Rebecca F.
Details
Business Administration and Management, Genera
Liberty University
2006 : 2011
Associate's degree
Management Information Systems, General
Liberty University
2006 :
USAA
Information Security Advisor
2018 : 2020
General Dynamics Information Technology
Senior Information Security Analyst
• Develops strategies and conducts information security analysis and risk/vulnerability assessments to determine security risks across three networks and 2,600 systems collectively.
• Performs validation and verification on 10 facilities supporting secure systems and network infrastructure; assesses 89 controls for compliancy and established plan of actions and milestones for non-compliant controls.
• Safeguards four different classifications of information security systems; handles cross classification incidents and violations to guarantee integrity of system and data.
• Advises the IT Director on projects, priorities, and personnel management for a department of 60 personnel.
• Manages and maintains cyber security awareness education program to inform over 500 users on security policies and preferred practices.
• Provides technical reviews of new IT requirements to certify proper assessments were completed and baseline configuration documentation was revised.
2016 : 2018
US Army
Senior Information Systems Chief
• Managed over 200 personnel; planned and prioritized daily organizational requirements to ensure operations could execute without interruptions or distractions.
• Executed a Training Program budget of $700K, ensuring over 100 personnel completed annual training requirements and professional development requirements.
• Mentored 75 personnel from entry to mid-level leaders to excel within their respective career fields, resulting in 30 personnel receiving promotion to next level.
• Influenced senior leaders to provide support for organizational requirements and events.
• Served as a panel member and developed a plan, restructuring and improving the technical training for future Information System Specialist.
2014 : 2016
United States Army
Senior Level Manager/Advisor (First Sergeant)
• Consulted the Cyber Security Chief for an organization of 2,600 personnel; managed authorizations and certifications for over 200 networks and systems, supporting operations in 19 different countries.
• Developed and reviewed Information Security procedures and policies to assist in mitigating risks and vulnerabilities.
• Supported multiple organizations in preparation for Cyber Security Inspections, analyzing assessments and artifacts to ensure security controls were compliant.
• Led seven personnel, supporting the Information System Support Office, providing IT support to over 1,100 users and 1,500 information systems.
• Established a Theater Communication Security Office; coordinated annual inspections, provided directives for electronic encryption key material.
2008 : 2014
US Army
Information Systems Chief
Skills
Army, CISSP, Command, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, DIACAP, DoD, FISMA, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Military, Military Experience, Military Operations, Network Security, Program Management, Security, Security+, Security Clearance, Top Secret, Vulnerability Assessment
About
Seasoned Cyber Security Professional with over 12 years experience in securing information systems and networks, performing security assessments against NIST compliance standards, coordinating risk mitigation activities and managing security teams. Accomplished leader, who is well respected by Senior leaders as an honest, trusted technical advisor; who is flexible and willing to adapt to ever-changing priorities and environment.
Strong professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business Administration and Management and Associates of Art focused in Information System Management from Liberty University.
Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Security (GSEC) and GIAC Enterprise Defender (GCED).