Timothy Obenshain
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Information Assurance
University of Maryland Global Campus
2007 : 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Communication and Media Studies
University of Maryland College Park
2000 : 2001
BS
Political Science and Government
University of Maryland College Park
1995 : 1997
2021 : Present
ICF
Senior Manager Cybersecurity Information Assurance
Leading several teams (6 direct reports) at a DOD CSSP.
*Working on Information Security Continuous Monitoring efforts for the CSSP (data fusion, quality assurance, ingesting ACAS, HBSS, and network flow data to be displayed in a unified interface).
*Leading the Cloud Support team at the client site, assisting with process management for cloud (AWS, Azure, O365, Service now) on-boarding and support.
*Working on Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response efforts for the client (Cortex/Demisto).
*Supporting software development efforts across the CSSP as the Change Control Board steward, reviewing change requests, eliciting additional detail and requirements, and shepherding change requests through the process.
2020 : 2021
ICF
Senior Manager
Worked for a DoD Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) on their Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) tool :
*Maintained CEH and Security+ certifications.
*Created documentation for the ISCM tool including completely re-writing the user manual.
*Instituted a quality assurance program for the tool, reviewing data and making sure that it is accurate.
*Created standard operating procedures for the QA program to make sure that operations are repeatable.
*Performed CCB Steward duties for the CSSP.
*Worked with developers of ISCM and the CSSP Subscriber Manager to automate some onboarding of CSSP subscribers.
2017 : 2020
ICF
Lead Cyber Security Info Assurance
*Net Defense Contractor Lead and ICF Senior Project Manager.
*Managing multiple managers for a DoD CNDSP.
*Leading a team of 40 Network Security Analysts.
*Providing Cyber Security and Intrusion Detection expertise for ICF's client.
*Creating reports and providing analysis for CNDSP senior leadership.
2015 : 2017
ICF International
Net Defense Contractor Lead/Senior Project Manager
* Senior Watch Officer and ICF Team Lead.
* Supervising four other Watch Officers for a DoD CNDSP.
* Acting as the Watch Officer for a DoD Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP).
* Creating and presenting weekly reports on the activity of the CNDSP.
* Creating and presenting a monthly report to CNDSP suscribers.
* Providing training on the use of custom network analysis software and advanced network analysis techniques to other DoD organizations.
* Coordinating communication between different departments of the CNDSP.
* Reviewing Incident Reports and performing QA.
* Managing 5 direct reports.
* Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to : supporting and developing network monitoring tools to prevent corruption of Information Systems.
* Performing network analysis using open source tools and custom software.
* Responsible for reviewing logs from various security tools and network traffic analyzers.
* Compiling information and preparing computer security incident reports based in intrusion, events, and incidents that are detected. In addition Analysts must assist in the evaluation and development of computer and network security tools.
* Constant monitoring of intrusion detection systems and creating technically detailed reports based on intrusions and events.
2013 : 2015
ICF International
Senior Watch Officer/Team Lead
Skills
Alation, Analysis, Apache Zeppelin, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Computer Security, Cyber Security, DIACAP, DoD, IDS, Incident Handling, Incident Response, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Security Management, Intrusion Detection, IPS, Kibana, Linux, Networking, Network Security, Project Management, Red Hat Linux, RHCT, Security, Security+, Security Awareness, Security Policy, Shell Scripting, Snort, TCP/IP, Troubleshooting, Vulnerability Assessment
About
Cyber Security Professional
Currently overseeing a team of 11 direct reports and contract positions on a variety of projects, including DHS CISA CAS and a mix of local contracts mainly revolving around mainframe support. ICF's CAS contract with CISA provides development and analytic support, a natural fit for my 12 years of experience in CSSP operations.
My day-to-day work includes items like working to create new analytics in Kibana, overseeing the several others on the CISA team, and providing project and program management for several mainframe contracts with the State of Maryland and other local government entities. This includes sourcing new candidates for mainframe positions, so if you have a background in supporting z/OS mainframes (software installation, maintenance, upgrades and troubleshooting) feel free to contact me. I'm always looking for new connections in the mainframe world.
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