Mustafa K Sharif

About Mustafa K Sharif

With a solid foundation in IT security, my role as an Information Technology Security Specialist and Team Lead at HRSAgov is to fortify our digital assets against evolving threats. Our team\'s dedication to excellence was recognized with the HRSA Citation for Outstanding Group Performance, underscoring our commitment to safeguarding sensitive health data.My expertise extends beyond government frameworks to entrepreneurial ventures, where I apply my skills in web development and design to support clients with robust cybersecurity solutions. This blend of public service and private sector innovation propels me to continually adapt and excel in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.

Experience

1. Zero Trust Engineer

   DLH Corporation

   Mar 2025 — Present · Rockville, MD, US

   Drove the adoption and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture and principles- Integrated Zero Trust Architecture into existing and new systems by performing gap analyses and security maturity assessments- Monitored for and prioritized remediation of vulnerabilities, including those in the CISA KEV catalog- Collaborated with infrastructure, DevSecOps, application developers, and security teams to provide technical guidance on Zero Trust principles- Developed and implemented tailored security controls for resource deployments and application development- Used Splunk query language to build reports and dashboards for identifying control weaknesses and security trends- Operated cybersecurity tools (Tenable Nessus, web scanners) to identify risks and threat indicators- Applied contextual analysis to validate vulnerability scan results and distinguish true security flaws- Supported enhanced detection capabilities and improved event analysis across a multiplatform enterprise environment- Ensured compliance with security standards/regulations (e.g, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP) and documented initiatives using professional communications- Leveraged expertise in cloud environments, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines to drive security initiatives.

Education

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Master's degree, Biotechnology

  2015 — 2017

• Montgomery College

  Associate's Degree, Engineering Technology, General

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Web Development
• Wordpress
• Web Design
• Website Development
• Xhtml
• Css
• Mysql
• Php
• SEO
• Cms
• User Interface Design
• Graphic Design
• Social Media
• Web Applications
• Jquery
• Ajax
• Html
• Photoshop
• Html + Css
• Php Applications
• Html5
• Front-End Development
• Website Promotion
• E-Commerce
• Web Services
• Wordpress Design
• Web Standards
• Email Marketing
• Front-End
• Html 5
• Web 2.0
• Online Marketing
• Computer Security
• Network Security
• Information Security
• Vmware
• Python
• Linux
• Centos
• Ubuntu