Tiffani Alford
Chesapeake
Summary
Experienced risk and compliance professional with 20+ years of leadership across cybersecurity, IT operations, and military environments. Holds an active TS/SCI clearance and CASP+ certification, with deep expertise in control testing, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance. Proven success in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls in alignment with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 standards. Skilled in using tools like eMASS, ACAS, and STIG Viewer to support continuous monitoring, audit readiness, and control remediation. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, advising senior stakeholders, and driving risk mitigation initiatives that enhance control environments, and reduce organizational exposure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Engineer
Mantech International
11.2024 - Current
- Supported cybersecurity risk assessments and mitigation strategies for government systems, applying NIST RMF, DoD, and IC cybersecurity policies to guide secure system development and operations.
- Conducted vulnerability assessments, ST&E activities, and led Risk Management Framework (RMF) package creation and review, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and DoD standards.
- Reviewed Assessment and Authorization documents, and provided technical recommendations that helped secure ATOs for mission-critical systems, including the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE).
- Managed compliance artifacts in eMASS to support continuous monitoring and audit readiness; conducted vulnerability assessments using ACAS, SCAP, STIG Viewer, and SolarWinds.
IW PQS Model Manager
Naval Information Forces
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Led the Information Warfare (IW) community through the revision of 71 Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS), ensuring that 3-year periodicity requirements are met.
- Collaborated with 228 military, civilian, and contractor stakeholders to formulate training qualification solutions. Monitored program performance against benchmarks, and took corrective action as needed.
Spectrum Manager/IT Administrator
Expeditionary Strike Group 2
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided spectrum oversight and engineering support for radio frequency procurement, assignment, and protection. Developed Operational Tasking Communications plans and IFF package submissions for 5 exercises.
- Streamlined work processes using advanced tools for data collection, analysis, and visualization in RF planning activities.
- Under mission assignment of Commander, Carrier Strike Group Four (CSG-4) directed to train, mentor, and certify naval forces for global combat: Directed a shipboard radio communications team in executing a communications and network security audit, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, resulting in a 25% decrease in communications and cybersecurity incidents ensuring the integrity of classified information systems.
Electronics Material Officer
Tactical Communications Command 2
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Led a Special Operations team in managing $56 million worth of tactical and non-tactical communications equipment.
- Oversaw the preparation and turnover of $12M worth of equipment to improve deployment procedures. Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing security risks and exposure.
- Mentored junior staff to develop their skills and advance their careers.
Instructor
Information Warfare Training Command
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Trained 176 students through 2,160 hours of Cisco-certified A+ Information Technology Essentials course. Mentored 45 students and provided 170 hours of remediation training.
- Led a team of 18 instructors to deliver 14,000 hours of training to 1,760 students, achieving a 92% GPA.
- Coordinated and conducted a comprehensive assessment of training effectiveness, leading to enhanced operational performance, a 20% increase in engagement levels among trainees, and the unit earning a Training Excellence Award.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Control testing and evaluation
- Risk assessment and remediation
- Regulatory compliance
- eMASS and RMF management
- Security operations
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Audit readiness and documentation
- Tool proficiency
- Cross-functional leadership
- Certifications – CASP, Security, DoD 857001-M IAT/IASAE compliant
Websites
Certification
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
Timeline
Information Systems Security Engineer
Mantech International
11.2024 - Current
IW PQS Model Manager
Naval Information Forces
05.2021 - 10.2024
Spectrum Manager/IT Administrator
Expeditionary Strike Group 2
02.2019 - 05.2021
Electronics Material Officer
Tactical Communications Command 2
05.2018 - 02.2019
Instructor
Information Warfare Training Command
04.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Columbia Southern University
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