Scott Boggs is a senior information assurance engineer with over 20 years of experience in information technology and security. He has a master's degree in information technology and is certified in information systems security (CISSP) and software testing (ISTQB). Boggs has held positions at several defense contractors where he designed secure network infrastructures, developed security test plans, and managed complex projects. He currently works as a software test engineer evaluating network warfare technologies.
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SCOTT A. BOGGS
OVERVIEW
SECURITY
CLEARANCE
Senior Information Assurance Engineer. 20+ year career, achieving results with
proven Information Technology Service experience. Demonstrated leader sought by
customers and peers for technical vision and support. Proven experience managing
multiple complex projects and support engineers. Demonstrable projects completed
within parameters of the tasking.
Presently holds a TOP SECRET/SBI security clearance
INFRASTRUCTURE
KNOWLEDGE
Certified Information Systems Professional (CISSP).
UNIX/Linux, Microsoft, Sun, Windows, TSOL and other operating systems.
Cisco IOS, Routers, Switches, TCP/IP, Asynchronous Transfer Mode; TCP/IP protocol
analysis.
Juniper, Cisco, Check Point, SNORT, Secure Net, Dragon and ASIM IDS/IPS
infrastructures.
Computer Network Operations (CNO) network security integration engineer.
Cross Domain Systems, Trusted Linux & Trusted Solaris engineer
Service Oriented Architecture Design and Processes
VMware vSphere, VMware Workstation; and other virtualization technologies
Network Area Storage/Storage Area Network, FreeNAS, Openfiler
Oracle/MySQL Database
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
TASC Inc. / Engility Corporation, Test Engineer
August 2013 – Present
• Software Test Engineer responsible for developing and executing network warfare. Develop
Test and Evaluation (DT&E) highly classified, Information Operations (IO) mission capabilities,
in compliance with Air Force Instructions (AFIs), organizational procedures and best industry
practice.
• Develop DT&E Master Plans (TEMPs) for acquisition categories (ACAT) II & III programs.
• Perform functional testing of various IO systems, tools and networks.
• Design developmental and operational network test plans/procedures.
• Troubleshoot; resolve test deficiencies and hardware problems.
• Monitor performance of telecommunications and computer network products.
• Plan, conduct, validate and report results of developmental and operational tests.
• Perform interoperability and integration testing.
• Provide support to government milestone decision-making.
• Provide technical advisory and assistance support to government sponsors.
• Prepare final and supplemental reports.
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Booz Allen Hamilton, Senior Information Assurance Engineer
March 2009 – July 2013
• Led team of highly skilled engineers ensuring state-of-the-art encryption technologies,
computer systems and network implementation adhere or surpass Information Assurance
standards within a large Department of Defense organization.
• Responsible for expansion and validation with research and development efforts; supported
technical involvement in Multi-Level Security environments, providing Service Oriented
Architecture designs, High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (Type 1) implementation
testing, Cyber Technology Testing and Supply Chain Risk Management.
• Accountable for the development of key testing concepts and processes that ensured the
successful stand-up of the Air Force's Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Center of
Excellence (CoE) and its successful funding for its Technical Evaluation (T&E) pilot initiative
for Malware identification within the Air Force’s Information Communication Technology
(ICT).
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Senior Range Engineer
May 2007 – March 2009
• Node Manager and Senior Engineer responsible for over $2.5 million testing and training
infrastructure projects; Review requirements, design heterogeneous network test scenarios,
build and supervise supporting project requirements.
• Determine and manage robust TTI build-out schedules; provide cutting edge
strategic/technical vision; including the evaluation and recommendation of all technical
purchases.
• Designed first ever fiber optic network for multi-level testing of SONET network environment
consisting of hundreds of nodes; provided technical guidance for analogous results, providing
clarity aiding in successful test event.
• Successfully executed design and implemented new IDS environment, including 9 new
appliances.
• Supervised, train, and guided technical staff in the aid and troubleshooting of complex
customer issues.
• Designed and managed 3G and CMDA infrastructure to support development and testing of
SMS/MMS implementations.
• Received three Northrop Grumman awards recognizing contributions in support of TTI and
process improvements (awards normally only received by 10 percent of Northrop
organization).
• Managed 300+ item inventory including; classified equipment; ensuring compliance of
oversight and handling.
Trusted Computer Solutions , Senior Systems Engineer
February 2004 – March 2007
• Lead Engineer designing multi-level security network, NetTop2. Provided technical vision to
diverse group of LINUX and UNIX programmers, resulting in successful implementation using
cutting-edge Secure Linux (SElinux) operating system. Managed project to fruition; including
several geographically dispersed teams globally.
• Developed Certification and Evaluation Test Plans ensuring products met DoD Information
Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) and Cross Domain
Solutions (CDS). Provided support serving Secret and Below Interoperability (SABI)
community, including; Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/3 guidelines for Top
Secret SCI and Below Interoperability (TSABI) Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process.
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General Dynamics Corporation, Network Security Integration Engineer
November 2002 – February 2004
• Senior Trusted Network Engineer designer, implemented multi-level security networks PL3
and PL4 interfaces.
• Developed and implemented methods for research and development tasks including; scanner
integration, diskless boot environments, modem integration, video teleconferencing and user
collaboration and integrating hardware and software.
• Technical Engineer responsible for the successful award of a National Level System contract in
support of the U.S. Navy.
• Lead Network Engineer working for the Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team
(AFCERT) responsible for over 300 network intrusion detection systems running Solaris and
FreeBSD.
• Designed Enterprise perimeter security solutions using Firewall, VPN, IDS and DMZ
technologies; administering VPN network over 150 systems using Time Step VPN package.
• Managed Local Area Network (LAN) design, operation, troubleshooting and implementation.
• Created application development, performed systems integration, system security intrusion
detection, database design, system administration, system test, proposal development,
software maintenance acceptance test support.
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
M.S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SPECIALIZATION IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND SECURITY / NETWORK SECURITY
B.S. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PARK UNIVERSITY
ISC2 CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL (CISSP) - 345275
CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK ASSOCIATE, CISCO ID - CSCO10238821
ISTQB CERTIFIED TESTER (CTFL)
ISTQB CERTIFIED TESTER, ADVANCED LEVEL (CTAL-TA)
Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program (MECCAP), NSA/CSS
PUBLICATIONS
Boggs, S. (2010). Cross-Domain Solutions Policy Gap Analysis Report: National
Security Systems Information Assurance Security Controls Governance and Cross-
Domain Net-Centric Challenges. Fort Belvoir: Defense Technical Information Center.
Boggs, S. (2011). HAIPE Gap Assessment Report: The Potential of Implementing High
Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor Bypass Functionality in the Air Force
Enterprise. Fort Belvoir: Defense Technical Information Center.
Boggs, S. (2010). IA Training and Awareness, Air Force Supply Chain Risk
Management. Fort Belvoir: Defense Technical Information Center.
Boggs, S. (2011). Information Assurance (IA) Emerging Technology Report: The Need
for a Consolidated Cyber Security Technology Portal. Fort Belvoir: Defense Technical
Information Center.
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Boggs, S. (2010). The Air Force’s Supply Chain Risk Management Center of Excellence
Malware Tool Set Evaluation Event. Fort Belvoir: Defense Technical Information
Center.
References provided upon request