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
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