Dylan Hardison
Cybersecurity Engineer
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Veteran Cybersecurity Engineer and Systems Administrator with over 11 years of experience in information systems, cybersecurity, satellite communication systems, and COMSEC operations within the Department of Defense. Subject matter expert in DISA STIG implementation and configuration in accordance with NIST Standards and Guidelines. Expert in configuration of Cisco switches and routers, networking, virtual infrastructures, information assurance, software installation, asset management, and maintenance of user accounts through Microsoft Active Directory.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
Jacobs Technology
03.2024 - Current
- Conducted periodic manual and automated scans and inspections to ensure compliance with Exercises and Risk Management Framework (RFM) accreditations issued by Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Authorizing Official.
- Skilled in conducting active and passive assessments, including compliance audits and evaluations, utilizing enterprise vulnerability tools (Nessus).
- Managed System Security Plan documentation in eMASS and updated eMASS Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) IAW RMF continuous monitoring requirements.
- Assisted ISSM with implementing necessary government policies (JSIG, RMF, NISPOM, ICD 503), providing input on process customization, and participating in and documenting process-related tasks to minimize program vulnerabilities.
- Assisted with the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) as mandated by government accrediting authorities. Including preparing for tests, participating in testing process, analyzing results, and generating necessary reports.
Windows System Administrator - Cyber Focused
Jacobs Technology
5 2023 - 03.2024
- Supported Missile Defense Agency (MDA) by configuring, maintaining, and performing cybersecurity functions for over 400 hosts and 1000 physical and virtual Windows systems.
- Built Red Hat Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) configurations to include policies, scans, and reports through Tenable Security Center.
- Gathered ACAS scan results for scan finding, tracked vulnerability metrics, and recommended mitigation strategies among system and network administrators.
- Utilized VMWare 6.0 and higher, HBSS/ESS, Active Directory, DNS and Multifactor Authentication methodology extensively.
- Performed custom MDA software installations and OS upgrades in hybrid environments comprised of Windows and Linux machines, ensuring functionality and authentication.
Network Security Vulnerability Technician
U.S. Navy
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed cybersecurity readiness, supervising junior technicians as network Work Center Supervisor, Maintaining commands "Cyber Green" status despite multiple failures, ensuring readiness for major modernizations during SRA 2C1.
- Performed system configurations via Cisco switches and routers, including internal IP networking, DHCP and DNS.
- Responsible for operation of KOA to include all distribution of KMI key and products from management client (MGC) to end cryptographic units (ECUs) and fill devices, and management and accountability of all electronic and physical key, and physical COMSEC materials from receipt and/or production to destruction or transfer to another KOA.
- Configured and managed VMware vCenter/ESXi services in deployment of tactical systems supporting 350 plus users.
Information Systems Administrator
U.S. Navy
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Maintained 830 NIPR and SIPR assets ensuring all Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) assets functioned properly in support of mission requirements
- Applied cybersecurity best practices to information system standards, directives and guidance for personnel, monitoring compliance across organization.
- Scheduled, managed and executed replacement of 280 workstations during 2018 PC refresh.
- Supervised 9 technicians in resolution of 142 trouble tickets ranging from permissions resolution in Active Directory to network installation and configuration of Cisco switches and routers.
Information Systems Administrator
U.S. Navy
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Maintained 1,861 network assets for 16 commands and coordinated 610 changes to network configuration through Remedy Ticketing System.
- Trained 64 IT Representatives in ONE-Net policy and procedures enabling command representatives to execute their duties and provided command support.
- As EKMS Local Element User, Operated and maintained 57 Controlled Cryptographic Items and 96 pieces of communications equipment, conducting watch-to-watch inventory and monthly audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management And Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD 01.2017 - 06.2025
Skills
NIST SP 800-60
NIST 800-53 rev 4 & 5
Certification and Accreditation
McAfee Endpoint Solutions
Risk Assessment (RA)
Incident Response (IR)
PowerShell Scripting and Troubleshooting
Disaster Recovery and Response Plan
VMware ACAS eMASS
Disaster Recovery Planning
Clearance
Active (T5) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Military Courses
- A-202-2100 Information Systems Technician Class "A" (IAT I)
- A-150-1980 Information Systems Technician Systems Administrator (IAT II)
- A-670-0063 Fiber Optics Maintenance Technician
- A-4C-1340 Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Operating Account Manager (KOAM)
- A-531-0022 Network Security Vulnerability Technician
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - USS Ralph Johnson
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - NAVSTA Everett
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - NTAG PNW
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - NCTS Misawa
Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist - USS Ralph Johnson
Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist - USS Ralph Johnson
Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist - NCTS Misawa
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
Jacobs Technology
03.2024 - Current
Network Security Vulnerability Technician
U.S. Navy
03.2020 - 04.2023
Information Systems Administrator
U.S. Navy
06.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity Management And Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
01.2017 - 06.2025
Information Systems Administrator
U.S. Navy
06.2013 - 06.2017
Windows System Administrator - Cyber Focused
Jacobs Technology
5 2023 - 03.2024
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA A+
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