Benjamin Kern

About Benjamin Kern

A dedicated professional with over 15 years’ experience as a leader, project manager, supervisor and mentor. Has a proven record of completing difficult and long duration tasks with multiple organizations. Experience covers system administrations, cyber security and analytics, human resources, project management and compromise.

Experience

1. Staff Security Engineer

   G2 Ops, Inc.

   Oct 2021 — Present · Virginia Beach, VA, US

   Cloud Infrastructure Security Engineer supporting NAVSEA Cloud Brokerages • Leads a team of engineers to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assess and Authorization processes• Designs, develops, and implements conceptual and logical solutions with appropriate operational security posture (e.g, network and system security, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, security training and awareness)• Coordinates with Navy stakeholders to resolve computer security incidents and vulnerability complianceInformation Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) supporting a NAVWAR program to develop and maintain the cybersecurity architecture of eight shore communication systems• Provided technical assistance to In-Service Engineering Agent in support of Engineering Change Requests for Information Assurance Vulnerability Management• Performed Cyber Security and Risk assessment of test results during system engineering changes and maintain POA & M within eMASS• Developed and documented the system\'s integration, testing, operations, maintenance, and cyber security recommendations based on significant threats and vulnerabilities• Identified security measures to resolve vulnerabilities, mitigate risks and recommend security changes to system components• Developed & implemented System Level Continuous Monitoring Strategy policies

Education

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

• Hawaii Pacific University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  2019

Skills

• Windows
• Security Clearance
• Operational Planning
• Troubleshooting
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Leadership
• Force Protection
• Information Assurance
• Navy
• Dod
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Military
• Top Secret
• Military Operations
• Program Management