Rebecca Allen
Colorado Springs
Summary
Information systems security professional equipped to enhance security posture and protect critical assets. Proven ability to identify vulnerabilities, implement robust security measures, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and known for delivering results. Expertise in risk assessment, incident response, and security policy development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
American Systems
11.2024 - Current
- Enhanced network security by implementing robust threat detection and prevention systems.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and made recommendations for strategic investments in information security tools and resources.
- Performed forensic investigations following incidents to identify root causes, assess damage, and recommend appropriate mitigations or improvements in processes or tools.
- Streamlined vulnerability management by automating scanning, reporting, and remediation tasks.
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate security best practices into system development and operations.
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Kansas Air National Guard
02.2018 - Current
- As a current Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in the 184th Intelligence Support Squadron supporting the Distributed Common Ground Station (DCGS) network, I have over 7 years of training and experience in multiple different roles including ISSO, System Administrator, and Primary COMSEC custodian
- Develops, implements, and tests backup and recovery strategies for multiple classified systems in accordance with organization defined frequency and requirement
- Ensures that information systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with DoD Security policies and practices
- Enforces Information Assurance standards and procedures for all phases of hardware and software life cycle management process
- Develops system security documentation in support of authorization and continuous monitoring under the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Reviews system access account paperwork, and grants access in accordance with user's roles and responsibilities
- Assists Site ISSM with various accreditation packages on Xacta to ensure availability to users
- Uploads the most up-to-date antivirus software and use auditing tools to ensure system integrity and security
- Audits user accounts and access privileges on Top Secret and Secret networks
Information Security Analyst Senior
GD Information Technology, Inc.
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Performs day-to-day operational duties within HQ Air University in support of Air Force Special access programs and the Joint Staff Integrated Joint Special Technical (IJSTO) programs
- Organizes and implements work processes, resource management, information management and security for Special Program Division, supporting a diversity of Air Force organizations
- Ensures STO environment meets regulatory requirements at Special Access, SCI, and Non-SCI levels in accordance with DoD directives
- Conducts SCIF inspections to ensure compliance with the Intelligence Community Technical Specifications 705 standards and SCI administrative security manuals
- Acts as the recognized technical authority in personnel security, formulates security policy, procedures, systems and programs involving the loyalty and reliability of people for access to SAP and SCI programs
- Manages SCIF opening/closing
- Performs alarms activity where applicable; setting, testing, coordinating maintenance and updating alarm response letter and other associated administrative support
- Serves as senior security liaison, and works closely with investigative, intelligence, counterintelligence, and security personnel in other law enforcement agencies and organizations with respect to the protection of SAP and SCI material and information
- Manages SAP programs fully functional document and equipment destruction program
Education
Course -
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Course
03.2023
Course -
Special Security Officers Course
02.2023
Course -
ISSO/ISSM Course
Hickam AFB, KS11.2021
Course -
Linux + Course
McConnell AFB, KS08.2020
Technical or occupational certificate -
3DOX3 Cyber Surety Technical School
Biloxi, MS12.2019
Technical or occupational certificate -
Basic Military Training
Lackland AFB, TX07.2019
Skills
- Data Log Analysis
- Physical security
- Access control management
- Incident response
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Written communication
- System safeguarding
- Reliability
Additional Information
- Top Secret Clearance SCI, 02/01/19
- CompTIA Security+ Certification, 06/01/20
- ITIL 4 (Foundation in IT Service Management) Certification, 04/01/23
Certification
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance
February 2019
- CompTIA Security+ Certification
June 2020
- ITIL 4 (Foundation in IT Service Management) Certification
April 2023
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
American Systems
11.2024 - Current
Information Security Analyst Senior
GD Information Technology, Inc.
07.2022 - 11.2024
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Kansas Air National Guard
02.2018 - Current
Course -
Special Security Officers Course
Course -
ISSO/ISSM Course
Course -
Linux + Course
Technical or occupational certificate -
3DOX3 Cyber Surety Technical School
Technical or occupational certificate -
Basic Military Training
Course -
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Course
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