Chris Brown He/Him
Details
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Colorado Technical University
2005 : 2006
Bachelors
Computer Information Systems
Friends University
2000 : 2002
Deputy IT Project Manager managing VistA Clinical Applications and Enterprise Core Services project; interfaces to other applications and/or systems; integration of products with new or existing products ensuring compliance with VA Program Management Accountability System (PMAS), Project Management Institute (PMI) and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) methodologies. Manage contracts as a contract officer’s representative (COR) for compliance with Statements of Work (SoW) and task orders, as well as invoicing, and other related acquisitions related duties.
VA/DoD Interagency Program Office Information Assurance representative, Network Security Analyst. Information Assurance, Privacy compliance for VA/DoD iEHR and VLER projects. Project Management Agile, Waterfall and other methodologies. Policies and Governance review and development. Cooperate in IPO risk and strategic analysis. Promote awareness of security issues. Manage contracts as COR.
2006 : Present
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Information Assurance Program Manager, GIAC GPEN, (ISC)2 : CISSP CAP, MSM Information Security, MCSE
While employed as the VA Regional Office Information Security Officer I served on the Director's staff acting as the technical and policy expert for the Veteran's Benefits Administration Regional Office. Developed and updated annually the Regional Office IT System Security Plan. Performed risk assessments and formulated the IT Contingency and Continuity of Operations Plans. In cooperation with the local IT staff, executed an annual Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) self-assessment. Ensured compliance with equipment and data safeguarding requirements, and personnel training requirements. Provided security reassurance by ensuring all personnel background investigations were commensurate with the sensitivity of the position. Assess IT security incidents to determine impact, coordinate with IT and facility personnel to implement corrective action and/or formulate recommendations to management.
2006 : 2007
VA
Information Security Officer
2006 : 2009
University of Phoenix
Adjunct
1997 : 2008
Independant Consultant
Consultant
Sr. Regional Lead for CNSI personnel deployed to the TSA contract. Responsible for supervising and promoting professional development of 45 field personnel.
2002 : 2006
CNSI
IT Specialist
About
- Information Assurance Program Manager, Enterprise Program Management Office (VA) with the VA
- Information Security Analyst with the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA/DoD Interagency Program Office
- Senior FAC P/PM certified (program management)
- Information Security Analyst with the Department of Veterans Affairs, OI&T Enterprise Risk Management.
- Information Security Officer with the Department of Veterans Affair, Veterans Benefits Administration.
- Lead IT Specialist with DHS, Transportation Security Administration.
- Network Manager, Kansas Credit Union Association.
- USAF - Plans and Programs Management
Specialties: Information Assurance Program Management, IT Enterprise Risk Management, Network security analysis, Project Management, Project assessment, certified penetration testing, vulnerability scanning and analysis, remediation; Security posture analysis: policies, procedures, training, compliance. User training.
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