Professional Profile
Passionate about cybersecurity and committed to protecting valuable assets, bringing a blend of academic excellence and hands-on experience to high-stakes environments. With a Master's degree in Cyber Security and extensive knowledge of NIST and FIPS frameworks, I successfully navigate complex security landscapes. From managing $1.6M in cybersecurity contract scope to deploying into active "down-range" environments, I thrive in project management, security risk assessment, and technical leadership.
Professional Experience
IT Specialist @ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Progression: Team Member → Team Lead → Senior Project Lead
- Manage projects from inception, collaborating with customers on project estimates, overseeing resource allocation, and driving scheduling.
- Lead teams of Cyber Security Assessors (CSA) in conducting risk evaluations and validating NIST SP 800-53 rev4 controls across federal systems.
- Oversee financial planning, managing budgets and resource investments to align with organizational objectives, reporting directly to the branch chief.
- Collaborate in classified and unclassified settings to assess and validate security risks in accordance with Army and DoD requirements.
- Support professional development by encouraging and facilitating technical cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, GSLC) for team members.
Information Management Officer @ U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF)
- Deployed via the Army Expeditionary Civilian Workforce (AECW) to provide critical G6 "down-range" mission support.
- Managed account creation and privileged access for NIPR, SIPR, and MPE systems.
- Provided VIP after-hours technical support and maintained uptime for TDY personnel and remote sites.
- Acted as a triage conduit for the Headquarters Support Division, coordinating with VTC, Network, and Cybersecurity technical experts.
INSURE Project Coordinator @ California State University, San Bernardino
- Managed project space for 12 university teams (undergraduate to PhD) conducting cybersecurity research for APL, MITRE, and the NSA.
- Moderated student deliverables and maintained the INSURE Hub website to present findings to faculty and stakeholders.
Information Technology Student Trainee @ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Integrated with the Security Controls Assessments and Validation (SCA-V) team within the IT Laboratory Software Engineering and Informatics Division.
- Traveled to Augusta, Georgia to assist in executing the formal cybersecurity assessment process firsthand.
Technical Service Representative - Level 1 @ Acorn Technology Services
- Advanced from entry-level support to independently managing complex service requests and client communications.
- Resolved hardware, software, and Managed IT issues both remotely and in person across diverse client environments.
Early Leadership & Research Experience
- Student Research Assistant, CSUSB (2019): Studied land value impacts and government public financing mechanisms for economic development.
- Senior Recreation Leader, City of Colton (2017 – 2018): Promoted to supervise staff and organize large-scale community programs, demonstrating early foundational leadership and public administration skills.
Publications
Hazelip, J. C., Son, J., & Bhuse, V. (2023). Generalization of Secure Wearable Authentication through Self-Sovereign Identity and IoT Parallels. Pan-Pacific Journal of Business Research, 14(1), 1-21.
> ACCESS_ARTICLEHazelip, J. (2022). SECURE WEARABLE AUTHENTICATION: GENERALIZATION THROUGH SELF-SOVEREIGN IDENTITY AND IOT PARALLELS. Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1466.
> ACCESS_THESISEducation
Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology: Cyber Security
California State University, San Bernardino | 2020 – 2022
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology: Public Administration
California State University, San Bernardino | 2016 – 2020