Rex Wilburn

Experience

1. Information Systems Security Manager (Issm) Comsec Manager

   V2X Inc

   Dec 2023 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Provide strategic leadership and governance for enterprise cybersecurity programs spanning multiple classified DoD systems.• Spearheaded the transformation of a high-risk security portfolio with multiple expiring ATOs, securing 3-year renewals.• Guide enterprise risk management and cyber policy, interfacing with executives, DoD Authorizing Officials, and engineering leaders to align security with business goals.• Direct oversight of all RMF lifecycle phases, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.• Champion cyber resilience through secure architecture reviews, policy enforcement, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies.• Manage vulnerability and configuration management programs using SCAP, Nessus, STIGs, and DISA benchmarks.• Oversee all ISSM responsibilities, including eMASS data integrity, POA & M management, and compliance reporting.• Recognized expert in eMASS, ensuring rigorous documentation, continuous artifact tracking, and proactive lifecycle management of system packages to achieve and maintain ATO status.• Lead and mentor a high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.• Own the Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategy, ensuring secure provisioning, de-provisioning, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and implementation of least privilege and RBAC policies across enterprise environments.• Partner with IT operations as needed, to deploy and maintain IAM platforms that align with Zero Trust security models.• Dual-hatted as COMSEC Manager responsible for the secure handling, storage, and accountability of cryptographic material and communications security equipment in compliance with DoD and NSA directives.• Administer and oversee COMSEC policies and procedures and serve as the point of contact for all COMSEC-related matters, including re-keying efforts

Education

• The George Washington University

  Master's degree, System Engineering with emphasis in Information Assurance

  2015 — 2018

• Indiana Wesleyan University

  Bachelors Degree in Business Information Systems, Computers, computer programming, statistics

  2002 — 2004

• Ivy Tech Community College

  Associates Degree in Automated manufacturing (Robotics), Math, AC and DC Fundamentals, Programming

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Testing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Earned Value Management
• Fmea
• Business Process Improvement
• Spc
• Functional Management
• Program Management
• Manufacturing
• Engineering Management
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• Root Cause Analysis
• Systems Engineering
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering