information Security Specialist with 8 years of combined work experience in Information Security and Information Technology with proven knowledge and ability to effectively utilize information security tools, technologies, controls, policies and procedures implementation and best practices to prevent and mitigate organization risks. Proficient and experience in all aspects of Information Systems Audits, Security Authorization (SA) and Continuous Monitoring process with emphasis on Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), using National Institute of Standard Publications SP 800-37 Rev. 1, SP 800-53 Rev. 4, SP 800-53 A Rev.4, SP 800-53 A Rev. 1, SP 800-137, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, FIPS 800-60, SP 800-30, SP 800-39, SP 800-34 Rev. 1, SP 800-18 OMB A-130 App. III and industry best security practices. Experience in vulnerability management scanning and identifying gaps/issues using security assessment tools such as Nessus, App Detective, Hp Web Inspect, IBM Appscan, Nipper, Retina Network Security Scanner (RNSS), and Nmap. Excellent knowledge in Risk Assessment and Risk Management Framework (RMF). Extensive knowledge of Platforms like Microsoft Windows (Windows 7/Windows 8, Window Server 2003 - 2012 Excellent knowledge in Information Security Policies and Procedures development, documentation and review. Ability to work independently and take ownership of and complete relatively complex tasks, effectively using available resources, as needed, with minimal guidance. Excellent knowledge in developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), POA&M Matrix Validation, Risk Assessment Report (RAR) and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Experience in Analyzing and Responding to Security Events and Incidents with Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) *

Highlights:

• Security
• Assessments
• Information Security
• Risk Assessment
• System Security
• Documentation
• Systems Analysis
• Information Technology
• Management
• Cyber