Vernetta Marquis

Senior Information Technology & Cybersecurity Analyst | Active TS/SCI Clearance

Washington D.C., DC, United States

Details

Education: Graduate Certificate

Cybersecurity Technology

University of Maryland University College

2015 : 2017

Federal CIO Certificate

CIO Institute : Carnegie Mellon's Heinz College

Carnegie Mellon University

2008 : 2009

M.S.

Telecommunications and Network Management

Syracuse University

2003 : 2005

Certificate of Advanced Study

Information Security

Syracuse University

2003 : 2005

B.A.

Computer Science

University at Buffalo

1999 : 2002

Experience: - Evaluates and analyzes agencies' management and operations of information systems and programs aimed at gaining efficiencies for the federal government through consolidating government services with the goal of eliminating redundant systems to reduce costs and improve the government's quality of service for citizens and businesses. Analyzes cost-benefit projections based on federal criteria to determine the soundness of estimated potential cost savings. Using standard methodology, such as NIST, FISCAM and FISMA, examines and assesses the effectiveness of information security system controls for major systems and applications used to support the Federal programs. Identifies agencies’ system development progress in areas of cost, schedule, and quality as well as program management controls and capabilities (i.e. risk management and human capital) based on relevant federal guidance (e.g. OMB, IEEE), and associated best practices (e.g. CMMI, EVM) to identify any variances, their causes and relevant impacts.

- Develops key questions, scope and methodology, leads and conducts interviews with agency officials, analyzes technical and policy documents as well as technical test results to arrive at clear, concise and accurate conclusions of security management program. Writes reports based on findings from analyses of agency information for presentation to the Congress and public.

- Facilitates communications between teams and agency officials to schedule interviews, perform testing, and obtain key audit documentation necessary for fulfilling engagement objectives meet the requirements of our clients (Congress).

- Effectively collaborates with various teams within GAO, agency officials, and IT industry professionals to engage in open, candid and frequent exchanges of information relating to my projects.

- Supports and promotes collaborative efforts to achieve mission requirements, satisfy client needs, meet common goals and comply with government auditing standards.

2008 : Present

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Senior Information Technology & Cybersecurity Analyst

In my roles as an IT Analyst and Senior IT Security Analyst, I have led and contributed to engagements in the information security, enterprise architecture, information management, electronic government, and investment management domains. Please see my current position for more detailed job description.

2006 : 2008

US Government Accountability Office

Information Technology Analyst

Tester on the CIGNA Accounts Receivable and Billing System (CARBS) where I,

- Assisted with systems and acceptance testing of CARBS to support high-priority foundational, functional, and performance improvements. Testing focused on verifying accuracy of critical financial reports developed using BRIO.

- Responsible for test data setup, executing test scripts and defect management utilizing Mercury Test Director.

- Designed and implemented a utility using Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic to automate the comparison of old and new reports and highlight the differences. Created procedures for utility and delivered training to test team. Resulted in improved CARBS test checkout time and increased accuracy.

- Designed and implemented a status reporting tool in Microsoft Access to centralize project information (such as release contents, milestones and risks/issues) and automate status reporting for senior management.

2004 : 2004

CIGNA Corporation

Systems Tester

- Designed and implemented a database using Microsoft Access, SQL and Visual Basic for Applications to track overtime of Verizon Western New York employees.

- Communicated with the craft employees in the maintenance center to identify the functions the database was to accomplish.

2000 : 2001

Verizon Communications, Inc.

Project Coordinator

Summer internship where I used a graphical query language (GQL) to develop and run reports, export them to Lotus 123 and Excel for the line and senior managers.

1997 : 1997

Dime Bank Operations Center

Office Assistant, Management Information Systems Department

Company: U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Years of Experience: 20

Spoken Language: English

Skills

Access, Analysis, CA-Top Secret, CISA, CISSP, Computer Forensics, Computer Security, Databases, DoD, Enterprise Architecture, Federal Government, Government, Information Assurance, Information Management, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Integration, IT Audit, IT Management, Leadership, Management, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Program Management, Project Management, Research, Risk Assessment, Security, Security+, SQL, Systems Analysis, Team Leadership, Testing, U.S. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Unix, Visual Basic, Vulnerability Assessment

About

I am passionate about technology and continuously strive to stay abreast of the latest technologies and trends to aid in advancing my career in the areas of IT Project Management, Information Technology, and Information Security and Assurance by utilizing my technical, analytical, organizational, communication, writing, and leadership skills to creatively align business functions and goals with business and IT strategies.

Specialties: IT security auditing and information assurance, NIST standards, FISMA, FISCAM, risk management, information management, project management, writing, editing, team-building and collaboration, communications.