Jordan Dawson

About Jordan Dawson

Experienced Cybersecurity Professional with 10+ years in Information Security…

Experience

1. Cyber Security Specialist

   Social Security Administration

   Sep 2023 — Present · US

   Assists information system owners in selecting security controls for the information system• Presents high-risk briefings to executive leadership for critical and high vulnerabilities • Processes system packages in the organization’s ATO workstream using Xacta and Archer • Reviews the security controls regarding their adequacy in protecting the information and information system• Confirms descriptions of the system and its functions, information types, operating environments, and security requirements • Writes system security control implementation statements with assistance from system administrators• Participates in the (iSiP) for enhanced professional development, and cybersecurity skills in the workplace • Rotates around the following Divisions: Security Operations (DSO), Compliance & Assessments (DCA), Security Engineering (DSE), Security Integrity (DSI), Security Applications (DSA), ISSO, and Security Customer Service (DSCS) • Adds value to OIS by collaborating with branch directors and leads to explore cybersecurity current posture, processes, procedures, techniques, and security tools • Shadows the CISO and conducts weekly report meetings to provide updates • Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities • Leverages security applications tools to complete assigned tasks • Evaluates provided artifacts and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA & Ms) in Xacta to determine or ensure controls are implemented correctly • Reviews technical security controls and collaborates with internal ISSOs to improve implementation responses to meet and be prepared for audit requirements • Conducts interviews with internal staff members to evaluate the current information security practices • Updates compliance documents in response to assessment findings • Voluntary provides biweekly all hand cyber awareness and training notification topics and tidbits • Submits all weekly and daily deliverables on time