W. Brian Charles

Education: Master of Science (MS)

Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Stratford University

2011 : 2012



Military Information Operations/Joint Information Operations

Naval Postgraduate School

2003 : 2005

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Computer Science

University of South Carolina-Columbia

1994 : 1999

Experience: * Supports the Continuous Risk Management process for all Navy Medical sites and for all participating DHA sites and programs

* Maintains and updates the enterprise Risk Assessment Dashboard (eRAD) to show near-real time snapshots of the current risk posture of the Enterprise and individual sites

* Verifies compliance with Federal and DoD policies to include DoDI 8500.2, NIST SP 800-53 R4, HIPAA, DISA STIGS/SRGS

* Conducts on-site Risk Posture Assessments (RPA) for 5 sites annually to identify subsequent improvement areas

* Maintains the RPA online portal to allow annual collection of RPA data from all sites beyond the small percentage of those visited in person

* Provides monthly Risk Assessment reports based on current Risk Posture as identified by the eRAD

* Collaborates with other teams to provide risk mitigation strategies and recommendations

* Reviews new or updated Federal, DoD and DHA policy and directives for possible inclusion into the requirements captured by the eRAD and RPA

2015 : Present

Sentar Inc.

CyberSecurity Risk Management Analyst

* Lead a team of eight(8) to interface with Department Heads/System Owners plus System Administrators in efforts to attain accreditation and authorization to operate for multiple systems which directly support the DoD Medical Center.

* Provided technical support to the Government in transitioning to and complying with the DoD and national level policies.

* Assessed the security posture of select information systems, networks, and technologies.

* Developed and maintained associated plans of actions memorandums for 7 medical systems through the DIACAP and NIST RMF process.

* Utilized subject matter expertise to provide recommendations regarding system compliance, identification of systemic trends, and mitigation guidance.

2014 : 2015

Sentar Inc.

Information Assurance Engineer V

* Process Lead for Requirements Development & Management, Verification, and Integrated Logistics Support. Possess experience in soliciting, analyzing, documenting and verifying requirements. Successfully managed over 465 requirements which included Contract and System line items across 3 annual reporting periods.

* Manages the design and implementation of over 80 verification & validation tests for execution, tracking, evaluation and documentation on IT systems and software to meet quarterly delivery needs.

* Collaborates on quarterly design reviews, market surveys, and interoperability testing across 4 hardware baselines (Servers and Workstations) with 7 software baselines.

* Working experience in utilizing a standard Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to deliver system changes or new functionality across multiple baselines for further deployment to the customer’s end users.

* Performs various System Administration functions across multiple platforms to include shell scripting (WIN/UNIX), automated software install (COTS + GOTS) and configuration, patch management, network and systems configuration.

* Working familiarity with the install/configuration/administration and policy auditing of McAfee HBSS software.

* Utilizes DISA tools and implements security hardening scripting/automation to meet IA objectives for further accreditation per DIACAP, RMF, or NIST guidance via the DAA.

* Performs vulnerability / penetration testing, security scans/audits/inspections and IAVA compliance.

* Performs technical document revisions, versioning, and customer delivery management.

* Routinely interacts with the Customer to address questions, concerns and/or comments.

* Knowledgeable of and able to adapt to various Helpdesk software support tools/database management to service user requests, feedback and/or issues.

* In depth working knowledge of CMMI processes and best practices. Utilizes process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.

2010 : 2014

Northrop Grumman Information Systems

Computer Systems Analyst III

Enlisted first as an Electronics Technician(3yrs/E-4). Honorably discharged in 2010 an LT/O-3.

Weapons and Ordnance Management/Physical Security/Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection.

Sharepoint Admin / Collaboration At Sea(CAS) Admin / Information & Knowledge Management Deputy Director for COMUSNAVCENT/5th Fleet.

* Managed project scope, goals, milestones, budget and deliverables supporting goals in collaboration with senior leadership and Allies. Included leadership/management of 60 personnel,

cross department budgets, facilities plus material/equipment/ordnance.

* Regularly supervised, scheduled, operated, counseled, trained personnel and issued performance appraisals.

* Provided motivational leadership to subordinates and directed the attainment of mission objectives and goals.

* Collaborated in the analysis, research, and interpretation of foreign disclosure guidelines for the use of Anti-Terrorism measures to bring about the successful disclosure of organization specific military technical information to foreign governments resulting in over 120 successful incident free ship visits to ports in the Middle East region while supporting OIF/OEF and the Global War on Terrorism.

* Trained and qualified in the employment of Weapon Systems in support of the following warfare areas and operations : AAW, SUW, ASW, Strike, Air and Missile Defense, MEO/MIO/LEO, Littoral,

Amphibious, NGFS.

1991 : 2010

US Navy

Surface Warfare Officer (Leadership / Management)

Developed and provided training to departmental personnel on best practices for the use of WIN95, Schedule+, WordPerfect, MS Works, and webpage development.

Created intra-company online training aids/presentations to enhance daily productivity.

Performed internal hardware and software troubleshooting when assigned to the Customer Support Team.

1996 : 1998

SCANA Corporation

Information Systems Trainer

Company: Sentar Inc.

Years of Experience: 32

Spoken Language: English