Dawn Owen

Background

About Dawn Owen

I am currently working as an IT Specialist (InfoSec) for USDA. I started in March 2024.Previously I was working as a Cyber Security Specialist at Fort Knox supporting US Army Recruiting Command HQ with 22nd Centuries Technology. I've was in this position for over 4 years. I hold a Secret Security Clearance and I am Sec+ Certified. Before that I was with Lee County local government for over 10 years as a “Systems Engineer” and a “Computer Support Technician”. I have more than fifteen years’ experience in Information Technology, doing everything from Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security Scanning using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scan tool, scanning of all unclassified/classified servers, devices, and workstations on the network to validate compliance in accordance with the IAVA program, Monitor Leaderships' Social Network Accounts for Impersonating Accounts using ZeroFox, Server Administration, Help Desk Support, VMWare, Audio/Video, VoIP and Circuit-Switched Telephony Provisioning, Web Site Editing, Printer and Scanner Support, Telecommunications Assistant and Asset Inventory. I graduated from the UNC School of Government’s CGCIO Certification Course.I began my career as a “Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer” in the U.S. Army.I received my Associates Degree in Computer Networking with a Software and Hardware double interest.I enjoy helping people with their computer needs and was recognized by Lee County for my “Fairness” and “Honesty” towards others.