Luis A.
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Business Administration and Management
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
2015 : 2018
Bachelor of Science
Technical Management / Project Management
DeVry University - Westminster
2012 : 2014
US Government Accountability Office
Senior Information Technology Specialist (Cybersecurity)
-Conduct IT Security Inspections at various Veterans Affairs facilities to evaluate the effectiveness of information systems, policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
-Evaluate cybersecurity plans, system security plans, POA&Ms, PTAs, and PIAs to comply with the NIST Risk Management Framework.
-Conduct network vulnerability assessments using industry tools such as Nessus, Wireshark, and Nmap.
-Perform physical security assessments to identify potential security gaps and provide technical guidance to other team members on information security best practices and standards.
-Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, and conduct follow-up audits to ensure corrective actions are implemented and effective.
2019 : 2023
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General
Senior IT Security Auditor
-Manage the integration of several field offices into a single functional facility, overseeing installation and integration of network systems, printers, wireless access, servers, and IP telephony systems for the benefit of three OIG directorates and transient employees.
-Performed all systems maintenance, repair, inventory, and software/hardware enhancements for the assigned field area.
-Provide comprehensive customer support services in the region, including installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading software and hardware, and troubleshoot and resolve complex issues reported by customers.
-Act as a liaison between OIG field sites and local VA organizations.
-Conduct research and analyses to identify administrative software and hardware needs within the OIG and perform feasibility studies to evaluate potential solutions.
2016 : 2019
Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General
IT Support Specialist
GSA Enterprise Operations (GEO) Enterprise Wide IT Infrastructure Service.
2016 : 2016
SAIC
GEO Service Desk Analyst
2001 : 2015
Certech Solutions, Ltd.
Technical Consultant
Skills
Active Directory, Analytical Skills, Capital Budgeting, Cisco Technologies, Cloud Computing, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Cyber, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Data Center, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Software, Globalization, Hardware, Infrastructure, IT Management, Leadership, Network Administration, Networking, Network Security, NIST, NIST 800-53, Operating Systems, Program Management, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Security, Servers, SharePoint, Storage, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, System Administration, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Troubleshooting, Veterans, Virtualization, VMware, VMware ESX, VoIP, Vulnerability Assessment, Windows Server
About
As a Senior IT Specialist (Cybersecurity) at the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), I leverage my three decades of IT industry experience and credentials to conduct comprehensive IT security inspections and evaluations at various federal agencies and facilities.
My core competencies include risk assessment, risk management, network vulnerability assessment, physical security assessment, and information security best practices and standards, based on the NIST Risk Management Framework. I also communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders and provide technical guidance to other team members.
My mission is to enhance the security, reliability, and performance of the federal information systems and networks, and to support the GAO's oversight and accountability role. I'm passionate about cybersecurity and continuously update my skills and knowledge to keep up with the evolving threats and technologies.
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