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April Killingsworth
Cybersecurity Manager and Security Control Assessor at United States Air Force, CISSP
Bossier City, LA, United States
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Experience:
- Facilitate certification and accreditation efforts for systems delegated by USSTRATCOM to the AFGSC NC3 Authorizing Official. Ensure 28+ assigned systems are categorized and applicable security controls are applied to the system (approximately 2,200 Control Correlation Identifiers for Authorizations to Operate and approximately 1,400 Control Correlation Identifier for Assess Only systems).
- Track and review 100% of all Annual Control Validations for assigned systems and facilitate site assessments as applicable. Conduct risk assessments on all delegated systems, as applicable and ensure timely submission of products and taskers
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for continuous monitoring during the annual control validation cycle. The risk assessments meet the FISMA and USSTRATCOM security assessment requirements to reaffirm the systems cybersecurity posture and to maintain system efficiencies in support of when reauthorization is required.
- Work with Security Control Assessor representative’s to finalize the severity of the deficiencies discovered in the system, environment of operations for the system, and formalize the recommended corrective actions of the identified vulnerabilities to be addressed by the NC3 system owners.
- AFGSC Enterprise lead that supports 237 Units, 9 Wings, 57K Airmen and $1.9B NC3 system that is the AF Chief Information Officer number one priority. Provides cybersecurity expertise on NC3 and nuclear systems.
- Reviews and validations to ensure 100% of AFGSC HQ bases received authorization to operate (ATO) of NIPR and SIPR enclaves according to RMF DoDI 8510.01.
2018 : Present
United States Air Force
Cybersecurity Manager and Security Control Assessor
-Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for a $53.6M Firm Fixed Price Base Communication contract which I oversee resource and hardware management to ensure contract funds are available and hardware purchases meet mission requirements.
-Provides control and guidance of $34.5M in Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) assets which I ensure the Contractor Base Equipment Custodian Officer (BECO) follow and adhere to asset management in accordance with AFMAN 17-1203.
-Manages the local base printer consumable demands within annual budgetary constraints of $120k and oversees all Defense Logistics Agency Document Services (DLADS) print management request for publication production.
2015 : 2018
Arnold Air Force Base
IT Specialist - Plans & Programs Manager
-Administered the base local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) for the Services Branch
-Monitored, tested, analyzed, maintained, and operated multiple operation systems base network platforms.
-Determined customer requirements and assisted customers by recognizing, analyzing trends, providing instructions, and documenting network specific requirements
-Provided ongoing technical support to customers to ensure proper functional use of hardware and software programs which included undue interruptions to IT services
-Tracked the life of system equipment, prepared and provided analyses to determine future maintenance and replacement costs to help justify budget submissions
2013 : 2015
Arnold Air Force Base
Information Technology Specialist (Network/Customer Support)
-Planned and scheduled the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and application software. Performed and maintained computer systems, equipment, and software according to local standard networking policy and procedures
-Managed system resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability and the integration of systems fixes, updates and enhancements. Configured and maintained network servers and assisted base administration with maintenance on local switches.
-Defined network user requirements by analyzing and monitoring needed infrastructure equipment.
2009 : 2013
U.S Air Force
Client Systems Technican
-Managed the installation of equipment, connection of peripherals, and the installing/deleting of user software and configure user software, modified software configuration, and performed configuration management functions.
-Established new user account privileges; authorized users, maintained access controls; performed ongoing security review; reported security breaches, distributed security information and installed anti-virus software and updated as available.
-Ensured the highest level of data protection through periodic system updates, patches, and anti-virus management
-Installed, monitored, and directed proactive and reactive computer network defense measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of base networked and stand-alone information resources.
2007 : 2009
US Air Force Reserve
IT Support Administrator
- Track and review 100% of all Annual Control Validations for assigned systems and facilitate site assessments as applicable. Conduct risk assessments on all delegated systems, as applicable and ensure timely submission of products and taskers
- Conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for continuous monitoring during the annual control validation cycle. The risk assessments meet the FISMA and USSTRATCOM security assessment requirements to reaffirm the systems cybersecurity posture and to maintain system efficiencies in support of when reauthorization is required.
- Work with Security Control Assessor representative’s to finalize the severity of the deficiencies discovered in the system, environment of operations for the system, and formalize the recommended corrective actions of the identified vulnerabilities to be addressed by the NC3 system owners.
- AFGSC Enterprise lead that supports 237 Units, 9 Wings, 57K Airmen and $1.9B NC3 system that is the AF Chief Information Officer number one priority. Provides cybersecurity expertise on NC3 and nuclear systems.
- Reviews and validations to ensure 100% of AFGSC HQ bases received authorization to operate (ATO) of NIPR and SIPR enclaves according to RMF DoDI 8510.01.
2018 : Present
United States Air Force
Cybersecurity Manager and Security Control Assessor
-Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for a $53.6M Firm Fixed Price Base Communication contract which I oversee resource and hardware management to ensure contract funds are available and hardware purchases meet mission requirements.
-Provides control and guidance of $34.5M in Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) assets which I ensure the Contractor Base Equipment Custodian Officer (BECO) follow and adhere to asset management in accordance with AFMAN 17-1203.
-Manages the local base printer consumable demands within annual budgetary constraints of $120k and oversees all Defense Logistics Agency Document Services (DLADS) print management request for publication production.
2015 : 2018
Arnold Air Force Base
IT Specialist - Plans & Programs Manager
-Administered the base local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) for the Services Branch
-Monitored, tested, analyzed, maintained, and operated multiple operation systems base network platforms.
-Determined customer requirements and assisted customers by recognizing, analyzing trends, providing instructions, and documenting network specific requirements
-Provided ongoing technical support to customers to ensure proper functional use of hardware and software programs which included undue interruptions to IT services
-Tracked the life of system equipment, prepared and provided analyses to determine future maintenance and replacement costs to help justify budget submissions
2013 : 2015
Arnold Air Force Base
Information Technology Specialist (Network/Customer Support)
-Planned and scheduled the installation of new or modified hardware and operating systems and application software. Performed and maintained computer systems, equipment, and software according to local standard networking policy and procedures
-Managed system resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability and the integration of systems fixes, updates and enhancements. Configured and maintained network servers and assisted base administration with maintenance on local switches.
-Defined network user requirements by analyzing and monitoring needed infrastructure equipment.
2009 : 2013
U.S Air Force
Client Systems Technican
-Managed the installation of equipment, connection of peripherals, and the installing/deleting of user software and configure user software, modified software configuration, and performed configuration management functions.
-Established new user account privileges; authorized users, maintained access controls; performed ongoing security review; reported security breaches, distributed security information and installed anti-virus software and updated as available.
-Ensured the highest level of data protection through periodic system updates, patches, and anti-virus management
-Installed, monitored, and directed proactive and reactive computer network defense measures to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of base networked and stand-alone information resources.
2007 : 2009
US Air Force Reserve
IT Support Administrator
Company:
United States Air Force
About
Experienced Information Technology Project Manager with a demonstrated history of strategic hardware procurement planning, project coordinating, and contractor compliance surveillance auditing. Leveraged professional relationships across organizations to maximize stewardship over procurement and management of government resources. Over 12 years of Computer Support Administrating, Remote Desktop Support, Active Directory Access Management, and Windows Operating’s Systems experience. Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to react quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Detail oriented with a high degree of discretion, tact, and diplomacy with confidential and sensitive data. Current U. S. Government Top Secret/SCI security clearance access with renewal date of April 2025.
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