Marcus Simmons

Background

About Marcus Simmons

As a cybersecurity professional I have 17 years of Information Security experience as a technician to supervising and further instructing the principle concepts of Information Technology security implementation. Core cybersecurity focus concepts based upon the security processes and command execution. Baseline fields of occupations alligned with focuses on Active Directory, SIEM (Arcsight, Devo), Airgap and antivirus software for Fieldelis and Palo Alto IDS/IPS systems. Most recent position consisted of providing mission support services on Lackland Airforce Base. Currently in the information assurance focus realm strengthening skills in the policy and security management profession. I was responsible for evaluating network accreditation packages per guidance and directives of network governing body and the AF; ensure modifications, exceptions, and deviations to information systems are made through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process; ensuring completeness of IA controls testing applicable artifacts are provided and evaluated prior to forwarding to the appropriate agency. I provided cross domain solution support per guidance, directives to ensure data transfers from classified to unclassified systems are free of sensitive date. I was responsible for monitor/audit status of compliance for Time Compliance Network Orders, Methods & Procedures Technical Order, Information Assurance & Vulnerability Assessment (IAVA) with respective authorities. Building and or closing outPOA & M’s in eMass to maintain fixed controls issues. Maintained the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program while overseeing the handling, authorization and distribution data transfer material