Alec Kurek

Experience

1. Information Systems Security Engineer (Isse)

   SAIC

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Served as a Tier 4 cybersecurity engineer supporting enterprise Navy network infrastructure and cloud transport environments for Naval Network Warfare Command (NNWC).• Provided cybersecurity engineering support for the Navy Cloud Transport Network, ensuring secure connectivity and compliance across mission-critical environments.• Supported Navy Blue Team Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) activities, executing RMF lifecycle tasks including Authorization Support Requests (ASRs) and migration from NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 to Rev. 5 within eMASS.• Developed and maintained RMF artifacts including security documentation, implementation narratives, and policy updates to meet Navy authorization requirements.• Collaborated with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and Navy Authorizing Official (NAO) staff to assess residual risk and support authorization decisions.• Performed vulnerability analysis and remediation coordination using ACAS, tracking CVE/IAVM findings and managing POA & M activities to maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies.• Coordinated with system administrators, engineers, and endpoint owners to drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities across enterprise environments.• Supported security engineering and continuous monitoring across enterprise networking infrastructure including Arista, Cisco SD-WAN, Juniper SD-WAN, Palo Alto, and Fortinet platforms.

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Bachelor's degree, Information Technology/Cyber Security

• James Madison University

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems/Computer Science