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ODETTE M. TAKOH

Katy,TX

Summary

Seeking a challenging full-time position. Motivated student with formal knowledge gained through excellent classroom performance.

Offers excellent communication and organizational abilities along with skill in MS Office and fluency in virtual work. Known for accomplishing objectives and best-in-class time management. Research-driven and highly organized worker bringing articulate communication skills and strong attention to detail. Dedicated, responsible and eager to grow abilities while boosting operational success. Skilled at using educational knowledge and industry expertise to achieve cutting-edge results. Ready to develop new skills and grow knowledge by gaining practical experience. Quick learner familiar with common software applications and research methodologies. Energetic student eager to apply knowledge of project coordination and completion to achieve company goals. Dedicated to working hard to make positive contributions. IT professional with 3 years of experience developing and implementing security solutions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in RMF and NIST publications with a proven history of delivering exceptional risk management support. Results-driven IT professional with notable success in planning, analysis, and implementation of security initiatives. Strengths in providing comprehensive network design and security frameworks. Certified CISM. Information Security Specialist with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Extensive experience developing and testing security frameworks for cloud-based software. Versed in robust network defense strategies. Enthusiastic IT specialist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. A clear understanding of RMF and training in cybersecurity. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in organizational growth. Reliable employee seeking entering level /intern position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Effective Student committed to learning, developing skills in policy and risk management and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Security Analyst

Harris County Sheriff Office
Houston, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Conduct research for the Center for Cybersecurity Research
  • Perform Cybersecurity related projects
  • IDS/IPS, encryption simulation using a Virtual machine (Kali Linux)
  • Capture / analyze network traffic for identification of compromise data
  • Knowledge of scanning tools Nessus, SIEM tool Splunk, Checkpoint firewall
  • Relevant Classwork Completed
  • Digital Communication and its applications
  • Write policies and procedures
  • Information assurance
  • Performing assessment
  • Vulnerability management
  • Implementation of security control.

Security Control Assessor Intern

Texas, Criminal Justice Plane State Jail
Dayton, Texas
10.2008 - 12.2020
  • Experienced in performing system risk management following NIST Publications
  • Conduct security assessment on assigned systems to ensure FISMA compliance following NIST-SP 800-53 rev 4, NIST 800-53A, and FIPS, HIPPA, and FEDRAMP Compliance
  • Evaluate security controls on information system platforms that include Windows, Linux, Databases, and Networks
  • Coordinate with, project lead to plan time, prioritize tasks, and use assigned resources
  • Develop a variety of Assessment & Authorization deliverables including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Contingency Plan (CP), and POA&M for review and approval by the Authorization Official.
  • Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans
  • Monitored computer virus reports to determine when to update virus protection systems
  • Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities

Information System Specialist

ABIATECH SOLUTION
BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND
06.2017 - 11.2020
  • Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) following NIST SP 800-37 and Performing System security categorization using FIPS 199 & NIST 800-60v2
  • Perform Security Control Assessments per NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Develop, reviewed, and updated other security artifacts and Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA) and Memorandum of Understanding or Agreement (MOU/A) for interconnected systems using NIST SP 800-47
  • Plan System Security Checklists, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), POA&M, and Authority to Operate (ATO) letters
  • Work with ISSO team lead and systems owner to ensure FEDRAMP compliance by reviewing documenting and updating artifacts ready for system audit and governance compliance
  • Perform a scan and create a Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) to ensure mitigations steps and scheduled completion dates
  • Confirms systems and components capabilities by designing testing methods and properties
  • Maintained flexible schedule and responded to after-hours and weekend emergencies
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings

Education

Master of Science -

University of Maryland Global Compos
Maryland
06.2023

BBA -

Strayer University
Washington, DC
06.2019

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, teamwork/collaboration
  • CERTIFICATIONS
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Security certification
  • Certified Scrum Master
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management

Timeline

Information Security Analyst

Harris County Sheriff Office
08.2021 - Current

Information System Specialist

ABIATECH SOLUTION
06.2017 - 11.2020

Security Control Assessor Intern

Texas, Criminal Justice Plane State Jail
10.2008 - 12.2020

Master of Science -

University of Maryland Global Compos

BBA -

Strayer University
ODETTE M. TAKOH