Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Hill AFB, UT
March 2020 - May 2022
IT Cybersecurity Specialist - GG-2210-12
Position Overview
Served as a J-9 Operations & Command (OC) Watch Officer in support of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), performing GG-12 duties for 26 months. Responsible for critical incident management and system security oversight.
Primary Responsibilities
Approve/disapprove mitigation actions and execute incident prioritization
Determine resource allocation and program goals/objectives
Act as single point of contact for reporting, communications, and battle rhythm
Monitor and analyze real-time network and system activities
Coordinate with teams to ensure system availability, integrity, and confidentiality
Conduct thorough incident investigations and provide management reports
Technical Duties
Implement and maintain incident response procedures and playbooks
Monitor system resources including performance, capacity, and availability
Conduct diagnostic tests to verify system performance
Utilize incident management tools and platforms
Monitor existing information systems for security events
Ensure compliance with DISA's security policies
Key Contributions
Participated in tabletop exercises and security simulations
Developed and delivered training programs for incident response
Maintained detailed incident logs and resolution documentation
Provided 24/7 on-call incident response support
Collaborated with external agencies for enhanced situational awareness
Fostered continuous improvement in incident response processes