Arturo F
@arturof
CSSP Cybersecurity Infrastructure Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology, modernizing infrastructure across six networks for USSTRATCOM missions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At General Dynamics Information Technology, I lead CSSP infrastructure modernization, architecture, and sustainment across six networks and security domains supporting USSTRATCOM missions. I also coordinate the three-year CSSP accreditation renewal cycle, bringing together branches and mission elements for readiness validation.
Previously, at X Technologies, Inc., I led security oversight for a 12-person cybersecurity team and managed RMF activities supporting ATO maintenance across four networks. At DISA, I led an infrastructure modernization program migrating more than 2,000 production systems and storage assets with zero security exceptions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CSSP Cybersecurity Infrastructure Manager / SME
May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)
• Lead CSSP infrastructure modernization, systems architecture, and operational sustainment across 6 networks
and security domains supporting USSTRATCOM missions.
• Drive the 3-year CSSP accreditation renewal cycle, coordinating process modernization, artifact collection,
stakeholder accountability, and readiness validation across 5+ participating branches and mission elements.
• Advise government
• Led security oversight for a 12-person cybersecurity team responsible for assessment, remediation, accreditation,
continuous monitoring, and day-to-day operational security support.
• Directed cybersecurity governance and enterprise risk and compliance programs for a multi-million-dollar
network encompassing 200+ systems, 100+ users, and 150 classified mission elements.
• Managed RMF lifecycle a
• Conducted security control validation, STIG compliance reviews, System Readiness Reviews, and vulnerability
assessments; coordinated remediation with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Supported RMF lifecycle management, POA&M development, and implementation of enterprise cybersecurity
policies and standards across infrastructure and operational systems.
• Mentored junior engineers on processes, t
• Delivered technical support to 200+ SMB clients using Yealink, Grandstream, and Polycom phones.
• Implemented SIP firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, and NAT traversal settings, resolving 95% of first-call issues.
• Trained clients on directory provisioning, remote voicemail, and secure dialing best practices.
• Collaborated with L2/L3 support for complex escalations, reducing ticket turnaround b
• Resolved 1,200+ support tickets across secure global and black-site environments with 99% CSAT.
• Performed ONTAP upgrades and firmware remediation across 400+ controllers using Upgrade Advisor and Interoperability Migration Tool (IMT).
• Configured SnapMirror DR and data replication, enabling data integrity across inter-cluster environments.
• Provided remote technical support via WebEx and Jab
• Taught 400+ public workshops on MS Office, Adobe Suite, WordPress, and secure mobile/cloud platforms.
• Trained 1,000+ patrons on smartphone safety, cloud adoption, and internet privacy.
• Designed classes for seniors and professionals, improving local tech literacy and digital safety awareness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CIS Top 18 Critical Security Controls (v8)
Issued Sep 2026
Measuring and Managing Top Cyber Risks
Issued Sep 2026
How to Use AI Reasoning Models: Practical Applications with Hands-On Exercises
Issued Sep 2026
Communicating with Executives
Issued Sep 2026
Vulnerability Management: Assessing the Risks with CVSS, CISA KEV, EPSS, and SSVC
Issued Aug 2026
Building and Managing a Cybersecurity Program
Issued Sep 2026
Working with the PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance Requirements
Issued Sep 2026
Anthropic Claude Certified Architect Foundations (CCAR-F) Cert Prep
Issued Sep 2026
Security Frameworks Fundamentals
Issued Aug 2026
Supercharged Leader by Pearson
Issued Sep 2026
ISO/IEC 42001:2023: Understanding and Implementing the Artificial Intelligence Management System (AI
Issued Sep 2026
Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity
Issued Sep 2026
Complete Guide to Evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs)
Issued Sep 2026
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Prompt Engineering by Pearson
Issued Sep 2026
PeopleCert
ITIL® 4 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
Issued May 2026 · Expires Mar 2029
Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) Cert Prep
Issued Sep 2026
The Zero Trust Framework
Issued Sep 2026
Understanding Zero Trust
Issued Aug 2026
Securing Generative AI: Strategies, Methodologies, Tools, and Best Practices
Issued Aug 2026
Building AI Products: Security Essentials Professional Certificate by LinkedIn Learning
Issued Aug 2025
Keiser University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
2019 - 2020
• Installed and configured workstations with Microsoft Windows for users and Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012 R2, and 2016.
• Installed and configured DNS and DHCP servers, Active Directory and created group policies.
• Implemented hardware and software firewalls along with other security measures.
• Studied IT-business policies such as ISO Standards, with emphasis on ISO 27000, 9001, and 14001.
•
Keiser University-Orlando
Associate of Science (A.S.), Information Technology
2014 - 2015
• Build skills to address the public on verbal communication group collaboration.
• Explored the concepts of ethical hacking by using virtual machines and operating systems such as Kali Linux, Fedora, and Ubuntu.
• Built virtual machines on VMWare Virtual box for testing on server deployment, user management, and mobile device/workstation control.
• Built computer systems from the ground up. Crea
Colonial High School
High school Honors diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2012 - 2013
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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