Nasar Kasirye - Certified Cyber Security Practitioner

Education: Associate of Science-BS

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Massachusetts Bay Community College

2018 : 2020

Certificate

Fullstack Web Developer

Woz U - Education. Reprogrammed.

2018 : 2019

FAA Certified Flight Dispatcher

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Institute of flight operations

2017

Aviation Sciences

Aircraft Pilot (Private)

Regional Airline Academy

2006 : 2009

Experience: • Collaborates with System Analysts to certify Linux & Windows machines with the use of STIGs, SCAP, & SCC, to ensure compliance within the organization.

• Conducts Audits, Reviews, & Technical Inspections to identify & mitigate potential security weaknesses, & ensures that all security features applied to a system are implemented & functional. This is done with the use of Auditd, Splunk, Tenable Nessus & Event Viewer.

• In my role as ISSO, I continuously monitor the organization's information systems to ensure compliance with customers, DoD, DAAPM, & NIST 800-53.

• I investigate any anomalies within the information system to mitigate any insider threats, vulnerabilities, or any other direct threats to the program.

•I collaborate with the network infrastructure team to aid & test the deployment of Splunk & related technologies.

2023 : Present

BAE Systems

Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

• Remediated high-density vulnerable Lab machines and complex systems

• Remediated systems with Critical, High and Medium vulnerabilities within prescribed timeframes

• Managed the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle of Lab systems from discovery to closure

• Implemented processes, capabilities and techniques for vulnerability management and remediation

• Developed mitigations to reduce the vulnerability risk when it couldn’t be remediated within the established timeframe

• Experienced in Endpoint Management software such as Symantec-Altiris, McAfee, Qualys, Cortex, Sophos & Cybereason

• Managed inter-organizational and outside customer communications

• Tasked to develop and maintain current operational procedures and user documentation applicable to the supported systems

• Monitored and resolved Lab IT related incidents and requests (Low disk space, System backups, Agent communication down)

• Ensured data quality for Lab assets in Asset Management systems.

• Performed physical inventory on regular basis

• Supported and co-ordinated Lab PC moves

2022 : 2023

Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)

Sr. Vulnerability Manager & Lab Systems Application Security Analyst - CyberOps

• Monitored managed hardware and software

• Supported client voice issues, VoIP and SIP services

• Conducted troubleshooting and repairs remotely using Dameware

• Used SLM procedures for installs and troubleshooting authorized software

• Supported classified NSA Type-1 encryptions operations

• Configured software for workstations, peripherals, com-devices and operating systems/applications

• Worked on a mass reimaging project of over 400 active laptops to meet DoD compliance by implementing approved configuration changes

• Implemented software update patches and security fixes using windows SCCM

• Administered vulnerability mitigation and security control activities like security control configuration and implementation

• Experience in managing network operation systems

• Supported fax user authentications issues

• Installed, configured and troubleshot printers

• Adept in basic data recovery

2021 : 2022

Hanscom Air Force Base (Mass.)

Information Technology Security Specialist

2021 : 2021

Towerwall, Inc.

Cybersecurity Trusted Advisor

I was hired for this role and charged with generating new leads to achieve sales goals. I helped discover and qualify pipeline opportunities for Towerwall, and upon analyzing the market, I set up introductory meetings with prospective clients and addressed their cybersecurity requirements and technology needs. By personally reaching out to decision-makers and asset owners, I helped advise them on existing vulnerabilities and compliance needs which kept them ahead of the threat landscape. After educating potential customers on Towerwall’s consultancy services and partnerships, I generated and presented quotes and statements of work.

2020 : 2021

Towerwall, Inc.

Cybersecurity Account Manager & Marketing Specialist

Company: BAE Systems

Years of Experience: 6