TJ Crews

TJ Crews Information Security Senior-| 511 Highland Dr. Edgewater, MD 21037 Professional Summary Dedicated Cybersecurity Senior Manager focused on empowering organizations to reduce risk and simplify compliance, while minimizing business disruptions. Over 20 years of technical expertise, and a certified subject matter expert in cybersecurity. Almost 10 years of Budgeting and forecasting experience with technical projects in government and civilian organizations. Versatile and dedicated to boosting company revenue through exceptional leadership and rigorous cost control techniques. Desires the opportunity to lead cybersecurity professionals in order to find recommended solutions for client’s specific challenges and build long-term strategies that can help them identify, prevent, respond, and recover from security breaches and data theft. Collaborative team player while emphasizing Cybersecurity Risk Management. Comprehensive background includes 14 years cybersecurity experience, and 10 years in project management, planning and development. Skills and Abilities Cybersecurity projects at large agencies Expert in Risk Management Framework Experience developing custom test procedures Familiarity with assessing commercial cloud environments Team building Strong attention to detail Creative IT solution strategies Employee Performance evaluations Advanced problem solving DISA cyber guidelines and requirements Business process re-engineering Experience in DoD Accreditation Experience Coalfire Federal Systems Inc., Woodlawn, MD Information Assurance Senior Manager Leadership and Management Managed a project team of 20+ employees and sub-contractors Hiring authority for client on-site cybersecurity and programming team Overall responsibility for the quality of deliverables and client satisfaction Conducted reviews of various IT security projects related to the systems security controls Created, managed, and maintained user security awareness type training and guidance Provided managerial guidance and oversight in the design and implementation of enterprise information security programs, inherent components, and related projects and initiatives Increased revenue on multiyear multi-million-dollar IDIQ contract by 30% within 12 months of being appointed manager Overall responsible for interviewing and hiring security assessors Lead Cyber Risk engagements across multiple technical platforms Overall responsible for organizational compliance with information security policies, procedures, controls, and applicable regulatory requirements Cybersecurity and Policy Development Managed the implementation and configuration of continuous monitoring technologies in the customer environment Worked with the customer to extract requirements for ongoing use case development around dashboards, reports, and alerts Developed and deliver event reports within the customer identified time-frame for response Developed and updated security authorization packages in accordance with the client’s requirement and compliant with FISMA. Core documents created as part of security packages included System Security Plan, Security Assessment Report, Risk Assessment Report, Security Assessment Plan and Report, Contingency Plan, Incident Response Plan, Standard Operating Procedures, Plan of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plan Provided advice and recommendations on continuous monitoring solutions to enforce client security policy and procedures in order to help create processes that provided near-real time oversight for the system owner Perform risk analyses to determine cost-effective and essential safeguards. Use understanding of software and systems development processes and the integration of security processes and principles into the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Monitored and advised on information security issues related to the systems security controls for the systems are appropriate and operating as intended 01/2016 – 07/2018 Experience United States Navy Leading Petty Officer Leadership and Management Managed up to 90 personnel to include civilians, military, and contractor personnel. Wrote over 300 annual evaluations in military career that helped advance over 80% of subordinates to the next paygrade. 8 years’ experience in project management. Developed over 100 military leader and executive presentations to facilitate process improvement. Conducted training and became certified as a trainer within the US Navy and trained personnel to handle over 1,000 user accounts. As lead network administrator, worked with coordinated outside subcontractors on two LAN refreshes and one full upgrade of all systems. Supervised the completion of over 600 trouble tickets during a six-month deployment. Cybersecurity and Policy Development 14 years of IT technical experience with a strong understanding of enterprise information systems architecture and enterprise security architecture 10 years’ experience in securing networks to meet Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 requirements in order to earn accreditation and an Authorization to Operate (ATO). 6 years’ experience of network accreditation and auditing implemented security controls within unclassified, secret and top-secret LANs. Served as subject matter expert in Cybersecurity recommendations and policy creation. Consulted on all phases of assigned military information technology and cybersecurity projects from conception to performance and monitoring. Handpicked to personally oversee and manage help desk operations that interfaced with all network users. General knowledge of Audit procedures and IT security Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate succinctly and instill confidence with military senior leadership Configured IT system security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, OMB, and other authoritative IT security guidance Develop System Security Plans, Continuous Monitoring Plans, and Incident Response Plans in accordance with NIST requirements Provide IT security guidance to Information System Owners 02/2002 - 02/2016 Education Bachelor of Science: Cybersecurity / Information Assurance University of Maryland University College – Adelphi, MD 3.5 GPA Minor in Business Continuing education in Business Foundations Certificate May 2017 Certifications Project Management Professional (PMP) Lic- Exp. 6/21 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Lic. 553542 Exp. 6/19