Skilled Security Specialist highly effective at screening people, containers and materials for security concerns. Dedicated and resourceful professional with advanced observational, conflict-management and problem-solving abilities developed over 15 years of Security Specialist performance.
Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist
Department of the Army - Integrated Logistics Support Center
12.2020 - Current
As the Lead Security Specialist supporting for CECOM, APG
I implement strategies by developing processes and management improvement to ensure ILSC Security is following OPSEC, INFOSEC, Industrial, and PERSEC standards
Serves as the focal point for processing customers investigations, determining the cause of the security incident and preserving the evidence for potential legal action
Performs moderately complex work assignments under minimal supervision while assisting others in security scanning and following policy and procedures when reporting incidents
Communicates to upper management and co-workers on security concerns, while providing security support to the ILSC
Chairs monthly meetings to CECOM ILSC Director and staff on security standards, including management, operational and technical security controls
Plan and execute appropriate action to research and coordinate emerging security threats for 400 Department of the Defense (DOD) employees assigned to ILSC
Interpret and apply OPSEC and Industrial Security Policy, per laws and regulations that impacts Security Management Office
Adhere to all applicable rules, and instructions by responding to management and customers when finding solutions to fill gaps on request clarification on criminal security violations changes and/or concerns
Compile and analyze workload to identify potential problems and make recommendations for future security awareness programs
Signs and track all Contract Security Specification Classification (DD 254) forms to ensure proper level of approval is obtained on all correspondences
Develops management reports that accurately reflects business rules to ensures action plans are in alignment with organization’s strategic plan in accordance with Officer Personnel Management (OPM)
Supervise the operations in accordance with directives being provided, when coordinating and implementing security, training programs
Review all training curriculum for accuracy before presenting to upper management
Monitors and inspect security training programs, providing technical and tactical guidance to subordinates
Provide directions, advice, guidance and oversight on training for new employees about security awareness
Review and file all SIPRNET Applications, passwords and Visitor Access Requests (VAR) through DISS for validation and accountability
Utilize OPM tracking system (PIPs), JPAS, Security Management Systems (SMS) and Scattered Castles to oversee, verify and review reports for backgrounds investigation and clearances request forms for accuracy for employees assigned to the command
Collaborate with CECOM G2 to develop and implement security processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to support the ILSC Security Manager Office
Utilize ACCS Software system to review all SCI Contracts for derogatory information critical to the command
As Lead Security Specialist, I direct, develop and perform all logistics operations to involve planning, coordination, and evaluation the internal and external security actions for the command
Communicate with the team and management on meeting deadlines while maintaining a high standard of customer service during fast paced operations
Brief upper management on processes, issues and concerns that affect security discrepancies
Compile and analyze data to identify potential security problems and make recommendations on improvements on employees' clearance being revoked
Set priorities and completion dates through suspense and training, to ensure policies, overall management and customer expectation are met
Security Specialist
NextGen Federal System
09.2019 - 12.2020
Company Overview: Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC)
Served as Security Specialist for NexGen Federal System for Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Provided technical guidance, while assisting customers, when developing OPM requirements criteria analysis special report
Maintained reports and files for validation of all badges, building access issues utilizing a variety of software packages
Monitored JPAS, Security Management Systems (SMS) and Scattered Castles to perform personnel security functions
As the Security Specialist, I collaborate with CECOM G2 to develop and implement security processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
Oversaw and verify all reports and documentation for accuracy for validation of clearances and backgrounds investigations, utilizing the OPM Case Tracking System (PIPS) for current status on ongoing background investigation to protect technical information for the command
Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC)
Security Specialist
Department of the Army Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications Technology (PEO-C3T)
09.2009 - 09.2019
Collaborated with PEO-C3T and PM by developing and coordinating organizational awareness of innovative solutions that involves understanding security complex command challenges
Identified organization security activities for business processes efforts to ensure improvements are reviewed for timely issuance of Contractor Common Access (CAC) Cards to civilian and contractors' employees
Reviewed and filed all SIPRNET Application, passwords and Visitor Access Request (VAR) through DISS for validation and future reference for accountability
Routinely conducted training with PEO C3T staff to develop and implement SOP processes and procedures organizational wide
Collect develop and utilized data techniques by analyzing facts pertaining to PEO C32, PM WIN-T security rules, regulations and procedures when assigning security clearances processing Visitor Access Request (VAR)
Provided technical guidance, while assisting customers, when developing OPM requirements criteria analysis special report
Maintained reports and files for validation of all badges and building access issues utilizing a variety of software packages
Monitored JPAS, Security Management Systems (SMS) and Scattered Castles to perform personnel security functions
As the Security Specialist Lead, I collaborate with CECOM G2 to develop and implement security processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
Processed SIPRNET Applications, issue passwords and visitors request utilizing Visitor Access Requests (VAR), through DISS for validation
Oversaw and review reports for backgrounds investigations and clearance request forms to validate information being provided
Utilized OPM case tracking system (PIPS) to check status on current or ongoing background investigation to protect technical information for the command
Briefed management and visitors on security concepts, principles, polices, practices and procedures on all revoked and/or terminated clearances
Maintained files and reports on all SIPRNET applications and password issued for PEO C3T Headquarters
Fostered communication with interaction with PEO/PM to ensure everyone understands that relationships interactions are validated when verifying security clearances via DISS to gain access to buildings
My role included being a Liaison between PM WIN-T and PEO C32 supporting the implementation, administration and operation of security solutions, by documenting, managing and signing all Contract Security Specification Classification (DD 254) forms
I ensured that information security policies, standard controls and processes are developed and maintained to protect the confidentiality, of PEO business information and/or data
Asset Protection Agent
Sallie Mae Bank
05.2015 - 02.2018
As the Asset Protection Agent, I carried carrying out detailed investigations, compiling all necessary documents and information to proceed with further investigations
Monitored access control system and SLM Network for suspicious activities as the Tier I Network security agent
Conducted all cyber, and active shooters investigation through completion
Oversaw the implementation of security policies and training programs for employees
Conducted investigations, by developing and implementing asset protection strategies and ensuring legal proceedings were confined
Communicates with contract guards, and auditors to collect and correlate data, security control, policies and procedures
Established priorities and prepare for timely response for client's security questions and policies
Identified and implemented security measures for efficiency when responding to correspondence on the abuse.com account
Followed up and answered questions from vendors, customers, employees, and contract agents working for Sallie Mae
Documented all international travel documentation, and mobile devices security incidents, and reports in a case management system
Served as an active shooter, and insider threat coordinator for the company, by overseeing the initial investigation phase of processing service calls for organization security equipment
Briefed and monitored artificially induced events, weather and social media threats against employees and the facility
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army National Guard
06.1999 - 07.2015
Served as a Human Resource Assistance and advisor to the 254th Regiment, by preparing and briefing products and services to soldiers assigned
Provided planned schedule for SMs training information daily by updating DTMS Training records for over 100+ soldiers assigned
Provided technical assistance in the area of military personnel actions ensuring all are within regulations utilizing the DEERS system
Collaborate with department managers to correct problems and improve services for all onboarding service members
Maintained computerized records management system to process data and generate reports for awards, evaluations, arrival and departures of soldiers
Prepared and updated DEERS database, military personnel automation systems, reports
Researched, interpreted Public Laws, and regulations to ensure all are in compliance with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Department of Defense (DOD) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) entitlements
Assisted personnel on the best course of action to review and process a wide variety of pay actions to compensate active service members
Analyzed and made recommendations concerning technical work supporting Military Personnel programs, operations and functions
Consolidated leave control numbers by annotating reports within the control log
Greeted on soldiers professionally by answering and managing incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages and providing training, guidance, and professional development
Deployed to Iraq for the 154th Quartermaster Company, while supporting the 254th National Guard
Provided assistance in logistical coordination, with the unit soldiers
Attended weekly meetings and corresponded with military units, to discuss the path forward in demobilizing the unit
Ensured proper documentation, and units' equipment was captured on proper turn-in documentation
Collaborated with unit commander on status of assets and expedite action and/or guidance and procedures for resolution of demobilization issues/problems
Mentored and guided senior military in the decommissioning of IRAQ the brigade
Provided leadership and oversight that ensured military requirements and policies were being followed
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
10.2024
Bachelor Science - Homeland Security
Everest University
Orlando, FL
10.2017
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ
05.2004
Skills
Access Control
Professionalism
Incident Response
InfoSec
Security policy development
Access management
Training
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Key Custodian
Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS)
Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
Security Monitoring System (SMS)
C-Cure 9000 Administration and Monitoring Software
Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
Army Centralized Contracts and Security Portal (ACCS)
Personnel Security Investigation Process (PSIP)
Electronic Security System (ESS)
Certification
Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO)
Contracting Officer's Representatives
Anti-Terrorism Officer Level II
OPSEC Officer (Operation Security Officer)
Foreign Disclosure Officer
Clearance
Top Secret/ SCI Clearance
Timeline
Security Specialist
Department of the Army - Integrated Logistics Support Center
12.2020 - Current
Security Specialist
NextGen Federal System
09.2019 - 12.2020
Asset Protection Agent
Sallie Mae Bank
05.2015 - 02.2018
Security Specialist
Department of the Army Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications Technology (PEO-C3T)
09.2009 - 09.2019
Human Resource Specialist
United States Army National Guard
06.1999 - 07.2015
Bachelor Science - Homeland Security
Everest University
Associate of Arts - Humanities
Brookdale Community College
Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO)
Contracting Officer's Representatives
Anti-Terrorism Officer Level II
OPSEC Officer (Operation Security Officer)
Foreign Disclosure Officer
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global University
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