Kai Salisbury
Summary
Information systems security professional equipped to enhance security posture and protect critical assets. Proven ability to identify vulnerabilities, implement robust security measures, and ensure compliance with DAF, DoD, and NIST standards. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management strategies. Expertise in risk assessment, incident response, and security policy development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Systems Security Officer
USAF
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized eMASS to manage and assess cybersecurity risks, ensuring compliance with DAF, DoD, & NIST standards and supporting the development of System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POAMs).
- Performed vulnerability management scans to detect, assess, and remove rogue devices from the enclave, strengthening security posture and reducing potential threats.
- Re-assessed and re-accomplished Authorizations to Operate (ATOs), ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements to maintain system accreditation.
Nuclear Communications Security Technician
USAF
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Positive Control COMSEC Custodian and Device Registration Manager for the USSTRATCOM and Nuclear Command Control and Communications nuclear deterrence mission of the 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Missile Wing.
- Streamlined Standard Operating Procedures and provided full end-to-end satellite encryption between 15 Missile Alert Facilities and POTUS.
- Generated unique symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic keys, providing secure two-way communications from ground-to-air.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Management And Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland07-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Alabama12-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Maryland08-2025
Skills
- Physical security measures
- Secure encryption techniques
- Development of security protocols
- Identity Credentialing and Access Management
- DHCP log rogue device filtering
- Administrator account credentialing compliance
Certification
- CompTIA Security+ 601 certification
Timeline
Information Systems Security Officer
USAF
01.2025 - Current
Nuclear Communications Security Technician
USAF
06.2021 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security Management And Policy
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
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