Roosevelt S. Sawo, Sr
Glen Burnie
Summary
Results-driven Cybersecurity and Information Technology Professional with over5+ years of experience in managing security operations, incident response, and conducting comprehensive risk assessments. Adept at implementing NIST, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS frameworks to enhance information system security and ensure regulatory compliance. Proven ability to guide organizations through security authorizations (ATO) processes, mitigate vulnerabilities, and develop proactive strategies that strengthen overall security posture. Recognized for collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of security controls while maintaining operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Daggers Group, LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Directed full-cycle RMF processes for multiple systems, preparing critical security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, and Security Control Assessments), resulting in three systems achieving ATO within18 months
- Conducted risk assessments, identified security gaps, and recommended mitigations, reducing security incidents by17% through enhanced security measures
- Led continuous monitoring efforts by evaluating system logs and applying SIEM tools to detect unauthorized access and mitigate threats in real time
- Collaborated with system owners and stakeholders to develop security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal standards and minimizing audit findings
- Supported Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) assessments by conducting pre-assessment readiness reviews and remediating identified findings
- Key Achievements:
- Implemented a proactive vulnerability management process, leading to a35% improvement in threat mitigation
- Designed and delivered security awareness training programs that increased compliance and reduced phishing attack success rates
Jr. Security Control Assessor (SCA)
Daggers Group, LLC
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Developed and enforced security policies, procedures, and guidelines across multiple IT systems, ensuring compliance with NIST, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS standards
- Performed security control validations, ensuring that systems met requirements for successful authorization during Security Control Assessments (SCAs)
- Utilized SIEM tools to monitor security events, analyze suspicious activity, and implement remediation plans to address vulnerabilities
- Created boundary categorizations for FIPS-199 compliance and documented artifacts used for developing SSPs and security controls selection
- Conducted detailed reviews of security logs and vulnerability scans to ensure comprehensive coverage of potential threats
- Key Achievements:
- Facilitated efficient authorization processes by improving documentation workflows, reducing assessment preparation time by20%
- Improved incident response readiness by developing and testing comprehensive incident response procedures
- Redesigned reporting templates for security compliance
Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Analyst
MCGlobal Tech
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Developed and maintained cybersecurity strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and objectives.
- Designed and implemented cybersecurity policies, programs, and guidelines that promoted risk awareness and compliance with federal regulations.
- Established methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts, ensuring effectiveness of security initiatives.
- Conducted workforce planning and management initiatives, including cybersecurity recruitment, retention strategies, and training programs to enhance staff capabilities.
- Integrated cybersecurity strategies into the organization’s mission and goals, optimizing risk management and governance frameworks.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.2009
Skills
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) & System Security Plans (SSP)
- Security Control Assessments (NIST SP800-53, FIPS-199)
- Incident Response and Continuous Monitoring
- Vulnerability Management (Nessus, Qualys, Nmap)
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Security Awareness Training
- Cloud Security (Azure, AWS)
- SIEM Tools & Threat Analysis
- Intrusion Detection & Prevention Systems (IDPS)
- Network Scanning Tools (Nessus, Nmap, Qualys)
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ Certified
- CISSP- in progress
Affiliations
Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
Timeline
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Daggers Group, LLC
03.2023 - Current
Jr. Security Control Assessor (SCA)
Daggers Group, LLC
04.2020 - 03.2023
Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Analyst
MCGlobal Tech
08.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) -
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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