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Christy Wade
Systems Software Specialist II/Information Security Analyst at FI$Cal Project
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Experience:
I provide information security and IT compliance expertise to reduce enterprise risk and ensure appropriate levels of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability for the Legacy Systems Data for Enterprise Resource Planning for the FI$Cal Project. I am responsible for articulating technical security requirements, monitoring the effectiveness of the IT controls framework, and raising the level of security awareness and policy compliance among workforce members.
I work closely with the rest of the Technology Team on corporate technology development to optimize the security of information, computer, network, and processing systems for the following :
• Participate in the definition and implementation of appropriate security requirements for the FI$Cal LSDA project.
• Conduct, coordinate and/or oversee the performance of security monitoring and assessment services internally and by external security providers.
• Oversee and maintain records of completion of scheduled IT control activities.
• Facilitate the collection of process/control details and artifacts in support of internal and external IT audits and assessment activities.
• Participate in and contribute to security incident response efforts with an appropriate sense of urgency and criticality.
• Assist with the definition and documentation of information security-related processes and procedures.
2012 : Present
FI$Cal Project
Information Security Analyst
Technical Specialist/Project Manager/Help Desk Support analyst/Contract Manager and Business liaison for the Division of Water Rights at the State Water Resources Control Board. I provide quality customer service, lead technical help support to maintain a web based application called the Electronic Water Rights Information Management System (EWRIMS), EWRIMS Online Reporting system and Geographical Information System (GIS) which are business applications for the Division of Water Rights (DWR) staff. Troubleshoot, analyze and identify system bug and system fixes for business processes reported by DWR business staff or public users.
I am the Project Manager for EWRIMS which is a web based application in which I oversee the project and determine and assign tasks that must be completed by the consultant or IT technical staff assigned to the project. Develop and validate business requirements are in line with the scope of the project.
I manage, plan, and coordinate diverse functions within assigned projects; Follow the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process to improve project productivity and system quality for maintaining and managing the web based application.Prepare Request for Offers (RFO) and statement of work (SOW) for consultants retained to work on projects.
I develop project plans and schedule, define project deliverables.Contract manager and ensure all deliverables are met that are in accordance to the project’s contract. Maintain adherence to project budget and schedule and ensure budget and funds are secured and provide approval for payment for services performed by consultant.
2008 : 2012
Water Resources Control Board
Staff Information Systems Analyst
I was a Technical Specialist in which I resolved technical issues and tested application system design, configuration and functionality in one or more modules using concepts of SDLC; concepts of data modeling, report design, data maintenance and retrieval. Created test scripts, data prep sheets and conducted testing. I also Participated in JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions.
Resolved technical issues and tested application system design, configuration and functionality in one or more modules using concepts of data modeling, report design, data maintenance and retrieval. Created test scripts, data prep sheets.
2005 : 2008
450 N. Street Sacramento, Ca 94279
Board of Equalization
Provided technical/desktop support services to end users, including installation, reconfiguration and relocation of workstations, maintenance and repair of personal computer (PC) hardware and installation for the local and wide area network. Reimaged PCs and Installed and configured network printers.I also worked as the lead analyst, at the DSSnet Help Desk in the Information Systems Division. Provided training, technical guidance and assistance for other Help Desk staff. Diagnosed and resolved system and operational problems reported by the end user community dealing with the network, internet, email and printing problems.
Administrator for creating and adding workstations to the DSS domain, created Network secured folders and global groups and reset Network passwords, using Active Directory. Provided access rights for users to other directory services on the network. IP Address administrator assigning IP addresses to the network for hardware using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).Created Public Folders, email distribution lists and tracked email using Microsoft Exchange Administrator.
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1998 : 2005
1900 Ninth Street
Dept. of Social Services
I work closely with the rest of the Technology Team on corporate technology development to optimize the security of information, computer, network, and processing systems for the following :
• Participate in the definition and implementation of appropriate security requirements for the FI$Cal LSDA project.
• Conduct, coordinate and/or oversee the performance of security monitoring and assessment services internally and by external security providers.
• Oversee and maintain records of completion of scheduled IT control activities.
• Facilitate the collection of process/control details and artifacts in support of internal and external IT audits and assessment activities.
• Participate in and contribute to security incident response efforts with an appropriate sense of urgency and criticality.
• Assist with the definition and documentation of information security-related processes and procedures.
2012 : Present
FI$Cal Project
Information Security Analyst
Technical Specialist/Project Manager/Help Desk Support analyst/Contract Manager and Business liaison for the Division of Water Rights at the State Water Resources Control Board. I provide quality customer service, lead technical help support to maintain a web based application called the Electronic Water Rights Information Management System (EWRIMS), EWRIMS Online Reporting system and Geographical Information System (GIS) which are business applications for the Division of Water Rights (DWR) staff. Troubleshoot, analyze and identify system bug and system fixes for business processes reported by DWR business staff or public users.
I am the Project Manager for EWRIMS which is a web based application in which I oversee the project and determine and assign tasks that must be completed by the consultant or IT technical staff assigned to the project. Develop and validate business requirements are in line with the scope of the project.
I manage, plan, and coordinate diverse functions within assigned projects; Follow the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process to improve project productivity and system quality for maintaining and managing the web based application.Prepare Request for Offers (RFO) and statement of work (SOW) for consultants retained to work on projects.
I develop project plans and schedule, define project deliverables.Contract manager and ensure all deliverables are met that are in accordance to the project’s contract. Maintain adherence to project budget and schedule and ensure budget and funds are secured and provide approval for payment for services performed by consultant.
2008 : 2012
Water Resources Control Board
Staff Information Systems Analyst
I was a Technical Specialist in which I resolved technical issues and tested application system design, configuration and functionality in one or more modules using concepts of SDLC; concepts of data modeling, report design, data maintenance and retrieval. Created test scripts, data prep sheets and conducted testing. I also Participated in JAD (Joint Application Development) sessions.
Resolved technical issues and tested application system design, configuration and functionality in one or more modules using concepts of data modeling, report design, data maintenance and retrieval. Created test scripts, data prep sheets.
2005 : 2008
450 N. Street Sacramento, Ca 94279
Board of Equalization
Provided technical/desktop support services to end users, including installation, reconfiguration and relocation of workstations, maintenance and repair of personal computer (PC) hardware and installation for the local and wide area network. Reimaged PCs and Installed and configured network printers.I also worked as the lead analyst, at the DSSnet Help Desk in the Information Systems Division. Provided training, technical guidance and assistance for other Help Desk staff. Diagnosed and resolved system and operational problems reported by the end user community dealing with the network, internet, email and printing problems.
Administrator for creating and adding workstations to the DSS domain, created Network secured folders and global groups and reset Network passwords, using Active Directory. Provided access rights for users to other directory services on the network. IP Address administrator assigning IP addresses to the network for hardware using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).Created Public Folders, email distribution lists and tracked email using Microsoft Exchange Administrator.
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1998 : 2005
1900 Ninth Street
Dept. of Social Services
Company:
FI$Cal Project
About
I am a go-getter and I always take the initiative to learn new things. I am always striving to improve myself so that I can be the best that I can be. I am very self-sufficient and resourceful, reliable and dependable. Most of my job experience has been on the job training and I have also taken required technology courses and other classes to improve my knowledge and skills so that I can stay on the cutting edge with current technology. My motto is what your mind can conceive and what your heart believes you can achieve. Let determination and being persistent help you to achieve your goals in life.
Specialties: I am a team player, I have great communication skills, written and verbal and I am reliable and dependable. I take the initiative and I like work that challenges me.
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