Naomi Etheridge

About Naomi Etheridge

Cybersecurity professional securing on-premises and cloud environments through risk analysis, system assessment, continuous monitoring, and compliance aligned to organizational and mission objectives. I focus on applying security controls in ways that are practical, defensible, and operationally effective. Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 controls across the RMF lifecycle, including control assessment support, POA & M tracking, vulnerability analysis, STIG validation, remediation verification, audit documentation, and risk acceptance support.Technical competencies include vulnerability management, threat detection and analysis, security testing principles, cloud security architecture fundamentals (CCSP domains), access control implementation, and applying penetration testing methodology to strengthen defensive posture.

Experience

1. Information System Security Officer

   Accenture Federal Services

   Apr 2025 — Present

   Support cybersecurity compliance and risk management efforts across federal systems. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet NIST RMF and agency-specific security requirements. My responsibilities include:Managing and maintaining POA & Ms, risk acceptance documentation, and continuous monitoring artifacts.Coordinating with system administrators and ISSOs to track STIG remediation and vulnerability.Ensuring security posture through weekly audits, ACAS scans, and compliance reporting.

Education

• Western Governors University

  B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Cyber

• Davis Technical College

  Cybersecurity Certificate, Cybersecurity

• Western Governors University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance

• Northridge High School

  High School Diploma

  2008 — 2011