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Dominique A. Capers

Naples

Summary

Mission-driven IT and cybersecurity professional with 10 years of experience supporting U.S. Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) network operations across OCONUS environments. Proven leader with a track record of managing technical teams, driving operational readiness, and delivering mission-critical services under tight compliance frameworks. Strong background in firewall operations, network security enforcement, vulnerability management, CCRI/CSSP readiness, and automation initiatives. Trusted liaison between command and contractor teams across cybersecurity and infrastructure domains.

Highly communicative individual promoting exemplary presentation, project management and security team building skills. A demonstrative Information Systems Security Manager with a background in finding and eliminating network threats through effective oversight. Considered an expert in creating and implementing corporate security action plans.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Information Systems Security Manager / Cyberspace Workforce Program Manager

United States Navy (USN)
08.2022 - Current
  • Provide full RMF lifecycle support across classified networks, maintaining compliance with DoDI 8510.01.
  • Provide daily operational and technical leadership for Navy cybersecurity workforce and system security operations.
  • Manage teams conducting vulnerability scans, firewall configuration compliance, STIG application, and RMF lifecycle support.
  • Support CCRI and A&A inspections through hands-on technical validation and process refinement.
  • Maintain DoD 8140 role certification tracking across >200 personnel and drive readiness reviews.
  • Collaborate with contractors and government stakeholders to align operational output with cybersecurity posture.

Cybersecurity Supervisor / Information Systems Watch Officer

United States Navy (USN)
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw 24/7 mission-critical network operations and incident escalation.
  • Lead real-time incident response and coordination with higher headquarters, providing senior leadership with situational awareness.
  • Track and report performance metrics across multiple cyber systems to ensure compliance with mission SLAs.
  • Guide cyber analysts and technicians during high-pressure events, including outages, cyber incidents, and ECRNOC alerts.

CANES System Administrator / Information Systems Technician

United States Navy (USN)
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Administered secure endpoint configurations and supported host-based security operations under the CANES architecture.
  • Administered shipboard network segments under the CANES architecture, overseeing transport technologies and access control lists.
  • Enforced endpoint protection standards and compliance through firewall policies and HBSS integration.
  • Conducted log review and alert correlation in Splunk to support mission uptime and threat mitigation.
  • Coordinated with configuration managers and ISSMs to align changes with RMF and STIGs.

Education

Master of Science (MS) - Cybersecurity Management and Policy

University of Maryland, Global Campus
12.2027

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Applied Technology

University of Maryland, Global Campus
05.2025

Skills

  • Network Operations Management
  • Compliance & CCRI Preparation
  • Security Configuration Audits
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Cross-Functional Team Coordination
  • Firewall/Cisco ISE Oversight
  • Automation with Ansible
  • DoD 8140/DCWF Work Role 441 Alignment
  • ITIL Framework Awareness
  • Network security audits
  • Security event log reviews
  • Intrusion detection

Certification

  • ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), 02/25
  • C.S.S.C Six Sigma White Belt, 02/25
  • CompTIA SecurityX (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner), 05/24
  • CompTIA Security+ 601, 03/24
  • DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Operator and Supervisor v5.22, 07/23
  • DISA Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Analyst 501 ePO 5.10, 07/23
  • DISA Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Advanced Administrator 301 ePO 5.10, 05/23
  • DISA Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS) Administrator 201 ePO 5.10, 05/23
  • McAfee Endpoint Security ENS 10.7 Essentials, 02/22
  • ITIL v4 Foundation, In Progress

Employment Status

Currently Active Duty - Transitioning, 08/01/25

Additional Highlights

  • Based in Europe with 6+ years of continuous experience supporting U.S. and allied missions OCONUS.
  • TESA Eligible and Valid U.S. Passport.
  • Certified to IAM Level III standards in alignment with DoD 8570/8140.

Tools And Platforms Expertise

  • Cisco ISE
  • Firewalls
  • Ansible
  • ACAS
  • HBSS
  • McAfee
  • EMASS
  • Carbon Black
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Server Environments
  • DISA STIGs
  • Splunk
  • Transport/Backbone Network Components

Timeline

Information Systems Security Manager / Cyberspace Workforce Program Manager

United States Navy (USN)
08.2022 - Current

Cybersecurity Supervisor / Information Systems Watch Officer

United States Navy (USN)
01.2019 - 07.2022

CANES System Administrator / Information Systems Technician

United States Navy (USN)
08.2015 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Applied Technology

University of Maryland, Global Campus

Master of Science (MS) - Cybersecurity Management and Policy

University of Maryland, Global Campus
Dominique A. Capers