Jess Paul Dawson is a cyber security analyst with over 15 years of experience managing communications systems and networks for the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense. He has expertise in certification and accreditation, vulnerability assessments, and risk management. His background includes field engineering, systems administration, and providing technical support for classified intelligence systems.

1. Jess Paul Dawson
3825 Bent Branch Dr.
Virginia Beach, Va. 23452
757-572-2690
jess.dawson@cox.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Knowledgeable in managing, operating, and inspecting communications systems and
networks.
 Proficient administrator of various operational circuits to include video circuits.
 Skilled operator of network servers and cryptographic devices.
 Technical communications systems support and Information technology maintenance.
 TACLANE / FASTLANE Certified
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
December 2014 - Present, Cyber Security Analyst, U.S. Navy, (Honeywell)
Provide full-time subject matter expert (SME) support to Department of the Defense
(DoD) customer, U.S. Navy, in regard to certification and accreditation (C&A).
Perform and/or review vulnerability scans, conduct risk assessments, and
implementing or overseeing of the implementation of vulnerability assessments.
Responsible for the full range of Information Assurance (IA) activities, specializing
in C&A matters.
Analyze customer's requirements regarding applicable security disciplines (physical,
personnel, information, communications, and computer).
Evaluate customer's security policy and provide recommendations.
Submit, track, and/or review DIACAP accreditation packages, to include annual
reviews of accredited networks/systems.
Provide guidance on Information Assurance matters during configuration design and
modification of information systems; review system designs for IA directive compliance;
recommend changes, mitigations and remediation.
Monitor and review periodic vulnerability and IA compliance testing. Verify that
applicable security measures identified by the IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
program are applied. Monitor mitigation and remediation progress; draft and update Plans
of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

2. Participate in certification and accreditation collaboration meeting. Provide IA and
risk analysis support; provide level of effort Technical Support on-site.
Provide augmentation support to observe and support Certification Test and
Evaluation (CT&E), Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and Independent Verification
and Validation (IV&V) testing of new and existing systems at multiple locations across
the United States.
August 2014 - November2014, Cyber Security Analyst, FEMA, (Acro Service
Corporation)
Cyber Security Analyst on contract to Provide full time Subject Matter Expert
(SME) support to classified systems. Reviewing vulnerability and risk assessment,
Analyze customer's requirements regarding applicable security disciplines (physical,
personnel, information, communications, and computer). Verify that applicable security
measures identified by the IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program are applied.
December 2000 - February 2014, IT Field Engineer East Conus / US Atlantic Fleet
(L-3 Communications)
Field Engineer for Office of Naval Intelligence, Hopper Information Services
Center as the SCI IT Field Engineer assigned to the United States Atlantic Fleet
Command (COMUSFLTFORCOM AOR), responsible for DODIIS baselines, Collection
Management Workstations, (CMWS), licensing, security and other system-related
matters.
System administrator for US Fleet Forces SCI Network. Administrator of MS
Windows 2000 domain controllers and MS Exchange 2007 Server.
Provide systems management of all JDISS Windows work stations & servers within
COMUSFLTFORCOM HQ area and provide troubleshooting assistance for
systems/network/communications operating in the fleet areas. Provide training for the proper
operation of the associated systems.
Experience with Collection Management Workstations, Global Command and Control,
Common Operational Picture, GCCS-Integrated Imagery and Intelligence. Also have worked
with Joint Targeting Toolbox, Imagery Transformation Services (ITS) server,and associated
applications.
Provide intelligence related equipment / training / logistical support to all fleet units
regardless of size, everything from a one sailor Intel unit on a frigate to an entire intelligence
center aboard a carrier. Also support sites in Texas,Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Connecticut,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and Maine.
Conduct lifecycle installation services for new systems as well as systems integration with
existing circuits / networks and de-installation / reuse of redundant assets.

3. Provide pre-installation support for systems integration and communications
infrastructures. Serve as the first responder for Fleet Forces support requirements within
respective area of responsibility provides service to naval personnel, to include all DODIIS
systems installations, and troubleshooting and replacement of TANBERGs. Provide TACLANE
support and training for all of the current tunneling sites. Work closely with DIA personnel to
ensure optimum connectivity to the FCC domain.
Maintain 24X7 FFC help desk responding to all units for regular and after hours support
providing a 99.9 percent uptime.
Senior Field Engineer on the install of DODIIS equipment on the USS Georgia
(SSGN729), which was the first install of this equipment on board this type of vessel. This
included installing KG175 Taclane to provide secure communications circuit.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Professional:
 CISSP with CE June 2014
 Security + Certified December 2010
 TACLANE/FASTLANE, General Dynamics, 2007
 A+ Operating System Technologies, 2006
 A+ Core Hardware, 2006
 Security +, 2006
 Administering Windows 2000 Professional & Server, 2006
 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows XP Professional, 2006
 US Army Imagery Analyst training 1977
 Defense Sensor Interpretation Application Training Program (DSIATP) 1987
SECURITY CLEARANCE
 Top Secret SCI